Laurel Historical Society Walking Tours
Main Street Walking Tour
April 11 & May 9, 2026 | 10:00 to 11:30 AM
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Join us as we explore the rich and diverse history of Laurel’s historic commercial district and uncover the interesting stories that surround some of Laurel’s favorite landmarks. This tour will last between 1 and 1.5 hours and covers approximately 1.25 miles.
This narrated and guided walking tour will trace Laurel’s early years from a Mill to a town and highlight some of Laurel’s most recognizable historic places, including Oliver’s Tavern, the First United Methodist Church, and the site of the Laurel Cotton Mill. This tour will also feature the Laurel Municipal Pool and includes a discussion on the site’s history of segregation and connection to the racial terror in the grove, a historic African American neighborhood, during the summer of 1967.
April 11 & May 9, 2026 | 10:00 to 11:30 AM
CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS
Join us as we explore the rich and diverse history of Laurel’s historic commercial district and uncover the interesting stories that surround some of Laurel’s favorite landmarks. This tour will last between 1 and 1.5 hours and covers approximately 1.25 miles.
This narrated and guided walking tour will trace Laurel’s early years from a Mill to a town and highlight some of Laurel’s most recognizable historic places, including Oliver’s Tavern, the First United Methodist Church, and the site of the Laurel Cotton Mill. This tour will also feature the Laurel Municipal Pool and includes a discussion on the site’s history of segregation and connection to the racial terror in the grove, a historic African American neighborhood, during the summer of 1967.
This project has been financed in part with State Funds from the Maryland HistoricalTrust, an agency of the Maryland Department of Planning which is an instrumentality of the State of Maryland. However, project contents or opinions do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the Maryland Historical Trust or the Maryland Department of Planning.
