Parks Cultural Resources Stewardship
Our Vision & Mission
The Cultural Resources Stewardship Section of Montgomery Parks, Park Planning and Stewardship Division operates countywide efforts in support of cultural and historic resources in our Parks.
Our staff of historians, architectural historians, museum professionals, and archaeologists are dedicated to preserving and interpreting our historical and archaeological properties for current and future generations.
Our staff works to ensure stewardship of roofed structures (i.e., buildings and other structures), sites (i.e., archaeological sites, cemeteries, building ruins), and objects (i.e., boundary stones, or other markers) in the County park system.
Efforts include the inventory, documentation and prioritization of cultural resources; in-depth analysis of cultural resources using current best practices; determining future use; preparation of historic structures reports, coordinating implementation of treatment plans; preparation of Operational Use Plans for Cultural Resource sites; and education and outreach efforts - including interpretive programming and archaeology camps.
The major focus is to preserve these resources for the enjoyment of park patrons and future generations. It is our goal to support the acquisition, conservation and management of the cultural and historic resources in our parks.
News & Events
- 2012 PROS Plan Update
The public process has start for this plan which will determine park and recreation needs and how to implement them for the next 10 years. - Volunteer Opportunities
Become a part of history and volunteer at one of the Cultural Resources historic sites! Trail guides are needed to provide guided hikes for the Underground Railroad Experience Trail, and docents are needed to provide tours for both the historic Bussard Farmhouse at the Agricultural History Farm Park and Oakley Cabin African American Museum & Park. Search for historic and cultural volunteer opportunities at ParksVolunteers.org and apply today! - Upcoming Events
Fun and exciting events are happening in and around our Historic and Archaeological attractions. Please check our Historic Happenings page! - Countywide Historic Preservation Office
For information about countywide historic preservation on private properties visit the Planning Department's Historic Preservation Office.
What do archaeologists do?
Archaeology Camp participants find out. You will be introduced to archaeology as you work side-by-side with park archaeologists on a real archaeology dig. Participants learn in a small group, hands-on setting. More info.
Last update: January 27, 2012
Montgomery County Department of Parks