National Road Heritage Foundation

01/14/2025

As we pass the one-month anniversary of our opening, we would once again like to thank our founding donors, without whom we would not have been able to open our doors.

If you haven't had the chance to visit the museum yet, we are located at 214 North Main Street in Boonsboro Maryland and open every Saturday 10am To 3pm. For a suggested donation admission fee our guests are welcome to tour both the National Road Museum and neighboring Boonsboro Trolley Station Museum .

01/11/2025

Boonsboro will only received an inch of snow, so our museums will remain open today from 10:00 until 3:00 p.m.

Please note that our curbside dropoff space and street parking are limited and the lot beside the museum is not available. Sidewalks between the Shafer Park lot and our museums have been cleared and guests are encouraged to use that lot.

01/04/2025

Some snow may have fallen but you don't need a sleigh to visit the National Road this weekend. Our winter hours of 10am - 3pm every Saturday continue for the next several months for both the National Road Museum and Boonsboro Trolley Station Museum!

Learn more at NationalRdFoundation.org

12/21/2024

Enjoy its beauty and learn about the Wheeling Suspension Bridge when you visit the National Road Museum in Boonsboro, MD!

The National Road played a crucial role in the westward expansion of the United States during the early 19th century. It provided settlers, merchants, and entrepreneurs with the means to reach and cultivate the western areas of the nation.

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12/21/2024

The National Road Museum and Boonsboro Trolley Station Museum remain open until 3:00 today, and as a happy surprise we are now joined today by our neighbors hosting the Sweet Grub Machine food truck!

12/18/2024

Starting this Saturday, you can visit the National Road Museum and Boonsboro Trolley Station Museum every Saturday From 10am - 3pm.

12/15/2024

Today is day two of our opening weekend! Visit the new National Road Museum and Boonsboro Trolley Station Museum until 4pm today!

214 N. Main St., Boonsboro, Maryland!

Learn more at NationalRdFoundation.org

12/13/2024

TOMORROW is opening day, we look forward to seeing you between 10am and 4pm either day this weekend!

We are ONE WEEK away from opening! Join us next Saturday & Sunday, December 14th & 15th, as we open our doors for the first time!

During this opening weekend, we will be open 10am - 4pm both days. You can find us at 214 North Main Street, Boonsboro, Maryland. A suggested donation admission includes tours of both the National Road Museum and Boonsboro Trolley Station Museum.

Visit https://NationalRdFoundation.org to learn more!

12/11/2024

Last evening, we welcomed our valued donors to a preview reception in advance of the National Road Museum's opening. We couldn't have opened the museum without their support!

Make your plans to check out the museum this Saturday or Sunday from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

A special thank you to Branded Chophouse, Il Forno, and Big Cork Vineyards for their food and wine donations.

12/07/2024

We are ONE WEEK away from opening! Join us next Saturday & Sunday, December 14th & 15th, as we open our doors for the first time!

During this opening weekend, we will be open 10am - 4pm both days. You can find us at 214 North Main Street, Boonsboro, Maryland. A suggested donation admission includes tours of both the National Road Museum and Boonsboro Trolley Station Museum.

Visit https://NationalRdFoundation.org to learn more!

11/28/2024

This Thanksgiving, we are thankful to our many donors who have made it possible for the National Road Museum to be opening in only 2 weeks!

Opening the doors is not the end of our journey, however. As Giving Tuesday approaches, consider making a contribution to the National Road Heritage Foundation. Learn more at https://nationalrdfoundation.org/donate

11/22/2024

THE CASSELMAN RIVER BRIDGE (Built 1813) a.k.a.-as per the vintage postcard inscription: ‘The Great Old Stone Bridge’ is pictured in Grantsville, Maryland. This was part of the original configuration of the National Road in Grantsville. Traffic traveled across it from 1813 to 1933. Pictured on the span here is a horse-drawn cart and a dog on the road.

11/08/2024

Reminder: Sat. November 9, 12:30pm, Volunteer Information Program @ Boonsboro Library!

Many Exciting Things Are Happening This Week!

You might notice a lot of activity at the museum, as our renovations continue and exhibit installation has begun!

Join us TOMORROW at the Boonsboro Free Library, program starting at 12:30pm, to learn about the history we will cover and opportunities to join as a volunteer, and take part in a brief orientation if you decide to apply.

Light refreshments are being provided by Weis Markets.

11/06/2024

Don't forget to join us THIS SATURDAY at 12:30 to learn about the opportunities with the National Road Museum and Boonsboro Trolley Station Museum!

The National Road Museum invites you to learn more about becoming a volunteer!

Whether you are able to help out only a few hours out of the year, or several hours each month, your time will have great impact! To become a volunteer you don’t need any prior knowledge or experience. If you have an interest in being a part of this exciting new chapter for Downtown Boonsboro, the Historic National Road, or the Trolley Station Museum, we hope that you will consider joining us.

We will be holding an Open Invitation Orientation on Saturday November 9th at the Boonsboro Free Library. Learn about our museums and the various volunteer opportunities available, and then participate in an orientation for new volunteers if you would like to join us. The introduction program will begin promptly at 12:30pm. Light refreshments will be provided.

For inquiries about becoming a volunteer, feel free to email us at [email protected] or visit https://NationalRoadFoundation.org/volunteer.

10/17/2024

The National Road Museum invites you to learn more about becoming a volunteer!

Whether you are able to help out only a few hours out of the year, or several hours each month, your time will have great impact! To become a volunteer you don’t need any prior knowledge or experience. If you have an interest in being a part of this exciting new chapter for Downtown Boonsboro, the Historic National Road, or the Trolley Station Museum, we hope that you will consider joining us.

We will be holding an Open Invitation Orientation on Saturday November 9th at the Boonsboro Free Library. Learn about our museums and the various volunteer opportunities available, and then participate in an orientation for new volunteers if you would like to join us. The introduction program will begin promptly at 12:30pm. Light refreshments will be provided.

For inquiries about becoming a volunteer, feel free to email us at [email protected] or visit https://NationalRoadFoundation.org/volunteer.

09/26/2024

09/20/2024

It's official: we have an opening date! 10am - 3pm Saturday Dec. 14 and Sunday Dec. 15th.

Can't make it that weekend? We will open every Saturday through the winter after the opening weekend.

Visit https://NationalRdFoundation.org to learn more about our organization, museums, and the road!

The National Road Museum exhibits are made possible in part with State funding through grants from the Maryland Heritage Areas Authority - Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area.

09/07/2024

The rain will only last a little while, So this afternoon come down to the 53rd Annual Boonsboro days, And be sure to take in what the town of Boonsboro offers in addition to the main event. Our Museum is open 9:00 to 5:00 both today and tomorrow, and while you are here, you can learn about the future National Road Museum opening soon. Also stop in at the Boonesborough Museum of History. Just a short walk down main Street!

The main Boonesborough Days events are a benefit for the Boonsboro Historical Society which operates the Bowman House Museum, not open during the event.