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 and establishments. 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 will highlight some of Laurel's most recognizable historic places and spaces 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 darker history of segregation and connection to the racial terror in the Grove, a historic African American neighborhood, during the summer of 1967.

For the last 50 years, the Laurel Historical Society has worked hard to preserve and share Laurel's history through its archival collection, museum exhibits, and educational programming. We invite you to join us as a member to help us continue this important work. For more information on membership and its benefits, please visit our website. And as always, please stop by 817 Main Street in Laurel, MD to view our exhibits, currently displaying “Laurel Rides the Rails.” Open with free admission on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, 12-4pm.

This project has been financed in part with State Funds from the Maryland Historical Trust, 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. This educational event was also made possible in part through funding provided by the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County.

Main Street Walking Tour

Join us for a narrated and guided walking tour of Laurel, Maryland's historic Main Street!