Spark! Places of Innovation
Here for a limited time only, Spark! Places of Innovation is the next Smithsonian Museum on Main Street traveling exhibition to be toured by Maryland Humanities statewide. Spark! will be on tour at the Accokeek Foundation at Piscataway Park from October 11 - November 23. ​
Visit the Exhibit
About
Spark! showcases stories from more than 30 rural communities across the nation, exploring how creativity and innovation are rooted in place—from small industries to technological advances.
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It will be complemented by a companion exhibit designed by the Accokeek Foundation that highlights innovation at Piscataway Park and its surrounding community.
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The exhibits are FREE and open to the public.
Hours
Location
October 11 - November 23
Wednesday - Sunday
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Accokeek Foundation
3400 Bryan Point Rd
Accokeek, MD 20607
Schedule a Tour
About
Optional educational programming will be offered to enrich the exhibit experience. Visitors can enjoy a guided 60–90-minute experience: 30–45 minutes in the “Spark!” exhibit followed by a deep dive into innovation with Accokeek Foundation staff. Advance registration for a guided tour of the exhibit is required through the link below.*
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Schools: $12/ student
Public Tours: $20/ adult, $10/ youth (5-12), free for children under 5
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* Advance registration and payment is only required for a guided tour; general access to the exhibits is free to the public.
Hours
Location
October 14 - November 21
​Schools: Tues, Wed, Fri | 10:00 am
Public: Fri, Sat, Sun | 1:00 pm
Accokeek Foundation
3400 Bryan Point Rd
Accokeek, MD 20607
"The opening of this exhibit allows us to reflect on the more than two years of research and program development. As we have been reimagining Accokeek, we are lifting up the stories of Southern Maryland—its unique history, culture, and the deep stories of the land and waters as shared through community oral histories. This work has been about honoring the past while inspiring dialogue about our shared future.”
- Anjela Barnes, Executive Director of the Accokeek Foundation
