The Burkittsville
Preservation Association
The Burkittsville Preservation Association, Inc. is a federally recognized 501(c)(3) non-profit organization developed for the preservation of the Town of Burkittsville and the surrounding agricultural area, its open spaces, history, culture, and architecture. It is dedicated to the preservation of the story of the town and the surrounding areas in which these events took place.
News & Projects
Summer 2023 Newsletter
What is today known as the Shafer Farm was part of a 298-acre parcel of land known as “The Forest of Needwood” in the late 18th century…
Autumn 2022 Newsletter
What is today known as the Shafer Farm was part of a 298-acre parcel of land known as “The Forest of Needwood” in the late 18th century…
The Barn has been Painted!
Thanks to volunteer retired painter - Donald Young - the barn looks great!!!
Events
164th Commemoration of the Battle of South Mountain / Crampton’s Gap
The Burkittsville Preservation Association is proud to host two days of living history, education and fun at the Shafer Farm outside of Burkittsville, Maryland! This event will commemorate the 164th […]