Rachel Carson (1907-1964) was a writer, trained biologist, and best-selling, award-winning author. Carson’s books celebrated the wonders of the natural world and challenged humankind’s often short-sighted efforts to control it. She is widely considered to be the mother of the modern environmental movement. Learn more at RachelCarson.org.

Springsong is a community museum and we can achieve our mission sharing Rachel Carson’s words and wisdom through your support! We are actively seeking help in the following areas:

Tax-deductible financial donations , donations of objects related to the life and work of Rachel Carson, short video or audio testimonials from people whose lives have been influenced by the life and work of Rachel Carson, and Volunteers! We need help with research, leading nature hikes, social media marketing, committee work, and staffing events. Sign up on our website https://www.springsongmuseum.org/volunteer.

Montgomery Parks, which owns the museum site, approved Springsong’s concept plan in the fall of 2024, and is finalizing a long term lease (at a minimum term of 40 years) with the museum. Springsong hired the Baltimore based architecture firm Ziger|Snead and landscape architects Mahan Rykiel and the project is currently in the Design Development phase. The museum has engaged Howard + Revis for exhibit design and interpretation. 

Assuming the museum receives all necessary permits and reaches its fundraising goals in 2026, construction is anticipated to begin in early 2027, with an opening date in 2028.