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14800 Governor Oden Bowie Drive, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
301-952-8010; TTY 301-454-1472; Fax 301-952-1773
darnallschance@pgparks.com
PROGRAMS & EVENTS
Learn about and experience the rich history of Darnall's Chance House Museum by participating in a variety of events, educational programs, and tours that are offered. To register for events at Darnall's Chance, visitSMARTlink.
2011 EVENT CALENDAR
FRIDAYS, MONTH OF FEBRUARY, 1 PM & 3 PM
ENSLAVED WOMEN OF DARNALL’S CHANCE
Join us for a tour that focuses on the African
American women who lived at Darnall’s
Chance with a special emphasis on the Bentley
Family of Upper Marlborough.
Reservations not required.
FREE
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2 PM
HIGHLAND TEA
Celebrate Darnall’s Chance’s Scottish heritage and
partake in a cozy, winter afternoon tea. Enjoy the
tastes and sounds of Scotland.
Capacity is limited; reservations and payment required
in advance.
Fee: $20/resident; $24/non-resident
SATURDAY, MARCH 19, 7– 9 PM
COLONIAL TAVERN DINNER
Be our guest as we recreate the atmosphere
and flavor of a mid-18th century
tavern dinner in Upper Marlborough.
Enjoy colonial food and wine. Following
dinner, listen to Ship’s Company
Chanteymen sing sea chanties and
tavern songs of the period.
Capacity is limited; reservations and payment required in advance.
Fee: $55/resident; $65/non-resident
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 9 AM – 4 PM
SYMPOSIUM ON 18TH & 19TH CENTURY WOMEN’S HISTORY
Over the past two decades, scholars have become increasingly interested in the way early American women defined themselves and how they were defined by the society in which they lived. In order to illuminate this topic, Darnall’s Chance House Museum has invited four speakers as well as organized a theatrical presentation to explore the evolution of female identity in 18th and 19th century America and its impact on the new nation.
Speakers: Elisabeth Garrett Widmer, Susan Klepp, Rosemarie Zagarri, and Dr. Jean Russo. Theatrical presentation by Valarie Holmes.
Location: Prince George’s Equestrian Center/Show Place Arena in Upper
Marlboro, Maryland
Reservations and payment required in advance.
Registration Fee: $75 (payable by check or credit card.) Registration deadline is March 14, 2011. Lunch is included in the registration fee. Special Rate : $65 ($10 discount to museum and historical society volunteers who register by March 1).
Download the brochure here
SATURDAY, APRIL 16, 2 PM
MOTHER GOOSE TEA
Children are invited to a Mother Goose Tea
featuring characters from their favorite nursery
rhymes, flavored teas, delicious desserts and
nursery rhyme-inspired fun! Children must be
accompanied by a paying adult.
Ages 5 & up. Capacity is limited; reservations and payment required in
advance.
Fee: $12/resident; $15/non-resident
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27, 3 PM
ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS DAY TEA
Show your administrative staff how much you
care! Treat them to a delightful Scottish afternoon
tea at Darnall’s Chance.
Capacity is limited; reservations and payment required
in advance.
Fee: $20/resident; $24/non-resident
SUNDAY, MAY 8, 12 NOON – 4 PM
FREE MOTHER’S DAY TOURS
Complimentary tours of the Museum will be
offered to mothers and grandmothers, when
accompanied by a paying child or grandchild.
No reservations necessary.
FREE for moms and grandmas.
SATURDAY, MAY 14, 11 AM – 4 PM
PIRATE FEST
Ahoy, matey! Have you ever dreamed about life on
the high seas in the 18th century?Why did sailors
swab the deck? Did they really walk the plank?
Come to Pirate Fest and find out these answers
and more. This program features swashbuckling
reenactors, hands-on children’s activities, live music,
concessions, a children’s pirate costume contest, a treasure hunt and more
for wannabe pirates and landlubbers alike!
No reservations necessary for
this children’s program.
Fee: $5/ person
SATURDAY, JUNE 11, 12 NOON – 3 PM
MUSEUM OPEN HOUSE
Darnall’s Chance invites our neighbors to take
a free tour of the Museum, enjoy free hotdogs,
popcorn and drinks, and browse the gift shop
for unique gifts at our open house sale!
No reservations necessary.
FREE
SUNDAY, JUNE 19, 12 NOON – 4 PM
FREE FATHER’S DAY TOURS
Complimentary tours of the Museum will be
offered to fathers and grandfathers when
accompanied by a paying child or grandchild.
No reservations necessary.
FREE for dads and granddads.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1, 8 AM – 5 PM
1814 BRITISH INVASION OF PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY BUS TOUR
War of 1812 scholar Dr. Ralph Eshelman will be our ride-along guide
as we travel via bus and boat (weather permitting) along the routes and
waterways the British Army traveled through the county in August of
1814. Bus departs from and returns to Darnall’s Chance.
Capacity is limited; reservations and payment required in advance.
Fee: $65/person
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22, 7 PM
THE GREAT JACK O’ LANTERN CAMPFIRE
Come see a dazzling display of dozens of
hand-carved, illuminated jack o’ lanterns
on the grounds of Darnall’s Chance
House Museum! Bask in the warmth of
a fall campfire, roast marshmallows, listen to haunted Halloween tales
and have your fortune told. Kids can win a prize on a hunt for glowing
jack o’ lanterns, and everyone can enjoy popcorn and hot cider. Rain
date is Sunday, October 23 at 6 pm.
No reservations required.
Fee: $3/person (cash only)
FRIDAY–SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 25–27;
THURSDAY–SUNDAY, DECEMBER 1–4; AND
THURSDAY–SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8–11, 12 NOON–5 PM
12TH ANNUAL GINGERBREAD HOUSE CONTEST AND SHOW
For a sweet treat, come and view an amazing
display of edible gingerbread houses. No nibbling
allowed! Visitors have the opportunity to vote in the Viewer’s Choice
Award Competition.
No reservations necessary.
Fee: $1/person
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2 PM
HANSEL & GRETEL TEA PARTY
Visit Darnall’s Chance when it is decorated
like a gingerbread house. Listen to the story
of Hansel and Gretel and enjoy tea and
dessert.
Ages 5 & up. Children must be accompanied
by a paying adult. Capacity is limited;
reservations and payment required in advance.
Fee: $12/resident; $15/non-resident
TOURS & ADMISSION
Tours by appointment:
Tuesday-Thursday, 10 am-4 pm
Walk-in tours welcome:
Fridays, 12 noon-4 pm
Sunday, 12 noon-4 pm
Admission:
$3/adults, $2/seniors/groups, $1/ages 18 & under
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