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Wednesdays - Fridays, 11 am-3 pm       
Saturdays & Sundays, 12 noon-4 pm
Maryland: A House Divided An Exhibition                       
Surratt House commemorates the 150th anniversary of the American Civil War with a focus on Maryland’s role in the conflict. No reservations required. 
Regular tour admission price.


Saturday, February 25, 4 pm
Harriet Tubman – Meet the Amazing Woman

Known as the “Moses of Her People,” Harriet Tubman led slaves to freedom, served as both  spy and  scout for the Union during the Civil War, and was a nurse for fugitive slaves. Join Gwendolyn Briley-Strand as she discusses the life of this remarkable woman. 

Free.  Very limited seating on first-come basis. One show only! 

Friday – Sunday,  March 16-18

Thirteenth Annual Symposium: Law & Order, L.A. [Lincoln’s Assassination]

Scholars explore various legal aspects of the case from the standpoint of protecting President Lincoln, prosecution and defense attorneys, tools of the assassins, prison life for the conspirators, and the little-known role of the Knights of the Golden Circle.  Gangs and guns and gallows, oh my!  Also included are off-site bus tours and a dinner program.

Reservation and payment required in advance.  Cost: $160/person – bus tours priced separately.

 

Saturday, April 7, 4pm

The Maryland Campaign of 1862

Explore battlefield decisions and how they changed the outcome of battles with special focus on the Maryland Campaign of 1862, with Civil War expert, Dennis Frye.

Free.  Arrive early, space is limited.

 

Saturday, May 12, 12 noon-4 pm

“Let’s Move” – The 19th Century Way!

“Let’s Move” and stay fit by playing games, trying your hand at farm chores and doing household tasks that helped the Surratt family stay healthy the 19th-century way! 

Free.  This is an outdoor program.

Saturday, June 30, 4 pm

Victors, Not Victims: The United States Colored Troops’ Role in the American Civil War

Hari Jones, curator of the African-American Civil War Memorial and Museum in Washington D.C., gives an in-depth history of the origins and importance of the USCT’s contribution to the American Civil War. Free.  Arrive early, space is limited.

 

Saturday & Sunday, July 14 & July 15, 12 noon - 4 pm

Mid-Summer Open House

History can be cool – especially in an air-conditioned museum! Enjoy FREE guided tours of this Civil War home and learn of its role in American history. No reservations required.

 

Saturday, July 14, 4 pm

A Soldier’s Life as Told by Music

Enjoy the melodious sounds of Gilmore’s Light Ensemble as they perform music that echoes the trials and tribulations of the Civil War soldier.  

Free.  Arrive early, space is limited.

 

Saturday, August 11, 6 pm

Hollywood and the Civil War: The Red Badge of Courage

Released in 1951, The Red Badge of Courage (from Stephen Crane’s novel of the same name) is a film about a Civil War Union soldier who struggles to find the courage to fight in the heat of battle. FREE. Reservations encouraged. Space is limited.

 

Saturday, September 22, 4 pm

The Civil War Afloat: Secretaries, Strategies, Ships, Sailors, and Key Battles that Shaped the War on Salt and Fresh Water

Join us as we discuss the various elements shaping the United States Navy during the Civil War and the crews that manned the vessels. Author Andrew Jampoler will be the guest speaker. Free.  Arrive early, space is limited.

 

Saturday, October 13, 4 pm

Name That Ghost!

Sometimes, do you feel like you’re not alone? Join historian Mike Dixon as he shares his techniques in probing coroners’ inquests, police and criminal records, and much more to discover the history of your home and the spirit that may dwell within. Free. Arrive early, space is limited.

 

Saturday, November 10, 1 pm

Flying High with Thaddeus Lowe

Make your very own secret military balloon!  Join us as Professor Thaddeus Lowe, Civil War aeronaut, thrills us with tales of soaring high in the sky to spy!

Free.  Recommended for children 5 – 12 years of age.  Arrive early, space is limited.

 

Saturday, December 15, 4 pm

The Legend of Civil War Santa

Want to meet Santa…Civil War Santa, that is? Join us as Santa (aka Kevin Rawlings) delights us all with tales from the ages. Tour the decorated historic house and join us in getting ready for the holiday season. Regular tour admission price.