BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Park and Recreation - Prince Georges County MD - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.pgparks.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Park and Recreation - Prince Georges County MD REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Halifax BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20240310T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20241103T050000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20250309T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20251102T050000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20260308T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20261101T050000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20270314T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20271107T050000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20280312T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20281105T050000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251206T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251206T160000 DTSTAMP:20260605T140605 CREATED:20251111T212712Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T160006Z UID:10000213-1765018800-1765036800@www.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Santa Fly-In DESCRIPTION:Join us for a festive day filled with holiday cheer from around the world! Experience magic\, fun\, and family with Santa as he makes his annual return to the museum and flies in (weather permitting) for a day of holiday merriment. Be dazzled with The Berwyn Ballet’s excerpts from “The Nutcracker” and explore how other cultures celebrate winter traditions with fun and festive crafts and activities. Sign up to visit with Santa (bilingual) and purchase treats from local food vendors. Advance registration required by December 3. FoFF Members: Email Collegeparkaviation@pgparks.com \n\n\n\nSchedule of events are as follows: \n\n\n\n\n10-10:30 am: The Nutcracker with Berwyn Ballet School\n\n\n\n10:30 am-3 pm: Activities & Crafts\n\n\n\n11 am: Santa fly-in (weather permitting)\n\n\n\n11:30 am-2:30 pm: Photos with Santa (Santa speaks English & Spanish; photo slot registration required)\n\n\n\n3 pm: Santa fly-out (weather permitting)\n\n\n\n\n$10 Resident*; $13 Non-Resident; FREE Field of Firsts Members \n\n\n\nNote: Photo slot registration is currently full. A first come\, first served standby line will be available to accommodate guests who were not able to reserve a slot. URL:https://www.pgparks.com/event_list/santa-fly-in CATEGORIES:Arts,History,Holidays & Celebrations,Senior,Special Event,Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/santa-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251212T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251212T170000 DTSTAMP:20260605T140605 CREATED:20251111T212642Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T204502Z UID:10000120-1765537200-1765558800@www.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Holiday Trains and Planes DESCRIPTION:Board the “College Park Express” as we transform the College Park Aviation Museum gallery into a miniature holiday town from the past. Experience the holiday season and the thrill of our annual Trains and Planes program. Participate in a festive craft\, see the museum’s own train collection\, and “meet and greet” train hobbyists who will take you back in time to experience the sights and sounds of their train displays. Free with museum admission. URL:https://www.pgparks.com/event_list/holiday-trains-and-planes/2025-12-12 CATEGORIES:History,Holidays & Celebrations,Senior,Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Holiday-Planes-Trains.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251213T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251213T170000 DTSTAMP:20260605T140605 CREATED:20251111T212642Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T204502Z UID:10000121-1765623600-1765645200@www.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Holiday Trains and Planes DESCRIPTION:Board the “College Park Express” as we transform the College Park Aviation Museum gallery into a miniature holiday town from the past. Experience the holiday season and the thrill of our annual Trains and Planes program. Participate in a festive craft\, see the museum’s own train collection\, and “meet and greet” train hobbyists who will take you back in time to experience the sights and sounds of their train displays. Free with museum admission. URL:https://www.pgparks.com/event_list/holiday-trains-and-planes/2025-12-13 CATEGORIES:History,Holidays & Celebrations,Senior,Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Holiday-Planes-Trains.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251213T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251213T213000 DTSTAMP:20260605T140605 CREATED:20251120T160628Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T195322Z UID:10000404-1765650600-1765661400@www.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Riversdale by Candlelight DESCRIPTION:Walk-through history during this annual evening Open House. During your candlelit tour of the museum\, you’ll learn about the stories of those who lived and worked in the mansion. Live music will fill the halls\, and the Riversdale Kitchen Guild will be baking holiday treats in the dependency kitchen! URL:https://www.pgparks.com/event_list/riversdale-by-candlelight CATEGORIES:Arts,History,Holidays & Celebrations,Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Screenshot-2025-11-19-110224-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251213T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251213T213000 DTSTAMP:20260605T140605 CREATED:20251120T174332Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T195351Z UID:10000408-1765650600-1765661400@www.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Riversdale Kitchen Guild: Holiday Treats DESCRIPTION:Holiday Treats: Join the Riversdale Kitchen Guild over the open hearth as they highlight holiday beverages and treats-themed recipes using 19th century techniques. URL:https://www.pgparks.com/event_list/riversdale-kitchen-guild-holiday-treats CATEGORIES:Arts,History,Holidays & Celebrations,Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Holiday-Treats-KG-1-1.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251214T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251214T170000 DTSTAMP:20260605T140605 CREATED:20251111T212642Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T204502Z UID:10000122-1765710000-1765731600@www.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Holiday Trains and Planes DESCRIPTION:Board the “College Park Express” as we transform the College Park Aviation Museum gallery into a miniature holiday town from the past. Experience the holiday season and the thrill of our annual Trains and Planes program. Participate in a festive craft\, see the museum’s own train collection\, and “meet and greet” train hobbyists who will take you back in time to experience the sights and sounds of their train displays. Free with museum admission. URL:https://www.pgparks.com/event_list/holiday-trains-and-planes/2025-12-14 CATEGORIES:History,Holidays & Celebrations,Senior,Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Holiday-Planes-Trains.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251220T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251220T130000 DTSTAMP:20260605T140605 CREATED:20251120T173935Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T200423Z UID:10000407-1766228400-1766235600@www.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Hands on History: Festival of Lights DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Hands-On History program\, where we will make candles out of real bayberry wax and light them for luck in the New Year! At this special holiday event\, explore the local history of candle making and New Year’s traditions among the diverse communities of Maryland. Please note: children 10 & under must have a chaperone (no more than two adults per family). URL:https://www.pgparks.com/event_list/hands-on-history-winter-series-2 CATEGORIES:Arts,History,Holidays & Celebrations ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/HOH-Festival-of-Lights-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260101 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270102 DTSTAMP:20260605T140605 CREATED:20251111T212620Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T135913Z UID:10000378-1767229200-1798765199@www.pgparks.com SUMMARY:COMMEMORATING AMERICA’S 250TH DESCRIPTION:HOW DO YOU USE THIS PASTPORT?\n\n\n\nUse your Pastport to travel through time and discover the real stories of the people who built and shaped Prince George’s County. At each museum you visit\, explore exhibits\, programs\, and tours\, and discover how the past connects to your present. General admission to all museums is FREE. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nVisit all seven museums\n\n\n\nCollect all seven Pastport stamps\n\n\n\nTurn in your Pastport to enter a drawing for a FREE trip to any National Trust for Historic Preservation site you choose!\n\n\n\n\nWHAT’S THE PRIZE\n\n\n\nEnter for a chance to win one of two free trips for two to any National Trust for Historic Preservation site of your choice! Explore all the amazing destinations you could choose from at savingplaces.org.Each grand prize includes:  \n\n\n\n\nRound-trip airfare \n\n\n\nA three-day\, two-night stay for two in one hotel room near your selected historic site \n\n\n\nAdmission to the site\, coordinated by the National Trust for Historic Preservation  \n\n\n\n\nLimit one entry per person. Entries must be submitted by December 31\, 2026. The drawing will take place on January 8\, 2027. For complete terms & conditions\, click on the “TERMS & CONDITIONS” tab below. \n\n\n\nMuseums To VisitPastport Pickup LocationsUpcoming EventsTerms & Conditions\nMuseums To VisitCollege Park Aviation MuseumMuseumsDarnall’s Chance Historic Site & MuseumHistorical SitesMuseumsMarietta Historic Site & MuseumHistorical SitesMuseumsMontpelier Historic Site & MuseumHistorical SitesMuseumsRidgeley Rosenwald School Historic Site & MuseumHistorical SitesMuseumsRiversdale Historic Site & MuseumHistorical SitesMuseumsSurratt Historic Site & MuseumHistorical SitesMuseums\n\n\n\nPastport Pickup Locations\nLocationAddressBelair Mansion12207 Tulip Grove Dr\, Bowie\, MD 20715Belair Stable Museum2835 Belair Dr\, Bowie\, MD 20715Beltsville Community Center3900 Sellman Rd\, Beltsville\, MD 20705Berwyn Heights Community Center6200 Pontiac St\, Berwyn Heights\, MD 20740Bladensburg Community Center4500 57th Ave\, Bladensburg\, MD 20710Bladensburg Waterfront Park4601 Annapolis Rd\, Bladensburg\, MD 20710Bowie Community Center3209 Stonybrook Dr\, Bowie\, MD 20715Bowie Railroad Museum8614 Chestnut Ave\, Bowie\, MD 20715Brentwood Arts Exchange3901 Rhode Island Ave\, Brentwood\, MD 20722Cedar Heights Community Center1200 Glen Willow Dr\, Capitol Heights\, MD 20743College Park Aviation Museum1985 Corporal Frank Scott Dr\, College Park\, MD 20740Columbia Park Community Center1901 Kent Village Dr\, Landover\, MD 20785Deerfield Community Center13000 Laurel – Bowie Rd\, Laurel\, MD 20708Evelyn Cole Senior Activity Center5720 Addison Road\, Seat Pleasant\, MD 20743Glenarden Community Center8615 McLain Ave Suite A\, Glenarden\, MD 20706Glenn Dale Community Center11901 Glenn Dale Blvd\, Glenn Dale\, MD 20769Glenridge Childcare North7200 Gallatin St\, Landover Hills\, MD 20784Good Luck Community Center8601 Good Luck Rd\, Lanham\, MD 20706Greenbelt Branch Library\, Tugwell Collection11 Crescent Rd\, Greenbelt\, MD 20770Gwendolyn Britt Senior Activity Center4009 Wallace Road\, North Brentwood\, MD 20722Huntington  Community Center13022 8th Street\, Bowie\, MDHyattsville Branch Library\, The Prince George’s Room Special Collection6530 Adelphi Rd\, Hyattsville\, MD 20782Kentland Community Center2413 Pinebrook Ave\, Landover\, MD 20785Lake Arbor Community Center10100 Lake Arbor Way\, Bowie\, MD 20721Lakeland/College Park Community Center5051 Pierce Ave\, College Park\, MD 20740Langley Park Community Center1500 Merrimac Dr\, Hyattsville\, MD 20783Langley Park Senior Activity Center1500 Merrimac Drive\, Hyattsville\, MD 20783Largo/Kettering/Perrywood Community Center431 Watkins Park Dr\, Upper Marlboro\, MD 20774Laurel Historical Society817 Main St\, Laurel\, MD 20707Laurel-Beltsville Senior Activity Center7120 Contee Road\, Laurel\, MD 20707Marietta Historic Site & Museum5626 Bell Station Rd\, Glenn Dale\, MD 20769Montpelier Arts Center9652 Muirkirk Rd\, Laurel\, MD 20708Montpelier Historic Site & Museum9650 Muirkirk Rd\, Laurel\, MD 20708Mount Rainier Nature Center4701 31st Pl\, Mt Rainier\, MD 20712North Brentwood Community Center4012 Webster St\, North Brentwood\, MD 20722Old Maryland Farm351 Watkins Park Dr\, Kettering\, MD 20774Palmer Park Community Center7720 Barlowe Rd\, Hyattsville\, MD 20785Peppermill Community Center610 Hill Rd\, North Englewood\, MD 20785Prince George’s Plaza Community Center6600 Adelphi Rd\, Hyattsville\, MD 20782Prince George’s Publick Playhouse5445 Landover Rd\, Hyattsville\, MD 20784Riversdale Historic Site & Museum4811 Riverdale Rd\, Riverdale\, MD 20737Rollingcrest Community Center6120 Sargent Rd\, Chillum\, MD 20782Seat Pleasant Community Center5720 Addison Road\, Seat Pleasant\, MD 20743South Bowie Community Center1717 Pittsfield Ln\, Bowie\, MD 20716Vansville Community Center6813 Ammendale Rd\, Beltsville\, MD 20705Watkins Nature Center331 Watkins Park Dr\, Upper Marlboro\, MD 20774\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming Events\nEvents Coming Soon!!\n\n\n\n \n \n \n 12 events found. \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n Events\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n Today\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Now \n \n Now \n \n – \n \n \n 6/20/2026 \n \n June 20 \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Select date. \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n List of events in Photo View \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n COMMEMORATING AMERICA’S 250TH\n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Jun \n \n 5 \n \n\n \n \n \n COMMEMORATING AMERICA’S 250TH \n\n \n \n January 1\, 2026 – January 1\, 2027 \n\n\n \n Use your Pastport to travel through time and discover the real stories of the people who built and shaped Prince George’s County. At each museum you visit\, explore exhibits\, programs\, and tours — all for FREE — and discover how the past connects to your present. \n \n \n \n \n 250th Anniversary \n \n History \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Tarmac Tour\n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Jun \n \n 6 \n \n\n \n \n \n Tarmac Tour \n\n \n \n June 6\, 2026 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm \n\n\n \n Explore the College Park Airport up close! Enjoy a tour of the airport’s tarmac while learning about the many “firsts” that happened on the airfield and how the airport is used today. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ticket Price: $10 for residents\, $13 for non-residents \n \n \n\n \n \n \n History \n \n Teens \n \n Tours \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Riversdale Summer Concert Series\n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Jun \n \n 10 \n \n\n \n \n \n Riversdale Summer Concert Series \n\n \n \n June 10\, 2026 @ 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm \n\n\n \n Bring a lawn chair and a picnic dinner and join us on the lawn for our Summer Concert Series 2026. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ticket Price: Free \n \n \n\n \n \n \n All Ages \n \n Free \n \n History \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n The African Odyssey Exhibition\n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Jun \n \n 11 \n \n\n \n \n \n The African Odyssey Exhibition \n\n \n \n June 11\, 2026 – November 1\, 2026 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm \n\n\n \n Montpelier is honored to present\, in collaboration with the Braxton Institute\, Dr. Joanne Braxton’s moving photography of her odyssey to Ghana\, Ivory Coast\, and Senegal. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ticket Price: Free\, donations are welcome. \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Black History \n \n Exhibition \n \n Free \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n A Legacy of Integration: The African American Citizen-Soldier and the Continental Army by Noel Poirier\n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Jun \n \n 11 \n \n\n \n \n \n A Legacy of Integration: The African American Citizen-Soldier and the Continental Army by Noel Poirier \n\n \n \n June 11\, 2026 @ 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm \n\n\n \n This lecture explores the often-overlooked contributions of African American soldiers in the Continental Army and reframes the narrative of the Revolutionary War by emphasizing the courage\, sacrifice\, and significance of African American citizen-soldiers in shaping America’s first… \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ticket Price: Free \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 250th Anniversary \n \n Black History \n \n Free \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Unsung Heroes Who Shaped America\n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Jun \n \n 13 \n \n\n \n \n \n Unsung Heroes Who Shaped America \n\n \n \n June 13\, 2026 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm \n\n\n \n Some of the people who have made this country so awesome sometimes go unnoticed. To celebrate them and the incredible ways they have made this country better\, each installment of this series pairs a storybook about overlooked American trailblazers with a fun… \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ticket Price: Free \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 250th Anniversary \n \n Free \n \n History \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Juneteenth 2026\n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Jun \n \n 13 \n \n\n \n \n \n Juneteenth 2026 \n\n \n \n June 13\, 2026 @ 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm \n\n\n \n Bring the whole family for live music\, local artists and vendors\, history exhibits\, kids’ activities\, food trucks\, and much more! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ticket Price: Free \n \n \n\n \n \n \n All Ages \n \n Black History \n \n Festivals \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Night at the Museum Rock Concert\n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Jun \n \n 13 \n \n\n \n \n \n Night at the Museum Rock Concert \n\n \n \n June 13\, 2026 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm \n\n\n \n Close out Trolley Trail Day with an epic museum concert featuring high energy performances and a special one-night collaboration between Laundry World and the College Park Chorale. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ticket Price: FREE \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 250th Anniversary \n \n All Ages \n \n Free \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n National History Day Ice Cream Social\n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Jun \n \n 14 \n \n\n \n \n \n National History Day Ice Cream Social \n\n \n \n June 14\, 2026 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm \n\n\n \n "I scream\, you scream\, we all scream for…" history and ice cream! Celebrate National History Day and cool off at the College Park Aviation Museum with free scoops for kids generously provided by Flavor of Love Ice Cream Truck. Join educators as… \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ticket Price: Free \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Free \n \n History \n \n Youth \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n How Colonial America Got the Word Out\n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Jun \n \n 17 \n \n\n \n \n \n How Colonial America Got the Word Out \n\n \n \n June 17\, 2026 @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm \n\n\n \n Students will explore the fascinating history of printmaking in the 18th century and its influence on the American Revolution. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ticket Price: $10/student; chaperones are free. \n \n \n\n \n \n \n History \n \n Youth \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Gather on the Green: Black Music Through Time\n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Jun \n \n 18 \n \n\n \n \n \n Gather on the Green: Black Music Through Time \n\n \n \n June 18\, 2026 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm \n\n\n \n Celebrate Black Music Month this June at Concord Historic Site! On June 18\, join us to celebrate Black Music Month on the green with headlining band Black History. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ticket Price: Free \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 250th Anniversary \n \n All Ages \n \n Black History \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Remembering We the People: Race and Resistance in Civil War Maryland\n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Jun \n \n 20 \n \n\n \n \n \n Remembering We the People: Race and Resistance in Civil War Maryland \n\n \n \n June 20\, 2026 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm \n\n\n \n This exhibit seeks to acknowledge the full history of Surratt Historic Site & Museum and tell the stories of those who forcibly lived and labored here. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ticket Price: Free \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 250th Anniversary \n \n Exhibition \n \n Free \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Subscribe to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n Google Calendar \n\n \n\n \n iCalendar \n\n \n\n \n Outlook 365 \n\n \n\n \n Outlook Live \n\n \n\n \n Export .ics file \n\n \n\n \n Export Outlook .ics file \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTerms & Conditions\nSponsor \n\n\n\nThe Pastport to History program and prize drawing are sponsored by M-NCPPC\, Department of Parks and Recreation\, Prince George’s County in partnership with Maryland Heritage Areas Authority and the National Historic Trust for Preservation. \n\n\n\nProgram Overview \n\n\n\nThe Pastport to History program encourages participants to visit museums and historic sites operated by M-NCPPC in Prince George’s County. Participants who collect stamps at designated locations may enter the sweepstakes for a chance to win the grand prize. \n\n\n\nNo Purchase Necessary \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nFederal law requires that sweepstakes be free to enter.\n\n\n\nPastport booklets are free and available for pick up at locations across Prince George’s County.\n\n\n\nGeneral admission is free throughout the 2026 calendar year at historic sites and museums operated by M-NCPPC\, including: College Park Aviation Museum\, Darnall’s Chance Historic Site & Museum\, Marietta Historic Site & Museum\, Montpelier Historic Site & Museum\, Ridgeley Rosenwald School Historic Site & Museum\, Riversdale Historic Site & Museum\, and Surratt Historic Site & Museum.\n\nPlease note:\n\nFree admission applies to general museum entry only. Special programs and events may have an additional cost.\n\n\n\nFree admission only applies to historic sites operated by M-NCPPC\, and does not apply to sites operated by community partners.\n\nVisitation to community partners is not required to participate in the Pastport program. These are additional locations to explore and learn about history and culture in Prince George’s County.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEligibility \n\n\n\n\nAnyone can pick up a Pastport to History booklet and use it to visit the selected historic sites & museums across Prince George’s County.\n\n\n\nM-NCPPC employees and their immediate family members may enjoy the Pastport to History program and receive free general admission to M-NCPPC museums\, but are not eligible for the grand prize drawing.\n\n\n\nResidency is not required. Participants do not need to live in Prince George’s County to take part in the Pastport to History program or\, if qualified\, to enter the drawing.\n\n\n\n\nDefined Timelines \n\n\n\n\nProgram Duration: The Pastport to History booklet program runs from January 1\, 2026\, through December 31\, 2026\, at 5 pm EST. \n\n\n\nEntry Deadline: Completed Pastports must be submitted in person or postmarked by mail no later than December 31\, 2026. \n\n\n\nGrand Prize Drawing: The drawing will take place on January 15\, 2027; winners will be notified the same day.  \n\n\n\nPrize Fulfillment: Winners must book and complete travel by September 1\, 2027. For questions\, contact Kevin Cabrera at kevin.cabrera@pgparks.com.  \n\n\n\n\nEntry Rules \n\n\n\n\nLimited to one Pastport entry per individual. \n\n\n\nTwo random winners will be selected in the grand prize drawing. \n\n\n\nWinners will be notified on January 15\, 2027\, via the contact information provided on their Pastport entry. If a winner does not respond within ten business days\, the prize may be forfeited. \n\n\n\n\nHow to Enter \n\n\n\n\n1. Pick up a Pastport booklet at any participating museum or designated Prince George’s County location.  \n\n\n\n2. Visit participating museums and collect the required stamps in your Pastport.  \n\n\n\n3. Submit your completed Pastport in person or by mail by the entry deadline. \n\nIn-Person: Submit in-person at one of the participating museums. They can only be submitted at M-NCPPC museums\, not at all the pick-up locations.  \n\n\n\nMail in: Send via mail using the address below. They must be postmarked by December 31\, 2026. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCollege Park Aviation Museum C/O Kevin Cabrera 1985 Corporal Frank Scott Dr  \n\n\n\nCollege Park\, MD 20740  \n\n\n\n\nPrize Details \n\n\n\n\nGrand Prize: A trip for two\, within the continental United States including:  \n\nRound-trip airfare \n\n\n\nA three-day\, two-night stay for two people in one hotel room near the selected historic site \n\nIf a minor is selected as the winner in the random drawing\, their parent/legal guardian will be required to be their plus one for the trip.\n\n\n\n\n\nAdmission to the selected historic site \n\n\n\n\n\nThe National Historic Trust for Historic Preservation will coordinate the historic site experience (includes admission). \n\n\n\nNot included: Stipend for the trip\, food/meals\, room service\, in-room videos\, dry cleaning\, tips\, parking\, ground transportation and transit\, transportation to and from airports\, or any additional costs once at the destination. \n\n\n\nPrize is non-transferable and has no cash value. \n\n\n\nTravel must be completed by September 1\, 2027. For questions\, contact Kevin Cabrera at kevin.cabrera@pgparks.com. \n\n\n\n\nPrivacy \n\n\n\nPersonal information collected for this drawing will be used solely for the administration of the program\, will be shared only in accordance with applicable law\, and will not be sold.    \n\n\n\nContact \n\n\n\nFor questions about the Pastport to History program or sweepstakes\, contact:  \n\n\n\n\nKevin Cabrera: kevin.cabrera@pgparks.com  \n\n\n\nStacey Hawkins: stacey.hawkins@pgparks.com   URL:https://www.pgparks.com/event_list/250 CATEGORIES:250th Anniversary,History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/250th-Pastport-Image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260103T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260103T170000 DTSTAMP:20260605T140606 CREATED:20251224T131430Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T171019Z UID:10000880-1767445200-1767459600@www.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Dinosaur Park Open House DESCRIPTION:Dinosaur Park Open Houses are a free public program on the first and third Saturday of every month and the second Sunday in the summer. No reservations required. Come join us and learn more about fossils\, including the dinosaurs who used to call Maryland home. Guests can expect an orientation and then the opportunity to search the surface of the ground for fossils. No prior registration required. ASL interpretation is offered at each event. All park rules apply (listed below).1. Closed toed shoes required2. No pets or tools allowed inside the fossil site3. Guests cannot cross the rope fence4. There is no digging during this program. All fossils are naturally eroding from the ground5. No running in the fossil site6. No throwing rocks or rolling rocks7. All scientifically important fossils will be kept in trust with the commission to be used for current and future research URL:https://www.pgparks.com/event_list/dinosaur-park-open-house/2026-01-03 CATEGORIES:All Ages,Free,History,Lifestyle & Learning,Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Dinosaur-Park-600x400-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260117T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260117T123000 DTSTAMP:20260605T140606 CREATED:20251111T212620Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T133208Z UID:10000058-1768649400-1768653000@www.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Cub Corner DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special bilingual reading of Almost Underwear authored by local teacher Jonathan Roth. After the story\, kids can get creative by making their own adorable canvas or fabric pals—just like the character in the book! This program is recommended for little learners ages 3-6. FREE with museum admission. Register in advance to secure your spot! Walk-in spaces will be available on a first-come\, first-served basis. Visit pgparksdirect.com and register for Activity Code: Cub Corner! URL:https://www.pgparks.com/event_list/cub-corner CATEGORIES:History,Lifestyle & Learning,Literary,Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Cub-Corner.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260117T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260117T170000 DTSTAMP:20260605T140606 CREATED:20251224T131430Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T171019Z UID:10000889-1768654800-1768669200@www.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Dinosaur Park Open House DESCRIPTION:Dinosaur Park Open Houses are a free public program on the first and third Saturday of every month and the second Sunday in the summer. No reservations required. Come join us and learn more about fossils\, including the dinosaurs who used to call Maryland home. Guests can expect an orientation and then the opportunity to search the surface of the ground for fossils. No prior registration required. ASL interpretation is offered at each event. All park rules apply (listed below).1. Closed toed shoes required2. No pets or tools allowed inside the fossil site3. Guests cannot cross the rope fence4. There is no digging during this program. All fossils are naturally eroding from the ground5. No running in the fossil site6. No throwing rocks or rolling rocks7. All scientifically important fossils will be kept in trust with the commission to be used for current and future research URL:https://www.pgparks.com/event_list/dinosaur-park-open-house/2026-01-17 CATEGORIES:All Ages,Free,History,Lifestyle & Learning,Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Dinosaur-Park-600x400-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260124T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260124T123000 DTSTAMP:20260605T140606 CREATED:20251111T212605Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T133212Z UID:10000003-1769254200-1769257800@www.pgparks.com SUMMARY:STEAM Hour DESCRIPTION:Join our educators at this hands-on activity table where creativity takes flight! Perfect for budding engineers and aviation enthusiasts\, this interactive program allows visitors to design and build their own creations. Whether you’re constructing airplanes\, airports\, or inventing something entirely new\, Saturday STEAM Hour encourages you to dream big and bring your ideas to life. Drop in anytime during the hour for an opportunity to explore the wonders of aviation through play. This program is ideal for learners ages 6-12 and is FREE with museum admission. URL:https://www.pgparks.com/event_list/steam-hour CATEGORIES:History,Lifestyle & Learning,Technology,Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Lego-AA.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260204T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260204T140000 DTSTAMP:20260605T140606 CREATED:20251111T212649Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T144313Z UID:10000161-1770210000-1770213600@www.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Lunchtime Lecture\, Historical D.C. Black School - Canceled DESCRIPTION:This event has been canceled\n\n\n\nDirector of the D.C. Summer School Kimberly Springer will share the Black history of D.C. public education. URL:https://www.pgparks.com/event_list/lunchtime-lecture-historical-d-c-black-school CATEGORIES:Black History,Black History Month,History,Lifestyle & Learning,Senior,Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Lunchtime-Lecture-600x400-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260207T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260207T170000 DTSTAMP:20260605T140606 CREATED:20251224T131430Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T171019Z UID:10000890-1770469200-1770483600@www.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Dinosaur Park Open House DESCRIPTION:Dinosaur Park Open Houses are a free public program on the first and third Saturday of every month and the second Sunday in the summer. No reservations required. Come join us and learn more about fossils\, including the dinosaurs who used to call Maryland home. Guests can expect an orientation and then the opportunity to search the surface of the ground for fossils. No prior registration required. ASL interpretation is offered at each event. All park rules apply (listed below).1. Closed toed shoes required2. No pets or tools allowed inside the fossil site3. Guests cannot cross the rope fence4. There is no digging during this program. All fossils are naturally eroding from the ground5. No running in the fossil site6. No throwing rocks or rolling rocks7. All scientifically important fossils will be kept in trust with the commission to be used for current and future research URL:https://www.pgparks.com/event_list/dinosaur-park-open-house/2026-02-07 CATEGORIES:All Ages,Free,History,Lifestyle & Learning,Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Dinosaur-Park-600x400-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260211T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260211T220000 DTSTAMP:20260605T140606 CREATED:20260121T131236Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T171732Z UID:10001164-1770836400-1770847200@www.pgparks.com SUMMARY:A Conversation with a Purpose: Understanding How Go-Go Music Shaped the Culture of the DMV DESCRIPTION:Join us for a “Conversation with a Purpose\,” an engaging and interactive discussion exploring the powerful influence of go-go music on the culture\, identity\, and community of D.C.\, Maryland\, and Virginia (the DMV area). This program brings together local artists\, historians\, and community leaders to share personal stories\, historical insights\, and cultural perspectives on how go-go evolved from a sound into a movement. URL:https://www.pgparks.com/event_list/a-conversation-with-a-purpose-understanding-how-go-go-music-shaped-the-culture-of-the-dmv CATEGORIES:Arts,Black History,Black History Month,Heritage Celebrations,History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ChatChewBhmHistoryofgogo24-74.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260214T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260214T123000 DTSTAMP:20260605T140606 CREATED:20260210T203157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T195139Z UID:10001217-1771066800-1771072200@www.pgparks.com SUMMARY:A Sweet History: Chocolate Through the Ages with Joyce White DESCRIPTION:This Valentine’s Day\, bring a loved one to embark on a delicious journey through the history of chocolate with food historian Joyce White\, as she reveals how this beloved treat has been prepared and enjoyed throughout the centuries. Discover fascinating recipes from the past and experience a hands-on chocolate activity and tasting. Don’t miss this flavorful exploration of one of the world’s most cherished indulgences! URL:https://www.pgparks.com/event_list/a-sweet-history CATEGORIES:History,Lifestyle & Learning ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/A-Sweet-History-2026-600x400-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260221T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260221T150000 DTSTAMP:20260605T140606 CREATED:20251211T132412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T203000Z UID:10000868-1771671600-1771686000@www.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Berliner Helicopter Weekend DESCRIPTION:Discover the thrill of vertical flight and how it started right here at College Park Airport! Explore the new exhibition\, The Berliner Helicopter: America’s Forgotten Helicopter\, get hands-on with interactives\, and explore the wonders of vertical flight technology. \n\n\n\nSaturday\, February 21 Schedule of Events: \n\n\n\n10:10 am: Helicopter Fly-in10:30-11:30 am: Cub Corner11 am: Helicopter Fly-out11:30 am-12:30 pm: Discovery Cart12:15-1 pm: Living History Program1-2 pm: Discovery Cart \n\n\n\nSunday\, February 22 Schedule of Events: \n\n\n\n10:30-11:30 am: Cub Corner11:30 am-12:30 pm: Discovery Cart12:30-1:30 pm: Cub Corner1-2 pm: Discovery Cart3-4:30 pm: Runway Rhythms Concert (Separate Registration – Recommended) URL:https://www.pgparks.com/event_list/berliner-helicopter-day/2026-02-21 CATEGORIES:250th Anniversary,Exhibition,History,Tours,Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/berliner-logo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260221T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260221T170000 DTSTAMP:20260605T140606 CREATED:20260122T150147Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T171805Z UID:10001172-1771682400-1771693200@www.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Celebrating Black Culture: Art\, Music & Community DESCRIPTION:Experience Black culture through powerful art exhibits\, a creative Sip & Paint session\, and a special visit from the Mobile Go-Go Museum. This immersive\, museum-style event invites the community to explore the rich history\, creativity\, and cultural impact of Black art and music in an engaging and interactive setting.Guests of all ages are welcome to celebrate history\, music\, and community while learning about the influence of Go-Go culture and artistic expression. Whether you’re viewing exhibits\, creating your own artwork\, or enjoying the vibrant atmosphere\, this free event offers a meaningful and memorable experience for the whole family. URL:https://www.pgparks.com/event_list/celebrating-black-culture-art-music-community CATEGORIES:Arts,Black History,Heritage Celebrations,History,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/CelebratingBlackHistoryPainting25-36.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260222T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260222T150000 DTSTAMP:20260605T140606 CREATED:20251211T132412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T203000Z UID:10001175-1771758000-1771772400@www.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Berliner Helicopter Weekend DESCRIPTION:Discover the thrill of vertical flight and how it started right here at College Park Airport! Explore the new exhibition\, The Berliner Helicopter: America’s Forgotten Helicopter\, get hands-on with interactives\, and explore the wonders of vertical flight technology. \n\n\n\nSaturday\, February 21 Schedule of Events: \n\n\n\n10:10 am: Helicopter Fly-in10:30-11:30 am: Cub Corner11 am: Helicopter Fly-out11:30 am-12:30 pm: Discovery Cart12:15-1 pm: Living History Program1-2 pm: Discovery Cart \n\n\n\nSunday\, February 22 Schedule of Events: \n\n\n\n10:30-11:30 am: Cub Corner11:30 am-12:30 pm: Discovery Cart12:30-1:30 pm: Cub Corner1-2 pm: Discovery Cart3-4:30 pm: Runway Rhythms Concert (Separate Registration – Recommended) URL:https://www.pgparks.com/event_list/berliner-helicopter-day/2026-02-22 CATEGORIES:250th Anniversary,Exhibition,History,Tours,Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/berliner-logo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260222T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260222T173000 DTSTAMP:20260605T140606 CREATED:20251226T122847Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T213526Z UID:10000917-1771776000-1771781400@www.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Runway Rhythms featuring Riverdale Chamber Music: Music and Film with the Salon Trio DESCRIPTION:Step into the golden age of flight with the Salon Trio in this one-of-a-kind concert blending historic aviation film footage and live classical music. Performed in the gallery alongside the new Berliner exhibition\, the program features live classical scores\, including music from original Victrola records\, an invention of Emile Berliner himself. Enjoy refreshments and meet the musicians after the performance. Register in advance to secure your spot! Walk-in spaces will be available on a first-come\, first-served basis. Includes museum admission. URL:https://www.pgparks.com/event_list/runway-rhythms-featuring-riverdale-chamber-music-music-and-film-with-the-salon-trio CATEGORIES:250th Anniversary,All Ages,Arts,Free,History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Runway_CPAM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260228T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260228T170000 DTSTAMP:20260605T140606 CREATED:20260206T134404Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T161315Z UID:10001213-1772283600-1772298000@www.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Family Day: Black History Month Exhibition DESCRIPTION:“Black County\, Black History” \n\n\n\nVisit the annual Black History Month exhibition and join us for a special Family Day celebrating Black history in Prince George’s County. Families\, educators\, and community members are invited to explore the exhibition through guided tours and enjoy a hands-on art activity inspired by Black history and culture designed for learners of all ages. \n\n\n\nThis Family Day takes place during the 2026 Black History Month Exhibition\, Black County\, Black History: Preserving\, Promoting\, and Protecting Black History in Prince George’s County\, which highlights the vital role of Black educators\, community leaders\, and organizations in preserving local history from the past to the present. URL:https://www.pgparks.com/event_list/family-day-black-history-month-exhibition CATEGORIES:All Ages,Arts,Black History,Black History Month,Exhibition,Free,History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/BHM-Family-Day-2026-600xx400.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260228T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260228T160000 DTSTAMP:20260605T140606 CREATED:20251111T212613Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T211849Z UID:10000047-1772287200-1772294400@www.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Black History Month Program: The American Revolution and the Fate of the World DESCRIPTION:Author\, historian\, and professor\, Dr. Richard Bell\, will discuss his book\, The American Revolution and the Fate of the World\, which offers a fresh look at the impact of the American Revolution by focusing on disenfranchised people and minorities in the colonies\, including free and enslaved Black people. URL:https://www.pgparks.com/event_list/black-history-month-program-the-american-revolution-and-the-fate-of-the-world CATEGORIES:250th Anniversary,Black History,Free,History,Literary ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Revolution-600x400-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260228T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260228T160000 DTSTAMP:20260605T140606 CREATED:20260218T163202Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T211529Z UID:10001279-1772287200-1772294400@www.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Sankofa at South Bowie Community Center DESCRIPTION:Learn about local Black history with the Sankofa Mobile Museum at the South Bowie Community Center. \n\n\n\nClick here to learn more about the Sankofa Mobile Museum. URL:https://www.pgparks.com/event_list/sankofa-at-south-bowie-community-center CATEGORIES:All Ages,Black History,Black History Month,Free,History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/SankofaMobileMuseum23-046.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260307T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260307T123000 DTSTAMP:20260605T140606 CREATED:20260205T133801Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T182651Z UID:10001183-1772881200-1772886600@www.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Youth Aviators: Pilot Module DESCRIPTION:Take off into the fundamentals of piloting in this session of the Youth Aviators Program. Participants will explore key topics from the Private Pilot FAA Knowledge Exam through interactive lessons\, test their knowledge along the way\, and connect with experienced pilots. Students will also get hands-on experience using flight simulators. Participants must be able to commit to all four Saturdays of the program. URL:https://www.pgparks.com/event_list/youth-aviators-pilot-module/2026-03-07 CATEGORIES:250th Anniversary,Free,History,Teens,Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Air-Traffic-Controller-2026-600x400-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260307T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260307T124500 DTSTAMP:20260605T140606 CREATED:20260205T135320Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T182637Z UID:10001187-1772884800-1772887500@www.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Women in Aviation Tour DESCRIPTION:Discover the vital role women have played in powered flight\, beginning with Katharine Wright in 1903. Explore the groundbreaking achievements of female pilots with ties to College Park Airport\, and engage in a conversation about the opportunities and challenges women face in aviation careers. This program is free. URL:https://www.pgparks.com/event_list/women-in-aviation-tour/2026-03-07 CATEGORIES:250th Anniversary,Free,History,Tours,Women's History Month,Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/MarylandAviationFestival23-070.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260307T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260307T160000 DTSTAMP:20260605T140606 CREATED:20260116T142020Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T210240Z UID:10000966-1772884800-1772899200@www.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Goode Inventions STEAM Program DESCRIPTION:Visitors learn about African American women inventors and their contributions\, including Sarah Goode\, inventor of the cabinet-bed (precursor to the Murphy bed) and Ellen Eglin\, the Maryland woman who revolutionized housework with the invention of the clothes wringer. URL:https://www.pgparks.com/event_list/goode-inventions-steam-program CATEGORIES:250th Anniversary,All Ages,Black History,Free,History,Women's History Month ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/EDUCATION-Goode-Inventions-STEAM-Program-Mar26-Parks-Direct-Post.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260307T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260307T170000 DTSTAMP:20260605T140606 CREATED:20251224T131430Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T171019Z UID:10000892-1772888400-1772902800@www.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Dinosaur Park Open House DESCRIPTION:Dinosaur Park Open Houses are a free public program on the first and third Saturday of every month and the second Sunday in the summer. No reservations required. Come join us and learn more about fossils\, including the dinosaurs who used to call Maryland home. Guests can expect an orientation and then the opportunity to search the surface of the ground for fossils. No prior registration required. ASL interpretation is offered at each event. All park rules apply (listed below).1. Closed toed shoes required2. No pets or tools allowed inside the fossil site3. Guests cannot cross the rope fence4. There is no digging during this program. All fossils are naturally eroding from the ground5. No running in the fossil site6. No throwing rocks or rolling rocks7. All scientifically important fossils will be kept in trust with the commission to be used for current and future research URL:https://www.pgparks.com/event_list/dinosaur-park-open-house/2026-03-07 CATEGORIES:All Ages,Free,History,Lifestyle & Learning,Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Dinosaur-Park-600x400-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260308T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260308T114500 DTSTAMP:20260605T140606 CREATED:20260205T135320Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T182637Z UID:10001188-1772967600-1772970300@www.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Women in Aviation Tour DESCRIPTION:Discover the vital role women have played in powered flight\, beginning with Katharine Wright in 1903. Explore the groundbreaking achievements of female pilots with ties to College Park Airport\, and engage in a conversation about the opportunities and challenges women face in aviation careers. This program is free. URL:https://www.pgparks.com/event_list/women-in-aviation-tour/2026-03-08 CATEGORIES:250th Anniversary,Free,History,Tours,Women's History Month,Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/MarylandAviationFestival23-070.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260312T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260312T130000 DTSTAMP:20260605T140606 CREATED:20260213T135936Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T180114Z UID:10001241-1773316800-1773320400@www.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Untold Stories Beyond the Battlefield: Civil War Lecture Series DESCRIPTION:In recognition of Women’s History Month\, join the Surratt Historic Site & Museum Museum for a conversation on how women participated in the Civil War and the events leading up to it. This presentation will offer deeper insights into nationally significant events and highlight local people who participated in them. This event is free\, but registration is required. The deadline to register for March 12 is 5 pm on March 10. The deadline to register for March 26 is 5 pm on March 24. URL:https://www.pgparks.com/event_list/untold-stories-beyond-the-battlefield-civil-war-lecture-series/2026-03-12 CATEGORIES:250th Anniversary,Free,History,Virtual,Women's History Month ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Untold-Stories-2026-600x400-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260312T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260312T200000 DTSTAMP:20260605T140606 CREATED:20260213T133241Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T202921Z UID:10001236-1773338400-1773345600@www.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Archives Together Community Workshop Series - Part 1 DESCRIPTION:Do you have old family photographs\, papers\, or books that you want to protect? The Surratt Historic Site & Museum invites you to our first Archives Together Community Workshop Series. Learn what archives are\, their roles in the community\, and how they preserve historic records. You’ll also get a chance to bring your own historic paper and find out the best ways to keep it safe for generations to come. No prior experience is necessary. Registration is FREE. Please note that registration holds your spot for all three dates. This program is supported in part by the Miller History Fund of the Maryland Center for History and Culture. \n\n\n\nPart 1: Thursday\, March 12\, 2026\, 6-8 pm \n\n\n\nPart 2: Sunday\, March 15\, 2026\, 2-4 pm \n\n\n\nPart 3: Thursday\, March 26\, 2026\, 6-8 pm URL:https://www.pgparks.com/event_list/archives-together-community-workshop-series CATEGORIES:250th Anniversary,Free,History,Senior,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Archives-Togather-2026-600x400-1.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR