RESCHEDULED - Riversdale Summer Concert Series
Bring a lawn chair and a picnic dinner and join us on the lawn for our Summer Concert Series 2026.
Ticket Price: Free
Activities & Events Calendar
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250 Block Party: We the People
Join us for a free, family-friendly block party dedicated to Prince George’s County—part of the nationwide America 250 commemoration.
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Tarmac Tour
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.
Ticket Price: $10 for residents, $13 for non-residents
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Riversdale Summer Concert Series
Bring a lawn chair and a picnic dinner and join us on the lawn for our Summer Concert Series 2026.
Ticket Price: Free
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The African Odyssey Exhibition
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.
Ticket Price: Free, donations are welcome.
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A Legacy of Integration: The African American Citizen-Soldier and the Continental Army by Noel Poirier
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...
Ticket Price: Free
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Unsung Heroes Who Shaped America
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...
Ticket Price: Free
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Juneteenth 2026
Bring the whole family for live music, local artists and vendors, history exhibits, kids’ activities, food trucks, and much more!
Ticket Price: Free
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National History Day Ice Cream Social
"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...
Ticket Price: Free
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How Colonial America Got the Word Out
Students will explore the fascinating history of printmaking in the 18th century and its influence on the American Revolution.
Ticket Price: $10/student; chaperones are free.
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Remembering We the People: Race and Resistance in Civil War Maryland
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.
Ticket Price: Free
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Father's Day Tours
Celebrate dad with an afternoon filled with history.
Ticket Price: Fathers receive free admission. Adults: $5; Seniors: $4; Students: $2; Children 4 and under: Free
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Father's Day Tours
Celebrate dad with an afternoon filled with history.
Ticket Price: Fathers receive free admission. Adults: $5; Seniors: $4; Students: $2; Children 4 and under: Free
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It’s a Grand Old Flag
Students will discover the origins of the American flag, from its inception at the dawn of the revolution to the many changes since, and learn about key figures who shaped the symbol of our nation.
Ticket Price: $5/child
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RESCHEDULED - Riversdale Summer Concert Series
Bring a lawn chair and a picnic dinner and join us on the lawn for our Summer Concert Series 2026.
Ticket Price: Free
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Revolution, Rebellion, Treason: A Slice of History Discussion Series
What are the differences between revolutions, rebellions, and acts of treason? Join the Surratt Historic Site & Museum as we take a long view of sparking change in American history.
Ticket Price: Free
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Maryland History Day Showcase
Step into a whirlwind of creativity and history as award‑winning Maryland History Day projects take over the museum.
Ticket Price: Free
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Untold Stories Beyond the Battlefield: Civil War Lecture Series Disability and the Civil War
Join the Surratt Historic Site & Museum for virtual conversations on how different groups of people bravely participated in the Civil War and events leading up to it.
Ticket Price: Free
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Tuskegee Airmen Take to the Skies: Living History Tour
Experience the thrill of being a World War II combat pilot and walk in the footsteps of the Tuskegee Airmen.
Ticket Price: $5 Children/ Students with ID; $10 Adults Non-Resident: $7 Children/Students with ID ; $13 Adults
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18th-Century Cooking Demos with the Kitchen Guild
Join the Riversdale Kitchen Guild over the open hearth as they highlight recipes using 18th-century techniques.
Ticket Price: Free
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"We the People" Community Conversations
Join us for a series of community conversations. We will open the floor to community members to discuss what they want to see in their community and how the Riversdale Historic Site & Museum might play a part in that future.
Ticket Price: Free
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Untold Stories Beyond the Battlefield: Civil War Lecture Series Disability and the Civil War
Join the Surratt Historic Site & Museum for virtual conversations on how different groups of people bravely participated in the Civil War and events leading up to it.
Ticket Price: Free
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STEAM Hour
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.
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STEAM Hour
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.
