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. Join us and learn more about fossils, including the dinosaurs who used to call Maryland home.
Most people know something about the American Revolution and about the Founding Fathers. But the full story of the Revolution requires us to look beyond their lives and expand its cast of characters.
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.
Celebrate overlooked Asian Americans who helped shape this country! Join us for a reading of Paper Son: The Inspiring Story of Tyrus Wong, Immigrant and Artist by Julie Leung, illustrated by Chris Sasaki, followed by a craft of 3D Flying Kites.
Celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day with hands-on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) activities that explore how Indigenous peoples use patterns in the natural world to understand directions and the passage of time. No registration required; walk-ins welcome.
Montpelier Historic Site & Museum’s collections manager leads a discussion on what fashion communicated for men and women both with and without agency in the 19th and 20th centuries.
Ticket Price: $5/ person. Registration is required.
This vibrant celebration of Native American culture, heritage, and traditions offers diverse Native communities a space to honor and share their rich cultural legacy.
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. Join us and learn more about fossils, including the dinosaurs who used to call Maryland home.
Join us for a Lunch & Learn event at Riversdale Historic Site & Museum. We invite authors, local historians, and community members to share their research and books with the community.
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.
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.
See seldom seen areas of Montpelier and hear about the original construction and preservation of this 18th century plantation house. Advance registration is recommended. Drop-ins are welcome, subject to availability. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes. Participants will climb narrow stairs and ladders. This activity is not ADA-accessible....
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.
Join the after-hours tour, “From the Source(s): Life and Death at Riversdale Historic House & Museum.” This reflective evening program explores stories of life, loss, and legacy at the historic site, honoring those who lived and labored there through primary sources and...
Join the Riversdale Historic Site & Museum for a free Emancipation Day tour exploring the history of those who lived and worked at this former plantation.
Experience a staged reading of Rev. Dr. Joanne M. Braxton’s “Crossing a Deep River: A Ritual Drama in Three Movements” on the occasion of her exhibition “The African Odyssey” currently on view at the Montpelier Historic Site and Museum. Montpelier’s history as...
Join the Riversdale Historic Site & Museum for the candlelit, after-hours tour “From the Source(s),” exploring the lives of Freedom Seekers connected to the estate.