CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Please call to confirm date, event, time, cost and reservation
requirements.
2007:
JUNE
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JULY
• AUGUST
SEPTEMBER
• OCTOBER
• NOVEMBER
• DECEMBER
Exhibits 2007
February 2, 2007
Laurel Museum Reopens
On Friday, Feb. 2, 2007 the Laurel Museum will reopen with its
current exhibit, 'Stories from the Attic: 10 Years of Collecting."
New information and objects will bring a new focus to the African
American Life in Laurel section of the exhibit.
Laurel Museum, Laurel: 301-725-7975
10am to 2pm | All ages | Free (No Fee required) | No Reservation Required
March 1 - December 15, 2007
The Road To Freedom
An exhibit tracing the history of the struggle for freedom by
enslaved people of Prince George's County, the State of Maryland,
and the nation over a two hundred year period.
Surratt House Museum, Clinton: 301-868-1121
Thursdays & Fridays, 11am-3 pm and Saturdays & Sundays, noon-4pm
All ages | Fee required | No Reservation Required
July 14 - July 22
Needleart 2007
Sponsored by Stitching Pretty of Laurel, Montpelier hosts the 12th
annual Needleart show. See the rooms of Montpelier filled with a
dazzling variety of stitched art, from needlepoint to ribbon work.
The colors, designs and originality of Needleart will take your
breath away! Judges choose winners in several categories, and you
the visitor are invited to vote for the "People's Choice" award.
Demonstrations of various needleart techniques are given daily.
Montpelier Mansion, Laurel: 301-953-1376
11:00 am to 4:00 pm daily | all ages | Fee required | No Reservation Required
October 18-21, 2007
Hooked Rug Exhibit
Traditional and modern works, all created by the Mason-Dixon Guild
of Rug Hookers, will be on display throughout the mansion. See
stunning designs ranging from landscapes to portraits to abstracts,
all wrought in the time honored tradition of hooked rugs.
Montpelier Mansion, Laurel: 301-953-1376
11:00 am to 4:00 pm Daily | All Ages | Free (No Fee required) | No Reservation Required
November 23-December 9
8th Annual Gingerbread House Contest and Show
This show will delight children of all ages as they marvel at the
creativity and talent of local bakers. Visitors have the opportunity
to choose the Viewer's Choice Awards - presented to their favorite
adult and child entries.
Darnall's Chance House Museum, Upper Marlboro: 301-952-8010
Fee required | Daily, 12-5pm
¨ July ¨
1 Civil War Artillery Demonstrations
Volunteers in Civil War period uniforms will demonstrate and explain
the procedures used during the muzzle-loading era of American Artillery
Fort Washington Park, Fort Washington: 301-763-4600
1:00pm, 2;00pm, 3:00pm | family | Fee required | No Reservation Required
7 Hands-On History Day for Kids
Through a variety of hands-on activities, you'll learn what it was
like to be a Patriot in the Revolutionary War army. Try on a uniform,
climb into an army tent, learn how to send secret messages to the
troops with fifes and drums, and more.
Montpelier Mansion, Laurel: 301-953-1376
10am to Noon | 3 and up | Fee required | Reservations Recommended
7 & 8 The American Revolution: The Philadelphia Campaign of 1777
To capture Philadelphia, the British sailed up the Cheasapeake Bay
before marching inland from Elkton,MD. This bus tour will follow the
invasion route with stops at Brandywine Battlefield Park, Cliveon - the
Chew family mansion (and the scene of the Battle of Germantown) and
Valley Forge National Historical Park. We will stay overnight in
Philadelphia and visit Independence National Historic Park.
Darnall's Chance House Museum, Upper Marlboro: 301-952-8010
Two days | Fee required | Prepaid Reservation Required
10-12 Children's Workshop: Colonial Child
Children ages 8 to 12 are invited to attend a 3-day workshop on
Colonial Life, from 9am-3pm, July 10-12. Through hands-on experiences
in gardens and with field crops, observing and caring for livestock and
performing the daily routines of the 18th century child, participants
will experience life as it may have been in the late 1700s. Crafts and
nature hikes will round out the experience. Cost is $150 per child.
Please call 301.283.2113 to register.
National Colonial Farm at the Accokeek Foundation, Accokeek: 301-283-2113
9 am - 3pm | 8-12 | Fee required | Prepaid Reservation Required
19 Land Preservation Workshop
This workshop is for you, whether you want to preserve your land for
future generations, save working landscapes in our community,
access equity that's tied up in your land, protect the environment,
reduce your tax liability, or leave a legacy through a charitable gift.
This workshop is presented in partnership by Prince George's
County Soil Conservation District, Charles County Planning and
Growth Management, and Southern Maryland Agricultural
Development Commission. Refreshments sponsored by Colonial
Farm Credit. Refreshments at 6:00 p.m., panel presentation and Q&A
6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Admission is free. Please contact Laura Ford at
301.283.2113, ext. 24 for more information.
The Accokeek Foundation, Accokeek: 301-283-2113
5pm-9pm | All Ages | Free (No Fee required) | No Reservation Required
21 History Weekend At Home- Bus Tour
Sponsored by the Prince George's County History Consortium. Choose
from 3 tours highlighting Prince George's County's incredible historic
legacy and diveristy. From the earliest occupation of the land to the
present day, the story is fascinating, fun and full of suprises!
Marietta House Museum, Glenn Dale: 301-464-5291
9am | Fee required | Prepaid Reservation Required
21 Colonial Cooking
Join us the third Saturday of each month as costumed interpreters
demonstrate preparation of foods, representative of "middling" sort
tobacco growing families. Rain or Shine. $2 admission for adults.
$0.50 for children. Members free.
National Colonial Farm, Accokeek: 301-283-2113
Noon
All | Fee required | No Reservation Required
22 Views and Visions
ROBERT WARE STRAUS LECTURE SERIES, "VIEWS AND VISIONS".
Sunday, July 22, 2007. Coffee at 2:00 p.m., Speaker at 3:00 p.m.
Pastries provided by Desserts by Gerard. Admission Free.
In celebration of the Accokeek Foundation's 50th Anniversary, Dr.
Denise Meringolo will give a talk about the unique views that
inspired the preservation of the Foundation's landscape. Dr. Denise
Meringolo is an Assistant Professor of History and Public History at
the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. She received her
Ph.D. in American Studies from The George Washington University
and she has over 15 years of experience in the field of public
history. She was honored to serve as the Accokeek Foundation's
Scholar-in-Residence from 2005-2006 where she convened a
meeting of land conservancies and preservation associations. She
also helped plan and implement the Foundation's new signage
project. No registration is required, and the event is free. Education
Building.
The Accokeek Foundation, Accokeek: 301-283-2113
2pm
Open | Free (No Fee required) | No Reservation Required
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¨ August ¨
4 African American Heritage Day
Join us on Saturday, August 4, 2007, from noon to 6 pm at the National
Colonial Farm. This event will showcase African-American culture and history
with re-enactors, museum displays, exhibits, and presentations; foodway
demonstrations; storytellers; musical performances; food vendors; and more
family activities! Rain or Shine! Admission $3. Members free.
National Colonial Farm at the Accokeek Foundation, Accokeek: 301-283-2113
12-6pm | All ages | Fee required | No Reservation Required
5 Civil War Artillery Demonstrations
Volunteers in Civil War period uniforms will demonstrate and explain
the procedures used during the muzzle-loading era of American Artillery
Fort Washington Park, Fort Washington: 301-763-4600
1:00pm, 2;00pm, 3:00pm | family | Fee required | No Reservation Required
11 The War of 1812: The British Invasion of Prince George's County
Noted War of 1812 scholar Dr. Ralph Eshelman will accompany our bus tour
with stops along the invasion route including Bendict - where the British
landed; the site of the Battle of Bladensburg and sites in Upper Marlboro
- where local residents played key roles in the events of the day. The
tour will also visit the 12th Annual Battle of Bladensburg Encampment at
Riversdale.
Darnall's Chance House Museum, Upper Marlboro: 301-952-8010
All day | Fee required | Prepaid Reservation Required
18 Colonial Cooking
Join us the third Saturday of each month as costumed interpreters
demonstrate preparation of foods, representative of "middling" sort
tobacco growing families. Rain or Shine. $2 admission for adults.
$0.50 for children. Members free.
National Colonial Farm, Accokeek: 301-283-2113
Noon
All | Fee required | No Reservation Required
18 Rain Barrel Workshop
Save Money, Help the Environment! Lawn and garden watering make
up 40% of total household water use in the summer. Diverting water
from storm drains decreases the impact of runoff to our waterways.
The workshop will cover installation, maintenance, and landscaping.
This workshop is free, registration is required. Rain Barrels are
available for $80 each. You may register for a workshop even if you
decide not to purchase a barrel. Those purchasing a barrel should
arrive at 12:30 pm. The workshop will be held at the Accokeek
Foundation Education Building. To register contact Kathy Talbot at
301-283-2113 ext.32 or ktalbot@accokeek.org
The Accokeek Foundation, Accokeek: 301-283-2113
1pm-3pm | Free (No Fee required) | Advance Reservation Required
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¨ September ¨
8 John Wilkes Booth Escape Route Bus Tours
Retrace the route of Lincoln's assassin from Ford's Theatre in
Washington, DC to the site of his death in the Northern Neck of Virginia
Surratt House Museum, Clinton: 301-868-1121
7:30 am-7:30pm | 12 & up | Fee required | Prepaid Reservation Required
9 Civil War Artillery Demonstrations
Volunteers in Civil War period uniforms will demonstrate and explain
the procedures used during the muzzle-loading era of American Artillery
Fort Washington Park, Fort Washington: 301-763-4600
1:00pm, 2;00pm, 3:00pm | family | Fee required | No Reservation Required
16 & 17 5th Annual Maryland Lighthouse Challenge
The Cheapeake Chapter of the U.S. Lighthouse Society is inviting all
those interested in lighthouses to join the challenge by visiting
Maryland's land-based lights. The lighthouse will be open for viewing.
Fort Washington Park, Fort Washington: 301-763-4600
8:00am - 6:00pm | family | Fee required | No Reservation Required
17 Fall Lecture Series
Hector Diaz speaks on the little known but important contributions of Spain
to the American Patriots during the American Revolution.
Montpelier Mansion, Laurel: 301-953-1376
7:30 pm | 18 and over | Free (No Fee required) | No Reservation Required
23 John Wilkes Booth Escape Route Bus Tours
Retrace the route of Lincoln's assassin from Ford's Theatre in
Washington, DC to the site of his death in the Northern Neck of Virginia
Surratt House Museum, Clinton: 301-868-1121
7:30 am-7:30pm | 12 & up | Fee required | Prepaid Reservation Required
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¨ October ¨
6 Colonial Day
Join us Saturday, October 6, 2007, from noon to 4 pm at the National
Colonial Farm: Join our costumed interpreters to experience life on a
middle class tobacco farm. Visitors can participate in hands-on activities,
observe colonial demonstrations, and chat with re-enactors. Rain or Shine!
Admission $2. Members free.
National Colonial Farm at the Accokeek Foundation, Accokeek: 301-283-2113
12-4pm | All ages | Fee required | No Reservation Required
6 Hands-On History Day Scavenger Hunt
Get your clues and start looking! Learn about life in 18th century Maryland
while you solve the mystery of the clues. You'll be looking high and low,
inside and outside, upstairs and downstairs! They'll even be some added
surprises along the way.
Montpelier Mansion, Laurel: 301-953-1376
10:00 am to noon | All ages | Fee required | Reservations Recommended
6 John Wilkes Booth Escape Route Bus Tours
Retrace the route of Lincoln's assassin from Ford's Theatre in
Washington, DC to the site of his death in the Northern Neck of Virginia
Surratt House Museum, Clinton: 301-868-1121
7:30 am-7:30pm | 12 & up | Fee required | Prepaid Reservation Required
7 Civil War Artillery Demonstrations
Volunteers in Civil War period uniforms will demonstrate and explain
the procedures used during the muzzle-loading era of American Artillery
Fort Washington Park, Fort Washington: 301-763-4600
1:00pm, 2;00pm, 3:00pm | family | Fee required | No Reservation Required
17 Fall Lecture Series
Betty DeKeyser, who has done extensive research on early Maryland
families, will do a presentation on the Scotish ancestral homes of early
Maryland families. Ms. DeKeyser has traced her own family to their
British roots, and is now a member of and trustee for the International
Society of British Genealogical and Family History.
Montpelier Mansion, Laurel: 301-953-1376
7:30 pm | 18 and over | Free (No Fee required) | No Reservation Required
26 & 27 Mayhem in Marlborough Ghost Walk
Take a spooky tour of history Upper Marlboro. Meet colonial spirits and
mischief-makers who once lived and worked in the county seat. Guided
tours last one hour and begin at 7pm and run continuously every 20
minutes until 9pm.
Darnall's Chance House Museum, Upper Marlboro: 301-952-8010
7-9pm | Fee required | No Reservation Required
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¨ November ¨
3 Hands-On History Day: Make Old-Fashioned Holiday Gifts
Everyone love handmade presents, so come make a few gifts the old-fashioned
way for some special people. You'll make four traditional crafts to take home,
while you learn how kids spent their winters two centuries ago.
Montpelier Mansion, Laurel: 301-953-1376
10:00 am to noon | All ages | Fee required | Reservations Recommended
10 & 11 Annual Fall Open House
Enjoy FREE guided tours of this Civil War home and learn of its role
in American history.
Surratt House Museum, Clinton: 301-868-1121
12 noon - 4 pm both days | All ages | Free (No Fee required) | No Reservation Required
14 Fall Lecture Series
An historian from the B & O Railroad Museum will discuss the early
construction of that railroad in the Laurel area.
Montpelier Mansion, Laurel: 301-953-1376
7:30 pm | 18 and over | Free (No Fee required) | No Reservation Required
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¨ December ¨
1 Hands-On History Day: Holiday Pastimes
Come see how the winter holidays were celebrated in the early 1800s.
Play games, learn a dance, make a tree ornament, and enjoy holiday
refreshments.
Montpelier Mansion, Laurel: 301-953-1376
10:00 am to noon | All ages | Fee required | Reservations Recommended
6 - 8 Candlelight Tours
Warm up your winter evenings with music, candlelight and fragrant holiday
greens at Montpelier. Local garden clubs decorate the mansion's rooms in
traditional 18th century style, complete with candlelight and greenery. Area
performers entertain nightly. Light refreshments served.
Montpelier Mansion, Laurel: 301-953-1376
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | All ages | Fee required | No Reservation Required
8 Winter's Eve
Join us on Saturday, December 8, 2007, from 5 to 8 pm at the National
Colonial Farm. Kick off the winter season with our annual Winter's Eve
Celebration. Candlelight and 18th century lanterns will illuminate the
seasonally decorated historic buildings and pathways. Visitors are invited
to enjoy a cup of tea, cookies, popcorn, and join in singing carols by the
fire. The Museum Gift Shop will be open. Light rain or light snow showers.
Admission $2. Members free. Admission fee will be waived in lieu of a canned
food donation, one per person, to support the Maryland Food Bank. Please
visit www.accokeek.org for a list of
most needed food items.
National Colonial Farm at the Accokeek Foundation, Accokeek: 301-283-2113
5-8 pm | All ages | Fee required | No Reservation Required
15 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.
Darnall's Chance House Museum, Upper Marlboro: 301-952-8010
2pm | Fee required | Prepaid Reservation Required
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