Park and Recreation - Prince Georges County MD

Cub Corner
2026-03-22 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-04-18 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-04-19 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-05-17 10:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York)
Falling can help us learn to soar! Join us for a special reading of “After the Fall (How Humpty Dumpty Got Back Up Again),” by Dan Santat, the inspiring story of Humpty Dumpty’s journey to overcome his fears. After the story, little learners can fold their own paper planes and test them on our paper plane launcher! This program is recommended for children ages 3-6. FREE with museum admission. No registration required.

Untold Stories Beyond the Battlefield: Civil War Lecture Series
2026-03-26 12:00 - 13:00
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.

Archives Together Community Workshop Series - Part 3
2026-03-26 18:00 - 20:00
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.

Part 1: Thursday, March 12, 2026, 6-8 pm

Part 2: Sunday, March 15, 2026, 2-4 pm

Part 3: Thursday, March 26, 2026, 6-8 pm

Youth Aviators: Pilot Module
2026-03-28 10:00 - 10:30
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.

STEAM Hour: Wings For Val Robotics
2026-03-28 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-03-29 10:30 - 11:30
Join our educators at this hands-on activity table where creativity takes flight! Drop in anytime during the hour for a special STEAM Hour to learn the basics of block coding with Ozobots and then test your skills with our air race challenge. Can you plot the fastest course for your bot? This program is ideal for learners ages 8-12 and is FREE with museum admission. No registration required.

Women Airforce Service Pilots Tour
2026-03-28 11:00 - 11:45, 2026-03-29 11:00 - 11:45
Honor the courageous women of the WWII Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) program who paved the way in aviation. Discover the history of the program, the story of local WASP Elaine Harmon, and the obstacles these trailblazers overcame during and after the war. Take flight with these remarkable women. This program is free. No registration required.

Runway Rhythms featuring Riverdale Chamber Music: Revolution and Freedom Music
2026-03-29 15:00 - 16:30
Join us for a powerful concert exploring the role of music in times of revolution. Join Netanel Draiblate, airline pilot and violinist, along with Robert DiLutis (clarinet) and Mary-Victoria Voutsas (piano) for a stirring program that reflects on revolution through sound. Written in the wake of WWI and the Russian Revolution, Igor Stravinsky’s The Soldier’s Tale offers a profound exploration of modern themes: the erosion of individual identity and the enticing, yet often costly, pursuit of material gain over personal freedom. 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.

Spring Break Tours
2026-03-30 - 2026-04-02
Are you looking for something to do during spring break? Stop by for a guided tour of Riversdale Historic Site & Museum’s historic property. Don’t forget to bring your family and friends so they can join in the fun! All kids twelve and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Guided tours are held daily at 12 noon and 2 pm, March 30 through April 2.

Give Me a Liberty Tree!
2026-04-01 10:30 - 11:30
Explore the roots of the American Revolution. In 1765, Boston colonists began gathering around a large elm tree to voice their opposition to British rule. Learn how a tree became a symbol of a revolution, help plant a new “liberty tree” on the grounds of the museum, and celebrate the 250th anniversary of our nation’s founding with light refreshments. This program is free, but registration is required.

Tarmac Tour
2026-04-04 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-02 11:00 - 12:00
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. This tour lasts about one hour, takes place outdoors, and requires visitors to traverse paved asphalt, grass, and slightly uneven gravel. Participants must be at least 12 years old.

Registration required by April 1, 2026, for the event on April 4.Registration required by April 29, 2026, for the event on May 2.

Unfinished Revolutions: 5th Annual Giving Voice Initiative Event
2026-04-04 14:00 - 16:00
Celebrate 250 years with poetry!Celebrate local, Prince George’s County poets with the Marietta Historic Site & Museum. We worked with poetry mentors to help local poets use Marietta’s history to inspire Unfinished Revolutions, a collection of poems marking the nation’s 250th anniversary. Light refreshments will be served.

Espionage and Enslavement in the Revolution: The True Story of Robert Townsend and Elizabeth by Claire Bellerjeau
2026-04-09 19:00 - 20:00
In this virtual book lecture you will discover the extraordinary journey of Elizabeth, once enslaved by the Townsend Family of Oyster Bay, NY. Follow her escape with British forces, her heartbreaking re-enslavement in Manhattan and Charleston, and her eventual path to freedom. Along the way, Elizabeth crosses paths with influential figures on both sides of the Revolutionary War. Her story challenges us to revisit history with fresh eyes – expanding our understanding of who shaped the past and whose voices have been overlooked. Virtual lecture with Q&A session. To register, call the museum.

Unsung Heroes Who Shaped America: Book and Craft Series
2026-04-11 11:00 - 12:00
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 craft activity. In April, we’ll be focusing on Indigenous history!

Though staffed by the Surratt Historic Site & Museum, this program is hosted at the Surratts-Clinton Branch of the Prince George’s County Memorial Library System.Address: Surratts-Clinton Branch Library, 9400 Piscataway Rd, Clinton, MD 20735

Souls Seeking Freedom Walking Tour: The Untold Story of Enslavement and Resistance at Montpelier
2026-04-11 14:00 - 15:30
Health and wellness, fostering community engagement, building trust, and learning diverse perspectives and inclusive history.

"We the People" Community Conversations
2026-04-16 18:30 - 19:30
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.

Book Talk with Zaakir Tameez on Charles Sumner: Conscience of a Nation
2026-04-16 18:30 - 20:00
A virtual talk presented by author and historian Zaakir Tameez. This outstanding book is about the courageous Massachusetts senator Charles Sumner, who is remembered for receiving a physical beating while serving in Congress and for his leadership during and after the U.S. Civil War for civil rights. Drawing from hundreds of letters, newspapers, and speeches, Mr. Tameez has created a remarkable portrait of a complex man who faced many personal challenges. The book is a moving portrayal of a courageous, long-overlooked American who, in the words of one contemporary, “stood in the vanguard of freedom.”

Visitors must register to receive the TEAMS link to the program

Defenders of Freedom: A Tribute to Black Veterans, Living History Day
2026-04-18 11:00 - 16:00
In recognition of the contributions that Black veterans have made in defense of this country, visit Surratt Historic Site & Museum on April 18 for a hands-on, interactive, living history day that builds on our kickoff program from last year. Come meet historical reenactors who specialize in food, music, and weaponry, and practice some of their skills while learning about life on the front lines. This event is FREE but registration is recommended.

Annual Montpelier Festival of Herbs, Tea, and the Arts
2026-04-25 10:00 - 16:00
Held rain or shine.Welcome spring and delight in the sights and sounds of nature, art, and history at this fun festival for the entire family, hosted by Montpelier Arts Center and Montpelier Historic Site & Museum! Explore the vendor Marketplace, relax to live music, attend a talk on gardening, tour the museum, and indulge in a picnic tea box. Visit the resident artist’s studios at the Arts Center, watch art demonstrations, paint the Montpelier bird, and create spring-themed crafts. Stroll the galleries and view the exhibitions of Amanda Spaid, Linda Bernard, and the Laurel Art Guild. At 1 pm, join us in the Main Gallery for a free performance by classical guitarist Gwenyth Aggeler.

STEAM Hour
2026-04-25 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-04-26 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-05-23 10:30 - 11:30
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. No registration required.

Book Talk: The American Revolution and the Fate of the World
2026-05-09 10:00 - 11:30
Join University of Maryland College Park professor Dr. Richard Bell for an illuminating presentation of his new book, The American Revolution and the Fate of the World. Discover the sweeping global impact of our nation’s founding through powerful, personal stories, including those of women, minorities, and other marginalized voices. Register in advance to secure your spot! Tickets are limited. Includes museum admission.

Registration closes May 6, 2026.

Bilingual Cub Corner
2026-05-16 10:30 - 11:30
Join us for a bilingual (Spanish and English) reading of “Avioncito” by May Clerici. After the story, little learners can fold their own paper planes and test them out on our paper plane launcher! This program is recommended for children ages 3-6. FREE with museum admission. No registration required.

From Wright "B" to F-4 Phantom II: Fighter Combat in Vietnam Living History Tour
2026-05-23 11:00 - 11:45
Experience the thrill of being a combat pilot and walk in the footsteps of those who flew from 1909 to 1970. Led by a military historian clad in authentic, Vietnam War-era flight gear, discover the stories of the people and events that led from College Park Airport to Southeast Asia, from the early age of flight to the age of jet propulsion. In the face of challenges, learn about the evolution of flight, and the people who were involved. Explore how the Tuskegee Experience opened the doors to a desegregated military, which led to integrated skies. Registration required. Includes museum admission.
