Park and Recreation - Prince Georges County MD

COMMEMORATING AMERICA’S 250TH
2026-01-01 - 2026-12-31
HOW DO YOU USE THIS PASTPORT?

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, and discover how the past connects to your present. General admission to all museums is FREE.

Visit all seven museums

Collect all seven Pastport stamps

Turn in your Pastport to enter a drawing for a FREE trip to any National Trust for Historic Preservation site you choose!

WHAT’S THE PRIZE

Enter 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:

Round-trip airfare

A three-day, two-night stay for two in one hotel room near your selected historic site

Admission to the site, coordinated by the National Trust for Historic Preservation

Limit 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.

Museums To VisitPastport Pickup LocationsUpcoming EventsTerms & Conditions
Museums To VisitCollege Park Aviation MuseumMuseumsConcord Historic SiteHistorical SitesMuseumsDarnall’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

Pastport Pickup Locations
LocationAddressBelair 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

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COMMEMORATING AMERICA’S 250TH

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COMMEMORATING AMERICA’S 250TH

January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026

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.

250th Anniversary

History

Unsung Heroes Who Shaped America

Aug

8

Unsung Heroes Who Shaped America

August 8, 2026 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

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

250th Anniversary

Free

History

Gather on the Green: Go-Go on the Green

Aug

20

Gather on the Green: Go-Go on the Green

August 20, 2026 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

For the final installment of Concord Historic Site’s Summer Concert Series, we’re turning up the volume in honor of go-go music: its pioneers, its cultural power, and its enduring heartbeat in the region.

Ticket Price: Free

250th Anniversary

All Ages

Free

History Community Day Series

Aug

22

History Community Day Series

August 22, 2026 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

Commemorate America 250 and discover the history in your own backyard!

250th Anniversary

All Ages

Free

Community Day at Surratt Historic Site and Museum

Aug

22

Community Day at Surratt Historic Site and Museum

August 22, 2026 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

Step into history and become a Junior Ranger! Through fun challenges that will earn them an official Junior Ranger badge, young explorers will uncover the many secrets of the Surratt Historic Site & Museum.

Ticket Price: Free

250th Anniversary

Free

History

Revolution, Rebellion, Treason: A Slice of History Discussion Series

Aug

27

Revolution, Rebellion, Treason: A Slice of History Discussion Series

August 27, 2026 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm

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

250th Anniversary

Black History

Free

History Community Day Series

Aug

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History Community Day Series

August 29, 2026 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

Commemorate America 250 and discover the history in your own backyard!

250th Anniversary

All Ages

Free

Montpelier History Community Day

Aug

29

Montpelier History Community Day

August 29, 2026 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

Commemorate America 250 and discover the history in your own backyard at Montpelier Historic Site & Museum!

Ticket Price: Free

250th Anniversary

All Ages

Free

Women’s Rights and the American Revolution by Dr. Richard Bell

Sep

10

Women’s Rights and the American Revolution by Dr. Richard Bell

September 10, 2026 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

In the decade leading up to American independence, white women took on crucial roles in a series of boycotts, petitions, and protests that allowed them to assert themselves as political actors as never before.

Ticket Price: Free

250th Anniversary

Black History

Free

History Community Day Series

Sep

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History Community Day Series

September 12, 2026 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

Commemorate America 250 and discover the history in your own backyard!

250th Anniversary

All Ages

Free

College Park Aviation Community Day

Sep

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College Park Aviation Community Day

September 12, 2026 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

Commemorate America 250 and discover the history in your own backyard at the College Park Aviation Museum!

Ticket Price: Free

250th Anniversary

All Ages

Free

Riversdale History Community Day

Sep

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Riversdale History Community Day

September 19, 2026 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

Commemorate America 250 and discover the history in your own backyard at the Riversdale Historic Site & Museum!

Ticket Price: Free

250th Anniversary

All Ages

Black History

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Terms & Conditions
Sponsor

The 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.

Program Overview

The 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.

No Purchase Necessary

Federal law requires that sweepstakes be free to enter.

Pastport booklets are free and available for pick up at locations across Prince George’s County.

General 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.

Please note:

Free admission applies to general museum entry only. Special programs and events may have an additional cost.

Free admission only applies to historic sites operated by M-NCPPC, and does not apply to sites operated by community partners.

Visitation 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.

Eligibility

Anyone can pick up a Pastport to History booklet and use it to visit the selected historic sites & museums across Prince George’s County.

M-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.

Residency 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.

Defined Timelines

Program Duration: The Pastport to History booklet program runs from January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026, at 5 pm EST.

Entry Deadline: Completed Pastports must be submitted in person or postmarked by mail no later than December 31, 2026.

Grand Prize Drawing: The drawing will take place on January 15, 2027; winners will be notified the same day.

Prize Fulfillment: Winners must book and complete travel by September 1, 2027. For questions, contact Kevin Cabrera at kevin.cabrera@pgparks.com.

Entry Rules

Limited to one Pastport entry per individual.

Two random winners will be selected in the grand prize drawing.

Winners 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.

How to Enter

1. Pick up a Pastport booklet at any participating museum or designated Prince George’s County location.

2. Visit participating museums and collect the required stamps in your Pastport.

3. Submit your completed Pastport in person or by mail by the entry deadline.

In-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.

Mail in: Send via mail using the address below. They must be postmarked by December 31, 2026.

College Park Aviation Museum C/O Kevin Cabrera 1985 Corporal Frank Scott Dr

College Park, MD 20740

Prize Details

Grand Prize: A trip for two, within the continental United States including:

Round-trip airfare

A three-day, two-night stay for two people in one hotel room near the selected historic site

If 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.

Admission to the selected historic site

The National Historic Trust for Historic Preservation will coordinate the historic site experience (includes admission).

Not 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.

Prize is non-transferable and has no cash value.

Travel must be completed by September 1, 2027. For questions, contact Kevin Cabrera at kevin.cabrera@pgparks.com.

Privacy

Personal 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.

Contact

For questions about the Pastport to History program or sweepstakes, contact:

Kevin Cabrera: kevin.cabrera@pgparks.com

Stacey Hawkins: stacey.hawkins@pgparks.com

Art Exhibit: Rosana Azar, “Portals to Imagination”
2026-06-08 - 2026-08-04
* This exhibition runs Jun. 8–Aug. 4, with a public reception on Thu., Jun. 18. *

Rosana is an Argentinian artist that explores Surrealism. She sees the universe as a powerful, vivid place of continual transformation, and her works attempt to capture glimpses of it. Every brushstroke, color, and shape gives insight into her heart and is a window to her soul.

This exhibit will be on display at the Publick Playhouse from June 8-Aug 4, 2026, and can be viewed during regular facility hours (M-F, 9 am-5 pm). Please note that exhibits cannot be viewed when a performance or event is in progress. Before viewing an exhibit, please call the Box Office at 301-277-1710 to check the performance schedule.

The African Odyssey Exhibition
2026-06-11 10:00 - 2026-11-01 16:00 (America/New_York)
This exhibition is only open Thursdays-Sundays each week. It is closed on Mondays-Wednesdays

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. The exhibit explores an unexpected, very personal story and an encounter with ancestral memory. As a descendant of African people enslaved at Montpelier, she hopes that you will see and feel some of what she saw and felt as she journeyed to discover the meaning of the words of her grandmother, Emma Harrison, “My father always said that we have a home over there.” Through her photography, she honors her enslaved great-grandfather, William Harrison, and “diasporic Africans, unwilling immigrants to the Chesapeake in the 17th and 18th centuries.”

This exhibition is produced in collaboration with the Braxton Institute for Sustainability, Resiliency and Joy.

Frolic
2026-06-15 - 2026-08-15
* This exhibition runs Jun. 15–Aug. 15, with a public reception on Sat., Jun. 20 and an artist and curator talk on Sat., Jul. 18. *

Curated by Rashad Ali Muhammad in celebration of Pride Month, Frolic is a bold tribute to queer resilience, creativity, and joy. Featuring C.S. Corbin, Chrys Seawood, Michael P. Jr., Miss Grace David, and Shyama R. Cuver, this exhibition asserts that joy is not just a byproduct of survival—it is a radical act of resistance.

Through collage, sculpture, installation, and digital media, these artists transform adversity into light, affirming that queerness is a driving force for cultural progress, innovation, and healing. Frolic is a celebration of thriving, existing, and creating unapologetically.

Aaron Oldenburg: Night Walks
2026-06-27 10:00 - 2026-08-08 17:00
* This exhibition runs Jun. 27–Aug. 8, with a public reception on Sat., Jul. 11. *

Aaron Oldenburg creates artworks using game engines, coding languages, 2D and 3D digital art creation software, and audio sampling. This exhibition is a series of procedural software works, including interactive virtual reality, that deal with memory, climate instability, and bodily de/re-composition. Prints of screenshots taken from them accompany the works.

Washington Sculptors Group: Sculpture NOW 2026
2026-07-27 - 2026-09-05
Sculpture NOW 2026 is an annual, non-thematic exhibition of new works by members of the Washington Sculptors Group. This juried group shows features artworks completed within the last two years. The Washington Sculptors Group (WSG) is a volunteer, non-profit organization dedicated to promoting awareness of sculpture and fostering exchanges among sculptors, sculpture enthusiasts, and the public. Organized in 1984, membership has grown to over 400; WSG sponsors frequent public programs and organizes professional sculpture exhibitions juried by prominent curators.

Maria Santiago: Designing Through the Geometry
2026-07-27 10:00 - 2026-09-05 16:00
Designing through the Geometry comprises two series, Jupiter Background in Black and Time, by Argentinian artist Maria Santiago. Time is invisible. The Past-Present-Future is one with constant movement: yesterday, today, and tomorrow. Time transforms into small movements or changes. Time is magic. The artist focuses on color and time, where everything is always moving and everything changes. However, the background is completely quiet, and the shapes are only inside the circle as time passes. This mixed-media show focuses on what it means to explore texture and bright colors against geometric shapes.

Yoga in the Parks
2026-08-03 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-08-05 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-08-05 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-08-06 08:30 - 09:30
Join us for FREE classes in the beautiful outdoors throughout Prince George’s County! Learn basic moves to strengthen your body, increase flexibility, and free your mind.

Fitness in the Parks - Dance Fitness
2026-08-03 18:30 - 19:30
This is not your ordinary hip-hop dance class. Get moving and grooving to upbeat music while your fitness level improves. It’s all fun and all good in this energetic workout. Level: All

Yoga with Meditation
2026-08-04 08:30 - 09:30

Living Strong (Wednesdays)
2026-08-04 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-08-05 09:30 - 10:30
Whether you’re a graduate of Fit & Strong! or new to group fitness and would like a challenge, Living Strong is a great way to stay active and build strength in a supportive environment. This class includes strength training, aerobic exercise, balance, flexibility and more, along with goal setting to help you stay motivated and consistent. Come improve your endurance, boost your energy, and keep Living Strong!

Yoga in the Parks: Pilates
2026-08-04 18:00 - 19:00
Join us for an outdoor Pilates class designed to strengthen your core, improve flexibility, and enhance overall body alignment. All fitness levels are welcome! Bring a mat and enjoy a refreshing outdoor workout.

Fit & Strong (Tuesdays)
2026-08-04 18:00 - 19:30
Are you looking for a class to improve exercise frequency, increase strength, and help with goal setting to promote overall health? Join us for Fit & Strong, a program that combines aerobics, stretching, balance, strength, endurance exercises, and health education to promote healthy behavior changes.

Harmony Hall Arts Center Safe Summer 2026
2026-08-04 19:00 - 21:00
Spend the evening hanging out with friends at our Movie & Game Night! Relax and enjoy a movie in our concert hall, featuring a popular film that everyone can enjoy. Looking for a little friendly competition? Visit our game room, where you’ll find a variety of board games, card games, puzzles, and more. Participants are also welcome to bring their own favorite games to share and play. Whether you’re watching, gaming, or doing both, there’s something for everyone. No registration required.

Safe Summer: “How to Train Your Dragon” Movie Screening
2026-08-04 19:00 - 21:15
Teens ages 12-17, take a break from the summer heat and join us at the Publick Playhouse for a FREE movie screening (and snacks!). How to Train Your Dragon is a 2025 American fantasy adventure film and a live-action remake of the 2010 animated film by DreamWorks Animation and loosely based on the 2003 novel by Cressida Cowell. The film was written and directed by Dean DeBlois, who co-wrote and directed the animated film, and stars Mason Thames, Nico Parker, Gabriel Howell, Julian Dennison, Bronwyn James, Harry Trevaldwyn, Peter Serafinowicz, and Nick Frost, with Gerard Butler reprising his role as Stoick the Vast. How to Train Your Dragon is a faithful, action-packed adventure following Hiccup, an awkward Viking teen who struggles to fit into his dragon-slaying village. When he befriends a feared Night Fury he names Toothless, their bond challenges centuries of tradition and changes his world forever.Rated PG | 2h 5mNote: Due to fixed capacity, reservations are recommended

Safe Summer is M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation’s evening summer recreation teen program that offers special community center hours for teens and young adults who are Prince George’s County residents. Safe Summer offers recreation, safe spaces, and positive youth development for participants

Fitness in the Parks - AM Sweatshop
2026-08-05 08:00 - 09:00
Join us for this fun, effective cardio workout that combines several different workout methods including aerobics and bodyweight strength training. Enjoy a high-energy group environment as you improve your strength and cardiovascular endurance.

Living Strong
2026-08-05 09:30 - 10:30

Yoga
2026-08-05 09:30 - 10:30
Stretch toward your fitness goals! Learn basic yoga to improve health and flexibility through deep breathing and controlled stretching. Reduce stress, get better sleep, and build muscle stamina as you practice new or previously learned yoga skills.

Come Out and Play @ Fairwood Park
2026-08-05 17:00 - 19:00
Enjoy FREE outdoor fun for all ages at Fairwood Park.

Fitness in the Parks - Circuit Workout
2026-08-05 18:00 - 19:00
Shake up your routine with this dynamic Circuit Workout! Move through a series of timed exercises that target strength, cardio, and endurance — perfect for a full-body challenge. Work at your own pace with options for all fitness levels. Please bring a mat or towel.

Fitness in the Parks - Zumba
2026-08-06 18:00 - 19:00
Dance your way into fitness with this outdoor Zumba® class! The use of multicultural dance themes create a dynamic and exciting total body fitness routine. Experience Zumba’s benefits to your mood, heart, and dance skills!

Get Fit Mobile: Fitness on the Fly @ Fairwood Park
2026-08-06 18:00 - 19:00
Join our outdoor mobile fitness experience in the scenic parks of Prince George’s County! The Get Fit Mobile unit will supply a range of fitness equipment to create a vibrant workout experience. This class will feature a fusion of body weight, strength, and cardio exercises. All fitness levels welcome! Please bring a mat or towel to class. Ages 13 & up; FREE

Get Fit Mobile: Fitness on the Fly @ Watkins Regional Park
2026-08-06 18:00 - 19:00

Fit & Strong (Thursdays)
2026-08-06 18:00 - 19:30

Caboose Birthday Open Tours
2026-08-06 19:30
Join us in celebrating 100 years of the 1926 B&O Caboose! Take a special tour of the 1926 B&O Caboose exhibit and imagine riding the rails while hearing stories about railroad history.

Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

Balance & Stretch
2026-08-07 08:30 - 09:30
Improve your balance, mobility, and flexibility with this beginner-friendly workout! Learn how to properly stretch your muscles to experience enhanced functionality and quality of life. Please bring a mat or towel to class.
