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.
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…
In recognition of America turning 250, we are launching a self-guided option to Surratt Historic Site & Museum titled Remembering We the People: Race and Resistance in Civil War Maryland. In a nation whose founders declared "all…
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 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. Each virtual presentation will focus on a specific group of people and…
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. Each virtual presentation will focus on a specific group of people and…
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…
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. This free event is perfect for curious kids…
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, beginning with the Declaration of Independence and…
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, beginning with the Declaration of Independence and…
The Surratt Historic Site & Museum provides a place for visitors to reckon with the historical legacy of enslavement and the enduring struggle for racial justice. Going beyond the site’s connection to the assassination of President Lincoln, the Surratt Historic Site & Museum uses history to acknowledge our past and promote a more just future.
Hours:
Historic Site open Thursday through Sunday, 10 am-4 pm, with tours of the historic house available 11 am-4 pm.
Research Center: Open by appointment only
Business Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:30 am-4 pm
Admission:
General Admission: $5
Tours:
Guided tours of the historic house are available on Thursday through Sunday between 11 am and 4 pm, with the final tour of the day departing at 4 pm. Registration is not required; walk-ins are always welcome.
We at the Surratt House Historic Site & Museum respectfully ask that groups of eight or more people make reservations using the form below. After submitting your request, it’ll be forwarded directly to one of our team members. You may expect a response within 48 hours. Thank you for your patience and cooperation. If you have questions about the form, please call us at (301) 868-1121.
To register a school group, please complete the following form to reserve a date for a visit to the Surratt House Historic Site & Museum. After submitting your request, it’ll be forwarded directly to one of our team members. You may expect a response from a staff member within 48 hours. Thank you for your patience and cooperation. If you have questions about the form, please call us at (301) 868-1121.
Photography permitted, with no flash. Filming not permitted without a written request; please email the museum to apply.
Food and drink not allowed in the historic house. Please enjoy all refreshments at our picnic tables.
All children must have adult supervision while at the museum.
Accessibility
English and Spanish tours available upon request.
The first floor of the historic house is completely wheelchair accessible, with the exception of one room.
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School Programs
To register a school group, please complete the following form to reserve a date for a visit to the Surratt House Historic Site & Museum. After submitting your request, it’ll be forwarded directly to one of our team members. You may expect a response from a staff member within 48 hours. Thank you for your patience and cooperation. If you have questions about the form, please call us at (301) 868-1121