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.
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.
The Surratt House 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 House uses history to acknowledge our past and promote a more just future.
Hours:
Historic Site open Thursday – Sunday, 10am – 4pm, with tours of the historic house available 11am – 4pm.
Research Center: Open by appointment only
Business Hours: Monday – Friday 9:30am – 4pm
Admission:
General Admission: $5
Tours:
Guided tours of the historic house are available on Thursday through Sunday between 11am and 4pm, with the final tour of the day departing at 4pm. 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. Once finished, please email it to surratthouse@pgparks.com. 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. Once finished, please email it to surratthouse@pgparks.com. You may expect a response from a staff member within five business days. Thank you for your patience and cooperation.
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 exception of one room.
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Please complete the following form to reserve a date for a visit to the Surratt House Historic Site & Museum. Once finished, please email it to surratthouse@pgparks.com. You may expect a response from a staff member within five business days. Thank you for your patience and cooperation.