BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Park and Recreation - Prince Georges County MD - ECPv6.17.3.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Park and Recreation - Prince Georges County MD X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://historicvenues.pgparks.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Park and Recreation - Prince Georges County MD REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T104500 DTSTAMP:20260805T192934Z CREATED:20260729T140946Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T192934Z UID:10006364-1787395500-1787395500@historicvenues.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Battle of Bladensburg Boat Tour DESCRIPTION:Board our pontoon boat on the Anacostia and hear a historian tell unique stories of the Battle of Bladensburg within the context of the War of 1812. Cruise down the Anacostia River and take in the sights and sounds of nature. URL:https://historicvenues.pgparks.com/event_list/battle-of-bladensburg-boat-tour-2 CATEGORIES:All Ages,History,Nature & Outdoor,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://historicvenues.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Battle-of-Bladensburg-Boat-Tour-2026-600x400-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T140000 DTSTAMP:20260805T200712Z CREATED:20260225T145410Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T200712Z UID:10006118-1787396400-1787407200@historicvenues.pgparks.com SUMMARY:History Community Day Series DESCRIPTION:Commemorate America 250 and discover the history in your own backyard!   \n\n\n\nM-NCPPC invites you to free Community Days at historic sites and museums throughout Prince George’s County. Explore local stories\, meet community partners\, and experience the people and places that make our county’s history so unique.  \n\n\n\nYou can also get your Pastport to History stamped on Community Days!  \n\n\n\nCommunity days are held on Saturdays from 11 am to 2 pm. Find the historic site near you\, pack a picnic lunch\, bring your people\, and enjoy free activities designed for all ages!  \n\n\n\nFREE activities include:\n\n\n\n\nGuided & self-guided museum tours \n\n\n\nExhibition openings \n\n\n\nScavenger hunts \n\n\n\nHands-on workshops \n\n\n\nCommunity portrait gallery \n\n\n\nCooking demos \n\n\n\nArts and crafts \n\n\n\nStorytelling \n\n\n\nGiveaways (while supplies last!)  \n\n\n\n\nEvent schedule: \n\n\n\nAugust 22\, 2026\, 11 am-2 pm  \n\n\n\n\nSurratt Historic Site & Museum (Clinton) \n\n\n\n\nAugust 29\, 2026\, 11 am-2 pm  \n\n\n\n\nMontpelier Historic Site & Museum (Laurel) \n\n\n\n\nSeptember 12\, 2026\, 11 am-2 pm  \n\n\n\n\nCollege Park Aviation Museum (College Park) \n\n\n\n\nSeptember 19\, 2026\, 11 am-2 pm  \n\n\n\n\nDarnall’s Chance Historic Site & Museum (Upper Marlboro) \n\n\n\n\n\nRiversdale Historic Site & Museum (Riverdale Park) \n\n\n\n\nSeptember 26\, 2026\, 11 am-2 pm  \n\n\n\n\nMarietta Historic Site & Museum (Glenn Dale)  URL:https://historicvenues.pgparks.com/event_list/history-community-day-series/2026-08-22 CATEGORIES:250th Anniversary,All Ages,Free,History,Nature & Outdoor ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://historicvenues.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/EchoesoftheEnslaved25-23.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T140000 DTSTAMP:20260714T181722Z CREATED:20260513T141714Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T181722Z UID:10003845-1787396400-1787407200@historicvenues.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Community Day at Surratt Historic Site and Museum DESCRIPTION:Commemorate America 250 and discover the history in your own backyard at Surratt Historic Site & Museum!   \n\n\n\nM-NCPPC invites you to free Community Days at historic sites and museums throughout Prince George’s County. Explore local stories\, meet community partners\, and experience the people and places that make our county’s history so unique.  \n\n\n\nYou can also get your Pastport to History stamped on Community Days!  \n\n\n\nPack a picnic lunch\, bring your people\, and enjoy free activities designed for all ages! \n\n\n\nFREE activities include:  \n\n\n\n\nHave fun with a Junior Time Detective Booklet \n\n\n\n\n\nTake an adventure to learn about historic artifacts \n\n\n\n\n\nContribute to the Memory Map \n\n\n\n\n\nVisit the 250th Community Portrait Gallery \n\n\n\n\n\nTour the historic house \n\n\n\n\n\nPlay garden games \n\n\n\n\n\nPick up seeds for your garden  URL:https://historicvenues.pgparks.com/event_list/community-day-at-surratt-historic-site-and-museum CATEGORIES:250th Anniversary,Free,History,Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://historicvenues.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/SurrattHousePortraits25-44.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260823T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260823T113000 DTSTAMP:20260817T154308Z CREATED:20260429T190951Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T154308Z UID:10003448-1787481000-1787484600@historicvenues.pgparks.com SUMMARY:STEAM Hour DESCRIPTION: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 six to twelve and is FREE. No registration required. URL:https://historicvenues.pgparks.com/event_list/steam-hour-9/2026-08-23 CATEGORIES:Free,History,Technology,Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://historicvenues.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Lego-AA.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260823T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260823T150000 DTSTAMP:20260717T202921Z CREATED:20260608T192427Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T202921Z UID:10005435-1787486400-1787497200@historicvenues.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Kitchen Guild Cooking Demonstrations: Three Sisters DESCRIPTION:Three Sisters: Join the Riversdale Kitchen Guild over the open hearth as they highlight three sisters recipes using 19th-century techniques. URL:https://historicvenues.pgparks.com/event_list/kitchen-guild-cooking-demonstrations-three-sisters CATEGORIES:All Ages,Free,History,Special Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://historicvenues.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Riversdale-Three-Sisters-2026-600x400-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T173000 DTSTAMP:20260521T164644Z CREATED:20260513T142150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T164644Z UID:10003846-1787846400-1787851800@historicvenues.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Revolution\, Rebellion\, Treason: A Slice of History Discussion Series DESCRIPTION: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 concluding with our present day. Intended for our youngest and soon-to-be leaders\, this program will facilitate a shared understanding of what it means to be an engaged citizen in 2026 and beyond. \n\n\n\nPart 1: Thursday\, August 27\, 4 pm \n\n\n\nPart 2: Thursday\, October 29\, 4 pm URL:https://historicvenues.pgparks.com/event_list/revolution-rebellion-treason-a-slice-of-history-discussion-series-2/2026-08-27 CATEGORIES:250th Anniversary,Black History,Free,History,Teens,Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://historicvenues.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Revolution-Rebellion-Treason-2-2026-600x400-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T140000 DTSTAMP:20260805T200712Z CREATED:20260225T145410Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T200712Z UID:10006119-1788001200-1788012000@historicvenues.pgparks.com SUMMARY:History Community Day Series DESCRIPTION:Commemorate America 250 and discover the history in your own backyard!   \n\n\n\nM-NCPPC invites you to free Community Days at historic sites and museums throughout Prince George’s County. Explore local stories\, meet community partners\, and experience the people and places that make our county’s history so unique.  \n\n\n\nYou can also get your Pastport to History stamped on Community Days!  \n\n\n\nCommunity days are held on Saturdays from 11 am to 2 pm. Find the historic site near you\, pack a picnic lunch\, bring your people\, and enjoy free activities designed for all ages!  \n\n\n\nFREE activities include:\n\n\n\n\nGuided & self-guided museum tours \n\n\n\nExhibition openings \n\n\n\nScavenger hunts \n\n\n\nHands-on workshops \n\n\n\nCommunity portrait gallery \n\n\n\nCooking demos \n\n\n\nArts and crafts \n\n\n\nStorytelling \n\n\n\nGiveaways (while supplies last!)  \n\n\n\n\nEvent schedule: \n\n\n\nAugust 22\, 2026\, 11 am-2 pm  \n\n\n\n\nSurratt Historic Site & Museum (Clinton) \n\n\n\n\nAugust 29\, 2026\, 11 am-2 pm  \n\n\n\n\nMontpelier Historic Site & Museum (Laurel) \n\n\n\n\nSeptember 12\, 2026\, 11 am-2 pm  \n\n\n\n\nCollege Park Aviation Museum (College Park) \n\n\n\n\nSeptember 19\, 2026\, 11 am-2 pm  \n\n\n\n\nDarnall’s Chance Historic Site & Museum (Upper Marlboro) \n\n\n\n\n\nRiversdale Historic Site & Museum (Riverdale Park) \n\n\n\n\nSeptember 26\, 2026\, 11 am-2 pm  \n\n\n\n\nMarietta Historic Site & Museum (Glenn Dale)  URL:https://historicvenues.pgparks.com/event_list/history-community-day-series/2026-08-29 CATEGORIES:250th Anniversary,All Ages,Free,History,Nature & Outdoor ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://historicvenues.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/EchoesoftheEnslaved25-23.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T140000 DTSTAMP:20260714T181735Z CREATED:20260713T143512Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T181735Z UID:10006147-1788001200-1788012000@historicvenues.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Montpelier History Community Day DESCRIPTION:Commemorate America 250 and discover the history in your own backyard at Montpelier Historic Site & Museum!   \n\n\n\nM-NCPPC invites you to free Community Days at historic sites and museums throughout Prince George’s County. Explore local stories\, meet community partners\, and experience the people and places that make our county’s history so unique.  \n\n\n\nYou can also get your Pastport to History stamped on Community Days!  \n\n\n\nPack a picnic lunch\, bring your people\, and enjoy free activities designed for all ages!  \n\n\n\nFREE activities include:  \n\n\n\n\nCreate community art with Empact Arts Collective \n\n\n\n\n\nBlend tea with Eudemonia Herbs \n\n\n\n\n\nPlay lawn games of the past \n\n\n\n\n\nVisit The African Odyssey exhibition \n\n\n\n\n\nMake “Soaring into Freedom” paper bird crafts \n\n\n\n\n\nExplore the grounds and the museum \n\n\n\n\n\nVisit the 250th Community Portrait Gallery  URL:https://historicvenues.pgparks.com/event_list/montpelier-history-community-day CATEGORIES:250th Anniversary,All Ages,Free,History,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://historicvenues.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/MontpelierFestivalofHerbsTeaandtheArts22-091.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260901T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260901T170000 DTSTAMP:20260901T145651Z CREATED:20260901T145643Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T145651Z UID:10007879-1788249600-1788282000@historicvenues.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Outdoor Adventures: Fall colors at the C&O Canal DESCRIPTION:Explore new places\, stay active\, and enjoy a day of discovery. Each Outdoor Adventure features a different experience\, from hiking and nature exploration to museums\, art exhibits\, fairs\, carnivals\, and historic sites. \n\n\n\nWhether you’re seeking adventure\, learning something new\, or simply enjoying time outdoors\, there’s always something exciting to explore. \n\n\n\nTrip fees vary by destination and activity. Participants will meet at Mount Rainier Nature Center to travel to the destination. Transportation is provided via M-NCPPC minibus. Participants should bring a lunch\, reusable water bottle\, and wear closed-toe shoes. URL:https://historicvenues.pgparks.com/event_list/outdoor-adventures-fall-colors-at-the-co-canal CATEGORIES:Arts,History,Nature & Outdoor,Senior ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://historicvenues.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/MNRC-Outdoor-Adventures-e1743716045256.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260905T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260905T140000 DTSTAMP:20260821T170335Z CREATED:20260818T210351Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T170335Z UID:10007050-1788602400-1788616800@historicvenues.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Dinosaur Park Open House DESCRIPTION:Dinosaur Park Open Houses are free public programs on the first and third Saturday of every month and the second Sunday in the summer. No reservations required. Come join us and learn more about fossils\, including the dinosaurs who used to call Maryland home. Guests can expect an orientation and then the opportunity to search the surface of the ground for fossils. No prior registration required. ASL interpretation is offered at each event. All park rules apply (listed below).1. Closed toed shoes required2. No pets or tools allowed inside the fossil site3. Guests cannot cross the rope fence4. There is no digging during this program. All fossils are naturally eroding from the ground5. No running in the fossil site6. No throwing rocks or rolling rocks7. All scientifically important fossils will be kept in trust with the commission to be used for current and future research URL:https://historicvenues.pgparks.com/event_list/dinosaur-park-open-house-3/2026-09-05 CATEGORIES:All Ages,Free,History,Nature & Outdoor ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://historicvenues.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Dinosaur-Park-600x400-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260905T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260905T150000 DTSTAMP:20260901T151504Z CREATED:20260901T141849Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T151504Z UID:10007874-1788602400-1788620400@historicvenues.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Adventure Seekers: Mushrooms at Watkins Nature Center DESCRIPTION:Ready for adventure? Join us for a trip to Watkins Nature Center! \n\n\n\nEach Adventure Seekers trip takes participants ages 8-12 to a new destination for a day of outdoor exploration\, discovery\, and fun. From hiking trails and canoeing adventures to museums\, nature centers\, and historic sites\, every program offers a unique opportunity to learn\, explore\, and connect with the world around them. \n\n\n\nThese guided day trips help young adventurers build confidence\, curiosity\, and new friendships while discovering the natural and cultural attractions of the DC region. \n\n\n\nParticipants will meet at Mount Rainier Nature Center to travel to the destination. Transportation is provided via M-NCPPC minibus. Participants should bring a lunch\, reusable water bottle\, and wear closed-toe shoes. URL:https://historicvenues.pgparks.com/event_list/adventure-seekers-mushrooms-at-watkins-nature-center CATEGORIES:Fitness,History,Nature & Outdoor,Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://historicvenues.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/MRNC-Adventure-Seekers-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260905T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260905T114500 DTSTAMP:20260826T201616Z CREATED:20260205T145320Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T201616Z UID:10006471-1788606000-1788608700@historicvenues.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Women in Aviation Tour DESCRIPTION:Discover the vital role women have played in powered flight\, beginning with Katharine Wright in 1903. Explore the groundbreaking achievements of female pilots with ties to College Park Airport\, and engage in a conversation about the opportunities and challenges women face in aviation careers. This program is free. URL:https://historicvenues.pgparks.com/event_list/women-in-aviation-tour/2026-09-05 CATEGORIES:250th Anniversary,Free,History,Tours,Women's History Month,Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://historicvenues.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/MarylandAviationFestival23-070.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260906T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260906T114500 DTSTAMP:20260826T201616Z CREATED:20260205T145320Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T201616Z UID:10006472-1788692400-1788695100@historicvenues.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Women in Aviation Tour DESCRIPTION:Discover the vital role women have played in powered flight\, beginning with Katharine Wright in 1903. Explore the groundbreaking achievements of female pilots with ties to College Park Airport\, and engage in a conversation about the opportunities and challenges women face in aviation careers. This program is free. URL:https://historicvenues.pgparks.com/event_list/women-in-aviation-tour/2026-09-06 CATEGORIES:250th Anniversary,Free,History,Tours,Women's History Month,Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://historicvenues.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/MarylandAviationFestival23-070.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T200000 DTSTAMP:20260312T170320Z CREATED:20260122T154611Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T170320Z UID:10001170-1789066800-1789070400@historicvenues.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Women’s Rights and the American Revolution by Dr. Richard Bell DESCRIPTION: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. The lecture examines the struggle to define white women’s place in politics\, voting\, and public leadership. Lecture with Question & Answer Session. To register\, call the museum. URL:https://historicvenues.pgparks.com/event_list/womens-rights-and-the-american-revolution-by-dr-richard-bell CATEGORIES:250th Anniversary,Black History,Free,History,Literary,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://historicvenues.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Virtual-Lecture-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T140000 DTSTAMP:20260805T200712Z CREATED:20260225T145410Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T200712Z UID:10006120-1789210800-1789221600@historicvenues.pgparks.com SUMMARY:History Community Day Series DESCRIPTION:Commemorate America 250 and discover the history in your own backyard!   \n\n\n\nM-NCPPC invites you to free Community Days at historic sites and museums throughout Prince George’s County. Explore local stories\, meet community partners\, and experience the people and places that make our county’s history so unique.  \n\n\n\nYou can also get your Pastport to History stamped on Community Days!  \n\n\n\nCommunity days are held on Saturdays from 11 am to 2 pm. Find the historic site near you\, pack a picnic lunch\, bring your people\, and enjoy free activities designed for all ages!  \n\n\n\nFREE activities include:\n\n\n\n\nGuided & self-guided museum tours \n\n\n\nExhibition openings \n\n\n\nScavenger hunts \n\n\n\nHands-on workshops \n\n\n\nCommunity portrait gallery \n\n\n\nCooking demos \n\n\n\nArts and crafts \n\n\n\nStorytelling \n\n\n\nGiveaways (while supplies last!)  \n\n\n\n\nEvent schedule: \n\n\n\nAugust 22\, 2026\, 11 am-2 pm  \n\n\n\n\nSurratt Historic Site & Museum (Clinton) \n\n\n\n\nAugust 29\, 2026\, 11 am-2 pm  \n\n\n\n\nMontpelier Historic Site & Museum (Laurel) \n\n\n\n\nSeptember 12\, 2026\, 11 am-2 pm  \n\n\n\n\nCollege Park Aviation Museum (College Park) \n\n\n\n\nSeptember 19\, 2026\, 11 am-2 pm  \n\n\n\n\nDarnall’s Chance Historic Site & Museum (Upper Marlboro) \n\n\n\n\n\nRiversdale Historic Site & Museum (Riverdale Park) \n\n\n\n\nSeptember 26\, 2026\, 11 am-2 pm  \n\n\n\n\nMarietta Historic Site & Museum (Glenn Dale)  URL:https://historicvenues.pgparks.com/event_list/history-community-day-series/2026-09-12 CATEGORIES:250th Anniversary,All Ages,Free,History,Nature & Outdoor ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://historicvenues.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/EchoesoftheEnslaved25-23.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T140000 DTSTAMP:20260904T171727Z CREATED:20260713T152250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T171727Z UID:10006150-1789210800-1789221600@historicvenues.pgparks.com SUMMARY:College Park Aviation Community Day DESCRIPTION:Commemorate America 250 and discover the history in your own backyard at the College Park Aviation Museum!   \n\n\n\nM-NCPPC invites you to free Community Days at historic sites and museums throughout Prince George’s County. Explore local stories\, meet community partners\, and experience the people and places that make our county’s history so unique.  \n\n\n\nYou can also get your Pastport to History stamped on Community Days!  \n\n\n\nPack a picnic lunch\, bring your people\, and enjoy free activities designed for all ages!  \n\n\n\nFREE activities may include:  \n\n\n\n\n12:30 pm–2 pm | Maryland State Police helicopter fly-in (weather permitting)\n\n\n\n\n\n11 am | Rosie Revere aviation story and craft\n\n\n\n\n\n1 pm | Lakeland book reading then test your skills with Ozobot robotic coding\n\n\n\n\n\n11 am-4 pm | Explore Lakeland’s history and legacy with Reclaiming our Space: The Story of Lakeland\n\n\n\n\n\n11 am-4 pm | Be a curator at the Community Collections Wall\n\n\n\n\n\nFree ice cream to the first 200 guests ages 17 & under URL:https://historicvenues.pgparks.com/event_list/college-park-aviation-community-day CATEGORIES:250th Anniversary,All Ages,Free,History,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://historicvenues.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/SchoolsOutWheelsUp25-42.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T143000 DTSTAMP:20260831T154438Z CREATED:20260831T154239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T154438Z UID:10007861-1789218000-1789223400@historicvenues.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Souls Seeking Freedom Walking Tours DESCRIPTION:Hear new findings and discuss the history of enslavement and resistance from the 1765 to 1865 plantation period of Montpelier. Advance registration is recommended. Drop-ins the day of are welcome\, subject to availability. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes. Members of the Montpelier Museum should call (301) 377-7817 to register. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n September Registration\n \n \n October Registration URL:https://historicvenues.pgparks.com/event_list/souls-seeking-freedom-walking-tours/2026-09-12 CATEGORIES:250th Anniversary,Black History,History,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://historicvenues.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Souls-Seeking-Freedom-2026-600x400-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260913T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260913T150000 DTSTAMP:20260824T214037Z CREATED:20260824T185846Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T214037Z UID:10007067-1789300800-1789311600@historicvenues.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Kitchen Guild Cooking Demonstration: Underground Railroad DESCRIPTION:Join the Riversdale Historic House & Museum for a Kitchen Guild cooking demonstration over the open hearth exploring the Underground Railroad through foodways and history. Discover how 19th-century techniques and ingredients connect to stories of resilience\, resistance\, and survival in a living history setting. URL:https://historicvenues.pgparks.com/event_list/kitchen-guild-cooking-demonstration-underground-rail-road CATEGORIES:All Ages,Free,History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://historicvenues.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/FathersDayRiversdaleHouseMuseum26-14.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260913T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260913T170000 DTSTAMP:20260831T160449Z CREATED:20260831T160441Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T160449Z UID:10007863-1789313400-1789318800@historicvenues.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Hidden Spaces Tours DESCRIPTION:See seldom seen areas of Montpelier and hear about the original construction and preservation of this 18th century plantation house. Advance registration is recommended. Drop-ins are welcome\, subject to availability. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes. Participants will climb narrow stairs and ladders. This activity is not ADA-accessible. Members of the Montpelier Museum should call (301) 377-7817 to register. URL:https://historicvenues.pgparks.com/event_list/hidden-spaces-tours/2026-09-13 CATEGORIES:250th Anniversary,History,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://historicvenues.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Hidden-Spaces-2026-600x400-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T130000 DTSTAMP:20260824T215629Z CREATED:20260824T190529Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T215629Z UID:10007068-1789560000-1789563600@historicvenues.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Riversdale Lunch and Learn DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Lunch & Learn event exploring stories of resistance and freedom tied to the Underground Railroad in the Washington\, D.C.\, region. Author Jenny Masur discusses her book Heroes of the Underground Railroad Around Washington\, D.C.\, focusing on courage and resourcefulness in aiding freedom seekers. Includes Q&A and book signing. URL:https://historicvenues.pgparks.com/event_list/riversdale-lunch-and-learn CATEGORIES:All Ages,Black History,Free,History,Literary ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://historicvenues.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/LL-Jenny.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T140000 DTSTAMP:20260821T170335Z CREATED:20260818T210351Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T170335Z UID:10007052-1789812000-1789826400@historicvenues.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Dinosaur Park Open House DESCRIPTION:Dinosaur Park Open Houses are free public programs on the first and third Saturday of every month and the second Sunday in the summer. No reservations required. Come join us and learn more about fossils\, including the dinosaurs who used to call Maryland home. Guests can expect an orientation and then the opportunity to search the surface of the ground for fossils. No prior registration required. ASL interpretation is offered at each event. All park rules apply (listed below).1. Closed toed shoes required2. No pets or tools allowed inside the fossil site3. Guests cannot cross the rope fence4. There is no digging during this program. All fossils are naturally eroding from the ground5. No running in the fossil site6. No throwing rocks or rolling rocks7. All scientifically important fossils will be kept in trust with the commission to be used for current and future research URL:https://historicvenues.pgparks.com/event_list/dinosaur-park-open-house-3/2026-09-19 CATEGORIES:All Ages,Free,History,Nature & Outdoor ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://historicvenues.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Dinosaur-Park-600x400-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T170000 DTSTAMP:20260901T145658Z CREATED:20260901T145650Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T145658Z UID:10007880-1789812000-1789837200@historicvenues.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Outdoor Adventures: Mushrooms at Merkle Wildlife Sanctuary DESCRIPTION:Explore new places\, stay active\, and enjoy a day of discovery. Each Outdoor Adventure features a different experience\, from hiking and nature exploration to museums\, art exhibits\, fairs\, carnivals\, and historic sites. \n\n\n\nWhether you’re seeking adventure\, learning something new\, or simply enjoying time outdoors\, there’s always something exciting to explore. \n\n\n\nTrip fees vary by destination and activity. Participants will meet at Mount Rainier Nature Center to travel to the destination. Transportation is provided via M-NCPPC minibus. Participants should bring a lunch\, reusable water bottle\, and wear closed-toe shoes. URL:https://historicvenues.pgparks.com/event_list/outdoor-adventures-mushrooms-at-merkle-wildlife-sanctuary CATEGORIES:Arts,Fitness,History,Nature & Outdoor,Senior ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://historicvenues.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/MNRC-Outdoor-Adventures-e1743716045256.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T140000 DTSTAMP:20260904T190548Z CREATED:20260713T151245Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T190548Z UID:10006149-1789815600-1789826400@historicvenues.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Darnall’s Chance History Community Day  DESCRIPTION:Commemorate America 250 and discover the history in your own backyard at Darnall’s Chance Historic Site & Museum!   \n\n\n\nM-NCPPC invites you to free Community Days at historic sites and museums throughout Prince George’s County. Explore local stories\, meet community partners\, and experience the people and places that make our county’s history so unique.  \n\n\n\nYou can also get your Pastport to History stamped on Community Days!  \n\n\n\nPack a picnic lunch\, bring your people\, and enjoy free activities designed for all ages!  \n\n\n\nFREE activities may include:  \n\n\n\n\nExplore the historic site \n\n\n\n\n\nPlay lawn games \n\n\n\n\n\nEnjoy 250th Ice Cream  \n\n\n\n\n\nTest your American history knowledge with 250th trivia \n\n\n\n\n\nBrowse the gift shop \n\n\n\n\n\nMeet local community partners  URL:https://historicvenues.pgparks.com/event_list/dchsm-history-community-day CATEGORIES:250th Anniversary,All Ages,Free,History,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://historicvenues.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/DarnallChanceIndoorOutdoor26-83.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T140000 DTSTAMP:20260902T130440Z CREATED:20260824T191000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T130440Z UID:10007069-1789815600-1789826400@historicvenues.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Hispanic Heritage Month Community Day DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month Community Day with the Riversdale Kitchen Guild. Enjoy open-hearth cooking demonstrations featuring seasonal fruits and vegetables\, using 19th-century techniques. Experience hands-on history\, culture\, and storytelling for the whole community. URL:https://historicvenues.pgparks.com/event_list/hispanic-heritage-month-community-day CATEGORIES:All Ages,Free,Heritage Celebrations,History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://historicvenues.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/HispanicHeritageMonthCommunityDay25-067.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T150000 DTSTAMP:20260812T173406Z CREATED:20260812T164744Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T173406Z UID:10006463-1789815600-1789830000@historicvenues.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Write Women Network Presents “Women in Fiction Book Fair at Marietta" DESCRIPTION:Authors from the Write Women Network will join Marietta’s Farmer’s Market\, where visitors will have the opportunity to chat with the authors and purchase autographed books. Readings will take place throughout the day. URL:https://historicvenues.pgparks.com/event_list/write-women-network-presents-women-in-fiction-book-fair-at-marietta CATEGORIES:All Ages,Free,History,Literary ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://historicvenues.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Women-in-Fiction-Book-Fair-2026-600x400-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T140000 DTSTAMP:20260814T180654Z CREATED:20260218T165737Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T180654Z UID:10001271-1790420400-1790431200@historicvenues.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Latinas in Aviation DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a vibrant celebration honoring Latina pioneers in aviation and the rich cultures of our Latino community. Whether you’re coming for the music\, the stories\, or the chance to connect with your community\, this FREE festival is one you won’t want to miss. \n\n\n\nScheduled Events11:00 a.m. Festival begins11:15 a.m. Ceremonial fly-in (weather permitting)11:30 a.m. Author introductions12:00 – 12:30 p.m. Pilotina Talks (brief conversations with Latinas)12:00 – 12:30 p.m. Bi-lingual story time and activity12:30 – 1:30 p.m. Outdoor Music Performance by Latin Nine1:30 p.m. Flight Plan For My Future Essay Contest winner readings1:30 – 2:00 p.m. Bi-lingual story time and activity2:00 p.m. Festival EndsOngoing Activities: aviation activities\, book launch\, and food \n\n\n\nCalling All Prince George’s County Students in Grades 6–12! \n\n\n\nLatinas in Aviation: Flight Plan for My Future Essay Contest \n\n\n\nSummer 2026 Essay Prompt: \n\n\n\nThe women featured in the Latinas in Aviation book series each forged their own path into aviation and aerospace careers. Choose one individual whose story stands out to you. Reflect on the key decisions\, challenges\, and supports that shaped her journey. \n\n\n\nThen\, think about your own aspirations. What career or impact do you hope to have in the future? Create a “flight plan” outlining at least three specific steps you can take over the next five years to move closer to your goals. \n\n\n\nRules \n\n\n\nOpen to all students in Prince George’s County grades 6-12! \n\n\n\nPrompt must be answered in 300-1\,000 words. Essays can be written in English or Spanish. \n\n\n\nEssays must be submitted to CollegeParkAviation@pgparks.com by end of business on September 14\, 2026 \n\n\n\nPrizes \n\n\n\n1st Place: $200 \n\n\n\n2nd Place: $100 \n\n\n\n3rd Place: $75 \n\n\n\nWinners will be honored at the Latinas in Aviation Global Festival \n\n\n\n\nClick here or full contest rules URL:https://historicvenues.pgparks.com/event_list/latinas-in-aviation CATEGORIES:250th Anniversary,All Ages,Free,Heritage Celebrations,History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://historicvenues.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Latinas-in-Aviation.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T140000 DTSTAMP:20260805T200712Z CREATED:20260225T145410Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T200712Z UID:10006121-1790420400-1790431200@historicvenues.pgparks.com SUMMARY:History Community Day Series DESCRIPTION:Commemorate America 250 and discover the history in your own backyard!   \n\n\n\nM-NCPPC invites you to free Community Days at historic sites and museums throughout Prince George’s County. Explore local stories\, meet community partners\, and experience the people and places that make our county’s history so unique.  \n\n\n\nYou can also get your Pastport to History stamped on Community Days!  \n\n\n\nCommunity days are held on Saturdays from 11 am to 2 pm. Find the historic site near you\, pack a picnic lunch\, bring your people\, and enjoy free activities designed for all ages!  \n\n\n\nFREE activities include:\n\n\n\n\nGuided & self-guided museum tours \n\n\n\nExhibition openings \n\n\n\nScavenger hunts \n\n\n\nHands-on workshops \n\n\n\nCommunity portrait gallery \n\n\n\nCooking demos \n\n\n\nArts and crafts \n\n\n\nStorytelling \n\n\n\nGiveaways (while supplies last!)  \n\n\n\n\nEvent schedule: \n\n\n\nAugust 22\, 2026\, 11 am-2 pm  \n\n\n\n\nSurratt Historic Site & Museum (Clinton) \n\n\n\n\nAugust 29\, 2026\, 11 am-2 pm  \n\n\n\n\nMontpelier Historic Site & Museum (Laurel) \n\n\n\n\nSeptember 12\, 2026\, 11 am-2 pm  \n\n\n\n\nCollege Park Aviation Museum (College Park) \n\n\n\n\nSeptember 19\, 2026\, 11 am-2 pm  \n\n\n\n\nDarnall’s Chance Historic Site & Museum (Upper Marlboro) \n\n\n\n\n\nRiversdale Historic Site & Museum (Riverdale Park) \n\n\n\n\nSeptember 26\, 2026\, 11 am-2 pm  \n\n\n\n\nMarietta Historic Site & Museum (Glenn Dale)  URL:https://historicvenues.pgparks.com/event_list/history-community-day-series/2026-09-26 CATEGORIES:250th Anniversary,All Ages,Free,History,Nature & Outdoor ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://historicvenues.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/EchoesoftheEnslaved25-23.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T140000 DTSTAMP:20260714T181804Z CREATED:20260713T145316Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T181804Z UID:10006148-1790420400-1790431200@historicvenues.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Marietta History Community Day DESCRIPTION:Commemorate America 250 and discover the history in your own backyard at Marietta Historic Site & Museum!   \n\n\n\nM-NCPPC invites you to free Community Days at historic sites and museums throughout Prince George’s County. Explore local stories\, meet community partners\, and experience the people and places that make our county’s history so unique.  \n\n\n\nYou can also get your Pastport to History stamped on Community Days!  \n\n\n\nPack a picnic lunch\, bring your people\, and enjoy free activities designed for all ages!  \n\n\n\nFREE activities may include:  \n\n\n\n\nTour the historic house \n\n\n\n\n\nVisit the 250th Community Portrait Gallery \n\n\n\n\n\nJoin the discussion: “The Declaration of Independence & What It Means Today” \n\n\n\n\n\nListen to original poems by Diane Wilbon Parks \n\n\n\n\n\nShop the local Farmers Market \n\n\n\n\n\nExplore music\, family crafts\, nature center artifacts\, & local archaeology finds  URL:https://historicvenues.pgparks.com/event_list/marietta-history-community-day CATEGORIES:250th Anniversary,All Ages,Free,History,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://historicvenues.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NHRDHistoryCommunityDay25-40.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T170000 DTSTAMP:20260831T161024Z CREATED:20260831T161016Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T161024Z UID:10007865-1790434800-1790442000@historicvenues.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Infusing Taste: Bottling Flavor in Bitters and Shrubs DESCRIPTION:Build community and learn about historic libations of colonial America as we explore the expansive world of fermented beverages. Leave with homemade shrubs and bitters\, recipes\, and ideas for elevating any drink into a true refreshment! A sampling of fermented non-alcoholic beverages will be served as we work. All materials provided. Members of the Montpelier Museum should call (301) 377-7817 to register. URL:https://historicvenues.pgparks.com/event_list/infusing-taste-bottling-flavor-in-bitters-and-shrubs CATEGORIES:250th Anniversary,History,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://historicvenues.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Infusing-Taste-2026-600x400-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260927T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260927T113000 DTSTAMP:20260817T154308Z CREATED:20260429T190951Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T154308Z UID:10006466-1790505000-1790508600@historicvenues.pgparks.com SUMMARY:STEAM Hour DESCRIPTION: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 six to twelve and is FREE. No registration required. URL:https://historicvenues.pgparks.com/event_list/steam-hour-9/2026-09-27 CATEGORIES:Free,History,Technology,Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://historicvenues.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Lego-AA.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR