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SUMMARY:Riversdale After-Hours Tour "From the Source(s)"
DESCRIPTION:Join the after-hours tour\, “From the Source(s): Life and Death at Riversdale Historic House & Museum.” This reflective evening program explores stories of life\, loss\, and legacy at the historic site\, honoring those who lived and labored there through primary sources and thoughtful interpretation.
URL:https://historicvenues.pgparks.com/event_list/riversdale-after-hours-tour-from-the-sources
CATEGORIES:Black History,Free,History,Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261101T120000
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SUMMARY:Special Tours: Emancipation Day
DESCRIPTION:Join the Riversdale Historic Site & Museum for a free Emancipation Day tour exploring the history of those who lived and worked at this former plantation. This is a one-hour\, guided tour. Arrive at the Visitors Center five to ten minutes early to register.
URL:https://historicvenues.pgparks.com/event_list/special-tours-emancipation-day/2026-11-01
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Black History,Free,History,Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261101T180000
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SUMMARY:"Crossing a Deep River" Staged Reading
DESCRIPTION:Experience a staged reading of Rev. Dr. Joanne M. Braxton’s “Crossing a Deep River: A Ritual Drama in Three Movements” on the occasion of her exhibition “The African Odyssey” currently on view at the Montpelier Historic Site and Museum. Montpelier’s history as a former site of enslavement will be incorporated into the drama’s unfolding narrative. Members of the Montpelier Museum should call (301) 377-7817 to register.
URL:https://historicvenues.pgparks.com/event_list/crossing-a-deep-river-staged-reading
CATEGORIES:250th Anniversary,Black History,History,Literary
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T200000
DTSTAMP:20260812T173215Z
CREATED:20260812T165458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T173215Z
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SUMMARY:Women and Children on the Underground Railroad
DESCRIPTION:Historian Dionne Patterson will discuss the history of the Underground Railroad through the lens of women’s experiences. Ms. Patterson is the founder of URGDay3 and author of several children’s books about the Underground Railroad. She has published multiple articles about the resilience\, survival\, and ingenuity of many Underground Railroad “travelers” who sought freedom from enslavement. This virtual lecture will be conducted using Microsoft Teams.
URL:https://historicvenues.pgparks.com/event_list/women-and-children-on-the-underground-railroad
CATEGORIES:Black History,History,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T200000
DTSTAMP:20260824T214213Z
CREATED:20260824T194709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T214213Z
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SUMMARY:Riversdale After-Hours Tour "From the Source(s)"
DESCRIPTION:Join the Riversdale Historic Site & Museum for the candlelit\, after-hours tour “From the Source(s)\,” exploring the lives of Freedom Seekers connected to the estate. Through storytelling and primary accounts\, guests will reflect on courage\, resistance\, and the pursuit of liberty shaped by enslavement and survival.
URL:https://historicvenues.pgparks.com/event_list/riversdale-after-hours-tour-from-the-sources-2
CATEGORIES:Black History,History,Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T150000
DTSTAMP:20260901T151457Z
CREATED:20260901T142559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T151457Z
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SUMMARY:Adventure Seekers: Fall color at the C&O Canal
DESCRIPTION:Ready for adventure? Join us for a trip to C&O Canal! \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-fall-color-at-the-co-canal
CATEGORIES:Fitness,History,Nature & Outdoor,Tours,Walks/Runs,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T160000
DTSTAMP:20260824T140420Z
CREATED:20251224T141430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T140420Z
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SUMMARY:Dinosaur Park Open House
DESCRIPTION:Dinosaur Park Open Houses are a free public program 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/2026-11-07
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Free,History,Lifestyle & Learning,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T200000
DTSTAMP:20260824T213816Z
CREATED:20260824T195031Z
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SUMMARY:Riversdale After-Hours Tour "From the Source(s)"
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Riversdale Historic Site & Museum for the after-hours\, candlelit tour “From the Source(s)\,” exploring the complexity of a slave society and the blurred boundaries of race\, identity\, and power. Reflect on how freedom\, survival\, and racial passing shaped lives within and beyond the plantation world.
URL:https://historicvenues.pgparks.com/event_list/riversdale-after-hours-tour-from-the-sources-3
CATEGORIES:Black History,History,Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T150000
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CREATED:20260824T195513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T213534Z
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SUMMARY:Riversdale African American Genealogy Program
DESCRIPTION:Join Riversdale Historic Site & Museum\, in partnership with the Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society\, to explore African ancestry\, family history\, genealogy\, and cultural diversity. Learn research techniques and resources\, and make community connections.
URL:https://historicvenues.pgparks.com/event_list/riversdale-african-american-genealogy-program
CATEGORIES:Black History,Free,History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T160000
DTSTAMP:20260831T170241Z
CREATED:20260831T170232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T170241Z
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SUMMARY:All That is Rosie Tea
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a “cup of Rosie Lee” (slang for a cup of tea)! We will welcome the Laurel Chapter of the American Rosie the Riveter Association to share stories\, pictures\, and history in celebration of Veteran’s Day. Tea fare will be served at 2pm\, followed by a community conversation with the chapter at 3pm. Call (301) 377-7817 to register.
URL:https://historicvenues.pgparks.com/event_list/all-that-is-rosie-tea
CATEGORIES:250th Anniversary,History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261116T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261116T170000
DTSTAMP:20260901T144953Z
CREATED:20260901T144942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T144953Z
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SUMMARY:Outdoor Adventures: Birding at Jug Bay Wetlands 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-birding-at-jug-bay-wetlands-sanctuary
CATEGORIES:History,Nature & Outdoor,Seniors,Walks/Runs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261118T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261118T130000
DTSTAMP:20260824T213323Z
CREATED:20260824T195844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T213323Z
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SUMMARY:Riversdale Lunch and Learn
DESCRIPTION:Join Riversdale Historic Site & Museum for a Lunch and Learn event on Piscataway Park and the work of the Accokeek Foundation. Discover how\, along with the National Park Service\, the Accokeek Foundation stewards 200 acres within a 5\,000-acre landscape along the Potomac River\, preserving views\, history\, and cultural\, environmental\, and Indigenous resources. Bring your lunch and enjoy the program.
URL:https://historicvenues.pgparks.com/event_list/riversdale-lunch-and-learn-3
CATEGORIES:18 and up,Free,History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261121T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261121T160000
DTSTAMP:20260824T140420Z
CREATED:20251224T141430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T140420Z
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SUMMARY:Dinosaur Park Open House
DESCRIPTION:Dinosaur Park Open Houses are a free public program 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/2026-11-21
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Free,History,Lifestyle & Learning,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261128T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261128T113000
DTSTAMP:20260817T154308Z
CREATED:20260429T190951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T154308Z
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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-9/2026-11-28
CATEGORIES:Free,History,Technology,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261129T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261129T133000
DTSTAMP:20260817T154308Z
CREATED:20260429T190951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T154308Z
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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-9/2026-11-29
CATEGORIES:Free,History,Technology,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261206T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261206T210000
DTSTAMP:20260831T170556Z
CREATED:20260831T170548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T170556Z
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SUMMARY:"Crossing a Deep River" Staged Reading
DESCRIPTION:The Montpelier Historic Site and Montpelier Arts Center are honored to present a staged reading of Rev. Dr. Joanne M. Braxton’s “Crossing a Deep River: A Ritual Drama in Three Movements.” “Crossing a Deep River” has enjoyed staged readings at Harvard\, The College of William and Mary\, and the 2005 National Black Theatre Festival at Morgan State University. This event will incorporate Montpelier’s history as a former site of enslavement into the drama’s unfolding narrative. Members of the Montpelier Museum should call (301) 377-7817 to register. \n\n\n\nDate and time subject to change.  Please call 301-377-7817 for more information.
URL:https://historicvenues.pgparks.com/event_list/crossing-a-deep-river-staged-reading-2
CATEGORIES:250th Anniversary,Black History,History,Literary
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