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:20261003T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T150000 DTSTAMP:20260903T193832Z CREATED:20260903T193823Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T193832Z UID:10007920-1791025200-1791039600@historicvenues.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Sankofa Open House DESCRIPTION:Explore the Sankofa Mobile Museum and step into history through immersive experiences featuring local activists from the past! Shop the Farmers Market\, enjoy hands-on activities\, connect with community resources\, and share a story at our Oral History Station. Enjoy this day of fun\, learning\, and community\, plus complimentary food and beverages while supplies last. URL:https://historicvenues.pgparks.com/event_list/sankofa-open-house-2 LOCATION:Historic Chelsea House\, 601 Watkins Parks Drive\, Upper Marlboro\, MD\, 20774\, United States CATEGORIES:All Ages,Arts,Black History,Free,Heritage Celebrations,History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://historicvenues.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Sankofa-Chelsea-Open-House_07-11-26_1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T160000 DTSTAMP:20260824T140420Z CREATED:20251224T141430Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T140420Z UID:10000881-1791028800-1791043200@historicvenues.pgparks.com 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/2026-10-03 CATEGORIES:All Ages,Free,History,Lifestyle & Learning,Youth 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:20261008T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T200000 DTSTAMP:20260312T170419Z CREATED:20260122T154942Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T170419Z UID:10001171-1791486000-1791489600@historicvenues.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Untold Stories of the American Revolution by Dr. Richard Bell DESCRIPTION:Most people know something about the American Revolution and about the Founding Fathers. But the full story of the Revolution requires us to look beyond their lives and expand its cast of characters. This lecture examines four other revolutionary lives: an immigrant propagandist\, a female soldier\, a fugitive from slavery\, and the grieving widow who became the most important Native American leader during the war. Virtual lecture with Q&A session. To register\, call the museum. URL:https://historicvenues.pgparks.com/event_list/untold-stories-of-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:20261010T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T120000 DTSTAMP:20260717T203044Z CREATED:20260218T164451Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T203044Z UID:10006339-1791630000-1791633600@historicvenues.pgparks.com SUMMARY:"We the People" Community Conversations DESCRIPTION:Join us for a series of community conversations. We will open the floor to community members to discuss what they want to see in their community and how the Riversdale Historic Site & Museum might play a part in that future. URL:https://historicvenues.pgparks.com/event_list/we-the-people-community-conversations/2026-10-10 CATEGORIES:250th Anniversary,Free,History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://historicvenues.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/We-The-People-Community-Conversations-2026-600x400-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T120000 DTSTAMP:20260824T214956Z CREATED:20260824T191434Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T214956Z UID:10007070-1791630000-1791633600@historicvenues.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Riversdale Koffie & Conversations: One Riverdale Park DESCRIPTION:Join Riversdale Koffie & Conversations at One Riverdale Park\, in partnership with the town of Riverdale Park. This informal gathering invites neighbors to share ideas\, feedback\, and priorities for the community over coffee\, helping shape a more connected and responsive neighborhood. URL:https://historicvenues.pgparks.com/event_list/riversdale-koffie-conversations-one-riverdale-park CATEGORIES:All Ages,Free,History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://historicvenues.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/CommunityConversation26-26.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T140000 DTSTAMP:20260828T192537Z CREATED:20260828T181527Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T192537Z UID:10007859-1791630000-1791640800@historicvenues.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Girls in Aviation DESCRIPTION:Be inspired by Women in Aviation International! Meet women in the aviation industry\, participate in aviation activities\, play games\, try your hand with flight simulators\, and dream beyond the stars. Free swag bags are available while supplies last. Register by October 8\, 2026. URL:https://historicvenues.pgparks.com/event_list/girls-in-aviation CATEGORIES:All Ages,Free,History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://historicvenues.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Girls-in-Aviation-2026-600x400-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T150000 DTSTAMP:20260831T163117Z CREATED:20260831T163109Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T163117Z UID:10007866-1791630000-1791644400@historicvenues.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Steam Into Native Cultures DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Indigenous People’s Day with hands-on STEAM (Science\, Technology\, Engineering\, Arts and Math) activities that explore how Indigenous peoples used patterns in the natural world to understand directions and the passage of time. No registration required; walk-ins welcome. URL:https://historicvenues.pgparks.com/event_list/steam-into-native-cultures CATEGORIES:250th Anniversary,Free,Heritage Celebrations,History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://historicvenues.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Steam-Into-Native-Cultures-2026-600x400-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T150000 DTSTAMP:20260812T171438Z CREATED:20260812T165116Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T171438Z UID:10006464-1791637200-1791644400@historicvenues.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Black Fashion: Wearable Language in the 19th & 20th Centuries DESCRIPTION:Please join Sonya McKenney\, Montpelier Historic Site & Museum’s collections manager\, for a discussion on what the fashions communicated for men and women both with and without agency in the 19th and 20th centuries. Following Q&A\, guests will make a fabric craft and light refreshments will be served. URL:https://historicvenues.pgparks.com/event_list/black-fashion-wearable-language-in-the-19th-20th-centuries CATEGORIES:Black History,History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://historicvenues.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Wearable-Language-2026-600x400-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T140000 DTSTAMP:20260824T214726Z CREATED:20260824T192012Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T214726Z UID:10007071-1792233000-1792245600@historicvenues.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Riversdale Harvest Fest DESCRIPTION:Join the Riversdale Historic Site & Museum at Harvest Fest for a fun-filled community day. Learn about seed saving with our Historic Site Gardener\, enjoy story time\, and then celebrate the harvest with a family scavenger hunt featuring small prizes for participants. URL:https://historicvenues.pgparks.com/event_list/riversdale-harvest-fest CATEGORIES:All Ages,Festivals,Free,History,Nature & Outdoor ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://historicvenues.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/HarvestFest25-26.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T160000 DTSTAMP:20260826T191554Z CREATED:20260526T132217Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T191554Z UID:10003941-1792234800-1792252800@historicvenues.pgparks.com SUMMARY:18th Annual American Indian Festival DESCRIPTION:–The annual American Indian Festival returns on October 17\, 2026.Check back here for the latest event details\, schedules\, and updates as the date approaches.—\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe American Indian Festival is a vibrant celebration of Native American culture\, heritage\, and traditions\, offering diverse Native communities a space to honor and share their rich cultural legacy. Open to everyone\, the free festival invites attendees to experience the following to foster unity\, understanding\, and appreciation of local Native American heritage: \n\n\n\n\n\nLive music and traditional and contemporary dances of Native America \n\n\n\nDIY arts and crafts area for all ages \n\n\n\nNative American horsemanship \n\n\n\nInteractive storytelling \n\n\n\nArchery and spear throwing \n\n\n\n\n\nArtisan market featuring authentic crafts \n\n\n\nNative food vendors \n\n\n\nGenealogy exhibit \n\n\n\nDemonstrations of native tools and technologies \n\n\n\n\n\nStay tuned for a line-up of performers\, exhibitors\, vendors\, and more!\n\n\n\n\nAmerican Indian FestivalPhotographed: 2019 By: Marketa Ebert\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAmerican Indian Festival Photographed: 2021 By: Raphael Talisman\n\n\n\nAmerican Indian Festival Photographed: 2021 By: Raphael Talisman\n\n\n\nAmerican Indian FestivalPhotographed: 2022 By: Claude Langley\n\n\n\nAmerican Indian Festival / 2018Photographed: 2018 By: Khalil Gill\n\n\n\nAmerican Indian Festival / 2018Photographed: 2018 By: Khalil Gill\n\n\n\nAmerican Indian FestivalPhotographed: 2019 By: Marketa Ebert URL:https://historicvenues.pgparks.com/event_list/aif CATEGORIES:250th Anniversary,All Ages,Festivals,Free,Heritage Celebrations,History,Outdoor Performance,Performance,Special Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://historicvenues.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/AIF-Procession.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T160000 DTSTAMP:20260824T140420Z CREATED:20251224T141430Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T140420Z UID:10000882-1792238400-1792252800@historicvenues.pgparks.com 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/2026-10-17 CATEGORIES:All Ages,Free,History,Lifestyle & Learning,Youth 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:20261021T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T130000 DTSTAMP:20260824T214536Z CREATED:20260824T193140Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T214536Z UID:10007072-1792584000-1792587600@historicvenues.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Riversdale Lunch and Learn DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Lunch & Learn event at Riversdale Historic Site & Museum. We invite authors\, local historians\, and community members to share their research and books with the community. Bring your lunch and enjoy the program.  URL:https://historicvenues.pgparks.com/event_list/riversdale-lunch-and-learn-2 CATEGORIES:18 and up,Free,History,Literary ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://historicvenues.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/CommunityConversation25-09.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T113000 DTSTAMP:20260817T154308Z CREATED:20260429T190951Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T154308Z UID:10006467-1792837800-1792841400@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-9/2026-10-24 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:20261024T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T143000 DTSTAMP:20260831T154438Z CREATED:20260831T154239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T154438Z UID:10007862-1792846800-1792852200@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/2026-10-24 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:20261025T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T113000 DTSTAMP:20260817T154308Z CREATED:20260429T190951Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T154308Z UID:10006468-1792924200-1792927800@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-9/2026-10-25 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:20261025T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T170000 DTSTAMP:20260831T160449Z CREATED:20260831T160441Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T160449Z UID:10007864-1792942200-1792947600@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/2026-10-25 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:20261029T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T173000 DTSTAMP:20260521T164644Z CREATED:20260513T142150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T164644Z UID:10003940-1793289600-1793295000@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-2/2026-10-29 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:20261029T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T200000 DTSTAMP:20260824T214359Z CREATED:20260824T193746Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T214359Z UID:10007073-1793300400-1793304000@historicvenues.pgparks.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://historicvenues.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/RiversdalebyCandelight25-17.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261101T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261101T130000 DTSTAMP:20260824T213045Z CREATED:20260824T195925Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T213045Z UID:10007078-1793534400-1793538000@historicvenues.pgparks.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://historicvenues.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/HeritageInAction26-30.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261101T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261101T200000 DTSTAMP:20260831T165049Z CREATED:20260831T165041Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T165049Z UID:10007867-1793556000-1793563200@historicvenues.pgparks.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://historicvenues.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Crissing-Deep-River-2026-600x400-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T200000 DTSTAMP:20260812T173215Z CREATED:20260812T165458Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T173215Z UID:10006465-1793903400-1793908800@historicvenues.pgparks.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://historicvenues.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Women-and-Children-on-the-Underground-Railroad-2026-600x400-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T200000 DTSTAMP:20260824T214213Z CREATED:20260824T194709Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T214213Z UID:10007074-1793905200-1793908800@historicvenues.pgparks.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://historicvenues.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/RiversdalebyCandelight25-21.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T150000 DTSTAMP:20260901T151457Z CREATED:20260901T142559Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T151457Z UID:10007875-1794045600-1794063600@historicvenues.pgparks.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://historicvenues.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/MRNC-Adventure-Seekers-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T160000 DTSTAMP:20260824T140420Z CREATED:20251224T141430Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T140420Z UID:10000883-1794052800-1794067200@historicvenues.pgparks.com 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 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:20261112T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T200000 DTSTAMP:20260824T213816Z CREATED:20260824T195031Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T213816Z UID:10007075-1794510000-1794513600@historicvenues.pgparks.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://historicvenues.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/RiversdalebyCandelight25-44.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T150000 DTSTAMP:20260824T213534Z CREATED:20260824T195513Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T213534Z UID:10007076-1794654000-1794668400@historicvenues.pgparks.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://historicvenues.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Genealogy101Series26-21.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T160000 DTSTAMP:20260831T170241Z CREATED:20260831T170232Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T170241Z UID:10007870-1794664800-1794672000@historicvenues.pgparks.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://historicvenues.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Rosie-Tea-2026-600x400-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261116T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261116T170000 DTSTAMP:20260901T144953Z CREATED:20260901T144942Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T144953Z UID:10007878-1794823200-1794848400@historicvenues.pgparks.com 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 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:20261118T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261118T130000 DTSTAMP:20260824T213323Z CREATED:20260824T195844Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T213323Z UID:10007077-1795003200-1795006800@historicvenues.pgparks.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://historicvenues.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/DrLaroucheBookTalk-25-33.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261121T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261121T160000 DTSTAMP:20260824T140420Z CREATED:20251224T141430Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T140420Z UID:10007047-1795262400-1795276800@historicvenues.pgparks.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://historicvenues.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Dinosaur-Park-600x400-1.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR