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://arts.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;VALUE=DATE:20260101 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270101 DTSTAMP:20260421T145913Z CREATED:20251111T222620Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T145913Z UID:10000378-1767225600-1798761599@arts.pgparks.com SUMMARY:COMMEMORATING AMERICA’S 250TH DESCRIPTION:HOW DO YOU USE THIS PASTPORT?\n\n\n\nUse 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\, and discover how the past connects to your present. General admission to all museums is FREE. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nVisit all seven museums\n\n\n\nCollect all seven Pastport stamps\n\n\n\nTurn in your Pastport to enter a drawing for a FREE trip to any National Trust for Historic Preservation site you choose!\n\n\n\n\nWHAT’S THE PRIZE\n\n\n\nEnter for a chance to win one of two free trips for two to any National Trust for Historic Preservation site of your choice! Explore all the amazing destinations you could choose from at savingplaces.org.Each grand prize includes:  \n\n\n\n\nRound-trip airfare \n\n\n\nA three-day\, two-night stay for two in one hotel room near your selected historic site \n\n\n\nAdmission to the site\, coordinated by the National Trust for Historic Preservation  \n\n\n\n\nLimit one entry per person. Entries must be submitted by December 31\, 2026. The drawing will take place on January 8\, 2027. For complete terms & conditions\, click on the “TERMS & CONDITIONS” tab below. \n\n\n\nMuseums To VisitPastport Pickup LocationsUpcoming EventsTerms & Conditions\nMuseums To VisitCollege Park Aviation MuseumMuseumsConcord Historic SiteHistoric SitesMuseumsDarnall’s Chance Historic Site & MuseumHistoric SitesMuseumsMarietta Historic Site & MuseumHistoric SitesMuseumsMontpelier Historic Site & MuseumHistoric SitesMuseumsRidgeley Rosenwald School Historic Site & MuseumHistoric SitesMuseumsRiversdale Historic Site & MuseumHistoric SitesMuseumsSurratt Historic Site & MuseumHistoric SitesMuseums\n\n\n\nPastport Pickup Locations\nLocationAddressBelair Mansion12207 Tulip Grove Dr\, Bowie\, MD 20715Belair Stable Museum2835 Belair Dr\, Bowie\, MD 20715Beltsville Community Center3900 Sellman Rd\, Beltsville\, MD 20705Berwyn Heights Community Center6200 Pontiac St\, Berwyn Heights\, MD 20740Bladensburg Community Center4500 57th Ave\, Bladensburg\, MD 20710Bladensburg Waterfront Park4601 Annapolis Rd\, Bladensburg\, MD 20710Bowie Community Center3209 Stonybrook Dr\, Bowie\, MD 20715Bowie Railroad Museum8614 Chestnut Ave\, Bowie\, MD 20715Brentwood Arts Exchange3901 Rhode Island Ave\, Brentwood\, MD 20722Cedar Heights Community Center1200 Glen Willow Dr\, Capitol Heights\, MD 20743College Park Aviation Museum1985 Corporal Frank Scott Dr\, College Park\, MD 20740Columbia Park Community Center1901 Kent Village Dr\, Landover\, MD 20785Deerfield Community Center13000 Laurel – Bowie Rd\, Laurel\, MD 20708Evelyn Cole Senior Activity Center5720 Addison Road\, Seat Pleasant\, MD 20743Glenarden Community Center8615 McLain Ave Suite A\, Glenarden\, MD 20706Glenn Dale Community Center11901 Glenn Dale Blvd\, Glenn Dale\, MD 20769Glenridge Childcare North7200 Gallatin St\, Landover Hills\, MD 20784Good Luck Community Center8601 Good Luck Rd\, Lanham\, MD 20706Greenbelt Branch Library\, Tugwell Collection11 Crescent Rd\, Greenbelt\, MD 20770Gwendolyn Britt Senior Activity Center4009 Wallace Road\, North Brentwood\, MD 20722Huntington  Community Center13022 8th Street\, Bowie\, MDHyattsville Branch Library\, The Prince George’s Room Special Collection6530 Adelphi Rd\, Hyattsville\, MD 20782Kentland Community Center2413 Pinebrook Ave\, Landover\, MD 20785Lake Arbor Community Center10100 Lake Arbor Way\, Bowie\, MD 20721Lakeland/College Park Community Center5051 Pierce Ave\, College Park\, MD 20740Langley Park Community Center1500 Merrimac Dr\, Hyattsville\, MD 20783Langley Park Senior Activity Center1500 Merrimac Drive\, Hyattsville\, MD 20783Largo/Kettering/Perrywood Community Center431 Watkins Park Dr\, Upper Marlboro\, MD 20774Laurel Historical Society817 Main St\, Laurel\, MD 20707Laurel-Beltsville Senior Activity Center7120 Contee Road\, Laurel\, MD 20707Marietta Historic Site & Museum5626 Bell Station Rd\, Glenn Dale\, MD 20769Montpelier Arts Center9652 Muirkirk Rd\, Laurel\, MD 20708Montpelier Historic Site & Museum9650 Muirkirk Rd\, Laurel\, MD 20708Mount Rainier Nature Center4701 31st Pl\, Mt Rainier\, MD 20712North Brentwood Community Center4012 Webster St\, North Brentwood\, MD 20722Old Maryland Farm351 Watkins Park Dr\, Kettering\, MD 20774Palmer Park Community Center7720 Barlowe Rd\, Hyattsville\, MD 20785Peppermill Community Center610 Hill Rd\, North Englewood\, MD 20785Prince George’s Plaza Community Center6600 Adelphi Rd\, Hyattsville\, MD 20782Prince George’s Publick Playhouse5445 Landover Rd\, Hyattsville\, MD 20784Riversdale Historic Site & Museum4811 Riverdale Rd\, Riverdale\, MD 20737Rollingcrest Community Center6120 Sargent Rd\, Chillum\, MD 20782Seat Pleasant Community Center5720 Addison Road\, Seat Pleasant\, MD 20743South Bowie Community Center1717 Pittsfield Ln\, Bowie\, MD 20716Vansville Community Center6813 Ammendale Rd\, Beltsville\, MD 20705Watkins Nature Center331 Watkins Park Dr\, Upper Marlboro\, MD 20774\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming Events\nEvents Coming Soon!!\n\n\n\n \n \n \n 12 events found. \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n Events\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n Today\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Now \n \n Now \n \n – \n \n \n 9/13/2026 \n \n September 13 \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Select date. \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n List of events in Photo View \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n COMMEMORATING AMERICA’S 250TH\n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Sep \n \n 4 \n \n\n \n \n \n COMMEMORATING AMERICA’S 250TH \n\n \n \n January 1\, 2026 – December 31\, 2026 \n\n\n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n 250th Anniversary \n \n History \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n The African Odyssey Exhibition\n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Sep \n \n 4 \n \n\n \n \n \n The African Odyssey Exhibition \n\n \n \n June 11\, 2026 – November 1\, 2026 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm \n\n\n \n Montpelier is honored to present\, in collaboration with the Braxton Institute\, Dr. Joanne Braxton’s moving photography of her odyssey to Ghana\, Ivory Coast\, and Senegal. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ticket Price: Free\, donations are welcome. \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Black History \n \n Exhibition \n \n Free \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Dinosaur Park Open House\n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Sep \n \n 5 \n \n\n \n \n \n Dinosaur Park Open House \n\n \n \n September 5\, 2026 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm \n\n\n \n Dinosaur Park Open Houses are free public programs on the first and third Saturday of every month and the second Sunday in the summer. Join us and learn more about fossils\, including the dinosaurs who used to call Maryland home. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ticket Price: Free. No reservations required. \n \n \n\n \n \n \n All Ages \n \n Free \n \n History \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Adventure Seekers: Mushrooms at Watkins Nature Center\n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Sep \n \n 5 \n \n\n \n \n \n Adventure Seekers: Mushrooms at Watkins Nature Center \n\n \n \n September 5\, 2026 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm \n\n\n \n Each Adventure Seekers trip takes participants ages 8-12 to a new destination for a day of outdoor exploration\, discovery\, and fun. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ticket Price: $4 Resident\, $6 Non-resident \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Fitness \n \n History \n \n Nature & Outdoor \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Women in Aviation Tour\n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Sep \n \n 5 \n \n\n \n \n \n Women in Aviation Tour \n\n \n \n September 5\, 2026 @ 11:00 am – 11:45 am \n\n\n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ticket Price: Free \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 250th Anniversary \n \n Free \n \n History \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Women in Aviation Tour\n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Sep \n \n 6 \n \n\n \n \n \n Women in Aviation Tour \n\n \n \n September 6\, 2026 @ 11:00 am – 11:45 am \n\n\n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ticket Price: Free \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 250th Anniversary \n \n Free \n \n History \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Women’s Rights and the American Revolution by Dr. Richard Bell\n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Sep \n \n 10 \n \n\n \n \n \n Women’s Rights and the American Revolution by Dr. Richard Bell \n\n \n \n September 10\, 2026 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm \n\n\n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ticket Price: Free \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 250th Anniversary \n \n Black History \n \n Free \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n History Community Day Series\n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Sep \n \n 12 \n \n\n \n \n \n History Community Day Series \n\n \n \n September 12\, 2026 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm \n\n\n \n Commemorate America 250 and discover the history in your own backyard!   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ticket Price: Free \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 250th Anniversary \n \n All Ages \n \n Free \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n College Park Aviation Community Day\n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Sep \n \n 12 \n \n\n \n \n \n College Park Aviation Community Day \n\n \n \n September 12\, 2026 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm \n\n\n \n Commemorate America 250 and discover the history in your own backyard at the College Park Aviation Museum!   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ticket Price: Free \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 250th Anniversary \n \n All Ages \n \n Free \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Souls Seeking Freedom Walking Tours\n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Sep \n \n 12 \n \n\n \n \n \n Souls Seeking Freedom Walking Tours \n\n \n \n September 12\, 2026 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm \n\n\n \n Hear new findings and discuss the history of enslavement and resistance from the 1765 to 1865 plantation period of Montpelier. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ticket Price: Free for Montpelier Members / $5R / $7NR \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 250th Anniversary \n \n Black History \n \n History \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Kitchen Guild Cooking Demonstration: Underground Railroad\n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Sep \n \n 13 \n \n\n \n \n \n Kitchen Guild Cooking Demonstration: Underground Railroad \n\n \n \n September 13\, 2026 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm \n\n\n \n Join the Riversdale Historic House & Museum for a Kitchen Guild cooking demonstration over the open hearth exploring the Underground Railroad through foodways and history. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ticket Price: Free \n \n \n\n \n \n \n All Ages \n \n Free \n \n History \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Hidden Spaces Tours\n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Sep \n \n 13 \n \n\n \n \n \n Hidden Spaces Tours \n\n \n \n September 13\, 2026 @ 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm \n\n\n \n 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…. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ticket Price: $10R & Montpelier Members / $15NR. \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 250th Anniversary \n \n History \n \n Tours \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Subscribe to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n Google Calendar \n\n \n\n \n iCalendar \n\n \n\n \n Outlook 365 \n\n \n\n \n Outlook Live \n\n \n\n \n Export .ics file \n\n \n\n \n Export Outlook .ics file \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTerms & Conditions\nSponsor \n\n\n\nThe Pastport to History program and prize drawing are sponsored by M-NCPPC\, Department of Parks and Recreation\, Prince George’s County in partnership with Maryland Heritage Areas Authority and the National Historic Trust for Preservation. \n\n\n\nProgram Overview \n\n\n\nThe Pastport to History program encourages participants to visit museums and historic sites operated by M-NCPPC in Prince George’s County. Participants who collect stamps at designated locations may enter the sweepstakes for a chance to win the grand prize. \n\n\n\nNo Purchase Necessary \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nFederal law requires that sweepstakes be free to enter.\n\n\n\nPastport booklets are free and available for pick up at locations across Prince George’s County.\n\n\n\nGeneral admission is free throughout the 2026 calendar year at historic sites and museums operated by M-NCPPC\, including: College Park Aviation Museum\, Darnall’s Chance Historic Site & Museum\, Marietta Historic Site & Museum\, Montpelier Historic Site & Museum\, Ridgeley Rosenwald School Historic Site & Museum\, Riversdale Historic Site & Museum\, and Surratt Historic Site & Museum.\n\nPlease note:\n\nFree admission applies to general museum entry only. Special programs and events may have an additional cost.\n\n\n\nFree admission only applies to historic sites operated by M-NCPPC\, and does not apply to sites operated by community partners.\n\nVisitation to community partners is not required to participate in the Pastport program. These are additional locations to explore and learn about history and culture in Prince George’s County.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEligibility \n\n\n\n\nAnyone can pick up a Pastport to History booklet and use it to visit the selected historic sites & museums across Prince George’s County.\n\n\n\nM-NCPPC employees and their immediate family members may enjoy the Pastport to History program and receive free general admission to M-NCPPC museums\, but are not eligible for the grand prize drawing.\n\n\n\nResidency is not required. Participants do not need to live in Prince George’s County to take part in the Pastport to History program or\, if qualified\, to enter the drawing.\n\n\n\n\nDefined Timelines \n\n\n\n\nProgram Duration: The Pastport to History booklet program runs from January 1\, 2026\, through December 31\, 2026\, at 5 pm EST. \n\n\n\nEntry Deadline: Completed Pastports must be submitted in person or postmarked by mail no later than December 31\, 2026. \n\n\n\nGrand Prize Drawing: The drawing will take place on January 15\, 2027; winners will be notified the same day.  \n\n\n\nPrize Fulfillment: Winners must book and complete travel by September 1\, 2027. For questions\, contact Kevin Cabrera at kevin.cabrera@pgparks.com.  \n\n\n\n\nEntry Rules \n\n\n\n\nLimited to one Pastport entry per individual. \n\n\n\nTwo random winners will be selected in the grand prize drawing. \n\n\n\nWinners will be notified on January 15\, 2027\, via the contact information provided on their Pastport entry. If a winner does not respond within ten business days\, the prize may be forfeited. \n\n\n\n\nHow to Enter \n\n\n\n\n1. Pick up a Pastport booklet at any participating museum or designated Prince George’s County location.  \n\n\n\n2. Visit participating museums and collect the required stamps in your Pastport.  \n\n\n\n3. Submit your completed Pastport in person or by mail by the entry deadline. \n\nIn-Person: Submit in-person at one of the participating museums. They can only be submitted at M-NCPPC museums\, not at all the pick-up locations.  \n\n\n\nMail in: Send via mail using the address below. They must be postmarked by December 31\, 2026. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCollege Park Aviation Museum C/O Kevin Cabrera 1985 Corporal Frank Scott Dr  \n\n\n\nCollege Park\, MD 20740  \n\n\n\n\nPrize Details \n\n\n\n\nGrand Prize: A trip for two\, within the continental United States including:  \n\nRound-trip airfare \n\n\n\nA three-day\, two-night stay for two people in one hotel room near the selected historic site \n\nIf a minor is selected as the winner in the random drawing\, their parent/legal guardian will be required to be their plus one for the trip.\n\n\n\n\n\nAdmission to the selected historic site \n\n\n\n\n\nThe National Historic Trust for Historic Preservation will coordinate the historic site experience (includes admission). \n\n\n\nNot included: Stipend for the trip\, food/meals\, room service\, in-room videos\, dry cleaning\, tips\, parking\, ground transportation and transit\, transportation to and from airports\, or any additional costs once at the destination. \n\n\n\nPrize is non-transferable and has no cash value. \n\n\n\nTravel must be completed by September 1\, 2027. For questions\, contact Kevin Cabrera at kevin.cabrera@pgparks.com. \n\n\n\n\nPrivacy \n\n\n\nPersonal information collected for this drawing will be used solely for the administration of the program\, will be shared only in accordance with applicable law\, and will not be sold.    \n\n\n\nContact \n\n\n\nFor questions about the Pastport to History program or sweepstakes\, contact:  \n\n\n\n\nKevin Cabrera: kevin.cabrera@pgparks.com  \n\n\n\nStacey Hawkins: stacey.hawkins@pgparks.com   URL:https://arts.pgparks.com/event_list/250 CATEGORIES:250th Anniversary,History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://arts.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/250th-Pastport-Image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261101T160000 DTSTAMP:20260506T153915Z CREATED:20260116T154252Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T153915Z UID:10000970-1781172000-1793548800@arts.pgparks.com SUMMARY:The African Odyssey Exhibition DESCRIPTION:This exhibition is only open Thursdays-Sundays each week. It is closed on Mondays-Wednesdays\n\n\n\nMontpelier is honored to present\, in collaboration with the Braxton Institute\, Dr. Joanne Braxton’s moving photography of her odyssey to Ghana\, Ivory Coast\, and Senegal. The exhibit explores an unexpected\, very personal story and an encounter with ancestral memory. As a descendant of African people enslaved at Montpelier\, she hopes that you will see and feel some of what she saw and felt as she journeyed to discover the meaning of the words of her grandmother\, Emma Harrison\, “My father always said that we have a home over there.” Through her photography\, she honors her enslaved great-grandfather\, William Harrison\, and “diasporic Africans\, unwilling immigrants to the Chesapeake in the 17th and 18th centuries.” \n\n\n\nThis exhibition is produced in collaboration with the Braxton Institute for Sustainability\, Resiliency and Joy. URL:https://arts.pgparks.com/event_list/the-african-odyssey-exhibition CATEGORIES:Black History,Exhibition,Free,History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://arts.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/African-Odyssey-2026-600x400-1.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@arts.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://arts.pgparks.com/event_list/dinosaur-park-open-house-3/2026-09-05 CATEGORIES:All Ages,Free,History,Nature & Outdoor ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://arts.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@arts.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://arts.pgparks.com/event_list/adventure-seekers-mushrooms-at-watkins-nature-center CATEGORIES:Fitness,History,Nature & Outdoor,Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arts.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@arts.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://arts.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://arts.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@arts.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://arts.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://arts.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@arts.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://arts.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://arts.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@arts.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://arts.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://arts.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@arts.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://arts.pgparks.com/event_list/college-park-aviation-community-day CATEGORIES:250th Anniversary,All Ages,Free,History,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arts.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@arts.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://arts.pgparks.com/event_list/souls-seeking-freedom-walking-tours/2026-09-12 CATEGORIES:250th Anniversary,Black History,History,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://arts.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@arts.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://arts.pgparks.com/event_list/kitchen-guild-cooking-demonstration-underground-rail-road CATEGORIES:All Ages,Free,History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arts.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@arts.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://arts.pgparks.com/event_list/hidden-spaces-tours/2026-09-13 CATEGORIES:250th Anniversary,History,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://arts.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@arts.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://arts.pgparks.com/event_list/riversdale-lunch-and-learn CATEGORIES:All Ages,Black History,Free,History,Literary ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arts.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@arts.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://arts.pgparks.com/event_list/dinosaur-park-open-house-3/2026-09-19 CATEGORIES:All Ages,Free,History,Nature & Outdoor ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://arts.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@arts.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://arts.pgparks.com/event_list/outdoor-adventures-mushrooms-at-merkle-wildlife-sanctuary CATEGORIES:Arts,Fitness,History,Nature & Outdoor,Senior ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://arts.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:20260714T181813Z CREATED:20260713T151245Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T181813Z UID:10006149-1789815600-1789826400@arts.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://arts.pgparks.com/event_list/darnalls-chance-history-community-day CATEGORIES:250th Anniversary,All Ages,Free,History,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arts.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@arts.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://arts.pgparks.com/event_list/hispanic-heritage-month-community-day CATEGORIES:All Ages,Free,Heritage Celebrations,History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arts.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@arts.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://arts.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://arts.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@arts.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://arts.pgparks.com/event_list/latinas-in-aviation CATEGORIES:250th Anniversary,All Ages,Free,Heritage Celebrations,History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arts.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@arts.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://arts.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://arts.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@arts.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://arts.pgparks.com/event_list/marietta-history-community-day CATEGORIES:250th Anniversary,All Ages,Free,History,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arts.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@arts.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://arts.pgparks.com/event_list/infusing-taste-bottling-flavor-in-bitters-and-shrubs CATEGORIES:250th Anniversary,History,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arts.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@arts.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://arts.pgparks.com/event_list/steam-hour-9/2026-09-27 CATEGORIES:Free,History,Technology,Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arts.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Lego-AA.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T150000 DTSTAMP:20260901T151449Z CREATED:20260901T142700Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T151449Z UID:10007873-1791021600-1791039600@arts.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Adventure Seekers: Birding at Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary DESCRIPTION:Ready for adventure? Join us for a trip to Patuxent River Park! \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://arts.pgparks.com/event_list/adventure-seekers-birding-at-jug-bay-wetlands-sanctuary CATEGORIES:Fitness,History,Nature & Outdoor,Tours,Walks/Runs,Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://arts.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/MRNC-Adventure-Seekers.png END:VEVENT 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@arts.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://arts.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://arts.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@arts.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://arts.pgparks.com/event_list/dinosaur-park-open-house/2026-10-03 CATEGORIES:All Ages,Free,History,Lifestyle & Learning,Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://arts.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@arts.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://arts.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://arts.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@arts.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://arts.pgparks.com/event_list/we-the-people-community-conversations/2026-10-10 CATEGORIES:250th Anniversary,Free,History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arts.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@arts.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://arts.pgparks.com/event_list/riversdale-koffie-conversations-one-riverdale-park CATEGORIES:All Ages,Free,History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arts.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@arts.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://arts.pgparks.com/event_list/girls-in-aviation CATEGORIES:All Ages,Free,History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arts.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Girls-in-Aviation-2026-600x400-1.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR