Park and Recreation - Prince Georges County MD

COMMEMORATING AMERICA’S 250TH
2026-01-01 - 2026-12-31
HOW DO YOU USE THIS PASTPORT?

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, and discover how the past connects to your present. General admission to all museums is FREE.

Visit all seven museums

Collect all seven Pastport stamps

Turn in your Pastport to enter a drawing for a FREE trip to any National Trust for Historic Preservation site you choose!

WHAT’S THE PRIZE

Enter 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:

Round-trip airfare

A 3-day, 2-night stay for two in one hotel room near your selected historic site

Admission to the site, coordinated by the National Trust for Historic Preservation

Limit 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.

Museums To VisitPastport Pickup LocationsUpcoming EventsTerms & Conditions
Museums To VisitCollege Park Aviation MuseumMuseumsDarnall’s Chance Historic Site & MuseumHistorical SitesMuseumsMarietta Historic Site & MuseumHistorical SitesMuseumsMontpelier Historic Site & MuseumHistorical SitesMuseumsRidgeley Rosenwald School Historic Site & MuseumHistorical SitesMuseumsRiversdale Historic Site & MuseumHistorical SitesMuseumsSurratt Historic Site & MuseumHistorical SitesMuseums

Pastport Pickup Locations
LocationAddressBelair 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

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COMMEMORATING AMERICA’S 250TH

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COMMEMORATING AMERICA’S 250TH

January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026

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.

250th Anniversary

History

Chesapeake Woodturners Exhibition

Apr

4

Chesapeake Woodturners Exhibition

March 13, 2026 – April 25, 2026 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 am

From the marvelous natural wood patterns to the mastery of different finishes, the Chesapeake Woodturner’s (CW) artists will have you asking, “how do they do that?”

Ticket Price: Free, donations are welcome.

250th Anniversary

All Ages

Arts

Unfinished Revolutions: 5th Annual Giving Voice Initiative Event

Apr

4

Unfinished Revolutions: 5th Annual Giving Voice Initiative Event

April 4, 2026 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Celebrate local poets with the Marietta Historic Site & Museum. We worked with poetry mentors to help local poets use Marietta’s history to inspire a collection of poems marking the nation’s 250th anniversary.

Ticket Price: Free

250th Anniversary

Arts

Free

Espionage and Enslavement in the Revolution: The True Story of Robert Townsend and Elizabeth by Claire Bellerjeau

Apr

9

Espionage and Enslavement in the Revolution: The True Story of Robert Townsend and Elizabeth by Claire Bellerjeau

April 9, 2026 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

In this book lecture you will discover the extraordinary journey of Elizabeth, once enslaved by the Townsend Family of Oyster Bay, NY. Follow her escape with British forces, her heartbreaking re-enslavement in Manhattan and Charleston, and her…

Ticket Price: Free

250th Anniversary

Black History

Free

Unsung Heroes Who Shaped America: Book and Craft Series

Apr

11

Unsung Heroes Who Shaped America: Book and Craft Series

April 11, 2026 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Each installment of this series pairs a storybook about overlooked American trailblazers with a fun craft activity. This program is hosted at the Surratts-Clinton Branch Library.

Ticket Price: Free, registration is recommended but not required

250th Anniversary

Arts

Free

Souls Seeking Freedom Walking Tour: The Untold Story of Enslavement and Resistance at Montpelier

Apr

11

Souls Seeking Freedom Walking Tour: The Untold Story of Enslavement and Resistance at Montpelier

April 11, 2026 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm

Health and wellness, fostering community engagement, building trust, and learning diverse perspectives and inclusive history.

Ticket Price: $$5 Residents; $7 Non-Residents; Free for Members of Montpelier House Museum

250th Anniversary

Black History

Black History Month

"We the People" Community Conversations

Apr

16

“We the People” Community Conversations

April 16, 2026 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

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.

Ticket Price: Free

250th Anniversary

Free

History

Book Talk with Zaakir Tameez on Charles Sumner: Conscience of a Nation

Apr

16

Book Talk with Zaakir Tameez on Charles Sumner: Conscience of a Nation

April 16, 2026 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

A virtual talk presented by author and historian Zaakir Tameez. This outstanding book is about the courageous Massachusetts senator Charles Sumner.

Ticket Price: $5/county resident & $7/non-county. Free for children under 12 years old.

250th Anniversary

History

Literary

Cub Corner

Apr

18

Cub Corner

April 18, 2026 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am

Falling can help us learn to soar! Join us for a special reading of “After the Fall (How Humpty Dumpty Got Back Up Again),” by Dan Santat, the inspiring story of Humpty Dumpty’s journey to overcome his fears. After the story, little learners can fold their own…

Ticket Price: Free

250th Anniversary

Free

History

Defenders of Freedom: A Tribute to Black Veterans, Living History Day

Apr

18

Defenders of Freedom: A Tribute to Black Veterans, Living History Day

April 18, 2026 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

In recognition of the contributions that Black veterans have made in defense of this country, visit Surratt Historic Site & Museum on April 18 for a hands-on, interactive, living history day.

Ticket Price: Free, registration is recommended but not required

250th Anniversary

All Ages

Black History

Cub Corner

Apr

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Cub Corner

April 19, 2026 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am

Falling can help us learn to soar! Join us for a special reading of “After the Fall (How Humpty Dumpty Got Back Up Again),” by Dan Santat, the inspiring story of Humpty Dumpty’s journey to overcome his fears. After the story, little learners can fold their own…

Ticket Price: Free

250th Anniversary

Free

History

Annual Montpelier Festival of Herbs, Tea, and the Arts

Apr

25

Annual Montpelier Festival of Herbs, Tea, and the Arts

April 25, 2026 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Welcome spring and delight in the sights and sounds of nature, art, and history at this fun festival for the entire family, hosted by Montpelier Arts Center and Montpelier House Museum! Explore the vendor Marketplace, relax to…

Ticket Price: free

250th Anniversary

All Ages

Arts

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Terms & Conditions
Sponsor

The 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.

Program Overview

The 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.

No Purchase Necessary

Federal law requires that sweepstakes be free to enter.

Pastport booklets are free and available for pick up at locations across Prince George’s County.

General 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.

Please note:

Free admission applies to general museum entry only. Special programs and events may have an additional cost.

Free admission only applies to historic sites operated by M-NCPPC, and does not apply to sites operated by community partners.

Visitation 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.

Eligibility

Anyone can pick up a Pastport to History booklet and use it to visit the selected historic sites & museums across Prince George’s County.

M-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.

Residency 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.

Defined Timelines

Program Duration: The Pastport to History booklet program runs from January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST.

Entry Deadline: Completed Pastports must be submitted in person or postmarked by mail no later than December 31, 2026.

Grand Prize Drawing: The drawing will take place on January 15, 2027; winners will be notified the same day.

Prize Fulfillment: Winners must book and complete travel by September 1, 2027. For questions, contact Kevin Cabrera at kevin.cabrera@pgparks.com.

Entry Rules

Limited to one Pastport entry per individual.

Two random winners will be selected in the grand prize drawing.

Winners will be notified on January 15, 2027, via the contact information provided on their Pastport entry. If a winner does not respond within 10 business days, the prize may be forfeited.

How to Enter

1. Pick up a Pastport booklet at any participating museum or designated Prince George’s County location.

2. Visit participating museums and collect the required stamps in your Pastport.

3. Submit your completed Pastport in person or by mail by the entry deadline.

In-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.

Mail in: Send via mail using the address below. They must be postmarked by December 31, 2026.

College Park Aviation Museum C/O Kevin Cabrera 1985 Corporal Frank Scott Dr

College Park, MD 20740

Prize Details

Grand Prize: A trip for two, within the continental United States including:

Round-trip airfare

A 3-day, 2-night stay for two people in one hotel room near the selected historic site

If 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.

Admission to the selected historic site

The National Historic Trust for Historic Preservation will coordinate the historic site experience (includes admission).

Not 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.

Prize is non-transferable and has no cash value.

Travel must be completed by September 1, 2027. For questions, contact Kevin Cabrera at kevin.cabrera@pgparks.com.

Privacy

Personal 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.

Contact

For questions about the Pastport to History program or sweepstakes, contact:

Kevin Cabrera: kevin.cabrera@pgparks.com

Stacey Hawkins: stacey.hawkins@pgparks.com

A Legacy of Integration: The African American Citizen-Soldier and the Continental Army by Noel Poirier
2026-06-11 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
This lecture explores the often-overlooked contributions of African American soldiers in the Continental Army and reframes the narrative of the Revolutionary War by emphasizing the courage, sacrifice, and significance of African American citizen-soldiers in shaping America’s first integrated military force. Lecture with Question & Answer Session. To register, call the museum.

Night at the Museum Rock Concert
2026-06-13 17:00 - 20:00
Close out Trolley Trail Day with an epic museum concert featuring high energy performances and a special one-night collaboration between Laundry World and the College Park Chorale. Sara B & the Backline will kick off the evening with an energetic performance of various genres of music. Enjoy food and drinks for purchase or bring a picnic. Presented in partnership with Maryland Milestones. FREE!

Revolution, Rebellion, Treason: A Slice of History Discussion Series
2026-06-24 00:00
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.
