Historic House Tours ​​
Fridays and Sundays, tours depart from the Visitor Center at Noon and 2:00 pm.
An introduction begins 5 minutes prior to departure. Please arrive early to purchase your tickets at the Visitor Center. Pre-registration is not required.
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Grounds & Gardens: Sunday-Saturday, dawn-dusk (occasionally closed for programs; contact office for details)
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Visitor Center Hours: Monday-Friday 10 am-4pm
Sundays 11:30-3:30 pm
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Tour Admission
Adults: $5/person
Seniors and Groups of 10 or more: $4/person
Ages -18 and Students with ID: $2/person
Ages 4 & under: Free
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Take a look at our events list below to learn when tours are offered for FREE!
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For more information on tours or events, please call 301-864-0420
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Events & Exhibitions:
Click the event title to register​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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Sunday, May 11, 2025, Noon & 2 PM
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Join the Riversdale House Museum for a FREE Mother’s Day tour as we interpret the history of the people who lived and worked at this former plantation from the house’s construction in 1801 through Emancipation in 1864. Visitors engage in facilitated dialogue with Tour Guides while being led through rooms of the historic house and dependency buildings.
This is a one-hour guided tour. We ask that visitors arrive at the Visitor Center 5-10 minutes ahead of time to get registered.
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Preservation Month Program at Riversdale House Museum
Saturday, May 17, 2025, 11 AM - 3 PM
Join the team at Riversdale House Museum for a community day focused on the preservation of personal photographs. Connect with members of the community in learning about the evolution of capturing images over time, different types of photographs, and preserving your images at home. There will be an opportunity to participate in a hands-on activity and have your very own photo takeaway. Help Riversdale capture this snapshot in history!
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Sunday, May 25, 2025, Noon & 2 PM
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Join the Riversdale House Museum for a FREE Memorial Day tour as we interpret the history of the people who lived and worked at this former plantation from the house’s construction in 1801 through Emancipation in 1864. Visitors engage in facilitated dialogue with Tour Guides while being led through rooms of the historic house and dependency buildings.
This is a one-hour guided tour. We ask that visitors arrive at the Visitor Center 5-10 minutes ahead of time to get registered.
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Riversdale Volunteer Open House
Sunday, May 25, 2025, Noon - 4 PM
Explore the different volunteering options that Riversdale House Museum has to offer. Meet current volunteers and learn about their roles as a Riversdale team member.
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Save the date - Summer Concert Series - TBD
Wednesday, May 28, 2025, 7-8 PM
Join us on the lawn for our 2025 Summer Concert Series where we will highlight different bands throughout the summer. Don't forget to bring a lawn chair and a picnic! The performances are sponsored by the Maryland State Arts Council and the Town of Riverdale Park.
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Save the date - Summer Concert Series - TBD
Wednesday, June 11, 2025, 7-8 PM
Join us on the lawn for our 2025 Summer Concert Series where we will highlight different bands throughout the summer. Don't forget to bring a lawn chair and a picnic! The performances are sponsored by the Maryland State Arts Council and the Town of Riverdale Park.
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Sunday, June 15, 2025, Noon & 2 PM
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Join the Riversdale House Museum for a FREE Father's Day tour as we interpret the history of the people who lived and worked at this former plantation from the house’s construction in 1801 through Emancipation in 1864. Visitors engage in facilitated dialogue with Tour Guides while being led through rooms of the historic house and dependency buildings.
This is a one-hour guided tour. We ask that visitors arrive at the Visitor Center 5-10 minutes ahead of time to get registered.
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Friday, June 20, 2025, Noon & 2 PM
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Join the Riversdale House Museum for a FREE Juneteenth Day tour as we interpret the history of the people who lived and worked at this former plantation from the house’s construction in 1801 through Emancipation in 1864. Visitors engage in facilitated dialogue with Tour Guides while being led through rooms of the historic house and dependency buildings.
This is a one-hour guided tour. We ask that visitors arrive at the Visitor Center 5-10 minutes ahead of time to get registered.
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Save the date - Summer Concert Series - TBD
Wednesday, June 25, 2025, 7-8 PM
Join us on the lawn for our 2025 Summer Concert Series where we will highlight different bands throughout the summer. Don't forget to bring a lawn chair and a picnic! The performances are sponsored by the Maryland State Arts Council and the Town of Riverdale Park.
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Riversdale Kitchen Guild Events
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Sundays, 12:00 - 3:30 PM, FREE
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May 11 - Mother's Day
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May 25 - Preservation Month
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June 15 - Father's Day
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June 20 - Juneteenth (FRIDAY)
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Join us in the Dependency to watch open hearth historical cooking demonstrations using recipes, tools, and techniques from the time of the original owners of Riversdale.
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Get Involved at Riversdale
For more information, reach out to riversdale@pgparks.com
There are many different ways to help preserve and conserve Riversdale House Museum for future visitors. Click on the icons below to find out more!