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FREE Memorial Day Tours

Sunday, May 24, 2026, Noon & 2 PM

Free

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Celebrate Memorial Day by visiting Riversdale House Museum for a FREE tour of the historic property.

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Volunteer Open House

Sunday, May 24, 2026, Noon - 4 PM

Free

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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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Summer Concert Series

Wednesdays, 7 - 8 PM

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• May 27, 2026 - Rain date: May 28

• June 10, 2026 - Rain date: June 11

  • Downtown Tumbao​

• June 24, 2026 - Rain date: June 25

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Join us on the lawn for our Summer Concert Series 2026 where we will highlight different bands throughout the series! Don't forget to bring your own lawn chair and a picnic dinner! Musicians will be announced soon. 

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Shakespeare in the Parks: As You Like It

Tuesday, June 16, 2026, 7 PM 

Rain date: Wednesday, June 17

Free

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The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Division proudly presents "As You Like It," one of William Shakespeare’s most delightful comedies. Filled with mistaken identities, witty banter, music, romance, and playful adventure, the story follows Rosalind and her companions as they flee to the Forest of Arden, where love is tested, friendships are forged, and everyone discovers that life can be sweeter when we embrace joy, freedom, and being true to ourselves. Charming, humorous, and full of heart, As You Like It offers a whimsical celebration of love and laughter perfect for the whole family.

 

Note: For outdoor performances, please bring a lawn chair or blanket for seating and comfort. Picnic meals are encouraged, and this pet-friendly production welcomes your furry companions.

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Father's Day Tours

Sunday, June 21, 2026, Noon & 2 PM 

$5/Adult, $4/Senior, $2/Student, Children 4 and under are free. Free admission for dads!

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Celebrate dad with an afternoon filled with history. Learn about the history of the fathers and father figures who lived and worked at this former plantation from the beginning of its construction in 1801 through Emancipation in 1864. Visitors will engage in facilitated dialogue with tour guides while being led through the historic site and museum.

 

 

Needles & Narratives: Stitching Resistance

Saturday, June 27, 2026, 10 AM - Noon 

$5 (for payments at the door, please arrive 10 minutes early)

All ages welcome, but *best for ages 6-12*

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Join the Riversdale Historic Site & Museum and the African American Quilters of Baltimore (AAQB) for a hands on embroidery workshop, and learn about needlework as a form of resistance across U.S. History!

 

Activities include:

• Kid-friendly, interactive lesson and museum tour!

• Storytime & snacks

• Storyquilting Workshop, led by AAQB! Learn a new skill in stichwork and take home your craft!

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Teen StoryLab - History on the Mic

Saturday, July 11, 2026, 10 AM - 3 PM 

$10 per person, pre-registration is required, seats are limited.

Teens ages 13-18

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Join us for History on the Mic: Teen Podcasting Workshop. Are you a teen interested in mixed media, podcasting, and uncovering the past? Let us help you create your own history podcast from the ground up! With guidance from museum historians and media experts, participants will dive into Riversdale's collections, develop a topic, and record a short podcast episode using professional audio equipment.

 

 

Fall Concert Series

Wednesdays, 7 - 8 PM

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• September 9, 2026 - Featuring: Brulee

• September 23, 2026 - Featuring: TBD

 

​Join us on the lawn for our 2026 Fall Concert Series featuring a variety of bands throughout the season! Bring your lawn chair, pack a picnic dinner, and enjoy an evening of live music, fresh air, and community fun with family and friends.​

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Lunch & Learn

Wednesday, September 16, 2026, Noon - 1 PM 

Free

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Join us for a Lunch & Learn exploring stories of resistance and freedom tied to the Underground Railroad in the Washington, D.C. region. Author Jenny Masur discusses Heroes of the Underground Railroad Around Washington, D.C., focusing on courage and resourcefulness in aiding freedom seekers. Includes Q&A and book signing.

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Hispanic Heritage Month Community Day

Saturday, September 19, 2026, 11 AM - 2 PM 

Free

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Join the us for 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.

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Hispanic Heritage Month: Screen on the Green

Friday, September 25, 2026, 7:30 - 9 PM 

Free

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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month honors the rich cultural contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans, fostering understanding and appreciation of shared heritage. In collaboration with Riversdale House Museum and Town of Riverdale Park, enjoy Screen on the Green on the museum grounds.

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Koffie & Conversations: One Riverdale Park

Saturday, October 10, 2026, 11 AM - Noon 

Free

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Join Riversdale–Koffie & Conversations at One Riversdale 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.

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Harvest Fest

Saturday, October 17, 2026, 10:30 AM - 2 PM 

$5

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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 storytime, and then celebrate the harvest with a family scavenger hunt and small prizes for participants.

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Lunch & Learn

Wednesday, October 21, 2026, Noon - 1 PM 

Free

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Join us for a Lunch & Learn at Riversdale House Museum. We invite authors, local historians, and community members to share their research and books with the community. 

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After Hours Tour: From the Sources

Thursday, October 29, 2026, 7 - 8 PM 

$5

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Join the After Hours Tour, “From the Source(s): Life and Death at Riversdale 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.

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Special Tour: Emancipation Day

Sunday, November 1, 2026, Noon & 2 PM

Free

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Join the Riversdale Historic Site and Museum for a free Emancipation Day tour exploring the history of those who lived and worked at this former plantation. This 1-hour guided tour. Arrive at the Visitor Center 5–10 minutes early to register.

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After Hours Tour: From the Sources

Thursday, November 5, 2026, 7 - 8 PM 

$5

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Join the Riversdale Historic Site and 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.

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After Hours Tour: From the Sources

Thursday, November 12, 2026, 7 - 8 PM 

$5

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Join us 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.

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African American Genealogy Program

Saturday, November 14, 2026, 11 AM - 3 PM 

Free

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Join Riversdale Historic Site, in partnership with the Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society, to explore African-ancestored family history, genealogy, and cultural diversity. Learn research techniques, resources, and make community connections.

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Lunch & Learn

Wednesday, November 18, 2026, Noon - 1 PM 

Free

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Join Riversdale Historic Site for a Lunch and Learn on Piscataway Park and the work of the Accokeek Foundation. Discover how, with the National Park Service, it stewards 200 acres within a 5,000-acre landscape along the Potomac, preserving views, history, and cultural, environmental, and Indigenous resources.