Historic House Tours
(CLOSED December 15, 2024 - TBA 2025
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The Riversdale House Museum is currently undergoing a preservation project to address water infiltration, paint repair, and UV protection. This hallmark project is a testament of the Museum’s dedication to historic preservation and ensuring the long-term survival of our cultural significance and physical character for future generations.
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The historic mansion will be closed from December 15, 2024 - March 15, 2025. However, the Riversdale grounds and Visitor Center will remain open daily and our Dependency Building on Fridays and Sundays during regular tour hours.
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We thank each of you for your continued support and look forward to seeing you soon!
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When the historic mansion reopens to the public, tours will resume based on the following schedule:
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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Town of Riverdale Park Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 5, 2025, 10 AM-Noon
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​Bring your baskets and join the fun as children hunt for crafts and colorful eggs filled with surprises. Meet the Easter Bunny, enjoy family-friendly activities, and celebrate the season! This event is free and open to the public, so don’t forget to invite your family, friends, and neighbors for a memorable morning of springtime fun!​​
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Tuesday, April 15, 2025 - Friday, April 18, 2025
Noon & 2:00 PM, Tours Fees: Adults: $5, Seniors: $4, Students: $2, children 4 and under: free
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​Are you looking for something to do during spring break? Look no more! Stop by Riversdale House Museum for a tour of the historic property. Don't forget to bring your family and friends so they can join the fun!
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Monday, April 21, 2025, 10 AM-Noon
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Are you a Teacher or an Educator? Are you looking to infuse your history courses with your local community, or seeking supplemental materials to accent your coursework?
Riversdale House Museum is here to help! We are inviting Educators and Teachers to come to Riversdale House Museum to learn about our educational programming. Attendees participate in a guided tour, get an introduction to our site, hear about field trip opportunities, online resources, our sister sites across Prince George’s County, and meet members of our team. Stay tuned for more!
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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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April 13 - Welcome to Spring
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April 27 - Spring Brunch
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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!