Events & Exhibitions:

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Riversdale Summer Concert Series

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Select Wednesdays, 7:00 - 8:00 PM, FREE​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

• June 25- Musical Encounters

 

Join us on the lawn for our Summer Concert Series where we will highlight different bands throughout the summer. Don't forget to bring your own lawn chair and a picnic dinner! These performances are sponsored by the Maryland State Arts Council and the Town of Riverdale Park.

 

Hands-On History Series

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Tuesdays in July, Noon - 2 PM, $10/person; perfect for ages 6-12! Children aged 10 or under must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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• July 1- Cooking the Colonial Way

• July 8- Relaxation & Recreation

• July 15- Green Thumb Gardening

• July 22- Tricky Technology

• July 29- Hearty Health

 

Have you ever wanted to know what games were popular in the 19th century? Well, how about ciphers used for Morse Code in the Civil War? Maybe even the history of common spices in your pantry? Then come join Riversdale House Museum for some Hands-On History learning! Every Tuesday in July, join use as we explore these five unique themes through fun and engaging activities!

 

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Independence Day Free Tours

Friday, July 4, 2025, Noon & 2 PM

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Join the Riversdale House Museum for a FREE Independence 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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Container Gardening

Saturday, July 19, 2025, 10 AM - Noon

 

​Bring some green into your patio! Whether an avid gardener or a plant parent novice, this workshop will give you all the tools to grow a beautiful container garden. Join Riversdale's historic site gardener as he leads you through designing, planting, and caring for your plants.

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Painting Native Plants

Saturday, August 9, 2025, 5-7 PM

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Paint our native flowers and learn about the many benefits of native plants on our ecosystems! This session will be led by an art instructor. The paint, brushes, and canvases will be provided. 

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Labor Day Free Tours

Sunday, August 31, 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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