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Genealogy 101

Saturday, January 10, 2026, 10 - 11 AM

$10/Person

 

Get started uncovering your family roots in this engaging genealogy program! Learn essential steps for beginning your research, plus insider tips and tricks for navigating the rich resources of the Maryland State Archives. Whether you're just starting out or looking to sharpen your skills, this session will help you trace your family history with confidence. 

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A Sweet History: Chocolate Through the Ages with Joyce White

Saturday, February 14, 2026, 10  - 11:30 AM

$15/Person

 

For this Valentine's Day join food historian Joyce White for a delicious journey through the history of chocolate, as she reveals how this beloved treat was prepared and enjoyed through the centuries. Discover fascinating recipes from the past and experience chocolate history firsthand with a hands-on activity and tasting. Don't miss this flavorful exploration of one of the world's most cherished indulgences!

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Plummers' Kitchen

Sunday, February 22, 2026, Noon - 3 PM

 

Watch Riversdale Kitchen Guild volunteers prepare foods that were popular among the enslaved communities in 19th-century Maryland. Discover the stories of Adam Francis Plummer, his family, and others, during self-guided tours of the historic house.

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FREE Spring Break Tours

Monday - Thursday, March 30 - April 2, 2026, Noon & 2 PM each day

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Are you looking for something to do during spring break? Stop by Riversdale House Museum for a tour of the historic property.

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Community Conversation

Thursday, April 16, 2026, 6:30 - 7:30 PM

 

Join the Riversdale House Museum for a conversation with our neighbors in 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 Museum might play a part in that future. 

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Community Day: Genealogy

Saturday, May 9, 2026, 11 AM - 3 PM

​Join Riversdale House Museum for a powerful community day dedicated to honoring and preserving the voices, struggles, and triumphs of minority communities. Through storytelling, genealogy, and cultural preservation activities, we'll build bridges between generations and ensure that these rich legacies are not lost to time. Come connect, share, and take part in preserving the history that shapes our future.

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FREE Mother's Day Tours

Sunday, May 10, 2026, Noon & 2 PM 

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Bring mom to the Riversdale House Museum for a FREE tour of the historic property. Enjoy walking through the historic gardens and see what's cooking in the open hearth kitchen. 

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FREE Memorial Day Tours

Sunday, May 24, 2026, Noon & 2 PM

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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

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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

Wednesday, May 27, 2026, 7 - 8 PM

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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! Other dates will be announced soon.