Historic House Tours
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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:
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Fridays, Noon & 2 PM, Sept 1 - Nov 30
Riversdale House Museum will be offering FREE tours on Fridays for the months of September, October, and November. Stop in to learn more about the people who lived and worked here. ​​​​​​​​​​​​
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Maryland Emancipation Day Tours
Sunday, November 3, Noon & 2 PM
Stop by to enjoy a FREE Emancipation Day tour and learn about the enslaved individuals who lived at Riversdale through 1864.
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Click here​ to register!
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Sunday, November 10, Noon & 2 PM
Stop by and join us on a FREE Veterans Day tour and honor the history of those who have served.
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Click here​ to register!
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Riverdale Park Chamber Music for Kids
Sunday, November 17, 2 - 4 PM, FREE
The Regenerate Orchestra invites families and audiences of all ages to stroll around the mansion and enjoy this one-of-a-kind immersive orchestra. Kids are invited to play with props and add to the soundscape. There will also be a singalong and a great reception!
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Click here​ to register!​
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Saturday, December 14, 10 AM - 12 PM
Join Riversdale for the first ever Holiday Traditions program. This children's program has many fun things in store and we can not wait to celebrate with you!
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Saturday, December 14, 5 - 8 PM
Riversdale House Museum welcomes you to the candlelit museum for self-guided tours, refreshments, live music, and activities for the whole family.
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Riversdale Kitchen Guild Events
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Sundays, 12:00 - 3:30 PM, FREE
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November 3 - Emancipation Day
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December 14 - Holiday Treats at Riversdale by Candlelight
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
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