Use your Pastport to travel through time and discover the real stories of the people who built and shaped Prince George’s County. At each museum you visit, explore exhibits, programs, and tours — all for FREE — and discover how the past connects to your present.
What are the differences between revolutions, rebellions, and acts of treason? Join the Surratt Historic Site & Museum as we take a long view of sparking change in American history.
The Surratt Historic Site & Museum provides a place for visitors to reckon with the historical legacy of enslavement and the enduring struggle for racial justice. Going beyond the site’s connection to the assassination of President Lincoln, the Surratt Historic Site & Museum uses history to acknowledge our past and promote a more just future.
Hours:
Historic Site open Thursday through Sunday, 10 am-4 pm, with tours of the historic house available 11 am-4 pm.
Research Center: Open by appointment only
Business Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:30 am-4 pm
Admission:
General Admission: $5
Tours:
Guided tours of the historic house are available on Thursday through Sunday between 11 am and 4 pm, with the final tour of the day departing at 4 pm. Registration is not required; walk-ins are always welcome.
We respectfully ask that groups of eight or more people make reservations using the form below. After your submit your request, it is forwarded directly to one of our team members. You may expect a response within 48 hours. Thank you for your patience and cooperation. If you have questions about the form, please call us at 301-868-1121.
Please complete the following form to reserve a date for a school group visit. After you submit your request, it is forwarded directly to one of our team members. You may expect a response within 48 hours. Thank you for your patience and cooperation. If you have questions about the form, please call us at 301-868-1121.
Photography permitted, with no flash. Filming not permitted without a written request; please email the museum to apply.
Food and drink not allowed in the historic house. Please enjoy all refreshments at our picnic tables.
All children must have adult supervision while at the museum.
Accessibility
English and Spanish tours available upon request.
The first floor of the historic house is completely wheelchair accessible, with the exception of one room.
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School Programs
Please complete the following form to reserve a date for a school group visit. After you submit your request, it is forwarded directly to one of our team members. You may expect a response within 48 hours. Thank you for your patience and cooperation. If you have questions about the form, please call us at 301-868-1121.