Surratt House Historic Site
9118 Brandywine Road Clinton, MD 20735
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OWNER: The Maryland-National Capital Park And Planning Commission
CONTACT: 301-868-1121
WEBSITE: http://www.mncppc.org/3037/Surratt-House-Museum
EVENTS: Events/Classes at this Park
Hours: M 9am-5pm;Tu-F,Sa 8am-5pm;Su 11am-5pm
MANAGED BY: Maryland National Capital Park & Planning Commission
PARK SIZE: >0.01 Acres
HAS TRAILS: no
TREE CANOPY: 26%
GENERAL INFO:
Park Type: Historic Site
Overall Size: Larger than a football field
Special Features/Comments:
This simple country home was built in 1852, at a crossroads later known as Surrattsville. By the spring of 1865, it would be linked to the greatest crime of the 19th century: the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln. More will be revealed on tour as guides in period garb lead you through the halls of history and mystery at the Surratt family’s former home.
GETTING THERE:
Parking, Public Transit: Bus, Public Transit: Train
pDriving Directions: Follow I-495 Take MD-5 S/Branch Ave Exit onto MD-223 S/Woodyard Rd toward S Clinton Turn left onto Brandywine Rd
lBus Route: The BUS Route 30.
sTrain Line and Stop: Branch Avenue Metro Station, Green line. The BUS Route 30. 3 minute walk: Head east on Piscataway Rd toward Old Branch Ave, Turn right onto Brandywine Rd. Destination will be on the left.
ACTIVITIES/RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES:
Open Space
AMENITIES:
General Park Amenities: Restrooms, Picnic Tables
Additional Features: Visitor Center, Historic Site, Museum, Gift Shop
OTHER:
Staffing & Safety: Employee/Ranger Present, Police Patrol
