Registration opens June 9
Judged: Stories of Colonial Justice (and Injustice)
July 11 & 12
Tour Times: 5:00–6:00 p.m. & 6:30–7:30 p.m.
Location: Tobacco Plantation | Ages 18+
What does justice look like—and who gets to define it?
Join us for this immersive, adults-only evening tour based on true 17th-century court cases from Maryland’s first capital. As you walk through the plantation, you’ll meet characters whose lives were entangled in the legal system—people navigating interracial relationships, enslavement, adultery, abuse, and public scandal. Their stories are complex, raw, and very real.
The tour ends with a dramatic outdoor court hearing, where you’ll see how the colonial justice system delivered its verdicts—sometimes fair, often not. Come ready to question, reflect, and walk in the footsteps of the past.
$20 / $15 members
Preregistration with full payment required: 301-994-4372
This program is intended for adult audiences (18+). The stories presented are based on real 17th-century court cases and include sensitive topics such as enslavement, interracial relationships, abuse, adultery, and substance use. These themes are presented with care and historical context, but may be distressing for some visitors. We encourage thoughtful engagement and reflection.