Maryland Dove will be off the dock Saturday, June 14, 2025, as the ship’s crew undertakes passenger sails in the St. Mary’s River.
The Visitor Center, all outdoor living history exhibits, and the Museum Shop (at its new location inside the Visitor Center) are closed Thursday, June 19, 2025, in observance of the Juneteenth holiday.
47755 Old Cove Road Lexington Park , 20653
12 Jul 2025
6:30pm - 7:30pm
47755 Old Cove Road Lexington Park , 20653
12 Jul 2025
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Registration opens June 9
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.
Sat, Jun 21, 2025
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Sat, Jul 5, 2025
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Wed, Jul 9, 2025
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Sat, Jul 19, 2025
01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Wed, Jul 30, 2025
09:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Thu, Aug 7, 2025
Starts at 07:30 PM
Sat, Aug 9, 2025
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Fri, Oct 17, 2025
07:00 PM - 10:00 PM