The Struggle for Freedom exhibit has reopened to visitors Tuesday-Saturday, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Our maritime exhibit, Maryland Dove, will be away from home port beginning June 15, 2026, to transit to and participate in Sail 250 Virginia in Norfolk, Virginia.
47755 Old Cove Road Lexington Park , 20653
01 Aug 2026
10:00am - 12:00pm
47755 Old Cove Road Lexington Park , 20653
01 Aug 2026
10:00am - 12:00pm
Season’s Eatings: Pickling Workshop
Saturday, August 1 | 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Continue the Season’s Eatings workshop series with a hands-on exploration of pickling and food preservation in the 17th century. Participants will learn about seasonal cooking, kitchen gardens, fermentation, and preservation methods used in England and the Chesapeake before refrigeration. Using period-inspired recipes and techniques, guests will prepare and sample several varieties of pickled foods while exploring the flavors and foodways of early Maryland.
Godiah Spray Tobacco Plantation.
Ages 14 and up.
$30 per person / $25 members.
$5 discount available for participants registering for multiple workshops.
This program involves walking on uneven, unpaved terrain and hands-on work with food materials. Common allergens, including dairy and gluten, may be present. Program held rain or shine.
Registration opens July 6.
Tue, Jun 23, 2026
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Thu, Jun 25, 2026
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Fri, Jun 26, 2026
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Wed, Jul 8, 2026
02:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Thu, Aug 6, 2026
06:30 PM - 12:00 PM
Wed, Aug 12, 2026
02:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Wed, Sep 9, 2026
02:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Wed, Oct 14, 2026
02:00 PM - 03:30 PM
