In 1776, Thomas Stone and 55 others signed the Declaration of Independence. In
doing so, Stone risked his home, his family's security, and even his life to
support the Declaration of Independence's promise of freedom.

In 1776, Thomas Stone and 55 others signed the Declaration of Independence. In doing so, Stone risked his home, his family's security, and even his life to support the Declaration of Independence's promise of freedom.

Mansion at Haberdeventure

Outbuildings

Stone Family Cemetery

Nature Trail System

Tenet House

One never knows what one might find at THST

A Fierce Mother

Visitors come to see the grave of a signer of the Declaration of Independence

THST Cemetery

THST Special Events encompass many different topics including the English Civil War

Special Events at THST

The Stone family lived in this house for more than 150 years

THST Family Room

THST has one of the few remaining homes of a signer of the Declaration of Independence

Haberdeventure in the Snow

Thomas Stone National Historic Site

Elizabeth Hartwell Mason Neck National Wildlife Refuge was established in
1969, and became the first national wildlife refuge created specifically for
the protection of bald eagles. Once on the brink of extinction, the bald eagle
enjoys the safety of the refuge’s forests and shoreline for nesting and
foraging along the upper portions of the Potomac River and its tributaries.
Other species observed on the refuge include wood thrush, white-tailed deer,
groundhog, and wood duck.

Elizabeth Hartwell Mason Neck National Wildlife Refuge is adjacent to a
rapidly growing metropolitan area where habitat is constantly altered. The
refuge provides wildlife a relatively remote area of upland forests and
freshwater marshes that extend into the Potomac River. Great Marsh, a 207-acre
tidal freshwater marsh, is a valuable feature of the refuge, and is home to
one of Virginia’s largest great blue heron breeding colonies.

<p>Elizabeth Hartwell Mason Neck National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1969, and became the first national wildlife refuge created specifically for the protection of bald eagles. Once on the brink of extinction, the bald eagle enjoys the safety of the refuge’s forests and shoreline for nesting and foraging along the upper portions of the Potomac River and its tributaries. Other species observed on the refuge include  wood thrush, white-tailed deer, groundhog, and wood duck.</p><p>Elizabeth Hartwell Mason Neck National Wildlife Refuge is adjacent to a rapidly growing metropolitan area where habitat is constantly altered. The refuge provides wildlife a relatively remote area of upland forests and freshwater marshes that extend into the Potomac River. Great Marsh, a 207-acre tidal freshwater marsh, is a valuable feature of the refuge, and is home to one of Virginia’s largest great blue heron breeding colonies.</p>

Elizabeth Hartwell Mason Neck National Wildlife Refuge

Piscataway Park is home to bald eagles, beavers, deer, foxes, ospreys, and
many other species. To complement the surroundings, the park has, in addition
to a public fishing pier and two boardwalks over fresh water tidal wetlands, a
variety of nature trails, meadows, and woodland areas. The Park is also home
to National Colonial Farm.

Piscataway Park is home to bald eagles, beavers, deer, foxes, ospreys, and many other species. To complement the surroundings, the park has, in addition to a public fishing pier and two boardwalks over fresh water tidal wetlands, a variety of nature trails, meadows, and woodland areas. The Park is also home to National Colonial Farm.

National Colonial Farm, run by the Accokeek Foundation, tells the story of a small family farm in the 1700s.

Living History at National Colonial Farm

The Accokeek Creek Boardwalk travels through a diverse marsh ecosystem on the Potomac River.

Accokeek Boardwalk

Boardwalk over Accokeek Creek.

Accokeek Creek Site Boardwalk

The remains of Marshall Hall.  The house was destroyed by fire.

Marshall Hall

Volunteer at National Colonial Farm presenting a cooking demonstration

Cooking demonstration at National Colonial Farm

Building at National Colonial Farm at Piscataway Park

National Colonial Farm

Piscataway Park

Bird's eye view of the campground

Paddle In Campground

Shelters

Bird's eye view of the park

Mason Neck State Park

Built to defend the river approach to Washington, DC, Fort Washington has
stood sentry for over 200 years. As technologies advanced, so did Fort
Washington from the brick and stone of the 19th century to the concrete and
steel of the 20th century.

Built to defend the river approach to Washington, DC, Fort Washington has stood sentry for over 200 years. As technologies advanced, so did Fort Washington from the brick and stone of the 19th century to the concrete and steel of the 20th century.

## Overview

Fort Washington is located 15 miles (24 km) south of Washington, D.C., along
the Potomac River. It is a local favorite for picnicking, recreation and
historic interest. Built to defend the nation's capital in 1824, the 19th
century masonry fort is the oldest and best preserved in the area. Rich in
history, green space, and beautiful river vistas, Fort Washington Park is a
treasure trove of historic and recreational opportunities.

## Recreation

There are several large fields making it an ideal place for large parties and
family gatherings. Both biking and hiking trails are available. The "B" picnic
area offers a playground; a basketball court is near the "C" picnic area. Both
are open during regular park hours year round. The playground and basketball
court areas are not exclusive to the reservation-holder, but open to all
visitors of the park.

## Facilities

Fort Washington has eight picnic areas available, ranging in capacity from
35-150 people per site, with restrooms, picnic tables, and barbeque grills.
The Visitor Center and Historic Fort are open year round. Park Rangers are on
site to provide park information and historic talks and walks. The "B" picnic
area offers a playground; a basketball court is near the "C" picnic area.

## Natural Features

Fort Washington Park is located off Maryland Highway 210, four miles south of
the National Harbor along the Potomac River in the quaint, quiet Fort
Washington neighborhood. Abundant with trees, wild life, shore line and 341
acres (138 ha) of green space Fort Washington Park is great for fishing,
birding and hiking.

## Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (771) 208-1555.

## Nearby Attractions

Downtown Washington, D.C. and interstate access are less than 10 miles from
Fort Washington Park.

Fort Washington Park is also just minutes from:

  * Oxon Cove Park and Oxon Hill Farm

  * **Piscataway Park**

  * National Colonial Farm

  * The Waterfront District at National Harbor.

## Charges & Cancellations

Cancelling a Reservation

Customers may cancel a reservation prior to the day of the reservation check-
in date, both online, through the app, or through the contact center. A $10
cancellation fee may apply. For most facilities, customers may not cancel a
reservation after 12:00am local time on the reservation check-in date. In
these cases, the contact center will not be able to assist either, and only an
on-site staff member will be able to assist. Check the facility's page for
additional information on their specific business rules.

Group Facilities - Day Use Forfeit the Day Use recreation use fee if cancelled
less than 14 days before the arrival date (not to exceed the total paid for
the original reservation).

Rain Dates

Customers may call the facitilty to request a rain date, prior to the day of
the picnic. There is no guarantee that the same site will be available on the
new date requested.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Fort Washington is located 15 miles (24 km) south of Washington, D.C., along the Potomac River. It is a local favorite for picnicking, recreation and historic interest. Built to defend the nation's capital in 1824, the 19th century masonry fort is the oldest and best preserved in the area. Rich in history, green space, and beautiful river vistas, Fort Washington Park is a treasure trove of historic and recreational opportunities.</p><h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>There are several large fields making it an ideal place for large parties and family gatherings. Both biking and hiking trails are available. The "B" picnic area offers a playground;  a basketball court is near the "C" picnic area. Both are open during regular park hours year round. The playground and basketball court areas are not exclusive to the reservation-holder, but open to all visitors of the park.</p><h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>Fort Washington has eight picnic areas available, ranging in capacity from 35-150 people per site, with restrooms, picnic tables, and barbeque grills. The Visitor Center and Historic Fort are open year round. Park Rangers are on site to provide park information and historic talks and walks.  The "B" picnic area offers a playground; a basketball court is near the "C" picnic area.</p><h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>Fort Washington Park is located off Maryland Highway 210, four miles south of the National Harbor along the Potomac River in the quaint, quiet Fort Washington neighborhood. Abundant with trees, wild life, shore line and 341 acres (138 ha) of green space Fort Washington Park is great for fishing, birding and hiking.</p>
<h2>Contact Info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (771) 208-1555.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>Downtown Washington, D.C. and interstate access are less than 10 miles from Fort Washington Park.</p><p>Fort Washington Park is also just minutes from:</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.nps.gov/oxhi/index.htm" rel="nofollow">Oxon Cove Park and Oxon Hill Farm</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.nps.gov/pisc/index.htm" rel="nofollow"><strong>Piscataway Park</strong></a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.nps.gov/places/000/nationnal-colonial-farm.htm" rel="nofollow">National Colonial Farm</a></p></li><li><p>The Waterfront District at <a href="https://www.nationalharbor.com/" rel="nofollow">National Harbor.</a></p></li></ul><h2>Charges & Cancellations</h2>
<p>Cancelling a Reservation</p>
<p>Customers may cancel a reservation prior to the day of the reservation check-in date, both online, through the app, or through the contact center. A $10 cancellation fee may apply. For most facilities, customers may not cancel a reservation after 12:00am local time on the reservation check-in date. In these cases, the contact center will not be able to assist either, and only an on-site staff member will be able to assist.  Check the facility's page for additional information on their specific business rules.</p>

<p>Group Facilities - Day Use	Forfeit the Day Use recreation use fee if cancelled less than 14 days before the arrival date (not to exceed the total paid for the original reservation).</p>

<p>Rain Dates</p>
<p>Customers may call the facitilty to request a rain date, prior to the day of the picnic.  There is no guarantee that the same site will be available on the new date requested.</p>

Battery White, a part of the Endicotte System during the early 1900s.

Concrete Endicotte Battery White,  with the Potomac River in the background.  Located below the old fort.

Picnic tables in the shade of trees located in Picnic Area A

Area B3 is located in the middle of the B picnic areas.  Near the parking lot with restrooms on both sides of the field.

Picnic Area B3, showing the tables among the trees for shade

Main gateway of the historic Fort taken from inside.

Restroom facility located near Picnic Area B4

The distance view of the historic fort, showing the sidewalk leading up to the entrance gate.

Park volunteers in Civil War Union clothing firing the park's cannon.  The flame and smoke billowing out after the shot.

Picnic Area C  has restroom located in the area, the tables are under the trees

Picnic tables in the foreground surrounded by trees, and the restroom facility in the background in Picnic Area C

Picnic tables in Area B4.  There are trees surrounding the tables, creating shade.

Area C is located next to the basketball court.

Left side of a basketball court showing a hoop, with trees in the background.

Picnic Area B1 restroom facility.

Area D2 is the other small area, it is close to the parking lot

Edge of the parking lot with a trash can to the right of the picture and picnic tables in the shade of the trees of Picnic Area D2

Tables in a straight line placed among the trees in Picnic Area D1

Picnic Area B2, is close the the parking lot and the small playground

Multiple picnic tables surrounded by trees located in Picnic Area B3

Picnic tables placed amongst the trees of Picnic Area B1

Picnic Area A, showing tables in the trees and restroom in the background

Fort Washington Park Day Use Facilities

Fort Washington Park

Picnic Area A is one of the areas available to reserve.

Picnic Area A at Fort Washington Park

Fort Washington Entrance

Entrance to Fort Washington

Doe with two fawns

Park has a variety of wildlife

Fort Washington Guard fires one of the park's cannons.  Demonstrations are presented during the summer months April-October.

Fort Washington Volunteers firing a cannon

Featherstone National Wildlife Refuge consists of 325 acres of woodland and
freshwater tidal marsh. The refuge was established to protect the contiguous
wetland features characteristic of this small strip of land, bordered by urban
development. Its southernmost boundary lies along the northern shore and mouth
of Neabsco Creek; from there, the refuge extends north along Occoquan Bay for
almost 2 miles. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service manages this secluded area,
on which many species of plants, animals, and insects rely.

<p>Featherstone National Wildlife Refuge consists of 325 acres of woodland and freshwater tidal marsh. The refuge was established to protect the contiguous wetland features characteristic of this small strip of land, bordered by urban development. Its southernmost boundary lies along the northern shore and mouth of Neabsco Creek; from there, the refuge extends north along Occoquan Bay for almost 2 miles. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service manages this secluded area, on which many species of plants, animals, and insects rely. </p>

Featherstone National Wildlife Refuge

9-15 Passenger Vehicle Parking

Boat Ramp Trailer Parking

Hunts

Single Vehicle Parking

Leesylvania State Park

The Douglas Point Special Recreation Management Area (SRMA) in Charles County,
Maryland, offers fantastic opportunities for hiking, horseback riding,
hunting, fossil collecting, and relaxing along the shore. Located near fast-
paced Washington, D.C., it is one of the last remaining undeveloped tracts
along the Potomac River. Douglas Point encompasses 548 acres of hardwood
forest and marshes, a picnic area overlook, river shoreline, an accessible
historical walk, and hunting blinds.

On December 21, 2001, BLM and the State of Maryland jointly acquired about
1,270 acres of land known as Douglas Point, lying on the east side of the
Potomac River. Douglas Point is part of the Nanjemoy Natural Resource
Management Area (NRMA) which is jointly managed by the BLM and the Maryland
Department of Natural Resources (MDNR). The management of this property offers
a unique opportunity for federal, state, and local agencies to work together
in a seamless effort with the public to both protect the quality resources in
this area for generations to come, and to allow compatible passive
recreational use of these public lands.

The Douglas Point tract contains magnificent hardwood forests, historic
houses, and scenic views. Douglas Point is one of the most ecologically and
culturally significant landscapes in the State of Maryland. The area’s
outstanding natural attributes are equally matched by its archaeological
resources and history, including early American Indian sites, remnants from
the Civil War, ruins of the colonial-era Chiles homesite, as well as dozens of
World War I-era sunken ships, which now lie in Mallows Bay.

## Flickr Album

<div><p>The Douglas Point Special Recreation Management Area (SRMA) in Charles County, Maryland, offers fantastic opportunities for hiking, horseback riding, hunting, fossil collecting, and relaxing along the shore. Located near fast-paced Washington, D.C., it is one of the last remaining undeveloped tracts along the Potomac River. Douglas Point encompasses 548 acres of hardwood forest and marshes, a picnic area overlook, river shoreline, an accessible historical walk, and hunting blinds.  </p></div><div><p>On December 21, 2001, BLM and the State of Maryland jointly acquired about 1,270 acres of land known as Douglas Point, lying on the east side of the Potomac River. Douglas Point is part of the Nanjemoy Natural Resource Management Area (NRMA) which is jointly managed by the BLM and the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (MDNR). The management of this property offers a unique opportunity for federal, state, and local agencies to work together in a seamless effort with the public to both protect the quality resources in this area for generations to come, and to allow compatible passive recreational use of these public lands. </p></div><div><p>The Douglas Point tract contains magnificent hardwood forests, historic houses, and scenic views. Douglas Point is one of the most ecologically and culturally significant landscapes in the State of Maryland. The area’s outstanding natural attributes are equally matched by its archaeological resources and history, including early American Indian sites, remnants from the Civil War, ruins of the colonial-era Chiles homesite, as well as dozens of World War I-era sunken ships, which now lie in Mallows Bay.</p><h2>Flickr Album</h2></div><p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/blmeasternstates/albums/72157664173043520" title="BLM-ES Douglas Point (Maryland)" rel="nofollow"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/7281/27719326140_1739f7ae49_c.jpg" width="1024" height="768" alt="BLM-ES Douglas Point (Maryland)"></a></p>

Sunset at the beach

Douglas Point

Douglas Point Special Recreation Management Area

One mile loop trail on the 800 acres of the Meadowood SRMA on Mason Neck in
Fairfax County, Virginia and plans to manage it to provide open space for
recreation, environmental education, and wild horse and burro interpretation.
The 800-acre Mason Neck peninsula, approximately 18 miles south of Washington,
D.C., is also the site of Gunston Hall - historic home of George Mason IV,
author of the Virginia Bill of Rights. Public uses on Mason Neck include the
Mason Neck National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) managed by the U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service, Mason Neck State Park managed by the Commonwealth of
Virginia, and Pohick Bay Regional Park managed by the Northern Virginia
Regional Park Authority. Cooperative management of this rural area provides
500 acres for recreation while protecting natural resources. Habitat is
provided for migratory and resident waterfowl, bald eagle nesting, feeding,
and roosting, and enhancement of species diversity for a variety of wildlife,
including blue heron, wood ducks, screech owls, bluebirds, and tree frogs.

One mile loop trail on the 800 acres of the Meadowood SRMA on Mason Neck in Fairfax County, Virginia and plans to manage it to provide open space for recreation, environmental education, and wild horse and burro interpretation. 
The 800-acre Mason Neck peninsula, approximately 18 miles south of Washington, D.C., is also the site of Gunston Hall - historic home of George Mason IV, author of the Virginia Bill of Rights. Public uses on Mason Neck include the Mason Neck National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Mason Neck State Park managed by the Commonwealth of Virginia, and Pohick Bay Regional Park managed by the Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority. Cooperative management of this rural area provides 500 acres for recreation while protecting natural resources. Habitat is provided for migratory and resident waterfowl, bald eagle nesting, feeding, and roosting, and enhancement of species diversity for a variety of wildlife, including blue heron, wood ducks, screech owls, bluebirds, and tree frogs.

Wood Thrush Trail

Mallows Bay-Potomac River National Marine Sanctuary is home to a diverse
collection of shipwrecks, as well as an array of wildlife inhabiting the
surrounding area of Mallows Bay. Skeletons of over 100 wooden and steel-hulled
steamships from the 1700s to the 1900s, called the Ghost Fleet, are protruding
from the water line waiting to be explored. While enjoying the waters on a
self-guided tour, wildlife such as osprey, largemouth bass, turtles, and
beavers can be viewed both on the shore and on the water. From kayaking down
this sanctuary or fishing in the river, visitors can learn about these waters
that represent American heritage.

Mallows Bay-Potomac River National Marine Sanctuary is home to a diverse collection of shipwrecks, as well as an array of wildlife inhabiting the surrounding area of Mallows Bay. Skeletons of over 100 wooden and steel-hulled steamships from the 1700s to the 1900s, called the Ghost Fleet, are protruding from the water line waiting to be explored. While enjoying the waters on a self-guided tour, wildlife such as osprey, largemouth bass, turtles, and beavers can be viewed both on the shore and on the water. From kayaking down this sanctuary or fishing in the river, visitors can learn about these waters that represent American heritage.

Mallows Bay-Potomac River National Marine Sanctuary

The Meadowood Special Recreation Management Area (SRMA) offers 13.4 miles of
hiking trails, 7 miles of horseback riding trails and 6.6 miles of mountain
biking trails. It is the site of 2 fishing ponds (one of which is universally
accessible), 800 acres of forest and meadows, environmental education
programs, equestrian facilities, geocaching, and bird watching. Meadowood
provides year-round environmental education and Jr Ranger programs for
homeschoolers, public and private schools, local 4-H groups and community
youth agencies.

Test your biking skills on our three single track trails with their own flavor
and style: Yard Sale (known as our downhill pump track) is a fast and flowing
rhythm with table tops; Stinger is a rustic and narrow, predominately hand
built trail with natural obstacles; and Boss is a chunky flow trail with rock
gardens, drop offs, and three-dimensional wooden features like rolling
boardwalks and banked turns. These trails are geared toward the intermediate
skilled rider, with options for beginners and experts alike.

This landscape mosaic contains a variety of terrains and vegetation types.
These include gently sloping open meadows, mature hardwood forests along steep
slopes and floodplains, and riparian areas, freshwater ponds and streams. Red
and white oak, beech, sweet gum, Virginia pine, and persimmon, which are
common sights in mid-Atlantic woodlands and appear throughout the forests at
Meadowood. The ponds, streams and riparian areas in the SRMA host a wide
variety of insects, fish and other wildlife.

BLM and the State of Virginia survey the population in the fishing ponds
periodically and restock them when needed. Grass-eating carp are among the
species stocked in the ponds; they cannot reproduce, and they eat invasive
aquatic weeds, which would otherwise overwhelm small ponds. In addition to
stocked species, the American eel appears in the area’s ponds and streams and
serves as attractants to the local Bald eagles. Migrating waterfowl such as
various duck species, Canada geese, and herons commonly occur at water
features. Songbirds, dragonflies and butterflies are abundant not only in the
ponds and meadows, but within the myriad acres of edge habitat. Whitetail
deer, fox squirrels, and red fox abound throughout Meadowood. The North
American beaver makes the occasional appearance in the floodplains of Thompson
Creek, Giles Run, and South Branch, as well as at Enchanted Pond.

## Flickr Album

<div><p>The Meadowood Special Recreation Management Area (SRMA) offers 13.4 miles of hiking trails, 7 miles of horseback riding trails and 6.6 miles of mountain biking trails. It is the site of 2 fishing ponds (one of which is universally accessible), 800 acres of forest and meadows, environmental education programs, equestrian facilities, geocaching, and bird watching. Meadowood provides year-round environmental education and Jr Ranger programs for homeschoolers, public and private schools, local 4-H groups and community youth agencies.  </p></div><div><p>Test your biking skills on our three single track trails with their own flavor and style: Yard Sale (known as our downhill pump track) is a fast and flowing rhythm with table tops; Stinger is a rustic and narrow, predominately hand built trail with natural obstacles; and Boss is a chunky flow trail with rock gardens, drop offs, and three-dimensional wooden features like rolling boardwalks and banked turns. These trails are geared toward the intermediate skilled rider, with options for beginners and experts alike.  </p></div><div><p>This landscape mosaic contains a variety of terrains and vegetation types. These include gently sloping open meadows, mature hardwood forests along steep slopes and floodplains, and riparian areas, freshwater ponds and streams. Red and white oak, beech, sweet gum, Virginia pine, and persimmon, which are common sights in mid-Atlantic woodlands and appear throughout the forests at Meadowood. The ponds, streams and riparian areas in the SRMA host a wide variety of insects, fish and other wildlife. </p></div><div><p>BLM and the State of Virginia survey the population in the fishing ponds periodically and restock them when needed. Grass-eating carp are among the species stocked in the ponds; they cannot reproduce, and they eat invasive aquatic weeds, which would otherwise overwhelm small ponds. In addition to stocked species, the American eel appears in the area’s ponds and streams and serves as attractants to the local Bald eagles. Migrating waterfowl such as various duck species, Canada geese, and herons commonly occur at water features. Songbirds, dragonflies and butterflies are abundant not only in the ponds and meadows, but within the myriad acres of edge habitat. Whitetail deer, fox squirrels, and red fox abound throughout Meadowood. The North American beaver makes the occasional appearance in the floodplains of Thompson Creek, Giles Run, and South Branch, as well as at Enchanted Pond. </p><h2>Flickr Album</h2></div><p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/blmeasternstates/albums/72157720167863477" title="Visit Meadowood Special Recreation Management Area" rel="nofollow"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51690718441_fe63a19a10_b.jpg" width="1024" height="768" alt="Visit Meadowood Special Recreation Management Area"></a></p>

Meadowood Special Recreation Management Area

Meadowood SRMA

Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge was established in June 1998 to provide
habitat for migratory birds and endangered species. The refuge's diverse
grassland, marsh and forest habitats attract a variety songbirds, raptors and
waterfowl that depend on the area for food, nesting sites, and a place to
rest. Visitors share this feeling of respite as they explore the refuge trails
and observe the abundance of wildlife drawn to this one-square mile refuge; a
sanctuary in an urban setting.

<p>Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge was established in June 1998 to provide habitat for migratory birds and endangered species. The refuge's diverse grassland, marsh and forest habitats attract a variety songbirds, raptors and waterfowl that depend on the area for food, nesting sites, and a place to rest. Visitors share this feeling of respite as they explore the refuge trails and observe the abundance of wildlife drawn to this one-square mile refuge; a sanctuary in an urban setting.</p><p> </p>

Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge wetland

Red Fox at Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge

Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge

Picnic Shelter

Riverside Hike-in/Paddle-in Campground

Caledon State Park

The 18th century Harmony Hall mansion is located on a 62.5-acre open pasture
land estate along the Potomac River. This estate was purchased by the National
Park Service in 1966, to preserve southern Maryland cultural heritage.
Surrounded by a rich landscape, it offers visitors many chances to connect
with Colonial History. The park also home to the remains of the Want Water
House and canal.

The 18th century Harmony Hall mansion is located on a 62.5-acre open pasture land estate along the Potomac River.  This estate was purchased by the National Park Service in 1966, to preserve southern Maryland cultural heritage. Surrounded by a rich landscape, it offers visitors many chances to connect with Colonial History. The park also home to the remains of the Want Water House and canal.

Harmony Hall is a two and a half story Georgian style house built in 1723.

Harmony Hall

The ruins of Want Water, a colonial era home

Want Water Ruins

Broad Creek runs through the Harmony Hall property

Broad Creek

The view from the backyard of Harmony Hall

Looking out from Harmony Hall

East elevation of Harmony Hall Mansion

Harmony Hall Mansion

Historic image of Harmony Hall, circa 1938.

Historic Harmony Hall

Fort Foote was constructed in 1863 atop Rozier's Bluff to strengthen the ring
of fortifications that encircled Washington, D.C. Two of the Guns that
protected Washington are still there along with the remains of the fort's
earthworks.

Fort Foote was constructed in 1863  atop Rozier's Bluff to strengthen the ring of fortifications that encircled Washington, D.C. Two of the Guns that protected Washington are still there along with the remains of the fort's earthworks.

Rodman gun at Fort Foote.

Cannon at Fort Foote

At the southern end of Fort Foote Park lies a small beach.

Rozier's Bluff

Hiking trails at Fort Foote Park traverse through diverse forest ecosystems

Fort Foote River Trail

Fort Foote

Drawing of fort in 1865.

Drawing of Fort Foote

15-inch Rodman Cannon

15-inch Rodman cannon

Fort Foote Park

Paddle-in Campsites

Widewater State Park

The diverse history of Maryland and our national heritage can be experienced
at Oxon Cove Park. Through hands-on programs and other activities, you can
experience farm life and how its changed over time. Explore how the park
evolved from a plantation home during the War of 1812, to a hospital farm, to
the park you can visit today.

The diverse history of Maryland and our national heritage can be experienced at Oxon Cove Park. Through hands-on programs and other activities, you can experience farm life and how its changed over time.  Explore how the park evolved from a plantation home during the War of 1812, to a hospital farm, to the park you can visit today.

Oxon Cove  Park & Oxon Hill Farm

Join us in the Dairy Barn every morning at 10am to learn how to milk Minnie the Dairy Cow

Milking Minnie

The sun sets at the main entrance to Oxon Cove Park & Oxon Hill Farm

Sunset at Oxon Cove Park

Our farrier regularly maintains the hooves of the horses at Oxon Hill Farm.

Farrier

Young visitors meet the pigs at Oxon Hill Farm.

Pigs

Sunrise at the Farm

Farm Sunrise

Minnie the Dairy Cow outside of the Dairy Barn, where visitors can learn how to milk at 10am every morning.