COMMEMORATING AMERICA’S 250TH
2026-01-01 - 2026-12-31
HOW DO YOU USE THIS PASTPORT?

Use your Pastport to travel through time and discover the real stories of the people who built and shaped Prince George’s County. At each museum you visit, explore exhibits, programs, and tours, and discover how the past connects to your present. General admission to all museums is FREE.

Visit all seven museums

Collect all seven Pastport stamps

Turn in your Pastport to enter a drawing for a FREE trip to any National Trust for Historic Preservation site you choose!

WHAT’S THE PRIZE

Enter for a chance to win one of two free trips for two to any National Trust for Historic Preservation site of your choice! Explore all the amazing destinations you could choose from at savingplaces.org.Each grand prize includes:

Round-trip airfare

A 3-day, 2-night stay for two in one hotel room near your selected historic site

Admission to the site, coordinated by the National Trust for Historic Preservation

Limit one entry per person. Entries must be submitted by December 31, 2026. The drawing will take place on January 8, 2027. For complete terms & conditions, click on the “TERMS & CONDITIONS” tab below.

Museums To VisitPastport Pickup LocationsUpcoming EventsTerms & Conditions
Museums To VisitCollege Park Aviation MuseumMuseumsDarnall’s Chance Historic Site & MuseumHistorical SitesMuseumsMarietta Historic Site & MuseumHistorical SitesMuseumsMontpelier Historic Site & MuseumHistorical SitesMuseumsRidgeley Rosenwald School Historic Site & MuseumHistorical SitesMuseumsRiversdale Historic Site & MuseumHistorical SitesMuseumsSurratt Historic Site & MuseumHistorical SitesMuseums

Pastport Pickup Locations
LocationAddressBelair Mansion12207 Tulip Grove Dr, Bowie, MD 20715Belair Stable Museum2835 Belair Dr, Bowie, MD 20715Beltsville Community Center3900 Sellman Rd, Beltsville, MD 20705Berwyn Heights Community Center6200 Pontiac St, Berwyn Heights, MD 20740Bladensburg Community Center4500 57th Ave, Bladensburg, MD 20710Bladensburg Waterfront Park4601 Annapolis Rd, Bladensburg, MD 20710Bowie Community Center3209 Stonybrook Dr, Bowie, MD 20715Bowie Railroad Museum8614 Chestnut Ave, Bowie, MD 20715Brentwood Arts Exchange3901 Rhode Island Ave, Brentwood, MD 20722Cedar Heights Community Center1200 Glen Willow Dr, Capitol Heights, MD 20743College Park Aviation Museum1985 Corporal Frank Scott Dr, College Park, MD 20740Columbia Park Community Center1901 Kent Village Dr, Landover, MD 20785Deerfield Community Center13000 Laurel – Bowie Rd, Laurel, MD 20708Evelyn Cole Senior Activity Center5720 Addison Road, Seat Pleasant, MD 20743Glenarden Community Center8615 McLain Ave Suite A, Glenarden, MD 20706Glenn Dale Community Center11901 Glenn Dale Blvd, Glenn Dale, MD 20769Glenridge Childcare North7200 Gallatin St, Landover Hills, MD 20784Good Luck Community Center8601 Good Luck Rd, Lanham, MD 20706Greenbelt Branch Library, Tugwell Collection11 Crescent Rd, Greenbelt, MD 20770Gwendolyn Britt Senior Activity Center4009 Wallace Road, North Brentwood, MD 20722Huntington Community Center13022 8th Street, Bowie, MDHyattsville Branch Library, The Prince George’s Room Special Collection6530 Adelphi Rd, Hyattsville, MD 20782Kentland Community Center2413 Pinebrook Ave, Landover, MD 20785Lake Arbor Community Center10100 Lake Arbor Way, Bowie, MD 20721Lakeland/College Park Community Center5051 Pierce Ave, College Park, MD 20740Langley Park Community Center1500 Merrimac Dr, Hyattsville, MD 20783Langley Park Senior Activity Center1500 Merrimac Drive, Hyattsville, MD 20783Largo/Kettering/Perrywood Community Center431 Watkins Park Dr, Upper Marlboro, MD 20774Laurel Historical Society817 Main St, Laurel, MD 20707Laurel-Beltsville Senior Activity Center7120 Contee Road, Laurel, MD 20707Marietta Historic Site & Museum5626 Bell Station Rd, Glenn Dale, MD 20769Montpelier Arts Center9652 Muirkirk Rd, Laurel, MD 20708Montpelier Historic Site & Museum9650 Muirkirk Rd, Laurel, MD 20708Mount Rainier Nature Center4701 31st Pl, Mt Rainier, MD 20712North Brentwood Community Center4012 Webster St, North Brentwood, MD 20722Old Maryland Farm351 Watkins Park Dr, Kettering, MD 20774Palmer Park Community Center7720 Barlowe Rd, Hyattsville, MD 20785Peppermill Community Center610 Hill Rd, North Englewood, MD 20785Prince George’s Plaza Community Center6600 Adelphi Rd, Hyattsville, MD 20782Prince George’s Publick Playhouse5445 Landover Rd, Hyattsville, MD 20784Riversdale Historic Site & Museum4811 Riverdale Rd, Riverdale, MD 20737Rollingcrest Community Center6120 Sargent Rd, Chillum, MD 20782Seat Pleasant Community Center5720 Addison Road, Seat Pleasant, MD 20743South Bowie Community Center1717 Pittsfield Ln, Bowie, MD 20716Vansville Community Center6813 Ammendale Rd, Beltsville, MD 20705Watkins Nature Center331 Watkins Park Dr, Upper Marlboro, MD 20774

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COMMEMORATING AMERICA’S 250TH

Mar

7

COMMEMORATING AMERICA’S 250TH

January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026

Use your Pastport to travel through time and discover the real stories of the people who built and shaped Prince George’s County. At each museum you visit, explore exhibits, programs, and tours — all for FREE — and discover how the past connects to your present.

250th Anniversary

History

Women in Aviation Tour

Mar

8

Women in Aviation Tour

March 8, 2026 @ 11:00 am – 11:45 am

Discover the vital role women have played in powered flight, beginning with Katharine Wright in 1903. Explore the groundbreaking achievements of female pilots with ties to College Park Airport, and engage in a conversation about the opportunities and challenges women face in aviation careers.

Ticket Price: Free

250th Anniversary

Free

History

Ladies of Liber-Tea

Mar

8

Ladies of Liber-Tea

March 8, 2026 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Step back into 1766 and discover the story of the “Daughters of Liberty,” a courageous group of women who organized boycotts of British goods to support America’s fight for independence. Join historian Tracy Gillespie and members of the Fiber Arts Guild at Marietta Historic Site & Museum…

Ticket Price: $25/county resident; $35/non county resident. Free for children under 12.

250th Anniversary

History

Lifestyle & Learning

Untold Stories Beyond the Battlefield: Civil War Lecture Series

Mar

12

Untold Stories Beyond the Battlefield: Civil War Lecture Series

March 12, 2026 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

In recognition of Women’s History Month, join us for a conversation on how women participated in the Civil War and the events leading up to it.

Ticket Price: Free, but registration is required

250th Anniversary

Free

History

Archives Together Community Workshop Series – Part 1

Mar

12

Archives Together Community Workshop Series – Part 1

March 12, 2026 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Do you have old family photographs, papers, or books that you want to protect? The Surratt Historic Site & Museum invites you to our first Archives Together Community Workshop Series.

Ticket Price: Free but registration is required

250th Anniversary

Free

History

Running from Bondage: Enslaved Women and Their Remarkable Fight for Freedom in Revolutionary America by Dr. Karen Cook Bell

Mar

12

Running from Bondage: Enslaved Women and Their Remarkable Fight for Freedom in Revolutionary America by Dr. Karen Cook Bell

March 12, 2026 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Hear the compelling stories of enslaved women and the ways in which they fled or attempted to flee bondage during and after the Revolutionary War.

Ticket Price: Free

250th Anniversary

Black History

Free

Chesapeake Woodturners Exhibition

Mar

13

Chesapeake Woodturners Exhibition

March 13, 2026 – April 25, 2026 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 am

From the marvelous natural wood patterns to the mastery of different finishes, the Chesapeake Woodturner’s (CW) artists will have you asking, “how do they do that?”

Ticket Price: Free, donations are welcome.

250th Anniversary

All Ages

Arts

Youth Aviators: Pilot Module

Mar

14

Youth Aviators: Pilot Module

March 14, 2026 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

Take off into the fundamentals of piloting in this session of the Youth Aviators Program. Participants will explore key topics from the Private Pilot FAA Knowledge Exam through interactive lessons, test their knowledge along the way, and connect with experienced pilots. Students will also get hands-on experience…

Ticket Price: Free

250th Anniversary

Free

History

Archives Together Community Workshop Series – Part 2

Mar

15

Archives Together Community Workshop Series – Part 2

March 15, 2026 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Do you have old family photographs, papers, or books that you want to protect? The Surratt Historic Site & Museum invites you to our first Archives Together Community Workshop Series.

Ticket Price: Free but registration is required

250th Anniversary

Free

History

Infusing Taste: A Curated Table of African American-Inspired Small Bites; Tasting, Culinary Wellness Talk & Full Herbal Mocktail Workshop

Mar

15

Infusing Taste: A Curated Table of African American-Inspired Small Bites; Tasting, Culinary Wellness Talk & Full Herbal Mocktail Workshop

March 15, 2026 @ 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Join us for a curated evening featuring familiar foods that support well-being, a discussion on the roles of culinary and diasporic herbs as both flavor and function, and a hands-on herbal mocktail workshop.

Ticket Price: $$45R & Montpelier Members / $50NR.

250th Anniversary

Black History

Black History Month

Youth Aviators: Pilot Module

Mar

21

Youth Aviators: Pilot Module

March 21, 2026 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

Take off into the fundamentals of piloting in this session of the Youth Aviators Program. Participants will explore key topics from the Private Pilot FAA Knowledge Exam through interactive lessons, test their knowledge along the way, and connect with experienced pilots. Students will also get hands-on experience…

Ticket Price: Free

250th Anniversary

Free

History

Bilingual Cub Corner

Mar

21

Bilingual Cub Corner

March 21, 2026 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am

Join us for a bilingual (Spanish and English) reading of “Avioncito” by May Clerici. After the story, little learners can fold their own paper planes and test them out on our paper plane launcher!

Ticket Price: Free

250th Anniversary

Free

History

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Terms & Conditions
Sponsor

The Pastport to History program and prize drawing are sponsored by M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County in partnership with Maryland Heritage Areas Authority and the National Historic Trust for Preservation.

Program Overview

The Pastport to History program encourages participants to visit museums and historic sites operated by M-NCPPC in Prince George’s County. Participants who collect stamps at designated locations may enter the sweepstakes for a chance to win the grand prize.

No Purchase Necessary

Federal law requires that sweepstakes be free to enter.

Pastport booklets are free and available for pick up at locations across Prince George’s County.

General admission is free throughout the 2026 calendar year at historic sites and museums operated by M-NCPPC, including: College Park Aviation Museum, Darnall’s Chance Historic Site & Museum, Marietta Historic Site & Museum, Montpelier Historic Site & Museum, Ridgeley Rosenwald School Historic Site & Museum, Riversdale Historic Site & Museum, and Surratt Historic Site & Museum.

Please note:

Free admission applies to general museum entry only. Special programs and events may have an additional cost.

Free admission only applies to historic sites operated by M-NCPPC, and does not apply to sites operated by community partners.

Visitation to community partners is not required to participate in the Pastport program. These are additional locations to explore and learn about history and culture in Prince George’s County.

Eligibility

Anyone can pick up a Pastport to History booklet and use it to visit the selected historic sites & museums across Prince George’s County.

M-NCPPC employees and their immediate family members may enjoy the Pastport to History program and receive free general admission to M-NCPPC museums, but are not eligible for the grand prize drawing.

Residency is not required. Participants do not need to live in Prince George’s County to take part in the Pastport to History program or, if qualified, to enter the drawing.

Defined Timelines

Program Duration: The Pastport to History booklet program runs from January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST.

Entry Deadline: Completed Pastports must be submitted in person or postmarked by mail no later than December 31, 2026.

Grand Prize Drawing: The drawing will take place on January 15, 2027; winners will be notified the same day.

Prize Fulfillment: Winners must book and complete travel by September 1, 2027. For questions, contact Kevin Cabrera at kevin.cabrera@pgparks.com.

Entry Rules

Limited to one Pastport entry per individual.

Two random winners will be selected in the grand prize drawing.

Winners will be notified on January 15, 2027, via the contact information provided on their Pastport entry. If a winner does not respond within 10 business days, the prize may be forfeited.

How to Enter

1. Pick up a Pastport booklet at any participating museum or designated Prince George’s County location.

2. Visit participating museums and collect the required stamps in your Pastport.

3. Submit your completed Pastport in person or by mail by the entry deadline.

In-Person: Submit in-person at one of the participating museums. They can only be submitted at M-NCPPC museums, not at all the pick-up locations.

Mail in: Send via mail using the address below. They must be postmarked by December 31, 2026.

College Park Aviation Museum C/O Kevin Cabrera 1985 Corporal Frank Scott Dr

College Park, MD 20740

Prize Details

Grand Prize: A trip for two, within the continental United States including:

Round-trip airfare

A 3-day, 2-night stay for two people in one hotel room near the selected historic site

If a minor is selected as the winner in the random drawing, their parent/legal guardian will be required to be their plus one for the trip.

Admission to the selected historic site

The National Historic Trust for Historic Preservation will coordinate the historic site experience (includes admission).

Not included: Stipend for the trip, food / meals, room service, in-room videos, dry cleaning, tips, parking, ground transportation and transit, transportation to and from airports, or any additional costs once at the destination.

Prize is non-transferable and has no cash value.

Travel must be completed by September 1, 2027. For questions, contact Kevin Cabrera at kevin.cabrera@pgparks.com.

Privacy

Personal information collected for this drawing will be used solely for the administration of the program, will be shared only in accordance with applicable law, and will not be sold.

Contact

For questions about the Pastport to History program or sweepstakes, contact:

Kevin Cabrera: kevin.cabrera@pgparks.com

Stacey Hawkins: stacey.hawkins@pgparks.com

Fit & Strong
2026-12-01 09:30 - 11:00, 2026-12-03 09:30 - 11:00, 2026-12-08 09:30 - 11:00, 2026-12-10 09:30 - 11:00 (America/New_York)
Are you looking for a class to improve exercise frequency, increase strength, and help with goal setting to promote overall health? Join us for Fit & Strong!, an evidence-based physical activity program that combines aerobics, stretching, balance, strength, endurance exercises, and health education to promote healthy behavior changes. Registration is required.

Fit & Strong
2026-12-01 11:00 - 12:30, 2026-12-03 11:00 - 12:30, 2026-12-08 11:00 - 12:30, 2026-12-10 11:00 - 12:30
Are you looking for a class to improve exercise frequency, increase strength, and help with goal setting to promote overall health? Join us for “Fit & Strong!,” an evidence-based physical activity program that combines aerobics, stretching, balance, strength, endurance exercises, and health education to promote healthy behavior changes. Registration is required.

Fitness in the Parks - AM Sweatshop
2026-12-02 08:00 - 09:00, 2026-12-09 08:00 - 09:00
Join us for this fun, effective cardio workout that combines several different workout methods including aerobics and bodyweight strength training. Enjoy a high-energy group environment as you improve your strength and cardiovascular endurance.

Living Strong
2026-12-02 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-12-07 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-12-09 09:30 - 10:30
Whether you’re a graduate of Fit & Strong! or new to group fitness and would like a challenge, Living Strong is a great way to stay active and build strength in a supportive environment. This class includes strength training, aerobic exercise, balance, flexibility and more, along with goal setting to help you stay motivated and consistent. Come improve your endurance, boost your energy, and keep Living Strong!

Yoga
2026-12-02 09:30 - 11:30, 2026-12-09 09:30 - 11:30
Stretch toward your fitness goals! Learn basic yoga to improve health and flexibility through deep breathing and controlled stretching. Reduce stress, get better sleep, and build muscle stamina as you practice new or previously learned yoga skills.

Fitness in the Parks - Circuit Workout
2026-12-02 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-12-09 18:00 - 19:00
Shake up your routine with this dynamic Circuit Workout! Move through a series of timed exercises that target strength, cardio, and endurance—perfect for a full-body challenge. Work at your own pace with options for all fitness levels.

Fitness in the Parks - Zumba
2026-12-03 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-12-07 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-12-10 18:00 - 19:00
Dance your way into fitness with this Zumba® class! The use of multicultural dance themes create a dynamic and exciting total body fitness routine. Experience Zumba’s benefits to your mood, heart, and dance skills!

Get Fit Mobile: Fitness on the Fly
2026-12-03 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-12-10 18:00 - 19:00
Join our outdoor mobile fitness experience in the scenic parks of Prince George’s County! The Get Fit Mobile unit will supply a range of fitness equipment to create a vibrant workout experience. This class will feature a fusion of body weight, strength, and cardio exercises. All fitness levels welcome! Please bring a mat or towel to class. Ages 13 & up; FREE

Fitness in the Parks - Full Body Sculpt: Strength & Conditioning
2026-12-05 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-12-12 08:00 - 17:00
Join us for an energetic fitness class that is designed to engage and strengthen every major muscle group. This workout program integrates body weight exercises, cardiovascular endurance and functional movements which help with the development of lean muscle, improved mobility, with the accountability and support of group training.

Fitness in the Parks - Family Zumba
2026-12-05 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-12-12 10:30 - 11:30
Dance your way into fitness with a family Zumba® class! This class brings together all members of your family for fun and easy-to-follow dance moves to upbeat music.

Fitness in the Parks - Urban Line Dancing
2026-12-07 09:30
Let your creativity loose on the dance floor! Learn all the latest dances suitable for beginners and seasoned line dancers. Enjoy this great way to exercise, socialize, and energize yourself.
