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Name: Turtles In Maryland
Start: 2026-05-20T10:30:00-05:00
End: 2026-05-20T11:30:00-05:00

A close-up image of a turtle's head poking out of its shell. It has green and yellow stripes, and bright green and deep black colored eyes.

Turtles In Maryland

Wednesday, May 20, 2026
10:30 am - 11:30 am

Ticket Price: $5
Age: 6-14

Event Category: Nature & Outdoor, Youth

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Darnall's Chance Historic Site & Museum

301-952-8010 darnallschance@pgparks.com 14800 Governor Oden Bowie Drive
Upper Marlboro, MD

Add to Calendar Wednesday, May 20, 2026 10:30 am 05/20/2026 11:30 am America/New_York Turtles In Maryland Learn the importance of turtles to Maryland's ecosystem and their use in the colonial period as a food source. Children will also learn how reptiles were used as powerful political symbols of independence. <span class="tribe-address"> </span>

Learn the importance of turtles to Maryland’s ecosystem and their use in the colonial period as a food source. Children will also learn how reptiles were used as powerful political symbols of independence. A naturalist from Watkins Nature Center will bring reptiles to the museum.