Calendar of EventsJANUARY–DECEMBER 2013

House MuseumMarietta

was built for Gabriel Duvall,

one of Prince George’s County’s most outstand-

ing citizens. Born in 1752, Duvall pursued a

career of public service which lasted for

more than 60 years. After serving in sev-eral

positions during the Revolutionary War,

he served in the Maryland House of Del-

egates, the United States Congress, the

Maryland Supreme Court, and as Comptroller

of the Treasury under Thomas Jefferson. Soon

after 1812, when he was appointed by President James Madison to

the U.S. Supreme Court, Duvall began construction of Marietta.

Over the next 20 years he developed the 325-acre plantation, and

constructed a substantial rear wing for added living space. He served

on the Supreme Court until 1835; in January of that year he retired

to spend the rest of his life at Marietta, where he died in 1844. Ma-

rietta remained the residence of his heirs until 1902.

Gabriel Duvall began buying the tracts of land that would even-

tually make up his 650 acre tobacco plantation in the 1780s

but did not build Marietta House until around 1813. Marietta is a

21/2-story brick Federal house in a traditional I-house plan. The main

block is five bays by two, and entrance is

through the central bay of the south facade.

Attached to the north of the main block at

right angles is a two-story rear wing, built c.

1832, and attached to the west gable end is

an L-shaped wing added in 1968. Marietta

stands on terraced, landscaped grounds with

two contemporary outbuildings: a brick law office and a stone and

brick root cellar/harness storage room.

The property now consists of 25 acres of lawn and woodlands,

and the grounds boast two County Champion trees and lovely old

Marietta

THE NATURAL AND HISTORICAL RESOURCES

DIVISION COUNTY HISTORY LIBRARY is located

at Marietta Museum, 5626 Bell Station Road in Glenn Dale, Mary-

land. The library contains an extensive collection of Prince

George’s County census records, slave statistics, land records,

newspaper archives and other historical research materials.

The Library staff assists students and the general public

with various county history related inquiries. Library staff also pro-

duces historic sites, researches and writes exhibit text for Commis-

sion owned sites and assists other Commission staff with various

research requests.

Have a Prince George’s County history question? The

Ask a County Historian program will either provide you with

the answer or guide you to the right resources.

The Natural and Historical Resources Division County His-

tory Library is open Monday through Friday 10 am–4 pm. For

more information, please call 301-464-5291, TTY 301-699-2544.

boxwood. The Society of Mareen Du-

vall Descendants has relocated the

family graveyard from its original lo-

cation to the serene surroundings at

Marietta.

Marietta is open to the public as

a Prince George’s County history mu-

seum and offers exhibits, lectures,

events and programs covering 300 years of county history. For

more information, please call 301-464-5291, TTY 301-699-2544.

Marietta House Museum

2013 Calendar of E VENTS

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16 2 PM

SWEET VALENTINE TEABring your Valentine to a dessert tea of scones, a variety of teas, and scrumptious desserts. Reservations required; space is limited. Fee: $25/person

SATURDAY, MARCH 16 2 PM

MAD HATTER TEABring your school-age children and haveafternoon tea with characters from Alicein Wonderland including the CheshireCat, Queen of Hearts and Mad Hatter.Alice in Wonderland is considered to beone of the best examples of the literarynonsense genre. Reservations required; space is limited. Fee: $20/person

SATURDAY & SUNDAY, APRIL 20-21 (RAIN OR SHINE) 10 AM-5 PM

MARCHING

THROUGH TIMEWitness a multi-period living his-tory event with re-enactors fromthe Romans through the VietnamWar! Canon and musket demon-strations, craft vendors, militarydrills and more! Fee: $5/person

SATURDAY MAY 25(RAIN OR SHINE) 11 AM-5 PM

MARIETTA WINE

FESTIVALCelebrate Prince George’s County and local wineries! General admission includes a wine sampling glass and samples of all wines. The festival also includes food vendors, craft vendors and a wine education class. Fee: $15/wine sampling glass

SATURDAY JUNE 29 2 PM

A PROPER TEA: LECTURE & AFTERNOON TEALearn how to set a proper after-noon tea, proper tea etiquette andtea finger food recipes. Enjoy a variety of teas and scones.

Reservations required; space is limited. Fee: $20/person

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 21 2 PM

JAZZ CONCERT ON

THE LAWNNothing beats experiencing livejazz music as its being created rightin front of you. Bring a blanket anda picnic basket, relax on the lawnand enjoy the melodious sounds oflocal jazz performers. Free

SATURDAY OCTOBER 26 1-4 PM

FALL BASHEnjoy the fall season with a pumpkin patch, pumpkin painting, pictures and kid’s crafts.Ages 1-12. Fee: Free/adults;$5/child (Fee includes one pumpkin per child.)

SATURDAY DECEMBER 14 4 PM

MARIETTA HOLIDAY

FEASTBe our guest as we recreate an early 19th century holiday dinner party. Enjoy Federal period food, spirits and entertainment. Reservations required; space is limited. Fee: $50/person

JUNE 1–30

PRINT ADS OF 20TH

CENTURY WOMEN’SFASHIONSThe history of women’s fashions in the20th century and how fashions have influenced the lives of women. Fashionsexperienced dramatic changes in the last100 years. Hemlines rose and fell, andeconomics played a big part in whatwomen wore.

NOVEMBER 1– JANUARY 3, 2014

EARLY 20TH CENTURY HOLIDAY

POSTCARD EXHIBITPostcard collecting is one of the threelargest hobbies in the world along withstamps and coins. Postcards are so popular because of the wide range of subjects, with just about every subject imaginable portrayed on apostcard. History itself canbe tracked on postcards,from historical buildings, famous people, art andmore.

Marietta will also havehundreds of holiday postcards, including rareHalloween postcards from the 1900s, on display. Free with house orevent admission.

Exhibits

MARIETTA HOUSE MUSEUM

5626 Bell Station RoadGlenn Dale, Maryland 20769

LOCATION Off of Route 193, Glenn Dale Boulevard just north of Route 450, AnnapolisRoad

DIRECTIONS From the Capital Beltway (I-95/495), take Exit 20-A (Route 450 East/Lanham). Proceed east on Route 450 East/Annapolis Road about 4 miles. Turn left on toRoute 193 West. Proceed 1/4 mile to Bell Station Road; turn left. Marietta isthe first driveway on the left.

TOUR HOURS Open the first Friday of the month 1–4 pm and by appointment.

ADMISSION$3/Adults, $2/Seniors, $1/Ages 5-18, Free/Ages 4 & under,$2/person for groups of 10 or more

The Marietta Gift Shop is open during tour hours and special events.

FOR INFORMATION 301-464-5291 Fax: 301-464-5654; TTY 301-699-2544

Visit our website at history.pgparks.com

The Department of Parks and Recreation encourages and supports the participation of individuals with disabilities. Register at least a minimum of two weeks in advance of the program start date to request and receive a disability accommodation. PPC-PR-NHRD 1/2013