In the hustle and bustle of the 21^st century, the rich history of Prince George’s past is often overlooked! With roots firmly planted in the 17^th century, Prince George’s history continues to spread its branches into the 21^st century. The County boasts more historic assets than any other in Maryland. You’re invited to discover them!

History Day at Home, brought to you by the Prince George’s County History Consortium, offers three bus tours throughout the County on July 21, 2007…tours highlighting our county’s incredible historic legacy and diversity. From the earliest occupation of the land to the present day, the story is fascinating, fun and full of surprises! Plan to enjoy a mini-vacation at home!

Tours will cover the topics of Commerce and Technology, Laurel: A Mill Town, and women who made their mark. Spring and summer 2008, another series of themed tours will be presented.

Transportation provided by The Bus of Prince George’s Co. , commentary by a local historian, admission fees to all sites and delicious boxed lunches from local caterers are included in the fee for each tour.

So escape from the hustle and bustle on Saturday, July 21 and celebrate the rich history of Gorgeous Prince George’s!

Tour 1 - The Other Half: Prince George’s Women in History

• Patuxent Wildlife /Rachel Carson
• Belva Lockwood Declaration Site
• Grisby Station/Belva Lockwood
• Marietta House Museum/Women who lived and worked at Marietta
• College Park Aviation/Early Aviatrixes
• Darnall’s Chance/Lettice Lee

Tour 2 - Commerce & Technology: From Arrowheads to Aerospace

• College Park Aviation Museum
• Hot Air Balloon Field
• Bostwick/Port Town Bladensburg
• Radio & TV Museum
• Bowie Railroad Museum
• Goddard/NASA Visitor Center

Tour 3 - A Town Built on the Edge: Laurel Town Tour

• Laurel Museum/Cotton Mill
• St. Mary of Mills Church
• St. Philip's Episcopal Church
• Ivy Hill Cemetery
• St. Mark's United Methodist Church
• Laurel Railroad Station

Registration Information

Look for other tours in Spring of 2008:

• African American History: Trails to Freedom tour
• Religious History: The Conformist and Non-Conformist Expressions
• Choosing Sides: Prince George’s County in the Civil War

SPONSORED BY:

• Prince George’s County History Consortium
  
• Prince George’s County Department of Public Works
  
• Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission