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Surratt House Museum, Clinton

4.5

#31 of 96 in Historic Sites in Maryland

Historic Site · Hidden Gem · History Museum

The Surratt House (also known as the Mary Surratt House and the Surratt House Museum) is a historic house and house museum located at 9110 Brandywine Road in Clinton (formerly Surrattsville), Prince George's County, Maryland, United States. The house is named for John and Mary Surratt, who built it in 1852. Mary Surratt was hanged in 1865 for being a co-conspirator in the Abraham Lincoln assassination. It was acquired by the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) in 1965, restored, and opened to the public as a museum in 1976.

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By brandon3295

For any history buff this is a must stop. I thoroughly enjoyed touring the surratt tavern that was such a crucial stop on booths escape route. The tour guide had more knowledge of the site then any... more »
By binsca

I live less than 20 miles from the Surratt House Museum and figured it was time to visit so I drove up there last weekend. The house and site overall is well-maintained. A few pieces inside the house.... more »

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By Jennifer Greenslit

We’ve visited twice this summer, and we’ve gotten very different talks by the docents each time, which was a little surprising. I would have expected a more standard talk that takes care to cover the same key facts. But the guides were very personable, and the house is interesting, particularly the uninsulated room above the kitchen that was apparently the bedroom for one or more slaves at the house.

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By Kevin Anderson

What a great place to trace John Wilkes Booth and David Herold's escape route. Thanks to the terrific guide, I think her name was Lynn, you are transported back in time. A thorough tour of the house, information on the Surratt family as well as the time Booth spent here. Very inexpensive for the quality of the content given. Adult admission is five dollars. I would recommend anyone interested in American history to visit.

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