Beltsville, Maryland

Culture, History, Library, Science, Specialized

The men and women who have been inducted into the ARS Science Hall of Fame represent a very special group of scientists—the best of the best. The most recent inductees (September 2009) are dairy scientist Max J. Paape, geneticist J. Neil Rutger and soil scientist B.A. Stewart.

Takoma Park, Maryland

History

Lanham-Seabrook, Maryland

Science

Laurel, Maryland

Botanical Garden, Culture, General, History, Historic House, Library, Park

A fine example of Georgian architecture, popular in Maryland in the late 1700's, Montpelier Mansion sits on approximately 70 acres of beautiful parkland. Architectural and building construction details, as well as historical research, suggest that the house was constructed between 1781 and 1785. Major Thomas Snowden and his wife Anne, original owners of Montpelier Mansion, welcomed many distinguished guests into their home including George Washington and Abigail Adams.

Laurel, Maryland

History

Riverdale, Maryland

History

Adelphi, Maryland

Art, Culture, Library, University

The Leroy Merritt Center for the Art of Joseph Sheppard honors Sheppard’s extraordinary work, underscores his lifelong devotion to creating and promoting classical art, and celebrates the legacy of Maryland philanthropist and businessman Leroy Merritt. Designed by well-known Baltimore architect Jim Grieves, this extraordinary cultural arts center serves as an enduring tribute to the accomplished painter and sculptor. Established in 2010, the center furthers the university’s goal of promoting lifelong learning and serves as a unique focal point for the university’s highly acclaimed visual art collections.

Beltsville, Maryland

Laurel, Maryland

History

The Laurel Museum collects, preserves and displays objects, photographs, and archival material related to Laurel, Maryland. It is our intention to educate both local and non-local visitors about the history of the town of Laurel and the people, institutions and outside forces that formed the town.

Greenbelt, Maryland

Science

Riverdale Park, Maryland

Historic House, Historical Society

Riversdale, a National Historic Landmark, is a restored, five-part, stucco-covered brick plantation home built between 1801 and 1807. Construction of this elegant manor house was begun by Henri Stier, a Flemish aristocrat, and was completed by his daughter Rosalie and her husband George Calvert, grandson of the fifth Lord Baltimore. The Federal style mansion has particularly fine interior decorative detail. Numerous nationally significant figures later lived here, including several senators. The site is also home to a museum shop.

Silver Spring, Maryland

College Park, Maryland

Library