Maryland Milestones (Anacostia Trails Heritage Area)

Maryland Milestones (Anacostia Trails Heritage Area) Explore the places, stories, and cultures of Northern Prince George’s County, Maryland!

(Pro tip: Start at our Heritage Center in the heart of hip and historic Hyattsville!)

07/04/2024

4 days away - 4 words today: Know Before You Go!
2024 Bladensburg Fireworks

🇺🇸: Friday, July 5
🇺🇸: 6:00pm to 9:30pm
🇺🇸: Bladensburg Waterfront Park

07/03/2024
07/03/2024

[Español abajo] 📢 DEADLINE EXTENDED! Share your feedback to refine the draft goals in the City’s Strategic Plan (formerly Sustainability Plan) at HelloHyattsville.com through July 26. Your input will help prioritize City activities and projects through 2030!

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📢 ¡PLAZO AMPLIADO! Comparta sus comentarios para perfeccionar el borrador de los objetivos del Plan Estratégico de la Ciudad (anteriormente Plan de Sostenibilidad) en HelloHyattsville.com hasta el 26 de julio. ¡Sus comentarios ayudarán a priorizar las actividades y proyectos de la Ciudad hasta 2030!

Self service kayak rentals at Lake Artemesia! ✅💚
07/03/2024

Self service kayak rentals at Lake Artemesia! ✅💚

07/03/2024

A reminder of Route 1's segregated past has been replaced by a powerful and inspirational symbol of racial reconciliation.

07/02/2024

Join us for our biggest event of the year! Applications are now being accepted for Community Exhibitors to be a part of College Park Day on Saturday October 5, 2024, at the College Park Aviation Museum. Nearly 12,000 people are expected to attend this free event! Be part of the fun! Local organizations are encouraged to apply today at http://www.collegeparkmd.gov/communityexhibitor24. For more information, go to collegeparkday.org.

It was great to be at the latest Art Works Now   unveiling this past weekend! This was part of a free Teen Mural Class s...
07/02/2024

It was great to be at the latest Art Works Now unveiling this past weekend! This was part of a free Teen Mural Class supported by Hyattsville, Maryland - Municipal Government and PGAHC. The class was led by teaching artist Maddie Olek!

Hyattsville Community Development Corporation Gateway Arts District Prince George's County Gateway Arts District

Today marked an important new chapter in the Town of North Brentwood, Maryland and Brentwood, Maryland as they came toge...
06/29/2024

Today marked an important new chapter in the Town of North Brentwood, Maryland and Brentwood, Maryland as they came together to replace a symbol of segregation from 1957 — a highway barrier that was actually moved twice for repaving — with art and a plaza that is dedicated to racial reconciliation! We were proud to have participated in this momentous day and are eager to learn more about this initiative as it continues to build pathways for unity and equity.

https://liftthewindombarrier.com/

We are proud to be partners and supporters of this important work!
06/28/2024

We are proud to be partners and supporters of this important work!

“I’m really excited to see that growth and that kind of love for this trail,” Valerie Woodall, associate director of the...
06/27/2024

“I’m really excited to see that growth and that kind of love for this trail,” Valerie Woodall, associate director of the Anacostia Trails Heritage Area organization, said. Trolley Trail Day “can help showcase why trail connections in Prince George’s County are really pivotal to communities.”

Read the full College Park Here and Now article about ! https://streetcarsuburbs.news/trolley-trail-day-draws-double-crowd/

Hyattsville, Maryland - Municipal Government The City of College Park, MD The Town of Riverdale Park The Station at Riverdale Park Hyattsville Community Development Corporation College Park Arts Exchange The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission College Park City-University Partnership

By BODE RAMSAY The annual Trolley Trail Day, an event featuring music, arts and crafts, and food to encourage the use of hiking and biking paths, drew its largest crowd ever June 8, nearly doubling the total number of people from last year. The activities brought a flurry of life to an already regul...

06/20/2024

WE HAVE WINNERS from the Discovery District hub raffles! The The Hotel at the University of Maryland offered a 2-night weekend stay with a spa package for a Southern Difference Facial and the Cambria Hotel College Park offered a 2-night stay with free parking! In addition, the new Discovery District Partnership offered a $100 gift card to the JTCC pro shop! Congrats to Lisa, Harry and Heidi on your prizes!!

The City of College Park, MD Terrapin Development Company College Park Arts Exchange Council Member Eric Olson Hyattsville Community Development Corporation College Park City-University Partnership UMD Community Engagement Washington Area Bicyclist Association (WABA) The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission

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06/14/2024

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Dedicated to the revitalization and sustainable development of the Hyattsville community

06/12/2024
We are still beaming from the wildly successful   on Saturday, June 8, 2024! Thanks to all who came out to make it a suc...
06/12/2024

We are still beaming from the wildly successful on Saturday, June 8, 2024! Thanks to all who came out to make it a successful and fun-filled day of activity throughout the City of Hyattsville, Maryland The City of College Park, MD The Town of Riverdale Park The Station at Riverdale Park!!

https://www.trolleytrailday.org/2024Recap

2,700+ People attended the 3rd Annual Trolley Trail Day
100+ Bicyclists participated in the bike rides
1,000 Trolley Trail Day T-shirts given out
80+ Businesses and organizations sponsored or participated
2 Fun Runs
3 Bike rides
1 Skate Jam
10 Hubs of activity along the trail, 1 Porchfest at the "Dead End"
3.8 Miles on the Trolley Trail with SHA extension in Hyattsville to regional trail network
19 Musicians/bands played
581 People attended the “Night at the Museum Rock Concert” at the College Park Aviation Museum and the Field of Firsts Foundation

Hyattsville Community Development Corporation College Park Arts Exchange College Park City-University Partnership Terrapin Development Company Council Member Eric Olson Wanika Fisher Council Member Tom Dernoga 21st District Delegation Art Works Now Pyramid Atlantic Art Center JTCC Shortcake Bakery SoHy Co-op Maryland Meadworks Pizzeria Paradiso Arrow Bicycle Proteus Bicycles College Park Bicycles Experience Prince George's Sangfroid Distilling Archie Edwards Blues Heritage Foundation UMD Community Engagement The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission Washington Area Bicyclist Association (WABA) National Capital Trolley Museum

Lovely event location in City of Laurel - Government
06/12/2024

Lovely event location in City of Laurel - Government

The Mansion at Laurel is Laurel Parks & Recreation's newest rental venue located in Laurel, MD. It is the perfect location for your next intimate wedding or special occasion!

We are currently accepting dates for 2024 and 2025. You can learn more about our different rental packages by visiting our website: https://mansion.cityoflaurel.org/

of Laurel - Government

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06/12/2024

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06/11/2024

In 1994, Bladensburg, Colmar Manor, and Cottage City agreed to work together as the “Port Towns” toward community revitalization. The Town of Edmonston joined the partnership in 2005. Find out more at https://pgplan.org/portexistingconditions

Town of Edmonston, Maryland Town of Colmar Manor, Maryland Town of Bladensburg Town of Cottage City

The Hollywood Farmers Market   hub looks full of cool vendors and entities! Check them out! The farmers market begins at...
06/08/2024

The Hollywood Farmers Market hub looks full of cool vendors and entities! Check them out! The farmers market begins at 9:00 a.m. The Berwyn Ballet School POSH Cycling & Fitness Studio Council Member Tom Dernoga The City of College Park, MD

Join us for trolley trail day tomorrow! OPENING EARLY at 9am till 2pm.

Our Vendors This Week:

Capitol Kettle Corn
Honey Glow
Silver Mapleyard Farms- Duck Eggs
Waltz Family Farm- Meats and Cheeses
McCleaf’s Orchard- Fruit and Produce
Blue Berwyn Farm- Local Produce Flowers and More
Practical Botanicals
Sugar Plug- Baked Goods and Treats
Shmidt Spirits- Local Spirits
Door by Door Wreaths
Thai Amity Kitchen- Thai Food
Pupuseria El Solecito
Alcoba Coffee
Hilary Katherine Beall Studio Artist

This week’s guest musician: Charlie Bryant

That’s awesome!! Check out Hyattsville Community Development Corporation,  Hyattsville, Maryland, The Maryland-National ...
06/07/2024

That’s awesome!! Check out Hyattsville Community Development Corporation, Hyattsville, Maryland, The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, Wanika Fisher, Shortcake Bakery, Maryland Meadworks, Pyramid Atlantic Art Center and Archie Edwards Blues Heritage Foundation at the Hyattsville Hub!

❖ 𝗦𝗞𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝗝𝗔𝗠 ❖
COME OUT TOMORROW TO MELROSE SKATE PARK DURING 𝗧𝗥𝗢𝗟𝗟𝗘𝗬 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗜𝗟 𝗗𝗔𝗬 - 10 - 4pm - come thru

Meet at College Park Bicycles for these Saturday rides!
06/05/2024

Meet at College Park Bicycles for these Saturday rides!

[EVENT INFO] Trolley Trail Day is Saturday 6/8! https://mailchi.mp/0cdada5af18e/ttd-6-4-24↔ College Park ↔ Riverdale Par...
06/04/2024

[EVENT INFO] Trolley Trail Day is Saturday 6/8! https://mailchi.mp/0cdada5af18e/ttd-6-4-24
↔ College Park ↔ Riverdale Park ↔ Hyattsville ↔

The 3rd annual fun-filled day of activities for all-ages returns, highlighting local food, drink, shops, arts, music, nonprofits, playgrounds, recreation, and more on the Rhode Island Ave Trolley Trail in Prince George's County, Maryland. And for the first time, we'll cap off the day with “A Night at the Museum Rock Concert”. Free!

This is excellent news Hyattsville Community Development Corporation!! We’re excited to stop by Maryland Meadworks on   ...
06/04/2024

This is excellent news Hyattsville Community Development Corporation!! We’re excited to stop by Maryland Meadworks on on June 8. Learn more at trolleytrailday.org

Trolley Trail Day is fast approaching! When you are visiting the Hyattsville Hub at Melrose Skate Park on Saturday, be sure to stop in to quench your thirst with their ride friendly Biking Viking and Meadmosa! See you out there!

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06/01/2024

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Trolley Trail Day is just 10 DAYS away! Join us from 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 8 at Old Parish House Green for live acoustic music, face painting, Rita's Italian ice and arts + crafts with the College Park Arts Exchange!

This event is FREE and all are welcome - no registration required.

For more info, visit: www.trolleytrailday.org

Maryland Milestones (Anacostia Trails Heritage Area) Hyattsville Community Development Corporation

Deadline extended!
05/30/2024

Deadline extended!

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05/30/2024

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Last call to sign up for the end of the 2024 field season Dig Experience Program registration. We have a few days left for the month of September for registration.

We are also now taking registration for the 2025 field season between April and September.

This three hour dig experience in our dinosaur bone bed is for ages 8 and older and is $10 per person, up to 15 people per program.

Available days open for registrations are Wednesdays-Friday and Sundays.

Email us at [email protected] for more information.

Department of Parks and Recreation Pr. Geo. County

05/30/2024

in 1841, Adam Francis Plummer married Emily Saunders.

They were married at the New York Avenue Presbyterian Church in Washington, DC, and Adam began his diary that day. Their marriage was considered legal and they were granted a marriage license, which was unusual at that time because marriages of enslaved couples generally occurred on plantations and were not legal in the eyes of the law. It wasn't until 1863 that the couple could live together under the same roof.

Enslaved on two different plantations, Adam spent 10 years traveling 8 miles to visit his wife and children on weekends. When Emily was sold and relocated even farther away, Adam's visits became more infrequent. In 1863, Emily and several of her children were jailed while trying to escape to Baltimore. They were discharged from custody, and Adam took them to Riversdale on Dec 9, 1863. After the Civil War ended, Adam and Emily were finally reunited with all nine of their children.

In 1870, the Plummers moved into their home, called Mount Rose, which was located on 10 acres of land in present-day Edmonston. This home was were Emily died in 1876 and Adam died in 1905.

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