Historical Places in Dowell, MD

An 18th-century house that sits on a high bluff with wonderful views of the Patuxent River.An 18th-century house that sits on a high bluff with wonderful vie

Built in 1876 and in use until 1945 by the oldest sheriff’s office in the nation, this granite block and brick structure retains its original upstairs cel

Historic St. Mary's City is a museum of living history and archaeology on the site of Maryland's first capital. The living history exhibits are open Tuesd

Climb the oldest lighthouse on the Potomac, see historic boats and maritime history in the museum, learn about the U1105 Historic Shipwreck Dive Preserv

St. Clement’s Island Museum traces the history of English colonization and the landing on nearby St. Clement’s Island on March 25, 1634. The museum grounds

Opened in March 2017, the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Visitor Center invites visitors to experience Tubman’s world through exhibits that a

Come visit Stratford Hall, home of the Lees of Virginia. Tour the Great House with one of our knowledgeable guides or tour at your own pace with a self-guid

The original house of Dr. Samuel Mudd, the physician who set the leg of John Wilkes Booth.The original house of Dr. Samuel Mudd, the physician who set the l

A National Monument is the site where four generations of Washingtons lived.A National Monument is the site where four generations of Washingtons liv