Attractions in La Plata, Maryland

Historic Homes & Buildings

Friendship House 301-259-4279
Mitchell Road, La Plata, MD 20677
Charles County Community College
Tidewater home built by William Dent in the Hall and Parlor manner. Furnished with period pieces. more info map
Mount Carmel Monastery 301-934-1654
5678 Mt. Carmel Road, La Plata, MD 20646
Site of the first monastery of nuns in the original 13 colonies and retains the original foundation. It was founded in 1790 by four Southern Maryland women who went... more info map
Thomas Stone National Historic Site 301-392-1776
6655 Rose Hill Road, Port Tabacco, MD 20677
Located Four Miles West
The youngest of the four Marylanders to sign the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Stone's home, Haberdeventure, has been restored and is a 322-acre National Historic... more info map

African-American Heritage Society 301-843-0371
7485 Crain Highway, La Plata, MD 20646
An historical and cultural collection of artifacts used during the time of slavery exhibited to depict the life and history of African Americans. The collection spans... more info map
Dr. Samuel A. Mudd House Museum 301-645-6870 or 301-274-9358
3725 Dr. Samuel Mudd Road, La Plata, MD 20601
Located 8 Miles North-Northeast in Waldorf
This was the home of Dr. Samuel A. Mudd, who set the leg of John Wilkes Booth, assassin of President Abraham Lincoln. For this deed, Dr. Mudd was sent to Fort Jefferson... more info map

Gilbert Run Park 301-932-1083
208 Route 6, La Plata, MD 20646
Seven miles east of La Plata
180-acre wooded park featureing a 60-acre fresh water lake and offering a variety of activities including fishing, boating, hiking, nature trails, playground areas and... more info map
Myrtle Grove Wildlife Management Area 301-743-5161
102 Route 225, La Plata, MD 20646
Seven miles west of La Plata
An exceptional venue for birdwatchers and nature photographers. Enjoy 834-acres of fishing, hiking, and hunting at this park that includes on a 23-acre lake, three... more info map