La Plata Maryland Attractions

Historic Homes & Buildings

• Friendship House (circa 1680)
  Mitchell Road • La Plata, MD 20677
  Charles County Community College
  301-259-4279
  Tidewater home built by William Dent in the Hall and Parlor manner. Furnished with period pieces.  more...  map

• Mount Carmel Monastery
  5678 Mt. Carmel Road • La Plata, MD 20646
  301-934-1654
  Site of the first monastery of nuns in the original 13 colonies and retains the original... more...  map

• Thomas Stone National Historic Site (circa 1770s)
  6655 Rose Hill Road • Port Tabacco, MD 20677
  Located Four Miles West
  301-392-1776
  The youngest of the four Marylanders to sign the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Stone's home,... more...  map

Museums & Galleries

• African-American Heritage Society
  7485 Crain Highway • La Plata, MD 20646
  301-843-0371
  An historical and cultural collection of artifacts used during the time of slavery exhibited to... more...  map

• Dr. Samuel A. Mudd House Museum
  3725 Dr. Samuel Mudd Road • La Plata, MD 20601
  Located 8 Miles North-Northeast in Waldorf
  301-645-6870 or 301-274-9358
  This was the home of Dr. Samuel A. Mudd, who set the leg of John Wilkes Booth, assassin of... more...  map

Parks, Gardens & Zoos

• Gilbert Run Park
  208 Route 6 • La Plata, MD 20646
  Seven miles east of La Plata
  301-932-1083
  180-acre wooded park featureing a 60-acre fresh water lake and offering a variety of activities... more...  map

• Myrtle Grove Wildlife Management Area
  102 Route 225 • La Plata, MD 20646
  Seven miles west of La Plata
  301-743-5161
  An exceptional venue for birdwatchers and nature photographers. Enjoy 834-acres of fishing,... more...  map