This is Darnall’s chance, one of the oldest homes in Upper Marlboro.
It was built in 1742 by James Waldrop on lands formerly held by the Darnall family, from which the property takes its name. Mr. Waldrop married a young woman named Lettice Lee, who lived on the land until 1776, when she passed away. […]
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Darnall’s Chance
May 21st, 2008 · 4 Comments
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Lincoln Booth Surratt
April 14th, 2008 · 1 Comment
Today is the anniversary of the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln in 1865. Everyone associates this action with Ford’s theatre, and rightfully so. However, the plot to kill the President and the escape route of the assassin encompass much more, including a manhunt through southern Maryland and northern Virginia.
This house in Prince Georges County […]
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Mt Airy
March 27th, 2008 · 1 Comment
Some of you might want to know what the home referenced in this picture actually looks like.
What I find interesting about this place is that its primary function is that of a catering/banquet hall. It seems like most of the historic houses that have not been adopted by the NPS are used for these purposes to raise […]
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When did I walk into a Zoo?
February 10th, 2008 · 5 Comments
So, as I am trying to fulfill wishlist requests this week, I have posted this photo in partial response to the zoo request. Though there are zoo pictures in our future, I had to put this one up anyway. Here’s why:
I was on assignment photographig His Lordships Kindness in Prince Georges county for furture MDDP posts. […]
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