We give tours to dozens of college students each year. Most of them come primarily to learn about Greenbelt history, but some of my favorite groups are here not just to learn about the history but also to learn about working in museums and historic sites and what makes some successful and others less so. These discussions go in many different directions, but I always eventually end up getting to what I call the Three R's: Responsibility, Relevance, and Revenue. We have an ess

Did you know Greenbelt has a museum? We are often surprised at how many people have expressed that they did not and that is something that we definitely would like to change! Especially as the Greenbelt Museum is the official museum of Greenbelt, Maryland. We not only act as a repository and archive for its Historic Greenbelt core, but also for all of Greenbelt, including Greenbelt East and Greenbelt West. We are your museum. We want to hear your stories. We want your Greenbe

On August 24, we hosted the Prince George's African American Museum and Cultural Center (PGAAMCC) as they held their Community Chest event at the Greenbelt Community Center. Dr. Synatra Smith (above) and her staff had different stations that encouraged attendees to share their migration stories, oral histories, and family treasures. They also shared items from their collection in a pop-up museum that attendees could be a part of as well. We look forward to partnering with the

The Greenbelt Museum had a busy Labor Day weekend filled with activities and events as part of festivities! The Historic House was open for tours, such as this one led by docent Sandra Lange... Visitors also had a chance to stop by and/or participate in our Greenbelt Museum Retro Town Fair on the grounds of the Historic House. Our Retro Town Fair is much like those that the earliest Greenbelters enjoyed starting in 1939. Ribbons were awarded for the best entries in a number o

We are thrilled about the upcoming Labor Day events here at the Greenbelt Museum this weekend, Aug. 31 - Sep. 3! Come join us at one of our free events: Saturday, Sept. 1 9 am: Take a walking tour of Greenbelt! Starting at the Historic House, 10 Crescent Road Noon - 4 pm: Meet at the Museum Historic House, 10 Crescent Road Take a break from the festivities and beat the heat on the shady grounds of the Museum! Relax, reconnect and reminisce with friends old and new. Share phot

The Greenbelt Museum Historic House is GREAT for kids! We're actually hands on! No ropes! Whether it is dressing up, doing activities like a 1930s family or enjoying the house itself, we are seriously kid-friendly fun. Come see for yourself! #maryland #pgcounty #tourism #retro #princegeorgescounty #house #housemuseum #museum #historicpreservation #artdeco #Modernism #kids #NewDeal #history #community #1930s

We often hear "Wait...your historic house museum is MODERN!" It IS and it's a 1937 gem! The Greenbelt Museum Historic House is an integral part of the city of Greenbelt. It is special as it isn't about just one person or event, but represents an era, a community and its history. Come see it and the Art Deco treasure that is the city of historic #Greenbelt, Maryland! #historicpreservation #artdeco #princegeorgescounty #Modernism #community #Greenbelt #housemuseum #retro #1930s