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

Fox 5 DC stopped through Greenbelt for one of their "Zip Trip" segments to share with everyone the top 5 must-sees here, including the Greenbelt Museum. Have a look! #event #maryland #visit #princegeorgescounty #tourism #Greenbelt

On May 2, Stephanie Fleming, Vice President of Behnke Nurseries (and granddaughter of the founders) gave a Greenbelt Museum lecture about the history of the beloved local institution, which closed its gates this past weekend after 89 years. It is now available to watch above or on the City of Greenbelt's YouTube channel. Stay tuned for information about a screening of the lecture in the late Summer. #horticulture #lecture #gardening #history #community #princegeorgescounty

Unveiled on June 1, the City of Greenbelt's newest wayside panel is now up! The Greenbelt Museum was instrumental in the creation of a new panel about the Greenbelt School Building, in front of the site of what is now the Dora Kennedy French Immersion School on Edmonston Road. The school originally opened in 1938 as Greenbelt High, serving students from Beltsville, Branchville, Berwyn Heights and College Park as well. The first addition was constructed in 1945 (others were bu

Behnke Nurseries is a local institution beloved in the area and patronized by generations and unfortunately, in June, the popular garden center will be closing after 89 years. On May 2, Stephanie Fleming, granddaughter of Behnke Nurseries founders Albert and Rose Behnke, accepted our invitation to speak about the nursery. Fleming, Behnke's Vice President, shared family photographs and discussed the history of the business from its start as a roadside cut flower stand, its gro

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

For our last post for Preservation Month, let's take a look at Parkbelt Homes! In 1938, General Houses of Chicago built 10 experimental streamlined houses here in Greenbelt, Maryland. The Parkbelt Houses in Greenbelt were composed of concrete slabs, steel frames and prefab panels. These modern homes were considered cutting edge at the time. General Houses exhibited an almost identical model to the #Greenbelt Parkbelt Homes in the Homes of Tomorrow Exhibition at the 1933 Chica

Let's look at the buildings of Greenbelt, Maryland's historic civic and commercial core! First up is the Community Center, completed in 1937 and considered one of the finest Streamline Moderne art deco civic buildings in the region. Another example of Streamline Moderne art deco architecture in Greenbelt, Maryland is the Center (now Roosevelt Center). Completed in 1937, the Center is at the heart of historic Greenbelt and home to the Greenbelt Co-op Supermarket & Pharmacy and

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