Theodore Roosevelt Presidential LibraryPublic Lands Directory

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Overview

The 18th century Harmony Hall mansion is located on a 62.5-acre open pasture land estate along the Potomac River. This estate was purchased by the National Park Service in 1966, to preserve southern Maryland cultural heritage. Surrounded by a rich landscape, it offers visitors many chances to connect with Colonial History. The park also home to the remains of the Want Water House and canal.

From the National Park Service

History

The designation history for this site (every law, proclamation and order, and the administration behind each) is being researched and checked by the Library’s historians.

What to see and do

Activities

  • Wildlife Watching
  • Birdwatching

Plan your visit

Hours

Harmony Hall Grounds: Park grounds are open daily from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. There is no vehicle access or on-site parking. Historic structures are closed, and no facilities or amenities are available. Please do not attempt to enter any structures.

Getting there

From the Capital Beltway (I495/95) take Exit 3 to MD 210 South/Indian Head Highway, travel approximately 4 miles to Fort Washington Road, turn right. At the traffic light, Livingston Road, turn right. The Harmony Hall Regional Center will be on your left. That is where you will need to park. After parking, when facing Livingston Road, go to your left and the park entrance is the next driveway.

Weather

Summers are generally hot and humid, with daytime highs frequently above 90 degrees Fahrenheit and scattered afternoon thunderstorms. Winters are generally cold, with nighttime lows frequently near freezing and occasional snowfall. Weather during spring and fall is generally moderate, but can change quickly..

Phone: 771-208-1555

Whose lands these are

These lands are the ancestral and present-day homelands of Native nations. A section on whose lands these are is being prepared with tribal review. In the meantime, Native Land Digital offers a starting point.

Photos

black and white photo of a large two story brick manor
Historic Harmony Hall · NPS Photo
a creek from ground level
Broad Creek · NPS
Photo Harmony Hall Mansion
Harmony Hall Mansion · NPS Photo
Ruins of a brick chimney and wall.
Want Water Ruins · NPS

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