This was the house where President Abraham Lincoln's assassin, John Wilkes Booth, was treated for a broken leg on the morning after the famous shooting. Dr. Mudd, unaware of the events of the previous evening, as well as the true identity of his patient, was nevertheless convicted of complicity for which he received a life sentence. Mudd was later pardoned in 1869. The 10-acre Mudd property includes the House Museum, a gift shop, a kitchen and exhibit building, and a few other scattered outbuildings. The house, furnished with period family furnishings, can be toured beginning the first weekend in April and then closes in late November; special exhibits are displayed throughout the year in the kitchen. Group tours arranged by appointment. Historic public programs hosted at the site include Civil War encampments.
Location:
PO Box 1043, Dr. Samuel A. Mudd Road, LaPlata Maryland 20646
Telephone
301-934-6870 Toll Free: 301-934-8464
Other History nearby:
(Fredericksburg) 'Stonewall' Jackson Shrine
(Washington) African-American Civil War Memorial
(Waldorf) Afro-American Heritage Museum
(Arlington) Arlington National Cemetery
(Washington) Arts and Industries Building
(Cambridge) Bazel Church
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04/18 Coming to The LaPlata area
Dewey Beach PopFest Dewey Beach DE April12-13 Features three nights of showcase performances and two days of demo and mentoring sessions, tradeshow, and industry events.
National Cherry Blossom Festival Washington DC March20-April14 The nation’s greatest springtime celebration unites for four spectacular weekends including the Cherry Blossom Parade.
Pork in the Park BBQ Festival Salisbury MD April19-21 Follow your nose to the Pork in the Park BBQ Festival. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, this Eastern Shore staple will be served up April 19-21st at Salisbury's WinterPlace Park.
Galena Dogwood Festival Galena MD May4 The annual Galena Dogwood Festival is will take place throughout Galena. The parade will have a War of 1812 theme.
Dover Days Festival Dover DE May3-5 As one of the longest running festivals in the state of Delaware, Dover Days dates back to 1933. What started as a garden tour staged by the Dover Garden Club, has now become an annual time to remember First State heritage with community spirit and an entertaining festival of family events.
Dover Days Festival Dover DE May3-5 You can claim Dover, Delaware, the capital city of the First State, as your state capital during the 80th anniversary celebration of the Dover Days Festival!.
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