Darnall's Chance House Museum

Name: Darnall's Chance House Museum
Address: 14800 Governor Oden Bowie Dr, Upper Marlboro, MD, 20772, US
Telephone: 301-952-8010

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Darnall's Chance was opened as a museum in 1988. The house was built in 1742 for James Wardrop. Throughout its history, the site has served as the home of many prominent tobacco merchants. A National Park Service Network to Freedom site.

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14800 Governor Oden Bowie Dr

Upper Marlboro MD 20772

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Local Phone: 301-952-8010

Fax: 301-952-1773

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	ADA Accessible Admission/Tickets Required Family-Friendly Free Parking

May 18, 2026

Elizabeth K

Wonderful tour of Historic House Museum thanks to an extremely intelligent and knowledgeable guide.

My husband I visited Darnall's Chance and took the Sunday 2:00 pm tour guide. Our guide, Epi Flores, was exceptionally informative and articulate. He explained the history of the house and its...

October 22, 2017

NickatMd

Great Museum

Nicely done with lots of historical information. The guide was very accommodating and a wealth of information. Well worth the stop. There is also a nice park with a lake next store.

September 10, 2017

John T F

A step-back to colonial times

In sight of the county offices of Prince George's County, this house museum provides a good glimpse of life in the 18th century. By 21st century standards, the rooms are medium-sized,but this was...

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