Built in 1852 as a middle-class farm house for the family of John
and Mary Surratt, the historic Surratt House also served as a
tavern and hostelry, a post office, and a polling place during the
crucial decade before the Civil War. During the war, it became a
safehouse in the Confederate underground system which flourished in
Southern Maryland.
Today, the museum presents a variety of programs and events,
recapturing the history of the mid-19th century life and focusing
on the fascinating web of the Lincoln assassination conspiracy and
the involvement of the Surratt family.
Restored to its original form, the site offers a view of
middle-class farm life, Civil War intrigue, and a lesson in
American history as the events surrounding the assassination of
President Abraham Lincoln are brought to life.
Park closed after dark.
Please park in the parking lot.
MNCPPC Park Approved