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Harmony Hall
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Harmony Hall, located in Fort Washington, Maryland, is managed by the United States National Park Service as part of the National Capital Parks-East system. Harmony Hall is a 2½-story Georgian country house built of red brick during the eighteenth century. It is surrounded by 65 acres (26 ha) of land on Broad Creek, a Potomac River tributary.
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Harmony Hall, located in Fort Washington, Maryland, is managed by the United States National Park Service as part of the National Capital Parks-East system. Harmony Hall is a 2½-story Georgian country house built of red brick during the eighteenth century. It is surrounded by 65 acres (26 ha) of land on Broad Creek, a Potomac River tributary.
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 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.
Fort Washington Visitor Center
Harmony Hall does not have an active visitor center. For any questions or concerns please contact us at Fort Washington Visitor Center.
Directions to Fort Washington Park: From Harmony Hall: Turn right out of the Regional Center, turn right at the traffic light which is Fort Washington Road, continue to park entrance. From I-95/495 take exit 3, Indian Head Higway South/MD 210. Travel about 4 miles to Fort Washington Road, turn right. The park is located at the end of the road.
Harmony Hall
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Harmony Hall is a two and a half story Georgian style house built in 1723.
Historic Harmony Hall
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Historic image of Harmony Hall, circa 1938.
Broad Creek
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Broad Creek runs through the Harmony Hall property
Harmony Hall Mansion
Photo Harmony Hall Mansion
East elevation of Harmony Hall Mansion
Want Water Ruins
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The ruins of Want Water, a colonial era home
Looking out from Harmony Hall
A sweeping view of a grass field dotted with trees
The view from the backyard of Harmony Hall
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