Harmony Hall

https://www.nps.gov/haha/index.htm https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harmony_Hall_(Fort_Washington,_Maryland) 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 Flowers on a tree with a large brick house in the background. Harmony Hall is a two and a half story Georgian style house built in 1723. Historic Harmony Hall black and white photo of a large two story brick manor Historic image of Harmony Hall, circa 1938. Broad Creek a creek from ground level Broad Creek runs through the Harmony Hall property Harmony Hall Mansion Photo Harmony Hall Mansion East elevation of Harmony Hall Mansion Want Water Ruins Ruins of a brick chimney and wall. 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 Memorials for the Future Memorials for the Future, is a competition that aims to rethink the way we develop and experience memorials in Washington, D.C. Memorials for the Future Logo Sea Level Rise in the DC Area Learn about current and projected rates of sea level rise in the greater DC area, based on local water level data collected by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) A tall white cylinder attached to a wooden pier with Hains Point in the background. Series: Amphibian Monitoring in the National Capital Region Amphibians are a crucial part of both aquatic and land ecosystems, and National Capital Region parks are home to at least 20 different amphibian species. Learn how amphibian populations are changing based on more than fifteen years of NPS monitoring by the National Capital Region Inventory & Monitoring Network. Northern red salamander on a patch of sun dappled moss NCP East Amphibian Monitoring 2023 National Capital Parks - East is hopping! Learn what recent amphibian monitoring data shows us about amphibian populations in the park! American toad (Bufo americanus) Updated Species Database Will Help Boost Amphibian Conservation Across the National Park Service To steward amphibians effectively, managers need basic information about which species live in parks. But species lists need constant maintenance to remain accurate. Due to recent efforts, the National Park Service now has an up-to-date amphibian species checklist for almost 300 parks. This information can serve as the basis for innumerable conservation efforts across the nation. A toad sits on red sand, looking into the camera.