Darnall's Chance

Darnall's Chance is a two-story brick mansion in Upper Marlboro that displays Georgian architecture with balanced facades and traditional colonial construction methods. The building features formal symmetry and period details characteristic of 18th-century upper-class homes.

The mansion was built in 1742 as a symbol of wealth and status in colonial Maryland. It gained recognition on the National Register of Historic Places for its role in representing how the colonial elite lived and built during that era.

The house tells the story of women living in the 18th century through rooms that show how they worked and lived, helping visitors understand daily life in colonial times.

The house operates as a museum with guided tours available to walk through the rooms and see period furnishings and settings. The property includes a brick patio area that can accommodate gatherings for those interested in visiting for private events.

During the War of 1812, the property became a place where British soldiers were held, leading to a significant court case related to that conflict. This moment marked one of the few times the estate was directly involved in wartime events.

Location: Upper Marlboro

Inception: 1742

Architectural style: Georgian architecture

Floors above the ground: 2

Made from material: brick

Address: 14800 Governor Oden Bowie Dr, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772

Phone: +13019528010

Email: darnallschance@pgparks.com

Website: http://pgparks.com/3055/Darnalls-Chance-House-Museum

GPS coordinates: 38.81920,-76.74930

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:01