Riversdale

The five-part mansion features a stucco-covered brick structure with symmetrical wings extending from its central block and large windows across the facade.

Construction began in 1801 when Henri Stier, an aristocrat from Antwerp, established the plantation, which his daughter Rosalie and son-in-law George Calvert later completed.

The Riversdale Kitchen Guild demonstrates historical cooking methods using an open hearth, preparing recipes from early American cookbooks and period-appropriate ingredients.

Guided tours run every Friday and Sunday at noon and 2:00 PM, with adult admission at $5 and discounted rates for seniors, students, and children.

The mansion contains original furnishings and artifacts from both European aristocracy and early American periods, reflecting its Belgian-American heritage.

Location: Riverdale Park

Inception: 1801

Architects: Henri-Joseph Stier d'Aertselaer, George Calvert

Architectural style: Federal architecture, Georgian architecture

Website: https://www.pgparks.com/3023/Riversdale-House-Museum

Address: 4811 Riverdale Rd, Riverdale Park, MD 20737 20737 20737

Phone: +13018640420

Email: riversdale@pgparks.com

Website: https://pgparks.com/3023/Riversdale-House-Museum

GPS coordinates: 38.96030,-76.93190

Latest update: May 25, 2025 21:48