Woodlands, historic home in Perryville, Maryland, United States
Woodlands is a house in Maryland built in the Greek Revival style and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The building features prominent columns supporting its entrance porches, symmetrical proportions, and interconnected wings arranged around a central section with a gabled roof.
The estate was built in the late 1700s, likely designed by builder Robert Key from Annapolis, whose work shaped the architectural character of the region. During the 1800s, doors and roofs underwent modifications and some room ceilings were raised for greater comfort.
The name Woodlands reflects the forested setting that once surrounded the property. Visitors can observe in the preserved outbuildings such as the orangery and smokehouse how daily life and work unfolded on this estate.
The site is best reached by car since it is located in a rural area with limited public transportation options. The surrounding outbuildings are accessible on foot, allowing visitors to explore the entire property relatively easily.
The property contains one of the few preserved orangeries in Maryland with its original heating system from the 1700s still intact. This rare feature reveals how wealthy families cultivated citrus trees in a cold climate.
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