Start your trip by visiting the Surratt House Museum. This museum was named after Mary Surratt, thought to be a conspirator in the Lincoln assassination. Although Clinton was formerly named Surrattsville, it was quickly changed after she was found guilty of complicity. The Surratt House Museum is a 19th century, two-story wood-frame structure home that became a museum in 1975. It is devoted to mid-19th century Maryland life and the Abraham Lincoln assassination, with exhibits and artifacts surrounding conspiracy theories around the assassination to exonerate Surratt. You’ll also find that some of the furniture and decorative artworks in the house are originals once owned by Mary herself. Another glimpse into the past awaits you at the Wyoming House, a historic frame house that has a section built in the 18th century, a kitchen in 1800 and a connecting two-bay section in 1850. This well-preserved home serves as an example of Maryland’s colonial architecture and the more specific southern Maryland tidewater architecture.
You’re going to want to relax after a long day of time travel and there’s no better way than by having a picnic or enjoying a walk at Louise F. Cosca Regional Park. You can camp, hike, fish in the lake or enjoy the nature museum on site with a number of nature activities. When you visit Maryland, you’re going to want to stop in the historic town of Clinton. Hotels in this city make it easy for you to learn about a pivotal moment in America’s history while still enjoying all of Maryland’s natural beauty. Book with Choice Hotels in Clinton, MD for an unforgettable trip into the nation’s past. Reserve online now!