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Event Information

Name: Turtles In Maryland
Start: 2026-05-20T10:30:00-05:00
End: 2026-05-20T11:30:00-05:00

A close-up image of a turtle's head poking out of its shell. It has green and yellow stripes, and bright green and deep black colored eyes.

Turtles In Maryland

Wednesday, May 20, 2026
10:30 am - 11:30 am

Ticket Price: $5
Age: 6-14

Event Category: Special Event, Special Events, Youth

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Darnall's Chance Historic Site & Museum

301-952-8010 darnallschance@pgparks.com 14800 Governor Oden Bowie Drive
Upper Marlboro, MD

Add to Calendar Wednesday, May 20, 2026 10:30 am 05/20/2026 11:30 am America/New_York Turtles In Maryland Learn the importance of turtles to Maryland's ecosystem and their use in the colonial period as a food source. Children will also learn how reptiles were used as powerful political symbols of independence.

Learn the importance of turtles to Maryland’s ecosystem and their use in the colonial period as a food source. Children will also learn how reptiles were used as powerful political symbols of independence. A naturalist from Watkins Nature Center will bring reptiles to the museum.