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Maryland House & Garden Pilgrimage

PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY

1937-2025

OUR EQUESTRIAN HERITAGE TOUR

Discover Prince George’s County’s rich history from the “Cradle of American Thoroughbred Racing” at Belair Stable Museum to the enduring legacy of the Marlboro Racecourse established in 1745, where today The Show Place Arena proudly hosts the Washington International Horse Show. The tour will feature little-known contributions of African American jockeys, trainers and grooms to Maryland’s significant equestrian heritage.

Saturday, June 14, 2025 – 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 

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  1. The Show Place Arena at Prince George’s Equestrian Center 

  2. Darnall’s Chance House Museum, Upper Marlboro 

  3. St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church, Upper Marlboro 

  4. The Crandell Rothstein House (St. Mary’s Church Rectory) 

  5. Belair Mansion, Bowie 

  6. Belair Stable Museum, Bowie (pick up pre-ordered lunch here

  7. Marietta House Museum, Glenn Dale

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