Oxon Hill has been associated with the estate belonging to the Addison family since the 17th century. The Addison's were prominent with southern Maryland history.
Oxon Hill Farm is found within Oxon Cove Park. It is a working farm that was run by patients of St. Elizabeth Hospital until the 1950's. Visitors will experience hands on activities, living history programs, and how farm life has changed overtime.
All of the buildings are available to visit which includes learning about dairy cows and chickens.
Address: Oxon Cove Park & Oxon Hill Farm, 6411 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, MD 20745-1100, United States
Phone: 1 (301) 839-1176, Fax: 1 (301) 763-1066
Hours:
8am-4:30pm
Always closed on: New Year's Day (January 1), Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November ), Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Oxon Hill Manor, with 49 rooms, was built in 1929 for Sumner Welles, Undersecretary of State during Franklin Roosevelt's administration. The 55-acre property includes English gardens overlooking a rose-wrapped reflecting pool, expansive lawns, and a wide open terrace with views of the Potomac River.
Address: Oxon Hill Manor, 6901 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, MD 20745-1549, United States
Phone: 1 (301) 839-7782, Fax: 1 (301) 839-4867
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