Harmony Hall


The 18th century Harmony Hall mansion is located on a 62.5-acre open pasture land estate along the Potomac River. This estate was purchased by the National Park Service in 1966, to preserve southern Maryland cultural heritage. Surrounded by a rich landscape, it offers visitors many chances to connect with Colonial History. The park also home to the remains of the Want Water House and canal.

From the Capital Beltway (I495/95) take Exit 3 to MD 210 South/Indian Head Highway, travel approximately 4 miles to Fort Washington Road, turn right. At the traffic light, Livingston Road, turn right. The Harmony Hall Regional Center will be on your left. That is where you will need to park. After parking, when facing Livingston Road, go to your left and the park entrance is the next driveway.

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Harmony Hall

Flowers on a tree with a large brick house in the background.

Harmony Hall is a two and a half story Georgian style house built in 1723.

Historic Harmony Hall

black and white photo of a large two story brick manor

Historic image of Harmony Hall, circa 1938.

Broad Creek

a creek from ground level

Broad Creek runs through the Harmony Hall property

Harmony Hall Mansion

Photo Harmony Hall Mansion

East elevation of Harmony Hall Mansion

Want Water Ruins

Ruins of a brick chimney and wall.

The ruins of Want Water, a colonial era home

Looking out from Harmony Hall

A sweeping view of a grass field dotted with trees

The view from the backyard of Harmony Hall