Poplar Hill on His Lordship's Kindness

The Peacocks at Poplar Hill. Aside from the sound of peacocks,...

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 18:09:00 -0400

The Peacocks at Poplar Hill. Aside from the sound of peacocks, the farm manager happened to be mowing the lawn the day I recorded this very short video.

A Poplar Hill "shout out" to other historic houses - Melwood Park

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 11:40:47 -0400

Prince George’s County, like other jurisdictions, works to save its historic resources. Melwood Park, home of the Digges Family, is undergoing restoration. For more information on Melwood Park: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melwood_Park

The Surratt House Museum is a great place to include in your...

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 11:35:02 -0400

The Surratt House Museum is a great place to include in your “tours to do” calendar. Their John Wilkes Boothe Escape Route Tour is especially popular. For more information, check them out at: http://www.surratt.org/

A Poplar Hill "shout out" to other historic houses.

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 11:29:31 -0400

There are so many wonderful, fascinating, and historically rich historic properties around the world. We just wanted to say hello, from us to you. We, especially, want to acknowledge historic properties in Prince George’s County, Maryland. Come visit us soon! Hello Surratt House Museum in Clinton, Md.

I visited Harmony Hall in July of 2008. It is a beautiful...

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 11:23:00 -0400

Harmony Hall National Historic Site

I visited Harmony Hall in July of 2008. It is a beautiful historic site that overlooks the Potomac River. For updated information on this national landmark check out the National Park Service Web site: http://www.nps.gov/haha/index.htm

HISTORIC COTTAGE FOR RENT IN A NATURE LOVER'S PARADISE

Sat, 17 Mar 2012 18:48:00 -0400

Charming 2BR/2BA home for rent on “Poplar Hill on His Lordship’s Kindness”, a 132-acre horse farm, featuring a historic house museum in Clinton, Maryland that was designated a “National Historic Landmark” by the U.S. Department of the Interior in 1970. The property is conveniently located about 20 minutes from Capitol Hill in Washington, DC and 5 minutes from Andrews Air Force Base. The oldest brick section of the house was built around 1850, with several later additions including a 1992 modern addition that houses a master bedroom and bath. This home offers the conveniences of modern living with a touch of historic architecture. It features a large eat-in kitchen, a master bedroom with adjoining full bath, a light-filled living room/dining room area with built-in bookshelves and an inviting side porch. House has central HVAC, dishwasher, and washer & dryer and is wired for Verizon FIOS phone, internet & television service. The rent is $1,400.00 per month (not including utilities, except for water and trash pickup). Enjoy coming home to this “one of a kind” gem surrounded by peaceful horse fields, rolling lawns and lovely views. Call 301-856-0358.

HISTORIC COTTAGE FOR RENT IN A NATURE LOVER’S PARADISE

Sat, 17 Mar 2012 18:45:41 -0400

HISTORIC COTTAGE FOR RENT IN A NATURE LOVER’S PARADISE

A view of the estate from the grounds of Resurrection Cemetery,...

Sun, 26 Feb 2012 02:19:00 -0500

A view of the estate from the grounds of Resurrection Cemetery, on Woodyard Road, in Clinton, Maryland.

Poplar Hill on His Lordship's Kindness

Sun, 26 Feb 2012 02:13:01 -0500

Poplar Hill on His Lordship's Kindness:

Poplar Hill on His Lordship’s Kindness (a.k.a. just simply “His Lordship’s Kindness”) is widely recognized as one of the finest examples of 18th century five-part Georgian architecture in America.

It is one of only three (3) historic structures in Prince George’s County, Maryland to receive the prestigious honor of being designated a “National Historic Landmark.”

Since 1995, the John M. and Sara R. Walton Foundation, Inc. owns, maintains and operates Poplar Hill as a historic house museum and educational facility. The John M. and Sara R. Walton Foundation, Inc. is a 501 (c) (3) private foundation created in 1988 by the late John M. Walton, Sr. and his wife Sara R. Walton for the expressed purpose of providing for the perpetual preservation of Poplar Hill on His Lordship’s Kindness and for its ongoing operation as an educational museum facility.

From the photographic collection of Caroline Dunham, a view of...

Sun, 26 Feb 2012 02:01:36 -0500

From the photographic collection of Caroline Dunham, a view of the boxwood gardens at Poplar Hill in the 1940s.

A view of the garden front of the museum.

Sun, 26 Feb 2012 01:56:16 -0500

A view of the garden front of the museum.

From the Poplar Hill Chronology

Sun, 26 Feb 2012 01:51:18 -0500

1711 - Col. Henry Darnall dies and wills most of his real estate to his son, Henry Darnall, II. By the 1720’s the latter was experiencing serious financial difficulties, and in the period from 1727 to 1730 he liquidated much of his property (eventually 6,700 acres of His Lordship’s Kindness, which Darnall disposed of, returned to the possession of the Calverts).

From the Poplar Hill Chronology

Sun, 26 Feb 2012 01:29:48 -0500

1703 - Colonel Henry Darnall receives the patent for a 7,000 acre land grant from his relative by marriage Charles Calvert, the third Lord Baltimore. The 7,000 acre tract of land is named “His Lordship’s Kindness” in recognition of Lord Baltimore’s generosity. Darnall, who lived at the nearby “Woodyard” as well as at “Darnall’s Chance” in Upper Marlboro, was a very wealthy gentleman and held many offices, including Proprietary Agent and Receiver General, one of the most lucrative positions in the provincial government of Maryland. His total land holdings in Prince George’s County covered approximately 10% (27,000 acres) of the present area of the county.

Looking forward to another beautiful summer at Poplar Hill on...

Sun, 26 Feb 2012 01:24:00 -0500

Looking forward to another beautiful summer at Poplar Hill on His Lordship’s Kindness and adding more content about this fascinating national historic landmark. This is the carriage front of the mansion, with a peacock sitting on the railing by the front door.

Relaxing in the grass.

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 16:20:00 -0400

Relaxing in the grass.

The peacocks shed their feathers in the summer.

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 16:19:42 -0400

The peacocks shed their feathers in the summer.

This peacock is spreading its wings. Poplar Hill is home several...

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 16:18:11 -0400

This peacock is spreading its wings. Poplar Hill is home several peacocks that stroll leisurely around the grounds of the estate.

Peacocks at Poplar Hill on His Lordship’s Kindness.

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 16:16:21 -0400

Peacocks at Poplar Hill on His Lordship’s Kindness.

Students of the Prince George’s County Athletic league...

Mon, 13 Sep 2010 20:13:14 -0400

Students of the Prince George’s County Athletic league spent a day volunteering at Poplar Hill. They helped performed tasks in the carriage museum, the immediate grounds, and the historic house.

Presentation of our $100,000 grant from the state of Maryland...

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 12:59:52 -0400

Presentation of our $100,000 grant from the state of Maryland for the restoration of the historic roof at Poplar Hill. Delegate James Proctor, Foundation president John M. Walton, Jr., former museum director, Bianca Floyd, and District V Coffee Club representatives Carolyn Lowe and Catherine Taggart Ross (in photo)