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Stories from the archives, restoration updates, and deep dives into the history of the Friends of Rich Hill in Southern Maryland..

RESTORATION PROJECT
Oct 24, 2023

Uncovering the Original Foundation: A Summer of Discovery

During the stabilization of the north wall, our team discovered fieldstones laid by the original settlers in 1795. These stones tell a story of resourcefulness and…

Behind the Walls of Rich Hill

Behind the Walls of Rich Hill

On Sunday, November 1, 2015, the Friends of Rich Hill will be hosting a special event called, “Behind the Walls of Rich Hill”. This special…

Rich Hill Preservation Update: October 2015

Rich Hill Preservation Update: October 2015

Since its acquisition in 2014, restoration planning continues at Rich Hill. In early 2015, Charles County contracted with The Ottery Group, who have extensive experience…

A Prison Letter from Col. Samuel Cox

A Prison Letter from Col. Samuel Cox

When Abraham Lincoln’s assassin, John Wilkes Booth, arrived at Rich Hill during the wee hours of April 16, 1865, he sent in motion of series…

Rich Hill on Aerial America

Rich Hill on Aerial America

Aerial America is a stunningly beautiful television show on the Smithsonian Channel. The premise of the show is simple, use awe inspiring aerial photography to…

Two Previously Unpublished Photographs of Rich Hill

Two Previously Unpublished Photographs of Rich Hill

One of the fun parts about researching the history of Rich Hill is discovering new images of the historic home that very few have ever…

Haberdeventure: A Stone’s Throw Away from Rich Hill

Haberdeventure: A Stone’s Throw Away from Rich Hill

Today I visited the Thomas Stone National Historic Site in Port Tobacco, Maryland. Owned by the National Park Service, the site contains the home and…

The History of Rich Hill

The History of Rich Hill

The History of Rich Hill by Dave Taylor During the wee morning hours of April 16, 1865, two men and their guide approached the door…

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