Oxon Cove Park & Oxon Hill Farm - Oxon Cove Park & Oxon Hill Farm (U.S. National Park Service)

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"Come on down, we'll put you to work"

The diverse history of Maryland and our national heritage can be experienced at Oxon Cove Park. Through hands on activities, living history programs, and more, you can experience farm life and how its changed overtime. Explore how the park evolved from a plantation home during the War of 1812, to a hospital farm, to the park you can visit today.

Exploring the Farm

Take a step back into time when life seemed more simple. Explore Oxon Hill Farm, the main feature of Oxon Cove Park, and its outbuildings, join in on the typical farm day activities, learn about the dairy cow and other farm animals, or take a wagon ride through the natural areas of the park. Click here to check out our schedule of events and activities.

For Educators

Oxon Cove Park offers a wide variety of education programs for a wide variety of age groups. Reservations must be made at least two weeks in advance of your field trip.

If you a teaching about farms and farm life, early 19th century history, or the environment you will find a something for your class here.
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The Underground Railroad

Oxon Cove Park is part of the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom.

According to runaway advertisements in a local newspaper, enslaved worker, Jacob Shaw, fled the Berry Plantation. Today, the Berry plantation comprises the southern most part of Oxon Cove Park.
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Mount Welby

Mount Welby is the oldest structure in Oxon Cove Park. This was the 19th century home of the Debutts family. Seventeen enslaved people lived and worked here during this time. There are exhibits on the first floor that examine what life was like for those who lived on the Mount Welby plantation. Explore further, and see how this building became a caretaker home and patient dormatory, from 1891-1950, when it was a hospital farm known as Godding Croft.
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Write to

1900 Anacostia Dr. S.W.
Washington, DC 20020

Phone

Visitor Information
(301) 839-1176

Fax

(301) 763-1066

Climate

Oxon Hill, Maryland has a temperate climate, with four distinct seasons. Summer tends to be very hot and humid with daily high temperatures averaging in the high 80s° to low 90s°F(30° to 33°C). The combination of heat and humidity results in frequent thunderstorms. Winter can bring cold temperatures, frozen precipitation and, on occasions, major snowstorms. Average highs tend to be in the 40s°F (4 to 8°C) and lows in the 20s°F (-6 to -2°C). Spring and fall are mild with high temperatures averaging in the high 60s°F (20°C).