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| − | Darnall's Chance, the oldest house in [[Upper Marlboro]], was built circa 1704 and served as the residence of notable Marylanders [[Colonel Henry Darnall]] and his great-grandsons, [[Archbishop John Carroll]] and [[Daniel Carroll II]]. The home was remodeled in 1858, and restored in 1988. An unusual 18th century burial vault is located on the grounds. This 1.5-story historic house is listed on the [[National Register of Historic Places]]. The facility is open to the public by appointment, and walk-in tours are available. Additionally, the building (with a capacity of 100) and grounds are available for rentals for weddings, receptions, meetings, and other business and social events. Please call for an appointment and/or additional information about tours, rental opportunities, and fees. | + | [[Image:1478-sm.jpg|right]]Darnall's Chance, the oldest house in [[Upper Marlboro]], was built circa 1704 and served as the residence of notable Marylanders [[Colonel Henry Darnall]] and his great-grandsons, [[Archbishop John Carroll]] and [[Daniel Carroll II]]. The home was remodeled in 1858, and restored in 1988. An unusual 18th century burial vault is located on the grounds. This 1.5-story historic house is listed on the [[National Register of Historic Places]]. The facility is open to the public by appointment, and walk-in tours are available. Additionally, the building (with a capacity of 100) and grounds are available for rentals for weddings, receptions, meetings, and other business and social events. Please call for an appointment and/or additional information about tours, rental opportunities, and fees. |
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| + | ==External links== | ||
| + | * [http://www.pgparks.com/places/eleganthistoric/darnalls_intro.html Darnall's Chance Website] | ||
Latest revision as of 20:41, 20 November 2008
Darnall's Chance, the oldest house in Upper Marlboro, was built circa 1704 and served as the residence of notable Marylanders Colonel Henry Darnall and his great-grandsons, Archbishop John Carroll and Daniel Carroll II. The home was remodeled in 1858, and restored in 1988. An unusual 18th century burial vault is located on the grounds. This 1.5-story historic house is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The facility is open to the public by appointment, and walk-in tours are available. Additionally, the building (with a capacity of 100) and grounds are available for rentals for weddings, receptions, meetings, and other business and social events. Please call for an appointment and/or additional information about tours, rental opportunities, and fees.
