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Visitors: The Woodlawn History Center will be closed this Saturday, Sept. 23. Normal hours are Friday and Saturday, 10:00am - 2:00pm.

Read Plan Your Visit for information on where to park, updated maps and hours, safety, and more.

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Professional Development & Science Courses

  • Teachers from Prince George's County Public School District participating in a teacher training program

    Spend a summer embedded in a research lab!

    Research Experience for Teachers (RET)

  • A scientist holding an oyster in front of two people while they look at it, intrigued

    Professional development workshops focused on fostering environmental literacy through place-based teaching

    Chesapeake Bay Environmental Literacy Educator Training (EnLET)

  • Three teachers working on a professional development activity

    Work with instructors and complete a hands-on activity that you can share with your students

    Science Practices and Techniques (SPAT) Teacher's Academy

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