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WALDORF, Md. — A quiet farmhouse in Charles County holds a story tied to one of the most infamous moments in American history — and visitors can still walk through the rooms where part of that story unfolded.
For decades, the Dr. Samuel A. Mudd House Museum has invited visitors to step inside the former home of the local physician whose name became forever linked to the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln. Beyond its doors is a glimpse into another century and the complicated history that made this unassuming Charles County property part of a story known across the nation.
The original polished handrail, carefully preserved rooms and peaceful countryside make it easy to imagine life in Charles County during the 1800s. Every room tells a story. Every artifact offers a closer look into the life of one of Southern Maryland’s most talked-about historical figures.
Located at 3725 Dr. Samuel Mudd Road in Waldorf, the museum preserves Dr. Samuel A. Mudd’s home and shares the story of the night one unexpected visitor changed his life forever.
Meet The Man Behind The Museum
Long before his name appeared in history books, Dr. Samuel A. Mudd was known throughout Charles County as a physician, farmer and family man…