Dr. Samuel A. Mudd House Museum - Historical place museum in Waldorf - 3725 Dr Samuel Mudd Rd, USA

The home of Dr. Samuel Mudd is a little off the beaten path but is well worth the effort is you are a history buff. The home of Dr. Mudd is where John Wilkes Booth and David Herold came seeking medical treatment for Booth’s Broken Leg following the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln. Dr. Mudd was later arrested and spent almost 4 years in prison for assisting the assassin. The home is well preserved and remained in the Mudd Family for several Generations. I was able to take the guided tour of the home which was conducted by a wonderful lady in period dress. The tour was more like a conversation than an actual scripted tour. Most of the furniture in the home actually belonged to the Mudd Family including a number of pieces that belonged to Dr. Mudd including the Sofa and bed Dr. Mudd treated Booth. The tours are very informal, which adds to the wonderful history of the site. There is a small gift shop where you purchase your tour tickets and are greeted by your guide. After the house tour you are free to walk around the grounds at your leisure. After I finished my visit, I made my way about 5-miles down the road to the St. Mary’s Catholic Church where Dr. Mudd and other members of his family are buried. I really enjoy my visit here and the tour was one of the best I have ever had.

Great bit of mid-Maryland history and a significant moment in American history. Highly recommended for history buffs. Great staff that are highly interested in persevering this location.

Friendly staff and very knowledgeable. I and two college mates stop by to hear the history behind Dr. Mudds acquaintance to John Booth. One of my classmates is a history buff. I enjoyed her asking questions while the rest of us was in awe. Just learning the in-depth information that we don't get in our early learning through high school information. If you intrigued with history, this is the place to be. They had the house decorated very beautifully for the Christmas holiday season. One of the staff mentioned come back in the summer. We will go more in depth then just talk about Dr. Mudd's family doing the holidays. Yes, I will return in the summer to get more history knowledge! Highly recommend! If you interested in being a volunteer they can always use your help along with your support!

Too far, too country side, historically nice! You may Google it for information to save the trip!

This museum is an absolute gem! Many of the furnishings were from the family. The tour guide was amazing. She had such a flair for story telling. Highly recommend this tour. One of the best I've experienced.

The tour guide was very knowledgeable about the family history. Learned more about the history of the assassination of President Lincoln than I did in school.

The ladies who give the tours are extremely knowledgable about all things Mudd and Booth. It is a beautiful property, and there are many authentic historical pieces in and around the home that add to the experience. Definitely worth the drive.

This place is such an absolute gem. Incredible history preserved and there for you to step in to. I took the house tour and also an outside walking tour of Booth’s escape route to the Zekiah Swamp led by a historian named Bob who was FANTASTIC!!! So knowledgeable and kind and engaging. I feel so fortunate to have had the experience and couldn’t recommend it more!!! Go experience history come alive!