Greenbelt Museum — Attraction in Greenbelt

Calling all amateur city planners, architecture historians, or students of FDR. This museum is for you. You will learn the history of FDR's New Deal Greenbelt housing initiative to alleviate housing scarcity. While it obviously had limited results, this is a glimpse into the coming public housing that would be built in mass over the decades to follow, and the intricate city planning that tried to make it a great place to live. The museum highlights one of the original units constructed and furnished with appropriate 1930s period furniture. The docent led tour was very professional and the tour guide(forgot her name) was in her element and passionate about the history of Greenbelt and how the denizens lived. Amazing what information you retain when the guide actually loves what they are doing! The museum lobby has a small book selection and other associated memorabilia of Greenbelt, MD. Overall worth the price of admission and...

A very wonderful look at the history and life in Greenbelt during President Roosevelt's CCC initiative. Exquisite example of original housing in the Historic District of Greenbelt. Decorated with actual period furnishings. If you are thinking of moving to Greenbelt or you just love history, this is a must see. The Volunteers are very knowledgeable about Greenbelt and would love to share...

I was able to do the walking tour of #GreenbeltMD today. A #NewDeal era moderate income community planned by the federal government back in 1936/37. It was really interesting to see, and one of the more unique historic home tours I’ve done. Sheila was a great and informative guide. A really great...