Donaldson Brown offers our own special events throughout the year, many of which are open to the public. Holiday brunches, luncheons, and dinners often include a scenic tour of the estate with interesting historical “tidbits” that present a unique opportunity to step back in time and relax along the Susquehanna River. And to top it all off, our in-house chef prepares homemade buffets that keep guests coming back time after time.
Special Events
Friends Getaway
Grab your closest friends or family and book a Friday-Saturday overnight at Donaldson Brown Riverfront. Play billiards in the game room, enjoy dinner in the crystal dining room, sleep in one of our elegant bedrooms, enjoy the spectacular view of the river, and finish the morning off with brunch. We have yard games and a fire pit above the Susquehanna. It’s your time to connect and make lasting memories.
The mansion will be open to your guests at 4 p.m. on Friday through 11 a.m. on Saturday. This package easily accommodates eight to twenty-four guests in any of our seventeen bedrooms. Cost is $200 per person. Dinner choice of taco bar or Italian delights. Please call 410-378-2555 for more details or to book your overnight.
Recurring Events
Historic Mansion Walking Tour & Lunch
Celebrate 250 years of American history in Maryland with a historic walk through the past at this riverfront gem
Join us at the Ark, our Georgian mansion 200 feet above the Susquehanna for a walking tour led by a member of our elite staff. Enjoy a homemade, gourmet meal made by our in-house chef. Learn about the Brown family and see the wonder of this 1930s home. You will tour two floors of the mansion and see the amazing view as our guide tells you stories from the family memoirs.
Next Tours
All tours will take place on the second Thursday of the month.
Thursday, August 13 – 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
$38 per person
Menu
Fresh made Salad
Choice of – Chicken, Baked Salmon, or the Donaldson Vegetarian Pasta
Potatoes
Seasonal Vegetables
Seasonal Dessert
Iced Tea, Lemonade, & Coffee
Reservations Only – no refunds
Purchase tickets online or contact DonaldsonBrown@umaryland.edu for groups needing specific dates (minimum 14).
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