Welcome Home in Adelphi

Adelphi (named after the historic Adelphi Mill) is located in Prince George’s County in Maryland. This growing town—which has been growing since 1796—is a mere 10 miles to downtown Washington DC. Adelphi is home to University of Maryland University College and is also located near the University of Maryland main campus in College Park, Maryland; education is alive and well here.

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Adelphi Rental Trends

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Meet you by the Old Mill

The Adelphi Mill and Storehouse is the oldest and largest in the DC area, and the only surviving historic mill in Prince George’s County. This two-story building has hardwood floors and a pine interior. It sits in a beautiful park setting and draws visitors near and wide. Built in 1796, it was originally operated by brothers, Issacher and Mahlon Schofield, and was used to grind grain and card wool. In 1950 the mill and surronding 34 acres were given to the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (MNCPPC). It was restored and reopened four years later as a community center with the old machinery and wheels on display. The mill is now available to residents of Prince George’s County or Montgomery County for rental space for functions and special events.

University City

Adelphi is home to the University of Maryland University College which is the largest four-year public university in Maryland. The college’s headquarters are in Adelphi, bordering College Park, but they have centers all across the globe including Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. The school boasts over 80,000 students worldwide. University of Maryland at College Park is located right next to Adelphi in the city of College Park. The school was founded in 1856 and has over 35,000 students enrolled. UMD is the largest university in the state. Having your apartment in close proximity to the school means that you can take advantage of all the school has to offer the public. Catch a Maryland Terrapin football or lacrosse game at Byrd Stadium or walk through the beautiful grounds surrounding yourself in academia and feel your brain grow.

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A visit to the Park Aviation Museum is a hop, skip, and a jump through airplane history. This 27,000 square foot affiliate of Smithsonian Institution is on the grounds of the College Park Airport. The airport is the world’s oldest continuously operating airport and is on the National Registry of Historical Places. It was founded in 1909 when Wilbur Wright (yes, that Wilbur Wright) came to teach the first military aviators how to fly. At the museum you can check out unique airplane artifacts and both historic and reproduced aircrafts from throughout history. You’ll see hand-on activities and special areas for children along with changing exhibits to enthrall and excite. The airport runway is worth taking a gander at. It’s just outside the glass windows of the museum so you can check out airplanes taking off and landing. Fun!

A Lake to Love

This man-made lake is 38 acres and ready for fishing, boating, and fun. Lake Artemesia sits in the Lake Artemesia Natural Area in College Park and Berwyn Heights. There are over two miles of trails surrounding the lake where residents can enjoy hiking, running, and biking. Expert and novice bird watchers love the lake for viewing finches, orioles, ibis, and other birds. The Prince George’s Audobon Society hosts bird walks twice a month at the lake.