Dr. Samuel A. Mudd House Museum MD
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OP Notes: Treating an assassin…This house was the home of Dr. Samuel Alexander Mudd and his wife, Sarah Frances Dyer. Early on the morning of April 15, 1865, John Wilkes Booth arrived here with a companion, David E. Herold, and asked Mudd to set Booth's broken leg. Afterward, as Booth rested in an upstairs bedroom, Mudd rode into Bryantown, then returned home late in the afternoon to find his visitors departing.
Description: The Dr. Samuel A. Mudd House Museum, located in Waldorf, Maryland, is a historic site dedicated to the life and legacy of Dr. Samuel A. Mudd, a physician known for treating John Wilkes Booth's broken leg after Booth assassinated President Abraham Lincoln. Built in the early 19th century, the house has been preserved as a museum that offers a glimpse into Mudd's life and the events surrounding the assassination. Visitors can explore the period-furnished rooms, including the parlor where Booth was treated, and learn about the controversial history and aftermath of Mudd's involvement. The museum provides guided tours, historical exhibits, and a deeper understanding of this pivotal moment in American history.