Chapman State Park in Charles County, Maryland, lies along the Potomac River and unites outdoor recreation with the preservation of Mount Aventine, the historic Chapman family estate. Established in 1998 through the State of Maryland’s purchase of Mount Aventine, the park holds added significance through the family’s connections to many Founding Fathers. Its heavily wooded landscape supports a diverse biosphere with rare and disjunct plant and animal species, and several trees have been nominated for state and national big tree champion status. Fishing, hunting, and miles of hiking trails make the park a place where natural richness and historic legacy meet.