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Chestertown, Maryland
Chestertown, MD
Population: 4,746

  
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Historic Homes & Buildings

Chestertown Route 213 and Cross Street, Chestertown, MD 21620, 410-778-0500, Grand 18th and 19th-century homes, quaint brick sidewalks lead to shops, antiques stores, galleries, restaurants, and exquisitely restored B&Bs in town. more... map

Geddes-Piper House 101 Church Alley, Chestertown, MD 21620, 410-778-3499, Open May thru October, Sat-Sun, 1-4pm, or by appointment. 1780 Philadelphia-style town house, has 18th-century furiture, and a historical library. The house is also headquarters for the Historical Society of Kent County Maryland. more... map

St. Paul's Parish, Kent 7579 Sandy Bottom Road, Chestertown, MD 21620, 410-778-1540, Open daily. Oldest, continuously used Episcopal church in Maryland. Features restored Vestry House and grave of actress Tallulah Bankhead. more... map

Washington College 300 Washington Avenue, Chestertown, MD 21620, 410-778-2800, Nation's 10th-oldest chartered college, founded in 1782 with the help of George Washington. more... map


Museums & Galleries

Carla Massoni Gallery 203 High Street, Chestertown, MD 21620, 410-778-7330, A large selection of paintings, sculptures, photographies, and prints from local to visiting artists on display. more...

Kent Farm Museum 13685 Turner's Creek Road, Chestertown, MD 21620, Turner's Creek Landing, 410-348-5721, Call for schedule. Antiques, historic agricultural machinery, artifacts, of rural life, nature trails. Knock's Folly and Latham House(c.1700) on site.

Waterman's Museum, The 20880 Rock Hall Avenue, Chestertown, MD 21661, 410-778-6697, Exhibits on oystering, crabbing, and fishing can be found at this museum that is open seven days a week. A reproduction of a shanty house is on display, along with historical photographs, local carvings, and boats. map


Parks, Gardens & Zoos

Chesapeake Farms 7319 Remington Drive, Chestertown, MD 21620, 410-778-8400, Open February thru October 10th, from sunrise to sunset. A 3,000-acre wildlife and agricultural research and demonstration farm. Self-guided driving tour is available with brochure.


Science & Technology

Sultana Shipyard Cannon & Mill Street, Chestertown, MD 21620, 410-778-6461, See craftsmen hew, frame, steam planks, forge ironwork or sew sails into an authentic reproduction of the 1767 schooner Sultana. Tues.-Sat., 10am-4pm. more... map


Tours & Cruises

Historic Chestertown & Kent County Tours 530 Kent Street, Chestertown, MD 21620, 410-778-2829, Day trips and overnight packages of Chestertown and Rock Hall. map

Windy Hill Carriage and Stables 410-778-4346, Enjoyable professional carriage rides for your special day including wedding carriages, fringed surreys and more. Horse hauling services are also available.


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