Rural life is featured at the Museum of Eastern Shore Life through a collection of antique farm implements and tools, equipment used by watermen to harvest the Bay's bounty, Indian artifacts, and household items. A blacksmith shop has been reconstructed on the grounds. The Museum is int he process of restoring a 1913 Peerless Steam Tractor Engine.
Hours:
April 1 to October 31: 1pm-4pm; Closed: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Tucker House, built in 1794, has six rooms and six fireplaces. The home was purchased by the Tucker family in 1898 and donated to Queen Anne's County Historical Society in 1968. Collections include period furniture, china and genealogical records.
Hours:
May 1 to October 31: 10am-2pm; Closed: Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Tips: Donations accepted. Open the first Saturday of each month.
Wright's Chance is a circa 1744 plantation house that still has its original paneling and glass windows. The house was moved four miles from its original site. The 18th century furnishings include original William Paca chairs, Chippendale and Hepplewhite furniture and Canton china.
Tips: Open the first Saturday of each month May - October, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Donations accepted.