Chestertown began in 1706 as a mid-Atlantic port and became a prosperous shipbuilding and trading center. The town has many grand homes along the Chester River such as the Hynson-Ringgold House, noted for its unusual antler staircase.
Chesapeake Farms is a 3,300 acre agricultural and wildlife management area. The self-guided tour has 16 stops, each marked and corresponding with a descriptive document. Visitors are asked to remain in their vehicles through out the tour.
The Geddes-Piper House is a Philadelphia-style townhouse, built in 1780. The house contains 18th century furniture and a historical library. It is the headquarters for the Kent County Historical Society.
Address: Historical Society of Kent County, 101 Church Alley, Chestertown, MD 21620, United States
Phone: 1 (410) 778-3499, Fax: 1 (410) 778-3747
Hours:
May 1 to October 31: 10am-4pm; Sat:1pm-4pm; Closed: Sun, Mon
November 1 to April 30: 10am-4pm; Closed: Sun, Mon, Sun, Mon, Sat
Washington College is a private national liberal arts college founded in 1782 under the patronage of George Washington. The College founder was William Smith. Washington College is the tenth oldest college in the U.S.
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