Quakerism began to impact the town of Easton in the late 1600s when the Third Haven Meeting House, circa 1682-1684, was constructed. The House stands today as the oldest religious building still in use in the United States and the earliest dated building in Maryland. Originally called the "Talbot Court House" an act of legislation in 1788, renamed the town and county seat Easton.
The Academy Art Museum is housed in two 19th century structures. The Academy Art Museum's permanent collection features paper and contemporary works by American and European masters. The national, regional and local art exhibits change every 6 weeks.
Address: Academy Art Museum, 106 South Street, Easton, MD 21601-2949, United States
Phone: 1 (410) 822-2787, Fax: 1 (410) 822-5997
The Historical Society of Talbot County Museum features exhibits such as furniture, photographs, paintings, clothing, toys, and many other objects from the Historical Society's collection.
The gardens feature mature boxwood, a terraced shade garden, an herb garden, established perennial beds, as well as fruit and flowering trees.
Address: Historical Society of Talbot County, 25 South Washington Street, Easton, MD 21601-3014, United States
Phone: 1 (410) 822-0773, Fax: 1 (410) 822-7911
Pickering Creek is a working farm with over 400 acres of forests, fields and shoreline. The sanctuary offers nature trails, birding, canoeing, and environmental education programs.
Address: Pickering Creek Audubon Center, 11450 Audubon Lane, Easton, MD 21601-5211, United States
Phone: 1 (410) 822-4903, Fax: 1 (410) 822-5041
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