Elkton Attractions
Elkton was originally named Head of Elk by John Smith in 1652. Shortly after the Revolutionary War, in 1786, Head of Elk became the county seat and the following year the town's name was changed to Elkton.
Fair Hill Nature Center
Fair Hill Nature Center offers a diverse range of outdoor activities in this open expanse of land.
Hours
March 15 to June 14
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | Closed | Closed |
| Close | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 |
June 15 to July 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | Closed | Closed |
| Close | 14:30 | 14:30 | 14:30 | 14:30 | 14:30 |
August 28 to November 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | Closed | Closed |
| Close | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 |
Historical Society of Cecil County Museum
The Historical Society of Cecil County Museum features four permanent exhibits and changing displays as well as a collection of 19th century furnishings, historic artifacts and works of art of local interest. The library houses over 2,000 books and 12,000 issues of newspapers dating back to 1827.
Little Wedding Chapel
This Federal-style stone building was built in 1813. The Little Wedding Chapel has been the site of tens of thousands of weddings since the 1920s.
