Oxford Attractions
Oxford was made an official port of entry in 1683. London and Liverpool businesses established branch stores to exchange goods for tobacco. Baltimore's rise as a commercial port was Oxford's downfall until after the Civil War. At that time, shipbuilding, oystering and fish packing revitalized the town's economy.
Oxford Customs House
The Oxford Customs House is a replica of the late 18th century building. This building was the location for colonists and the captains of the ships from Europe to finalize their business transactions.
Oxford Museum
Sawmilling is an important display in the museum, the timber industry was the foundation of the Oxford settlement. The collections on display include history books related to the area and paintings of various local artists, photographs and copies of a local newspaper from 1879-1902.
Hours
June 1 to November 15
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | Closed | 10:00 | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Facilities
Gift shop
Oxford-Bellevue Ferry
The Oxford Bellevue Ferry, believed to be the nation's oldest privately operated ferry service, crosses the Tred Avon River between Oxford and Bellevue. The service was established in 1683.
Oxford-Bellevue Ferry
27456 Oxford Road
Easton, MD 21654
United States
27456 Oxford Road
Easton, MD 21654
United States
Phone 1 (410) 745-9023
Fax 1 (410) 745-9023
Hours
April 10 to May 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 7:00 | 7:00 | 7:00 | 7:00 | 7:00 | 7:00 | 7:00 |
| Close | Sunset | Sunset | Sunset | Sunset | Sunset | Sunset | Sunset |
June 1 to August 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 7:00 | 7:00 | 7:00 | 7:00 | 7:00 | 7:00 | 7:00 |
| Close | Sunset | Sunset | Sunset | Sunset | 20:30 | 20:30 | Sunset |
September 1 to November 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 7:00 | 7:00 | 7:00 | 7:00 | 7:00 | 7:00 | 7:00 |
| Close | Sunset | Sunset | Sunset | Sunset | Sunset | Sunset | Sunset |
Tench Tilghman Monument
The monument is at the grave of Colonel Tench Tilghman, aide-de-camp to George Washington, located in the Oxford Cemetery.
