The Historical Society
of Kent County, Maryland
Mission: The Historical Society of Kent County, Maryland, is a non-profit organization dedicated to the collection and preservation of artifacts, documents, and information that aid in the interpretation of all aspects of Kent County's history. The Society shares this information through its research library, museum space, programs, publications and website in order to foster a knowledge and understanding of the shared heritage of the community. The Society supports and encourages the preservation of historic buildings and sites throughout Kent County.Â
Hear Ye Hear Ye—News and Upcoming Events
Join us for History Happy Hour at the Geddes-Piper House on the First Friday of each month, great wine, cheese, program and discussion. History Happy Hours are free and open to the public; a donation from non-members is appreciated.These programs are made possible by the generous support of Steve and Sandy Frohock
Friday, May 4: Chesapeake Heritage: Don Parks, whose father grew up on one of the isolated offshore Chesapeake islands, has captured the uniqueness of the islanders’ lifestyle with a power point presentation that includes old photos and original written sources. The presentation will also touch on the development of Crisfield as the "Seafood Capital of the World" as it was called a century ago.
