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Chestertown Historic House Tour
Saturday, October 6, 2012 1-5 PM

This is the day that the celebrated historic houses of Chestertown open their doors! Over three centuries of American architecture are reflected in the homes and buildings of this charming historic river port, once a center of international Colonial trade. This is one of the oldest regional house tours; join visitors from throughout the Mid-Atlantic as they stroll through the streets of a community named by the National Trust for Historic Preservation as one of the nation’s Distinctive Destinations, touring a dozen or more historic houses and properties. Enjoy a traditional Eastern Shore lunch at historic Emmanuel Church Hall, the seat of the Episcopal Church in America. This year’s tour theme is The New Republic and the War of 1812, as ticket holders step back in time in properties that stood during this transformative period in history. War of 1812 topics will be presented at seminars Friday and Saturday.

Tour Tickets........................ $25.00 Advance Sale
Day of Tour Tickets............. $30.00
Box Lunch .............. $12.00 (no tipping, beverages included)
Groups of 20 or more:
$22.00 for tour tickets
$32.00 for lunch & tour, advance sale.
Tickets for lunch must be purchased in advance
Historical Society of Kent County members enjoy
advance sale rates, regardless of time purchased.

Tickets are available by mail or by phone at the Historical Society of Kent County. After September 1, tickets are also available at Scotties Shoe Store and at the Geddes-Piper House in Chestertown. On tour day, tickets
will be sold at a booth in Fountain Park at Cross and High Streets in Chestertown. All ticket sales are non-refundable; the event will take place rain or shine. We accept Visa and Mastercard. For more information, call
410-778-3499,

For tickets by mail, please include $1.25 shipping and handling.
Mail checks made payable to the Historical Society of Kent County
PO Box 665, Chestertown, MD 21620

For more information:
410-778-3499
director@kentcountyhistory.org

The Frisby House was built in 1770 and retains its colonial charm. Its current owners have installed a beautiful garden at the back of their home.

The Frisby House–The Frisby House was built in 1770 and retains its colonial charm. Its current owners have installed a beautiful garden at the back of their home.
The Simon-Wicks House–This home, built c. 1780 by Simon Wickes, originally was almost identical to the Frisby House, across the street. Mr. Wickes' son Captain Wickes, was head of the rifle corps that fought at the Battle of Caulk's Field in August of 1814
The River House–Always a favorite on the Chestertown House Tour is River House, built in 1784. Five stories high, River House represents the transition from late Georgian to the Federal Style of American architecture, and is Kent Counties finest remaining example of Federal Period architecture. From it's two large piazzas which cover the back of the house, you can view the beautiful garden and clear view of the Chester River.
108 Water Street–Although this home was built in 1924 by the Wilmer family, the living room contains the woodwork of Thornton, a farm owned by the Wilmer's that dates from the 1780's.
The Dunn House–Built in 1786, this home is new to our tour! The Dunn house was built by William Dunn when he purchased the house next door. He remodeled that home, and built the Dunn house for his own dwelling.
The Chambers House–Built c. 1790, this home was owned by Benjamin Chambers, who was a general in the militia during the battle at Caulk's Field. This beautiful home has not been on our tour for many years.
James Anderson House–Built in 1733, this large brick home incorporated an earlier frame house. The house has five fireplaces and the original flooring.

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