Join us for a taste of Eastern Shore history and hospitality!
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History lovers, take a break and relax at the Geddes-Piper House, our lovely Federal townhouse in Chestertown's Historic District, at our regular monthly events:
History Happy Hour: the First Friday of every month, 4:00-6:00 pm, offers great wine, fabulous cheese, and a laid-back history program. Join us before setting out for the other First Friday events in the Chestertown's arts community, from 5:00-8:00, and dinner at one of the excellent local restaurants.
History Happy Hour on First Fridays schedule (all programs 4:00-6:00 pm):
| March 7 |
Alexa
Cawley |
Lord Baltimore vs William Claiborne: the Battle for Old Kent |
| April 4 |
Davy
McCall |
Scotts Point: an Integrated 19th Century Neighborhood |
| May 2 |
Adam Goodheart |
Tea Party: the mysterious spring of 1773 |
Tea and History: the Third Thursday of every month, a 1:00 pm informal history program, with dessert & tea (you're welcome to bring a sandwich!). Join us on your lunch break; during your shopping trip to the many quaint shops in Chestertown; or just to step out and enjoy the afternoon.
Tea and History on Third Thursdays - 1:00 pm
| March 20 |
William
Betts |
Tolchester: Recapturing the Memories |
| April 17 |
Jack
Baker |
Gilbert Byron: Eastern Shore Storyteller -
The College Years |
| May 15 |
Lee
Crouch |
The Rock Hall Shirt Factory |
Spring Country Driving Tour, the second Saturday of June, 1:00-6:00 pm, is open to members only, and explores a different historic district of the county each year.
The 2008 Tour of the Second District will take us through historic Still Pond, and end with a party at Woodland Hall.
The tour is open to members. Tickets are $50.00, and include the Country Tour Guidebook and the cocktail party.
Tea Time House Tour - the first Saturday of October, 1:00-5:00 pm. The Society's annual walking tour of Chestertown's Historic District, is approaching its fifth decade. One of the premiere yearly events of Kent County, this is the day when Chestertown opens its doors. Ticket sales are open to the public; tickets are $25, with group rates available.
Tea Party Tailgate: during Saturday afternoon of the annual Chestertown Tea Party Festival, when members and their guests can take a break in the shade of the Geddes-Piper garden during the festivities.
Twelfth Night Wassail Party: when we drink a toast to the holiday season, and the new year with our historic Wassail punch.
Annual Dinner: each April members enjoy a lovely dinner with featured speaker as we elect new board members and officers, wrap up the past year, and look forward to the next.
