Rackliffe House

08/19/2025

Rackliffe House will be CLOSED today due to inclement weather conditions

08/12/2025

08/12/2025

🍁 Calling All Vendors!
Colonial Harvest Festival 2025 at Rackliffe House is shaping up to be our most vibrant celebration yet — and we still have a few vendor spots available!
🏺✨ Join a full day of history, heritage, and hands-on fun featuring:
🐴 Pony rides
🪶 Native American presentations from the Pocomoke Nation and the Assateagues
🏺 Archaeological exhibit with board member Aaron Levinthal
🪚 Decoy carving by Rich Smoker & David Milligan
💃 Colonial dancers
🧵 Quilting, spinning, and flax prep
🔫 SAR musket demonstration
🎯 Children’s games
…and much more!
Whether you specialize in handmade goods, period crafts, or delicious food and drink, this is your chance to be part of a beloved autumn tradition that draws families, history buffs, and curious visitors alike.
📧 For vendor info, contact us at [email protected] — space is limited!
🎉 Don’t miss your chance to make history with us this fall!

07/28/2025

Rackliffe House Trust is so thankful Beaches, Bays, Water Ways - Beach to Bay Heritage Area for their continued support of local museums and nonprofit organizations. Thank you for this grant award. It will make a huge difference in our upcoming project!

07/21/2025

🍁 Calling All Vendors!
We’re gearing up for Colonial Harvest Festival 2025 at Rackliffe House — and a few vendor spots are still up for grabs!
🏺✨ Celebrate colonial history with a full day of vendors, live demonstrations, and mouthwatering food & drink. Whether you're offering handmade goods, period crafts, or culinary treats, this is your chance to be part of a unique autumn tradition.
📧 For vendor info, contact us at [email protected] — space is limited!
🎉 Don’t miss your chance to make history with us this fall!

07/17/2025

07/15/2025

🌿 Exciting news from Rackliffe House! We’re honored to be a recipient of a FY26 mini-grant from Beaches, Bays, Water Ways – Beach to Bay Heritage Area.
This grant will support an inspiring project to enrich the visitor experience at the Ann Showell Mariner Colonial Garden, through a meaningful partnership with the Assateague Tribe. Together, we’ll create interpretive materials that share the Tribe’s deep connection to the land and the cultural significance of the garden space.
🌱 Stay tuned—more updates coming in the weeks ahead as this collaboration takes root and grows!

07/15/2025

🌧️ UPDATE: 7/16 Due to the possibility of inclement weather, this event has been cancelled.
We appreciate your understanding and will share future plans or rescheduling information as soon as it's available.

🧼🚗 Suds up for a good cause! Join us Saturday, July 19th from 9 AM–12 PM at Zoom Car Wash (11407 Samuel Bowen Blvd, Berlin, MD) for Car Wash for Cash benefiting Rackliffe House.
☀️ With mostly sunny skies and temps in the mid-80s, it’s the perfect morning to get your ride sparkling clean while supporting historic preservation.
💦 A portion of every wash goes toward maintaining and preserving Rackliffe House—so you’ll drive away with a clean car and a warm heart.
Spread the word, bring your friends, and let’s make history shine! 🏛️✨

07/08/2025

🧵 Step back in time at Rackliffe House! 🏡
Join us tomorrow, 11am–3pm, for a spinning demo with our docent Laura and her 1750s-style Flax Wheel.

This Massachusetts-made wheel was designed to spin flax into linen but can also handle wool and cotton. Spot the distaff, a telltale feature of a flax wheel, which helps keep both hands free—especially handy when spinning wet flax fibers into thread! The treadle-powered bobbin gives a graceful rhythm to the craft, twisting and pulling the thread onto the bobbin as if by magic. ✨

Curious about the difference between a Saxony Wheel, a Great Wheel, and this one? Laura’s your guide to all things historical and handspun.

Tours run until 2:15pm, so don’t miss your chance to see this living history in action!

07/03/2025

Rackliffe House is CLOSED today due to an ongoing maintenance issue. We apologize for the inconvenience.

07/01/2025

Rackliffe House will be closed today for maintenance. We apologize for any inconvenience.

06/22/2025

We’re thrilled to announce that Rackliffe House is once again part of the Blue Star Museums program! 🏛️🇺🇸

🔵 What’s Blue Star Museums? Blue Star Museums is a nationwide initiative that offers free admission to active-duty military personnel and their families during the summer months. It’s our way of saying “thank you” to those who serve our country. 🙌

🗓️ When? Starting this summer, from Memorial Day (May 31) through Labor Day (September 6), military families can explore the rich history, stunning architecture, and captivating exhibits at Rackliffe House without any admission fees. 🎟️

🌿 About Rackliffe House: Nestled on the serene Eastern Shore of Maryland, Rackliffe House is a hidden gem. Step back in time to the 18th century as you wander through its beautifully restored rooms, colonial garden, and scenic grounds.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Bring the Whole Family! Whether you’re a history buff, nature lover, or simply seeking a peaceful escape, Rackliffe House welcomes you. Share this exciting news with your friends and family! 📣

👉 Tag us and use to spread the word! Let’s celebrate our military heroes and create unforgettable memories together. 🇺🇸❤️