Driving Directions. We recommend that you walk through Chestertown 's Historic District, situated primarily in the area west of Highway between Court Street and Water Street. For an excellent and detailed map of the Historic District, as well as an architectural guide to its buildings, click on this highlighted area, or click here.
There is ample parking available near the historic district, most of which is indicated by the numbered yellow circles on the adjacent map of the downtown.
The circle numbered "1" is a lot accessible from Cannon Street behind the Alexander Building. Area number "2" is High Street, itself. Area number "4" is the parking lot in front of the Dollar General Store at the foot of and just east of Washington Avenue; and Area "5" is the large lot on Cannon Street between Cross and Queen Streets.
If shopping is more to your taste, Chestertown has a wide variety of wonderful opportunities. Water Street is one-way from east to west, and so must be entered from Route River House was built in the Federal Style in and exhibits Flemish Bond brickwork on its street facade. In , the woodwork from a second-floor room was removed to the Winterthur Museum near Wilmington, DE, and is preserved there as the "Chestertown Room. Widehall , the last house on the left on Water Street, was built by Thomas Smythe in This elaborate Georgian Townhouse is notable for its entrance, all-header bond brickwork and keystoned window lintels.
The river entrance is crowned by ionic double porches. Smythe was Chestertown's wealthiest merchant, a member of the local Committee of Correspondence, and head of Maryland's Revolutionary Provisional Government from until At the end of this block, turn left and go to the old Town Landing on the Chester River.
It was here that irate local citizens boarded the brigantine, Geddes , and threw her cargo of tea and her crew overboard in protest against the tax levied on tea in This event is recreated annually during the Chestertown Tea Party Festival. This was also the dock for the steamers that traveled daily between Baltimore and Chestertown during the 19th Century. Avoid close contact - Put distance between yourself and other people. Looking for ways to cope with stress? Need help? Visit CDC for resources.
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Performing works from the Romantic and Twentieth century, the trio combines artistry with flare. Artisans, who are back after the winter pause, and new and returning farm vendors will be set up from 8 a. Learn the art of traditional cheesemaking!
We'll start the class by walking down to the Chestertown Farmer's Market to pick up fresh milk from Nice Farms and have a chance to chat with Farmer Bob about what makes their milk so good. Wine by the glass or bottle available for purchase. No tickets required. Before you load up on Halloween candy, join Dr. Bill on a foray of Chestertown to forage for food! Join us for Fall Hayrides happening each Sunday in October! Grab a glass or mini bottle and hop on the hayride for a tour throughout the vineyard and farm.
The hayrides will take off every 45 minutes. This group meets the first Monday of every month at 7pm and is open to all ages. For more info visit our election page. November 2, 9, and 16 from pm This pottery course offers students a 3-week workshop exploring the art of ceramic teapots.
Learn how to combine all your ceramic skills and perhaps learn some new ones! Students will be guided through the process of designing, throwing, hand building, trimming, and… Continue Reading November 2 Advanced Techniques: Teapots with Marcey Sherman. Join environmental artist, Stephanie Garon and Director of the River and Field Campus, Michael Hardesty for this participatory, informative experience. In this 2-hour OUTDOOR workshop, you will be introduced to the artist's creative process, the Phragmites australis plant, and you will actively participate in the removal of this invasive species from the Chester Riverbank.
Please email darran. Adults and teens welcome! We will learn about indigo and explore various Shibori resist methods while creating some great gifts. On Saturday, Nov 6, at p. This is a ZOOM event and pre-registration is required. Register at www.
The Washington College Concert Series presents percussionist Eric Plewinski who will showcase the colorful array of repertoire in the solo percussion genre. Join Eric on a rhythmic journey exploring many instruments, timbres, and moods spoken through the voice of the unique instrumentation of the percussion family. The PAC meets, as needed, on the second Tuesday of the month. A RiverArts Salon is a virtual place to learn something new, share ideas, explore interesting topics, see and be seen, and have fun.
In this virtual tour, we will look more closely at just what constitutes Impressionism and then meet several American Impressionists and their work from the collection of the Smithsonian American Art Museum. The Chestertown Equity Advisory Committee meetings are held every second Tuesday of each month at 7pm. Anyone wanting to get on the agenda or speak at the meeting should email John Queen at chestertownequityadvisory gmail. Any member of the public wanting to join the Zoom meeting should contact Kees de Mooy at or kees chestertown.
Chestertown's Dickens-inspired holiday festival returns with more street performers, live music, food and drink, carriage rides, and more! This is a community event that allows the community for all ages to visit a display of trees decorated by businesses, organizations as well as families.
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