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HISTORIC WALKING TOUR OF 18TH CENTURY
CHESTERTOWN AT
THE TEA
PARTY
FESTIVAL
As part of the annual celebration of the
Chestertown
Tea
Party, a
walking tour of the historic district is offered to visitors and
local residents. The tour is conducted by trained docents who are
residents of the community of Kent County. The tour lasts
approximately one and one-half hours, depending upon the interest
and curiosity of the participants. The guides describe the
architecture and the historical facts related to twenty one major
18th Century buildings and structures as well as answer questions
related to town and county development since 1774. The tour strolls
past such renowned buildings as Widehall, River House, the White
Swan Tavern and the Hynson-Ringgold House in a setting of springtime
in Maryland with the atmosphere of craftsmen in colonial dress and
celebrations of the heritage of the area. Guides point out the
distinction between Georgian and Federal homes and describe, in
detail, the bonding of the predominately brick structures that make
up the tour. Tour participants also have the opportunity to tour the
interior the Geddes-Piper House, home to the Kent County Historical
Society in order to gain an understanding of the interior
furnishings and decor along with life styles of the people who lived
in
Chestertown
in the 18th Century.
Walking Tour Times
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Saturday:
11:30
12:00
12:30
1:00
3:00 |
Sunday:
12:30
1:30
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For tickets please visit the festival's information booth.
For more information, contact
walkingtour@chestertownteaparty.com
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www.chestertown.com
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