History Of RACKLIFFE
A 1740s merchant-planter’s home overlooking Assateague Island and scenic Sinepuxent Bay.
Rackliffe House was constructed in the 1740s by Captain Charles Rackliffe, the merchant-planter grandson of one of the earliest English immigrants to Maryland’s seaside. The large two-story, three-bay Manor House features Flemish bond brickwork with random glazed headers, a steeply pitched gabled roof with kicked eaves, and large windows. Captain Rackliffe intended the house to be seen across the water. He built it on a prominent ridge atop a man-made terrace with expansive views of the water and island.
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Upcoming Events
18 May 2024
Join us from 11-1 in celebrating International Museum Day and kicking off our 2024 season with FREE ADMISSION. Guided tours will begin at 11:00 and the last tour will begin at 12:30.
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23 May 2024
Opening Day 2024 Season
Join us on May 23rd from 11 a.m.- 3 p.m. for the official first day of the 2024 season. Rackliffe House will be OPEN for tours on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. and Sundays from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. through October.
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Resources
Rackliffe House Rack Card
Be sure to check out and download our rack card to learn more about The Rackliffe House.
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