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
Colonial Harvest Festival – Saturday, October 11, 2026 | 11 AM–4 PM
Celebrating 250 Years of Harvest and Heritage at Rackliffe House.
Guided tours available • Open Tuesdays & Thursdays 11–3 and Sundays 1–4, May–October
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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