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
14 Sep 2024
Para-Cles
Bring your chairs, blankets, and the WHOLE family for a night of laughter and fun on the lawn at Historic Rackliffe House! We’re thrilled to welcome the Community Players of Salisbury as they present ‘Para-Cles’ by Melanie Walker, a hilarious comedy featuring princes, pirates, and princesses. Tickets are $10 at the door.
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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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