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
5 Dec 2026
Rackliffe Colonial Christmas
Step into the magic of a colonial Christmas at Rackliffe House!
Join us for two afternoons of candlelight house tours, local artisan shopping, and holiday cheer in this beautifully restored 18th‑century seaside manor.
Enjoy festive entertainment, seasonal refreshments, and the glow of candlelight windows overlooking Assateague Island.
All proceeds support the ongoing preservation of Rackliffe House.
Admission: $15 adults | $5 children
Location: Rackliffe House, Berlin, MD
More info: rackliffehouse.org
6 Dec 2026
Rackliffe Colonial Christmas
Step into the magic of a colonial Christmas at Rackliffe House!
Join us for two afternoons of candlelight house tours, local artisan shopping, and holiday cheer in this beautifully restored 18th‑century seaside manor.
Enjoy festive entertainment, seasonal refreshments, and the glow of candlelight windows overlooking Assateague Island.
All proceeds support the ongoing preservation of Rackliffe House.
Admission: $15 adults | $5 children
Location: Rackliffe House, Berlin, MD
More info: rackliffehouse.org
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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