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About Us - The Rackliffe House is a private non-profit foundation located on Assateague Island, on the Maryland Eastern Shore. It serves as a coastal museum that interprets 18th-century life.
- History of Rackliffe - Interested in learning more about history on the Eastern Shore? Check out the history of Rackliffe House beginning back in 1250BC.
- Videos - Explore about the historically significant Rackliffe House on Assateague Island through our videos and virtual tour.
- Gallery - Learn about the history behind the Rackliffe House and view our online photo gallery for photos of present and past Rackliffe House life.
- Volunteer with Us - Looking for volunteer opportunities near you? Learn more about volunteer opportunities at the Rackliffe House.
Visit Us - The Rackliffe House is open for tours! During house openings, docents interpret life on the 18th-century coastal plantation through artifacts on display.
- Hours - The Rackliffe House is open for guided tours of the house and grounds every Tuesday and Thursday afternoon from May thru October.
- Admission - Ready to visit the Rackliffe House? Admission fees include a guided tour and exhibitions. Please click here to view our prices.
Upcoming Events - Looking for things to do near you? Please click this page for upcoming events hosted by the Rackliffe House on Assateague Island.
- Weddings - The grounds at the Rackliffe House have the space to host large outdoor wedding receptions as well as intimate gatherings.
Discover - Discover the wildlife and birding on the Rackliffe House Nature Trails. Visitors will find a beautiful nature trail teeming with wildlife of Assateague State Park.
- Exhibits - The full story of Rackliffe House cannot be told without a historically accurate portrayal of all of the people who lived here. Learn more about Rackliffe House exhibits here.
- Garden - The Rackliffe House garden consists of vegetables, herbs (culinary and medicinal), and fruit altogether, just like a colonial garden would.
- Visit Assateague - Nearby Assateague Island is home to two parks: Assateague Island National Seashore and Assateague State Park, where visitors can swim, hike, and more.
Contact Us - To contact the Rackliffe House, fill out the form on our website and a member of our staff will get in touch with you soon.
Donate - The Rackliffe House is a non-profit that is operated and maintained by donations. Click the link to contribute to the mission by donating today.
Accessibility - The Rackliffe House is dedicated to providing exceptional service to guests of all abilities.

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Thank you to our Sponsors and Grant Supporters

Beach Buggies

Engel & Volkers

Hotel Atlantic

White Marlin Open

SS Pilates

Hemingway Publishers

Bad Monkey

Fager’s Island

Worcester County Council

Bank of Ocean City

Beach to Bay Heritage Area

Bluewater

Choptank Electric – Operation Round Up

Coastal Realtors

Commander Hotel and Suites

Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore

Dolles Candyland

Humphries Foundation

Maryland Humanities

Maryland Heritage Area

Maryland Historical Trust

Quillen Foundation

Shore United Bank