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SAVE THE DATE – Colonial Harvest Festival 10/12/25 Rain or Shine

 

Upcoming Events

2025-10-12

Colonial Harvest Festival 2025

Get ready to step back in time and experience the magic of the Rackliffe House Colonial Harvest Festival on October 12, 2025! ✨
Join us for a day filled with:
  • Delicious food and adult beverages
  • Amazing vendors showcasing unique wares ️
  • Fascinating demonstrations and tours ️
  • Live entertainment
More details to follow, so stay tuned! If you’re interested in being a vendor, please contact RackliffeHouse@gmail.com or leave a message at 410-629-1011.
Mark your calendars and don’t miss out on this unforgettable event!  RAIN OR SHINE!
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2025-05-10

Rackliffe Run 5k/1 Mile Walk

Registration is now OPEN for Rackliffe Run!
Here’s everything you need to know:
Location: Scenic Assateague Island
Time: Walk-Up Registration & Bib Pickup starts at 7 AM, Race kicks off at 8 AM
Challenge: Choose between a 5K dash or a relaxed 1 Mile Fun Run
 Rain or Shine: We’re running, no matter the weather!
 Free Parking: Assateague Island State Park Day Use Lot
 Family Fun: Strollers and furry friends are welcome for the Fun Run!
Awards: Top male and female runners will be crowned champions!
Don’t wait—secure your spot today and get ready to run for a great time!
Scan the QR below or Click link below to register:
https://runsignup.com/Race/MD/Berlin/RackliffeRun
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2024-12-07

Rackliffe Colonial Christmas

Join us for the Rackliffe Colonial Christmas House Tour!
Step back in time and experience the magic of a colonial Christmas at the historic Rackliffe House on December 7 & 8 from 3-6 PM. Enjoy Christmas caroling with the Pine Tones, light refreshments, and a guided tour of this beautifully preserved 1740s merchant-planter’s home.
Walking shoes are highly recommended to fully enjoy the tour.
️ Admission: $15 per person ️ Tickets: Available at the door or in advance on Ticket Leap https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/rackliffehouse/rackliffe-colonial-christmas-tour
All proceeds support the continued preservation of Rackliffe House. For more information, email us at RackliffeHouse@gmail.com.
Don’t miss this enchanting holiday event!
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2024-09-14

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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2024-05-01

Dine-Out Fundraiser at Poncho & Lefty’s

Join us from 5-8 p.m. Let’s come together, enjoy delicious tacos, and make a difference! Proceeds benefit Rackliffe House. See you there!

️ 50/50 Raffle: Your chance to win big!
️No flyer needed!
Limited Take Options: Grab your favorites to-go!

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2024-05-11

Volunteer Interest Meeting

Join the Rackliffe House team and contribute to the preservation of history! We’re seeking volunteers in various roles: docents, groundskeepers, event assistants, and media enthusiasts. At Rackliffe House, every volunteer opportunity is a chance to make an impact.

Are you looking to fulfill volunteer hours for school, or do you wish to play a part in community heritage? We welcome you to become a docent and lead tours, nurture our gardens, support our events, and capture the essence of Rackliffe House through photography and videography.

As a docent, become the storyteller of our 18th-century home, connecting visitors with the rich narratives held within its walls. Guide guests through the historic corridors, unveiling the mysteries of the past.

Your contribution is more than just time; it’s an integral thread in the tapestry of our community’s history. Whether you have a penchant for the past or a desire to safeguard our cultural heritage, your place is here with us. Volunteer at Rackliffe House and be part of history in the making.

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2024-05-23

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  from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. and Sundays from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. through October.

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2024-05-18

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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2023-10-08

Colonial Harvest Festival

COLONIAL HARVEST FESTIVAL

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2023
11 AM – 4 PM Rain or Shine

Join us on the lawn for a fun-filled day of demonstrations, food, crafts, vendors, and colonial games from 11 am-4 pm

* 11800 Marsh View Lane * Berlin, MD 21811For more information visit www.RackliffeHouse.org * Like us on Facebook

Seasonal Items and Crafts * Apples and Apple Cider * Decoy Carving * Knitting *Demonstrations and Presentations * Papermaking * Quilting * Master Gardeners *Pocomoke Indian Nation * Oysters on the Half Shell * Colonial Dances * Pony Rides *House Tours * Beekeeping * Artisan Soaps * Oils * Vinegars * Fiber Artists * Blacksmithing *Local Honey * Assateague Photography * Lathe Wood Turning * Candles * Iron Skillet Coffee *Homemade Kettle Corn * Lyon Rum * Oyster Shell Art * Goat Milk Soaps and Lotions *Horn Working * Children’s Games * Scales and Tales * Perpetual Commotion *Food and Beverages for Purchase * Wreath Making with Gypsea Tide * Author Jim Duffy * Gourmet Popcorn * And More…

$5 CASH (per person) Donation for Admission FREE for Children 12 and Under

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Opening Day – 2023 Season

Rackliffe House will officially OPEN for the 2023 Season on May 23 from 11-3. Guided tours will be available on Tuesdays and Thursdays from May through October.  Sundays will be added to our schedule in June.  Please note that the Last tour begins at 2:15. 

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