Upcoming Events
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!
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
More DetailsOpening 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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2023-05-12
Docent Interest Meeting
Please contact [email protected] or call 410-629-1011 for more information.
2023-05-18
International Museum Day – FREE Admission
Join us from 11-2 in celebrating International Museum Day and kicking off our 2023 season with FREE ADMISSION. Guided tours will begin at 11:00 and the last tour will begin at 1:30.
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2022-10-08
Archaeology Dig October 2022
The Rackliffe House Trust will be conducting an archaeology dig on the weekends of October 8th and 15th. The event is free, and the public is invited to attend. Archaeologists will search for long-lost building remains detected during a ground penetrating radar and magnetometry survey in 2018. Rackliffe House is an archaeological site that is eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places, and the building remains, and artifacts recorded on these weekends will enhance the understanding of how people lived and worked at Rackliffe House and the lower eastern shore of Maryland during the 18th and 19th centuries.
Attendees will watch and learn about the archaeology process and help screen soils for artifacts. Please come prepared for outdoor work, wear sturdy shoes, and bring work gloves, bug spray, sunscreen, and water. There will be 2 public sessions each weekend day, a morning session (9-12), and an afternoon session (1-4). Space is limited to 16 people per session.
To reserve your space please visit rackliffehouse.ticketleap.com/rackliffe-house-archaeology-2022/ For further information please contact us at or 410-629-1011 or [email protected].
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