Upcoming Events
Saturday, May 10, 2025
Rackliffe Run 5k/1 Mile Walk
Past Events
Saturday, December 07, 2024
Rackliffe Colonial Christmas
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
Saturday, September 14, 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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Thursday, May 23, 2024
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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Saturday, May 18, 2024
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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Saturday, May 11, 2024
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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Wednesday, May 01, 2024
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!
Sunday, October 08, 2023
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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Thursday, May 18, 2023
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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Friday, May 12, 2023
Docent Interest Meeting
Please contact [email protected] or call 410-629-1011 for more information.
Saturday, October 08, 2022
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].
Come help uncover a part of Worcester County’s seaside history!
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Wednesday, May 18, 2022
International Museum Day 2022
Join Rackliffe House as we kick off the 2022 season with FREE admission for International Museum Day. Tours available from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. The last tour begins at 2:15.
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Saturday, October 16, 2021
Moondance at Rackliffe
Please join us for an evening of live music, dancing, sips & bites on the grounds of Rackliffe House on Saturday, October 16, 2021, from 7-10 pm.
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Sunday, October 13, 2019
Colonial Fair 2019
Colonial Fair – Join us on the lawn for a fun-filled day of demonstrations, food, crafts, vendors, colonial games from 11am-4pm
Traditional Pig Roast, Seasonal Items, Crafts, Apples & Apple Cider, Homemade Hand Pies, Fresh Eggs and Chickens, Antique Furnishings, Colonial Games to play and purchase.
Demonstrations and Presentations Include: Blacksmith, Basket Weaving, Beekeeping, Traditional Cooking, Cooking, Colonial Tools, Wool Spinning and Dyeing, Drop Spindle, Butter Making, Candle making, Milking Cows from Worcester County 4H and more…. FREE Admission
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Saturday, October 05, 2019
Geophysical Archaeological Survey
Please join us on October 5th at 11:00 a.m. for a lecture with Rackliffe House Board Member and Archaeologist Aaron Levinthal. He will be discussing the Geophysical Archaeological Survey completed in 2018.
The lecture will take place at Rackliffe House and will be followed by light refreshments. The lecture is free. Space is limited to 30 people. Rackliffe House will not be open for tours on this day.
This Project has been financed in part with State Funds from the Maryland Heritage Areas Authority (an instrumentality of the State of Maryland), Lower Eastern Shore Heritage Area Council, and donations from our generous supporters.
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Sunday, May 19, 2019
Exhibition Preview: The Enslaved at Rackliffe House
You are cordially invited to a preview of the exhibition The Enslaved at Rackliffe House and Worcester County, Maryland: A Local Story.
The afternoon will include guest speakers, a tour of the Rackliffe House, hymns by the Rev. Charles A. Tindley and light refreshments.
This new exhibition covers the time from the colonial period until c. 1870. Public and private records, as well as archaeological evidence, show the vital role that African Americans played. They were the economic engine that helped to create and sustain the wealth of 18th century estates like this one. Many of the names encountered in this exhibition remain in the area today.
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