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Hours

Tues. thru Fri.
10:00 - 4:00

Library: 
Wed. thru Fri.
10:00 - 3:00

Museum:
Tues. thru Fri. - 10:00 - 4:00
May thru Oct. Sat. 1:00 - 4:00 Closed Mondays

Groups—Tours, please call in advance, $3.00 per person

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The Historical Society
of Kent County, Maryland

Mission: The Historical Society of Kent County, Maryland, is a non-profit organization dedicated to the collection and preservation of artifacts, documents, and information that aid in the interpretation of all aspects of Kent County's history. The Society shares this information through its research library, museum space, programs, publications and website in order to foster a knowledge and understanding of the shared heritage of the community. The Society supports and encourages the preservation of historic buildings and sites throughout Kent County. 
Hear Ye Hear Ye—News and Upcoming Events

Mapping African American History in Chestertown Exhibit: Friday, May 3. 6:3- 8:00 PM at the future Bordley History Center, 301 High Street, Chestertown; and Thurs, Fri, Sat, from 10:00-2:00 now until July. The Historical Society is pleased to offer an exhibit made possible by members of the African American community and highlighting three centuries of African American sites and history in Chestertown. Stroll down memory lane - and please, add a picture or insight! (Call 410-778-3499, or email director@kentcountyhistory.org for more information.

History Happy Hour – Everyone's invited for wine, cheese, program and discussion on First Fridays, 4:00-6:00 PM at 301 High Street in Chestertown,the future Bordley History Center. Join us on May 3 for: Do you really understand money? The history of money and currency in America. Doc Smith is on hand again to discuss various aspects of the peculiar history of something so important to all of us, but about which so few of us really understand.

Upcoming Members Events:
Mark your calendar: Annual Dinner, Thursday, April 25,
Emmanuel Church Hall – Formal Invitations will be mailed to members. Speaker Richard Striner, Professor of American History at Washington Collage, on "Lincoln's Audacity."

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