The Kent County town of Chestertown, Maryland was founded in 1705 and has enjoyed life as a shipping port. It is known for its solidarity with the founding fathers in Boston, because five months after the British closed the port of Boston in retaliation for the Tea Party, Chestertown wrote laws prohibiting people from buying, selling, or drinking tea. That act of solidarity is celebrated every year in the Chestertown Tea Party Festival.
Recommended Resources
Guide to the Chesapeake Bay outlines Chestertown and lists as well as describes attractions, events, and photographs of years gone by as well as present-day pictures. Also informs about fishing and crabbing, boating, and lodging opportunities.
http://www.baydreaming.com/chestertown.htm
Chestertown Farmers’ Market Artisans
Explains the artisans and products sold in the city’s farmer’s market. Includes photographs of the market’s goods and profiles of participating artisans.
http://chestertownfarmersmarketartisans.com/
Provides details about the history of Chestertown, a barrage of things to do and places to eat, sleep, and shop, as well as information about local government. Also displays a calendar of upcoming events.
http://www.chestertown.com/
Offers a photo gallery which depicts the rooms and facilities at this Chestertown hotel. Also features detailed information as well as online and toll free reservations.
http://www.comfortsuites.com/hotel-chestertown-maryland-MD610
Maritime organization that preserves the area’s historical ships and maritime objects. Details on the summer programs offered, curriculum resources for teachers and press coverage of the project.
http://sultanaprojects.org/
The Historical Society of Kent County, Maryland
Educates the public about the county’s history through public events, a museum and exhibits. Includes directions to the museum, genealogy resources and a way to search the collection of the society’s items.
http://kentcountyhistory.org/
College offers major and minor programs in disciplines such as dance, art history, economics, music, history, chemistry and business management. Includes tuition fee information, admissions requirements and resources for parents.
http://www.washcoll.edu/
