Chestertown , located in Kent County, Maryland , thrives with historical significance, lively festivals, a vibrant art and cultural scene, eclectic shops, charming inns and diverse restaurants. It’s also home to Washington College, the 10 th oldest liberal arts college in the country (whose name was gifted to the institution by George Washington himself). Since its founding in 1782, the college’s influences have continued to flow through Chestertown like the waterways that surround it. Historic Attractions You don’t have to be a history major to appreciate this tri-centennial town. With Maryland’s second largest district of restored 18th century homes, history buffs will want to book a guided walking tour at the Bordley History Center , headquarters of the Historical Society of Kent County. From historic homes to sites that our founding fathers visited, you’ll learn the lore that lives there—the walls may not talk, but the docents do. During the Ghost Walks , however, maybe t...
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