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St. Michaels Visitors Guide 2019/20 Visitor’s Guide St. Michaels MARYLAND Shop. Eat. Play. Stay. stmichaelsmd.org St. Michaels Museum Welcome to Historic St. Michaels St. Michaels offers a quiet charm, peaceful haven for a day, weekend or vacation. Stroll the historic streets where lovingly restored homes welcome you to take a step back in time. Historic sites, enchanting Inns, Bed & Breakfasts and Museums give you the feeling of what was once a thriving Colonial village and is now home to many who are a bit resistant to the hustle and bustle of modern life. Just a leisurely drive from Baltimore, Washington or Philadelphia, St. Michaels offers you a quiet escape. While shopping and dining are very popular pastimes, the beautiful Miles River and St. Michaels Harbor offers boaters and sailors and those who just like to be near the water, the perfect destination. For the serious sportsman, excellent fishing and guided hunting make St. Michaels a year-round getaway. Cycling enthusiasts find St. Michaels a must-stop on their itinerary. Many fine restaurants, lovely places to stay and interesting shops add to the ambience, making St. Michaels a visitor’s delight. We hope you’ll join us. The Town that Fooled the British In the dark morning hours of August 10, 1813, the British attacked St. Michaels to destroy their 6 or 7 shipyards. Legend has it, that residents of the town, forewarned, hoisted lanterns to the masts of ships and in the tops of the trees, tricking the British by causing the cannons to overshoot the town. The “blackout” was effective and only one house, now known as “The Cannonball House” was struck. A cannon ball penetrated the roof and rolled down the staircase as Mrs. Merchant carried her young daughter downstairs. The house still exists as a private residence. St. Michaels derived its name from St. Michaels Parish of the Episcopal Church founded in 1696 and from the St. Michaels River, now called the Miles River. James Braddock laid out the town surrounding the church and began selling lots in 1775. Table of Contents 2 & 3 ..............................................................Calendar of Events 4 & 5 ...............................................Shops, Galleries & Boutiques 6 & 7 ........................................Restaurants, Markets & Nightlife 8 & 9 ....................Attractions, Sightseeing, Museums & Marinas 10 & 11 ...................................................Your Wedding & Events 20, 21 & 22 .........................................................Lodging & Spas 23..................................................................Real Estate & Banks 24 .........................Other Historic Places, Churches & Special Info 1 2019/20 Visitor’s Guide The following is a sampling of annual events held in St. Michaels and the month in which they occur. For further details or updates on these events, and discover other events taking place in town, visit stmichaelsmd.org or 800-808-7622. Hope to see you soon! Fall Into St. Michaels. January June Saturday, Oct. 19 & Sunday, Oct. 20. Activities throughout the town. Fireside Warmth. Let us warm your St. Michaels BrewFest. Scarecrow Festival. Great American spirits by continuing the holiday season Saturday, June 1. 11am-12 Noon. Pumpkin Festival. Halloween Festival. with after Holiday Sales on Talbot Street. General Admission 12 noon to 5 PM. Parade, Jack Russell Terrier Races, Over 70 Craft Beers, Casks, Seasonals, Not to be missed! 800-808-7622 Meet the Brewmasters. Held at 3 locations in the Heart of St. Michaels. Tilghman Island Day. Tickets - Eastern Shore Brewing, Saturday, October 19. Tilghman February 410-745-8010 or www.stmichaels- Island. Exhibits, music, food, arts & Valentine’s Day. Enjoy a romantic brewfest.com crafts, races, skipjack cruises. August 410-886-2677 interlude on Valentine’s Day at a special lodging, topped off with a Concerts in the Park. Musicians Watermen’s Appreciation Day. 5K Race. Through St. Michaels. culinary restaurant experience. perform on Thursdays, June - Septem- Sunday, August 11. Hot crabs and Fundraiser sponsored by SMHS ber from 6:30-8:00 p.m. Sponsored cold beer, with live music and a spirited Sports Boosters. 410-745-8123 by the St. Michaels Community boat docking contest. Sponsored by the Center. 410-745-6073 Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum. OysterFest. Saturday, Oct. 26. Annual Strawberry Festival & www.cbmm.org Oysters, beer, live music, boat rides, March family activities and more! Be sure March Arts and Craft Show. Saturday, Boat Auction. Saturday, August 31. to watch the re-launch of the bugeye Chocolate Festival. First weekend in June 1. Eastern Shore’s BEST straw- Labor Day weekend! Boating experts March. On-line info. 410-745-0411 Edna Lockwood this year. Chesapeake berries. 50 Artisans. Something for and novices alike have the same Bay Maritime Museum. 410-745-2916 everyone. St. Luke’s United Methodist opportunity to bid on the boat of St. Patrick’s Day. Change the winter or www.cbmm.org blues to green by celebrating St. Church. 410-745-2534 their dreams! Offerings include Patrick’s Day and the start of spring. everything from wooden rowing skiffs to Antique & Classic Boat Festival classic sailboats and power cruisers. & Arts at Navy Point. Father’s Daffodil Festival. March 28, 2020. Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum. Day Weekend. June 14, 15. This 410-745-2916 or www.cbmm.org Features a festival parade, hat event is the largest of its kind in the November contests, daffy dog costume contest, Mid-Atlantic region. Over 100 of OysterJam, Saturday, Nov. 2 special menus and much more! the finest mahogany and chrome Phillips Wharf Environmental Center www.stmichaelsinbloom.org classic boats. Includes boatbuilding Join us for Oyster Jam, an event focused demonstrations, maritime vendors September on supporting the Center and its mission. and juried artists. Live music, food On Nov. 4, we will be gathering for and much more at Chesapeake Bay Labor Day Art Show. food, fun & entertainment at the Center April Maritime Museum. 410-745-2916 or “Under the tent” at St. Luke’s Church, on Tilghman Island. 410-886-9200 or Talbot Street. St. Michaels Art League. www.chesapeakebayacbs.org www.phillipswharf.org Eastern Shore Sea Glass and www.smartleague.org Coastal Arts Festival Summer Seafood Festival. Tilgh- St. Michaels Concours d’Elegance. First weekend of April, Chesapeake man Island. Food, music, contests, Sunday, September 22th. Maritime Museum, will host the exhibits, boat rides. 410-886-2677 12th Annual Classic Car Show on the Annual Eastern Shore Sea Glass and December grounds of Inn at Perry Cabin & CBMM. Coastal Arts Festival. 410-745-8057 or Call Luke 443-262-5916 or SMCDE.org Midnight Madness. Saturday, Dec. 7. www.seaglassfestival.com Shops open ‘til midnight, special sales, WineFest at St. Michaels. refreshments. Midnight prize drawing. July 800-808-7622 or www.stmichaelsmd.org April 27 & 28. 11th Annual wine tasting, from award winning vineyards. October Christmas in St. Michaels. Independence Day Ceremony. Talbot Street festival with fun for all. Saturday, July 6. St. Mary’s Square. Mid-Atlantic Small Craft Festival. Weekend of Dec. 13, 14 & 15. [email protected] 410-745-9561 Saturday, October 5. One of the Shop at the Marketplace, Tour Festive nation’s premier small craft events! Homes, Watch Parade, Visit with Santa FIREWORKS! Saturday July 6. Hundreds of amateur and profes- and much more. 410-745-0745 or St. Michaels Harbor. 800-808-7622 sional boat builders and enthusiasts www.christmasinstmichaels.org May Big Band Night. Saturday July 6. display their skiffs, kayaks and canoes. Dance to the sounds of the 30s and Take part in demonstrations and Annual St. Michaels Running Festival. 40s, outdoors. Food for sale or pack workshops, chat with owners and watch Saturday, May 18. It’s a fun, community a picnic. Chesapeake Bay Maritime these one-of-a-kind vessels race. spirited event benefiting the town of St. Museum. www.cbmm.org Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum. Michaels and its local businesses. The Carnival. Rides, games, raffles, 410-745-2916 or www.cbmm.org day will start with various races including food & fun. Benefits St. Michaels Simpatico, Italy’s Finest Annual Fall a 1 mile fun walk, a 5K, a 10K and a ½ Volunteer Fire Dept. 410-745-9393 marathon. For race registration, accom- Wine & Food Columbus Celebration. modations and St. Michaels information Oct.12. Over 70 Italian Wines, Liqueurs, please go to www.runstm.com Spirits, Italian Food, Live Music & more. Noon-6pm. Fee covers all. 410-745-0345 or www.simpaticostmichaels.com Midnight Madness 2 JUSTAMERE TRADING POST SIMPATICO, ITALY’S FINEST 212 S. Talbot Street 104-106 Railroad Avenue 410-745-2227 410-745-0345 justamereherbs.com www.simpaticostmichaels.com SHOP Southwestern Native American [email protected] Fine Stores, Galleries Jewelry, Teas, Herbs, Spices, & gifts. Wines, Limoncello, Bellini, Spirits, USA Made! Foods, Ceramics. Pasta & Sauces. & Boutiques Full Line of Antipasti, Cheeses, Olive Oil, OLIVINS & Balsamics. 100% Italian. Food & 205 N. Talbot Street Wine Tastings daily. 410-745-2062 ANTIQUES ON TALBOT olivinsstmichaels.com SIMPLY DRAGONFLY 211 N. Talbot Street, 410-745-5208 Aged Balsamic Reductions. EVOO. 105 S. Talbot Street www.antiquesontalbot.com Flavor infused and traditional over 410-409-2454 Nautical, Oyster Plates/Cans, Decoys, 50 to taste. 7 types of Stuffed Olives. www.simplydragonfly.com Furniture, Sterling and more. Chocolate Bourbon Barrel Aged Fine Art, Exquisite Gifts, Collectibles, Maple Syrup. Amazing! Glassware,
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