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The Oxford Museum preserves and celebrates the town of Oxford’s rich history and its continuing role in the life of the region. By documenting and sharing what makes the community such a unique place to live, work or visit.

18-and 19th-century history exhibits with emphasis on the historic and unique town of Oxford.

Drive the central section of the Chesapeake Country Scenic Byway View local wildlife on the 6-mile Cross Island Trail Paddle, kayak or canoe the Kent Island River Trail Dine on Maryland crab at a Kent Narrows restaurant Bird watch at the Pickering Creek Audubon Center Learn maritime history at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum Set sail on the Winnie Estelle in St. Michaels Check out the award-winning spirits at Lyon Rum Learn about oystering on[...]

The Heart of the Bay On Maryland’s Middle Eastern Shore (or mid-shore), you’re in the Heart of Chesapeake Country, where locals depend upon the bay for their livelihoods, and fresh seafood is just a stone’s throw away. Experience the Eastern Shore culture by sampling crabs and oysters, visiting oyster hatcheries and oyster festivals and taking a skipjack sailing tour. Engaging maritime museums help you explore the watermen’s heritage and the local's livelihoods and connection to[...]

Take your time experiencing the special beauty of this tidewater region with its pristine waterways and vibrant historic waterfront villages. The lifestyles and livelihoods of generations of watermen, shipbuilders and farmers have been shaped by a landscape that, even to this day, makes it easy for visitors to imagine when goods were shipped to “faraway Baltimore” in wooden barrels lashed aboard schooners. The pace of life is slower here. Charming small towns are often accessed[...]