Kent County, Maryland

Kent County Local Guide

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Find a new favorite walk, spend an afternoon with local history, or make room for an everyday stop. 15 places to get to know Kent County.

15 local places
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Time Outdoors

Parks, trails and places to pause

6 places
Grassy shoreline and Chesapeake waters near Bogles Wharf at Eastern Neck National Wildlife Refuge
Eastern Neck shoreline near Bogles Wharf, 2009Photo: Robert Pos / USFWS

Rock Hall Area Parks & Nature

Eastern Neck National Wildlife Refuge

Walk refuge trails through woodland, marsh and shoreline habitats where the Chester River meets the bay. Wildlife viewing is the focus of this protected island landscape.

Before You Go Check refuge closure notices before traveling. Deer management closes public access on designated October dates, including October 21 and 22, 2026. Visitor contact station availability is separate from trail access.

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Wide sandy beach with a few seated visitors facing the Chesapeake Bay
Betterton Beach on the Chesapeake Bay, 2010Photo: Art Anderson

Betterton Parks & Nature

Betterton Beach

Enjoy Chesapeake Bay views, beach space and a picnic setting at the county park in Betterton.

Before You Go Check current beach advisories and seasonal restroom or other facility availability before a swimming visit. Do not assume lifeguards are present.

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White wooden waterfront buildings on a grassy slope beside Turners Creek
Historic waterfront buildings at Turners Creek, 2005Photo: National Park Service collection, photographer not identified

Kennedyville Area Parks & Nature

Turners Creek Park

Explore the county park’s wooded setting, picnic areas and waterfront around historic Turners Creek. It is a separate park beside the larger Sassafras natural resources area.

Before You Go Check seasonal facilities and the current rules for the boat ramp if bringing a boat. Use the county park address rather than the nearby museum or Sassafras entrance.

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  • Sassafras Natural Resources Management Area

    Kennedyville Area Parks & Nature

    River bluffs, fields and woodland offer a varied walking landscape.

    Explore trails and views above the Sassafras River, with opportunities for bird watching and other permitted trail uses.

    Before You Go Use the main entrance at 13506 Turners Creek Road, not the separate Knock’s Folly address. Review hunting seasons and designated areas before choosing a route.

    Official Visitor Information

  • Cypress Branch State Park

    Millington Area Parks & Nature

    A pond and quiet woodland provide a simple nature outing.

    Visit the pond area for a picnic or explore the park’s developing recreation landscape. The park is on Galena Road in Kent County.

    Before You Go Parking is limited near the pond, and trails are still being developed. Check the current map and hunting guidance rather than assuming every woodland route is an established public trail.

    Official Visitor Information

  • Wilmer Park

    Chestertown Parks & Nature

    A town park opens onto the Chester River.

    Walk the riverfront paths, enjoy the lawn and playground, or pause by the public art and picnic pavilion.

    Before You Go Plan a daytime visit, since the park closes at dusk. Check town guidance for pavilion use and any activities that may affect access.

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History & Culture

Art, heritage and local stories

6 places
Restored two story wooden Sumner Hall with front steps in Chestertown
Sumner Hall after restorationPhoto: Preservation Maryland

Chestertown History & Culture

Sumner Hall

Visit the preserved Grand Army of the Republic hall to learn about African American veterans and the communities connected with the building.

Before You Go Check the Saturday visiting schedule or arrange an appointment. Ask about the rear exterior lift and interior elevator if step free access is needed.

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  • Bordley History Center

    Chestertown History & Culture

    Rotating exhibits and archives connect visitors with Kent County history.

    Explore local history at the Historical Society’s High Street center, or plan a focused visit to its genealogy and research collections.

    Before You Go Research visits require an appointment. Confirm the current exhibit schedule separately rather than treating museum opening times as unrestricted archive access.

    Official Visitor Information

  • Massey Air Museum

    Massey History & Culture

    Grassroots aviation history comes to life at a working airfield.

    Explore preserved aircraft and exhibits about the people, machines and skills of local aviation.

    Before You Go Confirm the current visiting days with the museum, especially before a long drive. This is an active airfield, so follow staff directions around aircraft and hangars.

    Official Visitor Information

  • Betterton Heritage Museum

    Betterton History & Culture

    Local objects recall a fishing village, river port and summer resort.

    See photographs, decoys, postcards and exhibits about the waterfront community at Betterton’s Community Hall.

    Before You Go The regular season runs from May through September. Arrange an appointment for an autumn or winter visit rather than expecting the doors to be open.

    Official Visitor Information

  • Kent Museum

    Kennedyville Area History & Culture

    Farm tools and historic buildings tell stories of rural county life.

    Explore agricultural objects and the story of Charley’s House, which came from an African American community in Chestertown.

    Before You Go Openings are limited and seasonal, with appointments available. Confirm a visit before traveling to the Turners Creek Road site.

    Official Visitor Information

  • Waterman’s Museum

    Rock Hall History & Culture

    Maritime objects reveal the work behind Chesapeake fisheries.

    See tools, boats, photographs and a reconstructed shanty associated with oyster harvesting, crabbing and fishing.

    Before You Go The museum is beside Haven Harbour Marina on Rock Hall Avenue. If it is locked, the museum association directs visitors to the marina office for access, so confirm arrangements before traveling.

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Libraries & Community

Everyday places to learn and connect

3 places

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