Tour of Homes

One of the highlights of the Christmas in St. Michaels weekend is the tour of historic homes in the village and a few very special homes just outside of town. This is one of the longest running home tours in Maryland.

The houses in town are within walking distance of each other, which gives you a great opportunity to stroll through town and soak up the historic atmosphere. Most of the homes, built in the 18th and 19th centuries, had at one time been the residences of watermen and seafarers and have since been restored, expanded, and adapted to today's life style.

The country homes are located just outside of town, and most are situated on expansive waterfront settings. Visitors reach the country homes via professional licensed shuttle bus service, which is included in the price of the ticket. These houses should not be missed, as they employ exquisite architectural details and are creatively set amidst the Eastern Shore landscape. Buses between the country homes will leave from the Crab Claw parking lot at the end of Mill Street.

Along with your ticket purchase, you will receive a tour guide booklet with lots of local information and complete descriptions of each home on the tour along with other major landmarks in St. Michaels.

Remember that your ticket for the Tour of Homes also admits you to the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum both Saturday and Sunday.

Tickets may be purchased in advance at a special $25 rate. Online purchases may be made from July 1st until the Monday before the event. Beginning November 1st, until 5pm Friday of our weekend, advance tickets may also be purchased at The Christmas Shop, Chesapeake Trading Company, and Chesapeake Bay Outfitters, all located on Talbot Street. Tickets can also be purchased at the Granite Lodge on St. Mary's Square between Chestnut and Mulberry Streets on Friday of Christmas in St. Michaels weekend, from Noon-3pm.

On the days of the event, tickets may be purchased for the full price of $30 at the Granite Lodge on St. Mary's Square, between Chestnut and Mulberry Streets, from 9am-4pm on Saturday and 10am-Noon on Sunday. Tickets are valid both days.