Oxford, Maryland
Picture Perfect
Charm
Nestled on a narrow peninsula and bordered by water on all sides, Oxford is a true maritime haven. Sailboats dot the harbor, the historic Oxford-Bellevue ferry carries passengers across the Tred Avon River, and local restaurants serve seafood pulled straight from the bay. Rich in history and brimming with nautical character, Oxford offers postcard-perfect charm in an authentic Eastern Shore setting.
Picture Perfect
Oxford Gallery
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Oxford Bellevue Ferry Celebrates 343 Years
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Chesapeake Country All-American Road Trip
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Events & Festivals
Can’t-Miss Happenings in Talbot County
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Nov
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November 26 – November 27
Holiday Events in Talbot County
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Nov
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November 14 – November 16
Waterfowl Festival
Discover the History
Founded in 1683, Oxford is among Maryland’s oldest towns. In colonial days, it was a bustling trade hub where ships arrived, loaded with tobacco, textiles, and luxury imports. Ships carrying enslaved Africans also docked here–a history that shaped the region as profoundly as its maritime trade. Today, traces of the past remain in Oxford’s 18th-century homes, landmarks, and the historic Oxford–Bellevue Ferry while the broader story of resilience lives on in Talbot County, birthplace of Frederick Douglass and home to The Hill, one of the country’s oldest free Black communities.
Explore Oxford
Begin your day with a sunrise sail or paddle on the Tred Avon River, shift to cycling quiet lanes or browsing local galleries, and spend the evening hours enjoying a dinner of oysters or crab pulled fresh from nearby waters. However you choose to explore, Oxford’s salt-laden breezes and sparking waters will fill your soul.
Experience Oxford
Experience What
Oxford Has to Offer
A picture-perfect waterfront town of brick-lined streets, history, and great restaurants. Savor sunset cocktails, a lively crab deck, or dinner at a historic inn. Paddle the Tred Avon, rent bikes with a narrated museum tour, browse a mystery bookstore. Stay in historic waterfront inns or an adults-only retreat.
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