Historical Sites

Adkins Museum and Historical Complex

Phone: 410-677-4740 

In Mardela Springs, the Adkins Historical Museum & Complex offers visitors a tour of 8 historic buildings and the gravestones of a revolutionary war patriot and his wife. Visitors can explore over 800 mid-19th century artifacts on display in the Brattan-Taylor Village Store or one of the rotating exhibits housed in the Odd Fellows Lodge Hall. Also on site is a livery stable circa 1905, two small contractors sheds, the Gravenor-English one room school house and the Youngs Purchase Farmhouse built in 1724. The largest building on the complex, served as a warehouse for a local cannery during the early 20th century. Visitors are able to tour the warehouse, which was restored in 1991 and now houses a unique collection of antique furniture and rare books. The first floor of the warehouse hosts Barren Creek Clocks, a unique manufacturer of wooden geared clocks.

Admission Fee:
Hours of Operation: Museum open by appointment.

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