Chestertown is proud to be a designated National Main Street community

The Main Street Historic Chestertown Program is led by the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s National Main Street Center. Chestertown is one of only 300 designated National Main Street towns in the United States. This prestigious award and accreditation recently was officially recognized and endorsed by our Mayor and our Town Council. MSHC is dedicated to create national and regional awareness for our Town.  Watch for more from your Main Street Historic Chestertown. This national designation belongs to all of us that are proud to be a part of Chestertown, Maryland,

MSHC’s #1 priority is to act as a catalyst, within the guidelines of the National Main Street Center, to help promote, implement and finance projects for our Town’s alliances.

• Enhancing our heritage.
• Fostering smart growth.
• Strengthening business and other community organizations that support our Town’s economy and unique lifestyle.

Main Street News

Linda K. Hall-Historic District and Farmers Market
Ann Crane Harlan-Historic Landmarks
Gordon Chapman-Historic Waterfront
Evie Baskin-Holiday Parades
Michael Bignell-Downrigging Weekend
Jeanne Saulsbury-Wildlife Festival
Holly Geddes-Art in the Park and Historic Tea Party
Brenda Stewart-Sultana Uprigging

MSHC and Artworks hosted a special event during the March 4th First Friday. The Artists selected for the first MSHC Art Banner Program were recognized and presented with one of two banners produced from their work. These original art pieces are reproduced into colorful banners to promote our Town's special events, riverfront and waterfowl,and historic landmarks that attract visitors to our unique community .

An auction was held during the event for the remaining banners and proceeds donated to support local arts education programs.

The 2011 Art Banner Exhibition was presented at the event and was on display at Artworks during the month. The exhibit featured picturesque artwork and photographs that capture the spirit, energy and heritage of Historic Chestertown. A gala event is in the planning process to celebrate the second MSHC Art Banner Program. Watch for more details and information!

How to Participate

You are invited to visit the National Main Street website for more information for more information and success stories about proud recipients of Main Street USA designated communities. 

Your interest and support will be most important for the success of this national program.  Please let us know if you want to be a part the Main Street Historic Chestertown National Main Street Program…we need your assistance and support.

For more information about Main Street Historic Chestertown or to volunteer, please e-mail Diane Fitzgerald.