"The Town That Fooled The British"
Established in 1677 on the banks of the Miles River, St. Michaels is nestled on the peaceful Eastern Shore of Maryland. The town's heritage is built on the fishing industry and watermen, who continue today to follow the time-honored ways of trot-lining, tonging and eeling in the protected harbor. The legacy of over 250 historic buildings add a depth and richness to the town, that is easily experienced as you walk our quiet, tree-lined streets.
The quaint, historic nature of the town, together with the St. Michaels Museum at St. Mary's Square and The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum attracts tens of thousands of visitors each year. St. Michaels is home to world-class hotels, restaurants and shops that compliment the town's historic ambiance.