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Ship's Point 2010 Designer Showhouse
Presented by Legg Mason Investment Counsel
for the benefit of
Historical Society of Talbot County

ships point sign
All photos by Elizabeth Tilghman

A Colonial Revival Estate on the mouth of Trippe Creek
Easton, Maryland


Ships Point is one of the premier waterfront properties in Talbot County, a county renowned for its plentiful shoreline. Situated at the mouth of Trippe Creek, it was named in honor of the shipyard where 17th-century shipbuilder Thomas Skillington built sailing vessels. The estate, home to various unique species of shrubs and trees, includes 13 acres, about 2,300 of water frontage, 4 deep water slips, a custom pool and spa, and brick and stone patios and walks, all overlooking the Tred Avon River and Trippe Creek.
The house, built in the 1920s, features 3 fireplaces, 6 bedrooms, 6.5 baths, formal living and dining rooms, sitting room, family room, large kitchen with large prep/pantry area, and maids' quarters. Also on the estate are a 6,000 square foot guefront lawnst house with its own patio and deck and a separate multi-car garage. It has been many years since this gem of a property has been open to the public. And it will probably be many years before it happens again.

Dates
 October 9 through November 14, 2010
Hours: Wednesday-Sunday 10am to 5pm
Tuesday By Appointment for Groups and Educational Programs
Last tour begins 30 minutes before closing


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Special Rules
 -Children under 8, including infants, not admitted
-Spike heels prohibited
-Photography by appointment only
- For visitors with mobility impairments, accessibility into and through the house is limited but possible. Please call 410-822-0773 24 hours in advance to arrange assistance.

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Sponsors
dock Platinum
Legg Mason Invenstment Counsel

Gold



Silver
The Tilghman Family
Anonymous

Bronze
Avon Dixon, Inc.
Mr. & Mrs. Vito Spitaleri

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25 South Washington Street
Easton, MD 21601
Telephone Number: 410-822-0773 

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