The Mary Jenkins House dates from 1783 or before and is believed to be the oldest frame house in Easton. It was the home of Miss Mary Jenkins for many years.
The two and one-half story building has mantels enlivened by crossettes, common in the Georgian architecture period.
The museum’s permanent exhibits are located on the first floor.
The permanent exhibits includes our recently finished “Voices of the African American Experience” exhibit. Help us tell your story and expand the book in this exhibit: Profile Form – Help Us Tell Your Story
The Women’s Suffragette sign is located in front of the Mary Jenkins House on Washington Street. Mary Jenkins and Mary Bartlett Dixon, Talbot County natives, were also very involved with Easton’s Just Franchise League (JFL). Their home office was located in downtown across from the courthouse.
For more information view the Maryland Women’s Heritage Center brochure: Women’s Suffragette_Marker brochure.
This is made possible by William G. Pomeroy Foundation and the Maryland Women’s Heritage Center.
The Mary Jenkins House is located at 30 S. Washington Street. It is open to the public Wednesday through Saturday 10am – 3pm.
