The Robert Morris Inn 1710 - history lives here
We are closed for the month of January.
We will reopen to Winter hours with our rooms available Thursday
through Saturday inclusive. Our Tavern and Dining Room open
Wednesday through Saturday for dinner - Friday through Monday for
Breakfast - Thursday, Friday and Saturday lunch and Sunday Brunch.
We recommend dining reservations as at peak times, we may be
reservation only.
Welcome to Oxford, founded in 1683 as the first seaport.
Built as River View House in 1710 and an Inn since 1800, this
is the oldest full-service Inn in America. Four of our 310 year old
rooms were indeed slept in by Founding Father Robert Morris, George
Washington and many other dignitaries of the day and since. Red
brick fireplaces around which heated discussion on the arguments
for independence from Britain took place and negotiations for sugar
cane, tobacco and French wine worked out. Wood paneling, red brick
fireplaces and oak timbers are all as they were 310 years ago, hand
built by ships carpenters from locally acquired materials and the
red bricks from England, used as ships ballast. One cannot get any
more historic than this. Later in life Robert Morris would reflect
on his simple upbringing in a small two-bedroomed cottage on the
river in Oxford.
In more recent times author James Michener outlined his
famous novel, Chesapeake here. More history
is located here. Now the Eastern Shore's most unique
historic restaurant with rooms under Master Chef Mark Salter and
Innkeeper Ian Fleming. This is a truly historic Inn, cosy with a
natural patina running through. Friendly, great cuisine and
understated professional service.
Enojy the town's two wonderful parks, its own pristine beach and
the unique pleasures of the Oxford Bellevue Ferry transporting
travellers across the Tred Avon River (mid- April through
November), the oldest Ferry route in the country - history really
does live here.
Hire Bicyles, Kayaks, Paddleboards and more from Easton Cycle and
Sport at (410) 822-7433.
Hike, bike, row and sail, get on the water exploring our creeks,
rivers and the Bay. Watch the Eagles, Osprey, Herons, Crabs,
Turtles and we even have Dolphins and Sea Horses in the Bay along
with all the other Summer visitors. We can set you up for a
memorable fishing trip or sunset cruise . .
. your imagination is your only limit.
There is much to see and do in and around Talbot County.
Unique to our area is the new Harriet
Tubman Underground Railroad Visitor Center at Church Creek.
This year we celebrate the 200th birthday of Fredrick
Douglas renowned Talbot County social reformer, abolitionist,
orator and statesman follow his journey. The Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge
remains open all year and never fails to impress. Click below for a
vast array of attractions and events.
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Stay at our Inn and visit Events in the area
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Oxford itself is one of the most unique towns on the Eastern
Shore. Historic and peaceful yet vibrant at the same time, as it
remains so popular with sailors, cyclists, kayak'ers and those
seeking refuge and restoration from an ever increasing mad world.
Charming tree lined streets with immaculate historic homes,
waterfront town park and even its own Beach. Conveniently to St.
Michaels, Easton, and Cambridge. Learn more about our history at The Oxford Museum and about vacation
activities and options at Talbot County
Tourism.
Unfortunately we do not have an elevator and some of the stairs
are quite steep, if you have mobility issues please contact us. Due
to the age and nature of our building, we do not have disabled
specific bedrooms.
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The Robert Morris Inn GDS codes
AMADEUS (1A) = YX OXFRMI
SABRE (AA) = YX
118940
GALILEO/APOLLO (UA) = YX E7534 WORLDSPAN (TW) = YX BWIRM
PEGASUS (WB) = YX RMI4005
The Robert Morris Inn 314 N Morris St
PO Box 40 Oxford MD
21654 410 226 5111
