Rising Sun Inn

The Rising Sun Inn is a historic public house in Anne Arundel County featuring a 1.5-story wooden frame structure with a steep gable roof and brick gable end. A gambrel-roofed addition extends from the northwest side of the main structure.

The building was constructed around 1753 and served as a rest stop for travelers while also functioning as a meeting place for the local community. Later additions from the late 1700s expanded the structure and remain part of the building today.

The building has served since 1916 as headquarters for a local chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, an organization of women descended from those who fought in the American Revolution. You can see how this place functions as a gathering point for people who work to keep historical memory alive.

The building is located near Crownsville and can be visited through arranged tours and educational programs. It is best to contact ahead to confirm visiting times, as this is a privately used historic property.

The Maryland Historical Trust holds extensive documentation of the building's architectural development from its original construction through later additions. This detailed record makes it a valuable resource for anyone researching the building history and regional architectural evolution.