The Granary Restaurant, on the banks of the Sassafras River, is well known for both its unique atmosphere and exquisite Eastern Shore dining. It is also rich in history.

 

On this site in 1812, the residents of Frederick Town built Fort Duffy, one of the many forts built for the country's defense against the British. In 1813, the Fort, Fredericktown, and neighboring Georgetown, both named after the sons of King George, were all burned by an invading British fleet.

 

Several years later, a grain warehouse, or granary, was built. Oldest existing records indicate that in 1876, the building was purchased by Ben Walmsley, who used it to store corn and grain prior to shipment to Baltimore.

 

Eventually the building housed the old Tockwogh Yacht Club. Tockwogh is an Indian word meaning Sassafras.

 

In the late 1940's it again changed function when it was purchased by Polk Steele Howard.
The Granary became a restaurant, using the original grain bins and warehouse for dining. A fire destroyed the building in 1985, but some original hand-hewn beams have been preserved to show intricate handywork of talented 19th century craftsman.

We hope you enjoy the ambiance, hospitality, and fine cuisine of The Granary, an Eastern Shore tradition.