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History : From its crossroads in the 1720s until the Mason-Dixon line was established, the town now known as Rising Sun was actually located in Chester County Pennsylvania. The taxes were paid in West Chester, Pennsylvania, and all the early deeds and records are still recorded there. The town occupied part of what were the controversial "Nottingham Lots" claimed by William Penn and given to his Quaker friends in 1702 over the vigorous objection of Maryland's Calverts. Mason and Dixon settled the dispute by determining that the area in question was indeed a part of Maryland. Records show that, around 1720, Henry Reynolds established a stone tavern on Nottingham Lot No. 17 to serve as a stage stop. Over the entrance was a swinging sign depicting the rays of the sun at dawn and the lettering THE RISING SUN. It was around this busy tavern that the village of Summer Hill began to grow. Located along the direct route between Baltimore and Philadelphia, the tavern enjoyed growth in its popularity as a meeting place for business deals, political maneuvering, elections, and sundry other activities. Travelers and locals alike adopted the habit of saying "We'll meet at The Rising Sun." The phrase was so entrenched by the time the town's first post office was established around 1815, that Summer Hill yielded to Rising Sun as the official name of the place. It is likely that the post office was actually located in the tavern. Soon after the town's incorporation in 1860, the commissioners constructed slate sidewalks, erected coal-oil street lamps, and hired a lamplighter, who doubled as bailiff and street maintenance man. Six years later, the Baltimore Central Railroad began to serve Rising Sun, and the pace of growth accelerated. Most of the town's current structure has been built since then.

10/23/2026
Dumpster Day in Rising SunOctober 24th, 8am - 12pm10 Dairy Street
10/23/2026

Dumpster Day in Rising Sun
October 24th, 8am - 12pm
10 Dairy Street

10/21/2026

Cecil County Government is partnering with Delmarva Power to host a Drop-Off Recycling Event next Saturday, October 24, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Cecil County Central Landfill, located at 758 E. Old Philadelphia Road in Elkton.

Eligible Delmarva Power residential customers can receive $75 for each qualifying appliance recycled, with a limit of two items per customer. Accepted items include working room air conditioners, mini refrigerators, and dehumidifiers.

Residents can simply drive up, and event staff will unload the appliances directly from their vehicles!

For additional information and eligibility requirements, visit http://delmarva.com/DropOff75

10/20/2026

The Rising Sun, MD invites you to participate in Tractor Parade Registration. Explore this Registration to engage and give back.

Did everyone have a great time at Spooktacular on Saturday? We sure did! Thank you to everyone who joined us for a day o...
10/13/2026

Did everyone have a great time at Spooktacular on Saturday? We sure did! Thank you to everyone who joined us for a day of fall fun in Rising Sun!

WE ARE SO EXCITED TO HOST YOU FOR A GREAT DAY OF FALL FUN !!!
10/09/2026

WE ARE SO EXCITED TO HOST YOU FOR A GREAT DAY OF FALL FUN !!!

Today our team did a final walkthrough for tomorrow’s Fall Spooktacular, and we’re looking forward to seeing everyone!

There’s a lot happening around town tomorrow morning, including JV football’s homecoming at Rising Sun Middle School. Please plan for traffic, temporary stoppages, and a little extra travel time. Be patient and watch for families walking through town.

For Spooktacular parking, please use the Martin’s/ Tractor Supply parking area. A hayride shuttle will be available on the far side of the Tractor Supply parking lot to bring you over to the fun.

Join us at Town Square from 11 a.m.–4 p.m.! All attractions are free, with food and items from our local crafters and vendors available for purchase. Please stop by, grab something to eat, and shop their booths—these businesses helped make this day possible, and we’d love to see everyone support them.

Thank you to our team, volunteers, and sponsors for helping get everything ready. See you tomorrow!

-Travis

10/08/2026

A day of family fun without the price tag—Spooktacular is THIS SATURDAY, and ALL attractions are FREE!

Join us October 10 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Rising Sun Town Square. Bring the kids, invite your friends, and spend the day enjoying the fun together.

While you’re here, stop by our local crafters and vendors, browse their booths, and show them some love. It’s a great chance to find something special and support the people behind our local businesses.

A huge THANK YOU to every local business that sponsored this year’s Spooktacular. Your generosity makes it possible for families to enjoy all the attractions for free, and we’re grateful you stepped up for our community.

We’ll see you Saturday in Town Square!

-Travis

09/29/2026

Today, our community said goodbye as Norman Hunter was laid to rest.

Several members of Norman’s family shared with me how much he thought of me. Those words meant more than they could know—but the truth is, Rising Sun thought the world of Norman.

He gave so much of himself to this town, from his years with the Chamber of Commerce and the familiar sound of his voice at the Red Sale Barn to helping establish SunFest and supporting countless community efforts along the way. His fingerprints can be found throughout the history of Rising Sun.

Norman may be gone from our sight, but his legacy will remain in the community he helped shape and in the many lives he touched.

May he rest in peace, and may Carol and the entire Hunter family continue to feel the love and gratitude of a community that will never forget him.

-Travis

09/25/2026

Our staff heard “Dolly Parton Day” and somehow we all ended up in a music video. 😂

Happy Dolly Parton Day 9-25 from all of us at Town Hall! 🎶

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1 E Main Street
Rising Sun, MD
21911

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