The Queenstown Story
If you think “Queenstown Harbor” sounds regal, you’re correct. The land occupied by our golf course has a direct connection to royalty and is steeped in history. Here’s the full story and history of Queenstown Harbor.
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“My Lord’s Gift”
Historically named “My Lord’s Gift,” the land was given to Henry deCoursey by Cecil Calvert in the 1600s as a reward for his services. deCoursey, a surveyor for Calvert (the second Lord of Baltimore), placed his thumbprint on a map was granted all of the land under his thumb. That’s why the territory was known as the “thumb grant” for hundreds of years.
“What makes this place an excellent destination to play a round of golf is its people. The staff will make your round enjoyable.” —TripAdvisor
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From Dairy Farm
to Golf Course
When the owners of The Brick Companies found the land in the 1970s, it was being used as a dairy farm and working crop fields. The Brick Companies executives decided to build a golf course so they could share the beauty of the land and wildlife with the public.
“What makes this place an excellent destination to play a round of golf is its people. The staff will make your round enjoyable.” —TripAdvisor
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Artifacts
During construction of the course, experts conducted a large archaeological dig under the original DeCoursey home site, and unearthed and historically preserved millions of artifacts from the era. Many of these artifacts are displayed in the corporate headquarters of The Brick Companies in Edgewater, Md., and many more were donated to the Maryland Historic Trust.
Next time you visit Queenstown Harbor Golf course, take a few moments to enjoy the beauty — and to appreciate hundreds of years of history beneath your tee!
“What makes this place an excellent destination to play a round of golf is its people. The staff will make your round enjoyable.” —TripAdvisor
QUEENSTOWN HARBOR
History
Next time you visit Queenstown Harbor Golf course, take a few moments to enjoy the beauty — and to appreciate hundreds of years of history beneath your tee!