The Beach to Bay Heritage Area (BBHA) is one of thirteen state-certified heritage areas which aims to to preserve, protect and promote the cultural, natural and historical heritage of Somerset, Wicomico, and Worcester counties.
Our heritage area is packed full of heritage places to visit and explore. Countless historical sites and markers help tell our history here. On top of that we have several other attractions that contribute to our Shore culture. Restaurants, Farmers Markets, and Distilleries help define Shore life and are popular ways to savor our cuisine.
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The self-guided 200-mile route offers a wondrous journey through historic towns, scenic waterfronts, and vibrant coastal communities on the Cape to Cape Scenic Driving Tour–an ideal getaway to explore the best of the East Coast. The 200-mile route offers a perfect blend of history, nature, seafood, and recreation–from Cape May, New Jersey, to Cape Henlopen, Delaware, through Maryland’s coast to Cape Charles and Cape Henry, Virginia.
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The waterside community of Crisfield in Somerset County, MD is the southernmost town in Maryland. Located on the Eastern Shore of the Chesapeake Bay, Crisfield is famous for its seafood – especially the Maryland blue crab – its Watermen, wildlife, natural beauty, simple lifestyle and strong sense of community built on faith and hard work. Crisfield is also a
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Located outside of Salisbury University’s Teacher Education and Technology Center (better known as Conway Hall) is a bronze statue of Harriet Tubman. First unveiled in 2009, it is held to be the first three dimensional commemorative piece honoring Harriet Tubman on the Eastern Shore from which she was from. Created by Dr. James Hill, the statue depicts Tubman extending her
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Through a 1742 General Assembly act, Somerset County was split to form Worcester County. During the same time period the General Assembly created a special commission to build a new courthouse in each county. Somerset County’s courthouse was to be located in Princess Anne and Worcester County’s courthouse was to be located in Snow Hill.1 The first Snow Hill courthouse
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October 24, 2026, 10:00 am
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7:00 pm
Date, Time, Location: October 22 -25 Thursday – Saturday | 10am – 7pm Sunday | 10am – 6pm Event Details: Ocean City’s Sunfest is one of the largest outdoor festivals in the region, attracting tens of thousands of attendees each year for a four-day arts, crafts, music, and food fest. Local and national artisans from all over the country sell
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October 25, 2026, 9:00 am
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1:00 pm
Date, Time, Location: Sundays, Rain or Shine. May – October | 9am – 1pm Located on Pitts Street, Commerce Street and Main Street Details: Producers Only Market featuring Farmers, Food Cultivators, Bakers, Distillers, Seafood, Meat and so much more! Farms: Bennett Orchards: Peaches and Blueberries (in season only) BayBees Farm: Honey Assateague Farm: Flowers Bratten Farm: Locally Grown Produce Goat
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October 25, 2026, 10:00 am
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6:00 pm
Date, Time, Location: October 22 -25 Thursday – Saturday | 10am – 7pm Sunday | 10am – 6pm Event Details: Ocean City’s Sunfest is one of the largest outdoor festivals in the region, attracting tens of thousands of attendees each year for a four-day arts, crafts, music, and food fest. Local and national artisans from all over the country sell
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The Purposes of the Society: To preserve and enhance the history and culture of the village of Allen and its environs. To provide educational opportunities for residents and non-residents regarding life in the village of Allen across the centuries. Read more
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Capital of the Eastern Shore Map of Salisbury Read More
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As leaders, grant makers, and stewards of philanthropy, the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore connects people who care to causes that matter for the common good of the Lower Eastern Shore. Â We are a 501c3 nonprofit with an inspiring history of fostering charitable endeavors, and have provided $84 million in grants and scholarships to the local community since 1984.
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