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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From 1828-1850 the Nassawango Iron Furnace was in its heyday. Many workers – miners, sawyers, colliers, molders, draymen, and bargemen – labored to make iron. Furnace Town (also called Nescongo or Nasseongo) was a company town, built by the Maryland Iron Company. About 300 people lived and worked here. There were blacksmiths, broom makers, wainwrights, wheelwrights, bakers, cobblers, coopers, and
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Located on the southern tip of the Chesapeake Bay, in Crisfield, Maryland “The Crab Capital of the World”, Lintons Seafood has over 35 years of expertise in serving our one-of-a-kind Maryland steamed blue crabs, fresh lump crab cakes, soft shell crabs and other fresh seafood to our satisfied customers. Our products are now being made available delivered to your home.
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Location: 325 Broad St, Salisbury, MD 21801 Site Background: Built in 1838, the Chipman Center is the oldest standing African-American church on Delmarva. It occupies the site of a former open meadow where slaves gathered for worship services conducted by Methodist circuit riders. In 1837 five local freedmen began holding services in a small red-pine slab building on the
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October 13, 2026, 2:30 pm
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5:30 pm
Date, Time, Location: Year Round, Tuesdays | 2:30PM until 5:30PM 1401 Camden Ave Salisbury, MD 21801 Details: Looking for a place to get locally grown produce year round? Look no further than Camden Avenue Farmer’s Market! Fresj veggies, fresh flowers, fresh free-range duck and chicken eggs, organic and pasture-raised meats, fresh milk, butter and yogurt, Alaskan salmon, seasonal orchard
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October 15, 2026, 2:00 pm
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7:00 pm
Date, Time, Location: Thursdays, May – October | 2pm – 7pm Sturgis Park | 200 River St, Snow Hill, MD 21863 Details: Shop local and discover fresh produce, handmade goods, and unique artisan creations at the weekly farmers market in Snow Hill. Vendors gather each week under the pavilion at Sturgis Park from 2–7 PM through October. For updates, check
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October 15, 2026, 5:30 pm
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7:00 pm
Date, Time, Location: Oct. 1, 8, 15, & 22nd | 5:30pm – 7:00pm Corbin Studio & Gallery | 4 East Main St, Crisfield, MD Event Details: 10 per class or $30 for all four classes if prepaid Join Crisfield Arts and Entertainment at Corbin Studio & Gallery for Poetry Workshops on four consecutive Thursdays in October, beginning October 1. Together,
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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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