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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Princess Anne is known for its historic buildings owing to the town’s founding in 1733. Overtime, Princess Anne became an economic center due to its location near the Manokin River. Princess Anne also is home to the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES), a historically Black university with a campus over 1,000 acres. Some popular destinations include: Teackle Mansion Somerset
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Breathe Interiors is a charming gift shop that offers a wide variety of nature inspired home décor and goods. What’s best is that they try to support local vendors, artists, and craftspeople as much as possible by providing an outlet for them to sell their merchandise. Even when items are imported, they are imported from small businesses. They sell hand
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Gallery 413 is owned and operated by the Crisfield Arts Syndicate and features a plethora of art in all sorts of forms and styles. Gallery Hours: Saturday and Sunday 11AM-3PM
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February 19, 2026, 4:30 pm
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5:30 pm
Date, Time, Location: Thursday, February 19th | 4:30pm – 5:30pm Worcester County Tourism | 107 W Green St, Snow Hill, MD 21863 Event Details: Join us at Worcester County Tourism for an adult craft program and learn how to blend modern art with historic patterns and textures.107 W Green St, Snow Hill, MD 21863 Learn more.
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February 20, 2026, 6:00 pm
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8:00 pm
Date, Time, Location: Friday, February 20th | 6pm Museum of Eastern Shore Culture | 218 W Main Street, Salisbury, MD 21801 Event Details: Born and raised in the border city of El Paso, TX, George Rodriguez creates highly ornamented, ceramic sculptures, often underlined by a connection to sociopolitical themes. His guardian figures, tomb sculptures, and installations, commemorate and build community.
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February 20, 2026, 6:00 pm
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7:00 pm
Date, Time, Location: Friday, February 20th | 6:00pm Pocomoke Library | 401 5th St, Pocomoke City, MD 21851 Events: Come out and showcase your talent or support a local artist. Seeking all singers, poets, spoken word artists, dancers, bands, and more. Door prizes and light refreshments. Hosted by Sista Big.
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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. 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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