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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Entertainment in the form of motion pictures was obtainable in local theaters in the principal towns, although seating was segregated between the main auditorium and the balcony for white and black ticket holders. The Mar- Va Theater in Pocomoke City, built in 1927 and redecorated 10 years later, survives with a separate staircase, ticket booth, bathroom, and concession stand in
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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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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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February 6, 2026, 4:30 pm
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7:00 pm
February 6 | 4:30pm – 7:00pm Salisbury University, Commons Building, Commons Dining Hall | 1313 Camden Ave, Salisbury, MD 21801 The annual event celebrates the history and cultural significance of soul food, bringing people together over classic dishes that have been passed down through generations. Guests can look forward to a hearty menu featuring a wide variety of Southern favorites
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February 6, 2026, 5:00 pm
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7:00 pm
Date, Time, Location: First Friday of every month | 5pm – 7pm Stanley Cochran American Legion Post 16 126 Lorie C Quinn Sr Dr, Crisfield Event Details: Open to the Public! Join us every first Friday of the month for hot steamed shrimp. clams and hush puppies! Support our veteran’s and families!
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February 6, 2026, 5:00 pm
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7:00 pm
Date, Time, Location: Friday, February 6th | 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Art League of Ocean City | 502 94th Street, Ocean City, MD 21842
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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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