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 Franklin Hotel was a hotel catering to African Americans when segregation was enforced. The building was constructed in 1930 and was known as the Mainlake Building. The bottom floor hosted a restaurant and four spaces for shops while the second floor held apartments. In 1955 the Franklin Hotel was established by Melvin E. and Donzelle Hutt and the hotel
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The Judy Johnson Memorial sits outside of the Snow Hill Library and was raised in the summer of 2021. William Julius “Judy” Johnson (1899-1989), was an American professional third baseman and manager who’s career in Negro League baseball spanned 17 seasons, from 1921 to 1937. Born in Snow Hill, he was slight of build and never developed as a power
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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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October 31, 2026, 11:00 am
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1:00 pm
Date, Time, Location: Saturday, October 31st | 11am – 1pm Art League of Ocean City | 502 94th Street, Ocean City, MD 21842 Event Details: Get ready for a frightfully fun and creative Halloween at the Art League of Ocean City! Activities Include: Make your own Halloween slime! Come dressed in costume and show off your Halloween spirit! Go
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October 31, 2026, 11:00 am
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12:00 pm
Date, Time, Location: Saturday, October 31 | 11am Poplar Hill Mansion | 117 Elizabeth Street, Salisbury, MD 21801 Event Details: Bring the kids to Poplar Hill Mansion and join Karen Earp, from the Wicomico County Library, Paul Sarbanes Branch, for Storytime at the Mansion. They’ll be reading a story, singing songs, and have an activity for the children to take
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October 31, 2026, 12:00 pm
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Date, Time, Location: Saturday, October 31 | 12pm – 2pm Poplar Hill Mansion | 117 Elizabeth Street, Salisbury, MD 21801 Event Details: Bring the kids to Poplar Hill Mansion to what has become a guest favorite to have fun on Halloween! Join Poplar Hill Mansion for their Jack O’ Lantern Jubilee! See the Mansion fully decorated for Halloween! They’ll have
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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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