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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Pemberton Historical Park, once home to a thriving plantation, shares historic legacies of the lower Chesapeake region from the 18th century. The fully-restored Pemberton Hall is furnished to reflect the pre-Revolutionary period. Plantation tax records, archaeological investigations and architectural research were used to locate and restore other structures, including a 1786 kitchen, stand-alone milk house, wooden-lined well and well sweep.
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The Maryland Military Monuments Inventory lists this cannon as commemorating the War of 1812. It was erected in 1977 by The Jewish War Veterans of the U.S.A
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A local favorite, this brewery has been open since 2011. The company continues to grow, however it does not forget its roots; “We’re still small. We’re still handcrafted. We’re still making beer with a wooden paddle every morning. We’ve really just grown to really invest a lot of our money into making quality beer, and not really try to make
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October 8, 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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October 9, 2026, 5:00 pm
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8:00 pm
Date, Time, Location: Friday nights | 5pm – 8pm Oliver T. Beauchamp American Legion Post 94 30782 West Post Office Rd Princess Anne, MD Event Details; Join Oliver T. Beauchamp American Legion Post 94 for their Steamed Shrimp Night! Every Friday 5 to 8pm.
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October 10, 2026, 10:00 am
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6:00 pm
Date, Time, Location: Saturday, October 10th | 10am – 4pm Behind the J.M. Tawes Historical Museum and Somers Cove Marina | 3 9th St, Crisfield, MD 21817 & 715 Broadway, Crisfield, MD 21817 Event Details: Kid’s activities, live entertainment, food, arts and craft vendors and live demonstrations – all showcasing the Chesapeake Bay culture of Crisfield – will be part
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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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