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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Originally built around 1870, Glass Hill School served as an African American single room school house. It was originally situated on Glass Hill Road across from the Calvary M.E. Church. In the early 1980s the school was moved to Maple Street where it now sits next to the old Passenger Station.
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Evo has been the go to spot for Salisbury locals for years. Patrons of the establishment can enjoy food at Evo’s Public House, connected to the brewery, as well. Evo offers tours of the brewery, Saturdays 12:30-5:30 and Sundays by request only, where people can see the behind the scenes of how the beer is made.
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Built in 1887, the design of Mount Zion Memorial Church likely comes from plans sold by a catalogue architect named Benjamin D. Price. As an active church, it provided church services for the local African American community until Mt. Zion ceased to function as a church in 2002 and became a community center for the residents of Mt. Vernon, Oriole, Venton,
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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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February 21, 2026, 10:00 am
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12:00 pm
Date, Time, Location: Saturday, February 21st | 10:00am – 12:00pm Art League of Ocean City | 502 94th Street Ocean City, Maryland 21842 Event Details: Narrative Stitching – Telling Stories with Thread Date: Saturday, February 21, 2026 10:00 – 12:00 Cost: $45.00 members, $54.00 non-members Supply Fee – $8.00 Additional Supplies needed are listed below Register on the Art League’s
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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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