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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Want to live on the edge? Visit a place recreated each day by ocean wind and waves. Life on Assateague Island has adapted to an existence on the move. Explore sandy beaches, salt marshes, maritime forests and coastal bays. Rest, relax, recreate and enjoy some time on the edge of the continent.
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The Mermaid Museum in downtown Berlin showcases everything mermaid related. From sculptures to paintings, the Mermaid Museum has it! Museum Hours: Friday – Sunday 11AM-4:30PM Closed January 1st – March 30th
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May 29, 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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May 30, 2026, 10:00 am
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4:00 pm
Date, Time, Location: Saturday, May 30 | 10:00am – 4:00pm Delmarva Discovery Museum | 2 Market Street, Pocomoke City Event Details: The Delmarva Discovery Museum is re-opening thanks to a substantial community support that kept it from permanently closing its doors! You won’t want to miss a great day of special events, speakers, and extra surprises. They are working actively
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May 31, 2026, 2:00 pm
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4:00 pm
Date, Time, Location: Sunday, May 31st | 2:00pm – 4:00pm Pemberton Hall | 5561 Plantation Ln, Salisbury, MD 21801 Event Details: Join Pemberton Hall for a tea party starting at 2:00pm Beginning at 3:00pm is a lecture by Dr. Ray Thompson: Tea, Tea Parties and the Coming of the American Revolution Seating for the tea party is limited to 30 persons.
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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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