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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Smith Island is Maryland’s sole inhabited island. A true island community twelve miles west in the heart of the Chesapeake Bay, Smith Island is accessible only by a 45-minute boat ride. The marshy archipelago, just three-by-five miles, is home to 200 year-round residents in the communities of Ewell, Rhodes Point, and Tylerton. Smith Island is a paddlers paradise, with a
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The Costen House was built by Pocomoke City’s first mayor, Dr. Isaac Costen, in the 1870s when he came to live in Pocomoke (at the time Newton) after the American Civil War. In the late 20th century, when the Costen House was set to be demolished, a museum was funded by the Spirit of Newtown Committee and the house was
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Originally founded in 1925 on Salisbury’s Main Street as Kahelas Israel Congregation, Beth Israel is the only conservative congregation on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. At the time, only nine Jewish families were present in the Salisbury area and the number of families remain few. Despite this and several migrations from building to building, the synagogue has survived as a safe
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July 1, 2026, 11:00 am
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12:00 pm
Date, Time, Location: Wednesday, July 1 | 11am Janes Island State Park | 26280 Alfred J Lawson Dr, Crisfield, MD 21817 Details: A Liberty Tree will be dedicated at Janes Island State Park as part of the commemoration for the 250th Join Janes Island in celebrating this seedling that is descended from Maryland’s original 1775 Liberty Tree
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July 2, 2026, 2:00 pm
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7:00 pm
Date, Time, Location: Thursdays, May – October | 2pm – 7pm Sturgis Park | 200 River St, Snow Hill, MD 21863 Details: Shop local and discover fresh produce, handmade goods, and unique artisan creations at the weekly farmers market in Snow Hill. Vendors gather each week under the pavilion at Sturgis Park from 2–7 PM through October. For updates, check
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July 3, 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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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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