The Julia A. Purnell Museum in Snow Hill, Maryland, exhibits a collection of artifacts and memorabilia reflecting the history of Worcester County and the woman’s art and heritage. The museum was established by William Purnell to showcase the needle art of his mother Julia LeCompte Purnell, displaying many of her works, tools she used, and memorabilia from her long life. Read more...
Maryland Coastal Bays exists to protect and conserve the waters and surrounding watershed of Maryland’s five coastal bays located behind Ocean City and Assateague Island. Read more...
Lower Shore Land Trust is dedicated to preserving rural lands, to promoting vibrant towns, and to building a more healthy and connected Eastern Shore. Our vision is of a future where the Eastern Shore’s distinct, vibrant towns are the centerpieces of engaged rural communities and surrounded by thriving natural and working lands and healthy waterways. Read more...
Nestled along a branch of the Wicomico River, the Salisbury Zoological Park was established in 1954 when a small group of animals was placed on exhibit in the City Park. Salisbury’s “zoo” was instantly popular with visitors, who, to this day, help provide, the resources needed to maintain this nationally-accredited zoological institution. Today, the Salisbury Zoo has grown into a Read more...
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 Read more...
Nestled next to Schumaker Pond in Salisbury, surrounded by wildlife in the heart of the Atlantic Flyway. The Ward Museum was named in honor of Steven and Lemuel Ward, whose vision and artistry in carving decoys pioneered the transition in the role of the decoy from a working tool to an expressive wildfowl sculpture. The Ward Museum is a cherished Read more...
The Wicomico County Department of Public Works operates and maintains Whitehaven Ferry for passengers and their vehicles. Wicomico County has been providing ferry service operations free of charge since its inception. Read more...
Pemberton Park is located on Pemberton Drive on the west side of Salisbury, Maryland, just a short distance from Route 50. The park’s 262 acres offers the opportunity to hike 4.5 miles of Maryland nature trails, appreciate the beauty of nature and participate in environmental education, historical interpretation or special event activities. Informational brochures are available in the contact building Read more...
Learn how Worcester County’s African American’s long and rich history. Discover the people, places and events that have helped shape the cultural traditions of the Delmarva Peninsula. You can also visit specially designated African American Heritage sites in Worcester County with educational signage: The Germantown School Community Heritage Center Sturgis One Room School Museum Birthplace of Rev. Charles Albert Tindley Read more...
Memorabilia associated with Isaiah Fassett, one of the area’s longest surviving Civil War veterans, and other African American Civil War soldiers are in the collections of the Calvin B.Taylor House Museum here in Berlin. Read more...
