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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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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Stop by the Henry Fine Arts Gallery and admire the art of local and renowned artist Patrick Henry. Henry’s work often features local scenes and iconic landmarks around the Eastern Shore, such as the inlet at Ocean City or Downtown Berlin. Other pieces also contain elements of life here on the Shore, such as tractors, farms, and waterways.
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The Saint Martin’s Church in Showell, Maryland, is a unique piece of Worcester County heritage. The structure was built in 1744 and served as the official “church of state” for those living nearby. By the 1840’s nearby residents moved closer to the bustling town of Berlin and switched to the parish there. For awhile St Martin’s Church continued to be
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October 22, 2026, 10:00 am
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7:00 pm
Date, Time, Location: October 22 -25 Thursday – Saturday | 10am – 7pm Sunday | 10am – 6pm Event Details: Ocean City’s Sunfest is one of the largest outdoor festivals in the region, attracting tens of thousands of attendees each year for a four-day arts, crafts, music, and food fest. Local and national artisans from all over the country sell
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October 22, 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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October 22, 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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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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