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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Whitehaven Schoolhouse was first constructed in 1886 to meet the demand of the growing community. By 1908, an addition to the school was made, adding an additional room and a porch. However, with the rise of bus transportation of children to schools, Whitehaven Schoolhouse was closed in 1935 and acquired by the Whitehaven Methodist Church in 1937, from which point
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From 1828-1850 the Nassawango Iron Furnace was in its heyday. Many workers – miners, sawyers, colliers, molders, draymen, and bargemen – labored to make iron. Furnace Town (also called Nescongo or Nasseongo) was a company town, built by the Maryland Iron Company. About 300 people lived and worked here. There were blacksmiths, broom makers, wainwrights, wheelwrights, bakers, cobblers, coopers, and
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All Year Thursdays from 2:30PM until 5:30PM 1401 Camden Ave Salisbury, MD 21801 Looking for a place to get locally grown produce year round? Look no further than Camden Avenue Farmer’s Market! The market is held every Thursday afternoon from 2:30PM to 5:30PM in the Avery United Methodist Church parking lot just across from Salisbury University’s Dogwood Parking Lot.
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February 9, 2026, 2:00 pm
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4:00 pm
Date, Time, Location: Mondays | 2pm – 4pm Art League of Ocean City | 502 94th Street, Ocean City, MD Event Details: Register at https://canvas.artleagueofoceancity.org/classes Adult Pottery with Robbie Johnson Mondays 2pm – 4pm Cost: $65.00 member, $78.00 future member Students with all levels of experience are welcome to join this pottery class. Beginners will learn the basics and continuing
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February 10, 2026, 10:30 am
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12:30 pm
Date, Time, Location: Tuesday, February 10th | 10:30am – 11:30am Delmarva Discovery Museum | 2 Market Street, Pocomoke City Event Details: The Delmarva Discovery Museum and Worcester County Library are hosting Story Time at the Museum on January 13th from 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. Enjoy learning all about beavers, exploring a beaver dam, and making a beaver craft! Due
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February 11, 2026, 10:00 am
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6:00 pm
Date, Time, Location: Wednesdays, | 5pm – 6pm Art League of Ocean City | 502 94th Street, Ocean City, MD Event Details: Register at https://canvas.artleagueofoceancity.org/classes Pottery with Sarah Halcott 5:00 – 6:00 Cost: $35.00 members, $42.00 future members Sarah will walk the class through how to throw on the wheel step by step. If you prefer to hand build your
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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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