Explore the lower shore's unique culture and history! From historic sites such as Furnace Town to trails like Hattie's Trail, the shore has endless potential to discover! With so many different attractions, there's bound to be something for everyone!
Want to learn more about Black history here on the Shore?
Check out our StoryWays brochure and start exploring the countless Black heritage sites located throughout the Eastern Shore. Germantown School in Berlin, first built in the 1920s as a Rosenwald School in the era of segregated schools, makes an excellent place to stop and learn about the Eastern Shore's Black history. Germantown functions as both a museum and a community center where exhibits and lectures are regularly held. There is also the Chipman Cultural Center in Salisbury, which was formerly known as the John Wesley Methodist Episcopal Church. Originally raised in 1838, this is the oldest standing African American church on Delmarva! |
Interested in historic buildings?
We have those too! Pemberton Hall, first built in 1741, was restored to match it's original 18th century appearance and is surrounded by the 262 acre Pemberton Historical Park! There's also Teackle Mansion, a Neo-Classical villa style house in Princess Anne that was constructed in the early 19th century. |
Want to enjoy nature?
Maryland's Lower Eastern Shore possesses an extensive variety of environments. Discover beautiful sandy beaches, quiet tidal creeks, expansive marshes and majestic loblolly pine forests. From the maritime forests of Janes Island State Park along the shores of the Chesapeake to the saltwater marshes of Assateague Island National Seashore and State Park, nature lovers will be thrilled by their visit to the Shore. |
Curious about Native American heritage?
Pocomoke Indian Nation has a long and rich history to dive into. When Europeans came into contact with the Pocomoke Nation, its people included today’s Somerset, Wicomico and Worcester Counties, in Maryland, southern Sussex County, Delaware and northern Accomack County, Virginia. Today the Pocomoke Indian Nation publicly interprets the history, culture and life ways of the Pocomoke Paramountcy through oral presentations, live demonstrations and educational classes on native skills, arts and customs. |
Waterfowl hunting is a significant aspect of culture here on the Shore.
Hunting is a regional tradition that spans generations. This is waterfowl country. Its signature is on numerous bill boards, t-shirts, restaurant signs and store fronts. The area's abundant fresh and saltwater marshes attract sportsmen from around the United States each year to participate in world class waterfowl hunting. Big game hunting is also big on the shore. This includes whitetail deer and sika deer. Small game hunting for wild turkey, quail, rabbit and dove is also popular here. Spend a day in the field hunting along a historic tidal creek or sit in a mature forest waiting for the elusive wild turkey. |
Perhaps maritime history captivates you? Well there's plenty of that here too!
Archeological evidence indicates the diverse uses many native American groups had for the resources of the area. Around 10,000 years ago, changes in climate resulted in glacial ice melting, rising sea levels, and the formation of what is known as the Chesapeake Bay today. This became an important source of food and for Native American groups with many settlements forming along the Chesapeake's tributaries. The Chesapeake Bay is recognized internationally as the largest and, historically, the most productive estuary in North America, with a watershed encompassing 64,000 square miles, portions of six states and the Nation's capital, 150 rivers and over 2 million acres of wetlands. A history of "Maryland's Arcadia" by Truitt and Callette described this region as the first English immigrants found it" Needless to say, fishing and boating became a staple of history here on the shore! From skipjack captains to canoes, there is plenty to learn about! |
The Lower Shore has activities for the whole family!
There's something for everyone here on the Shore, even the kids! The Delmarva Discovery Museum hosts several family-friendly activities throughout the year such as their popular Story Time at the Museum which engages children in learning more about the wildlife here on the shore. Berlin, likewise, holds a number of kid-friendly events such as their Spring Celebration with an Easter Egg hunt or their Trunk-N-Treat Halloween activity at Stephen Decatur Park! |