Our environment here on the shore defines us, too. We are surrounded by water. Tracts of forest, protected for our use, sprinkle the shore. Waterfront parks for fishing and recreation are easily accessible with boat ramps in all three counties. Outdoor living is a key to our identities. Come explore our natural landscapes! Museums like Furnace Town and Pemberton Park integrate our GreenWays into our history, making them great places to learn how our environment has shaped our heritage.
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Furnace Town Historic Site:
The Nassawango Iron Furnace was the heart of Furnace Town, a company town, which saw its peak from 1828-1850. By the second half of the 20th century, the remnants of the town had nearly vanished until Furnace Town Foundation Inc. was formed and began operating the area as a historic site 3816 Old Furnace Rd, Snow Hill |
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Pemberton Hall:
An outstanding example of eighteenth-century Eastern Shore regional architecture. This gambrel-roofed brick structure was built by Isaac and Anne Handy in 1741 and sits at the center of a 262 acre park with 4.5 miles of trails 5561 Plantation Ln, Salisbury |
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Rackliffe House:
The 1740s Flemish bond brickwork manor house offers an opportunity to take a glimpse into the area's Black, Indigenous, and European-American past. It's proximity to the water and nature also lends it the location to birding on its beautiful nature trail where various bird species can be spotted in addition to local land-life 11800 Marsh View Lane, Berlin (Behind the Assateague Island Visitor Center) |
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Whitehaven Historic Village:
First settled in the late 17th century along the Wicomico River, Whitehaven offers self guided walking tours through the historic village. It is also home to one of the oldest continuously operating ferries in the US Whitehaven |
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Delmarva Discovery Museum:
16,000 sq ft of exhibits featuring the natural and cultural histories of Delmarva's Chesapeake Bay region spanning over 12,000 years 2 Market St, Pocomoke City |
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Museum of Eastern Shore Culture:
Projected to open by the end of 2024, MESC will showcase the cultural heritage and traditional art of the the region 218 W Main St, Salisbury |
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Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum:
Originally the Ocean City Life-Saving Station, this historic building turned museum preserves and displays not only Ocean City's history, but also that of Worcester County and the coast 813 S Atlantic Ave, Ocean City |
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Skipjack Heritage Museum:
The Skipjack Museum is dedicated to sharing the story of America's last commercial sailing fleet 23529 Deal Island Rd, Chance |
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Smith Island Cultural Center:
The Smith Island Cultural Center celebrates Smith Island's natural environment and maritime culture with exhibits about watermen, traditional watercraft, and an examination of the island's unique lifestyle, both past and present 20846 Caleb Jones Rd, Ewell |
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Furnace Town (Trails):
While Furnace Town is mostly known as a historic site, it also has over 8 miles of trails running through it and within it's vicinity. The site itself is a 26 acre outdoor museum and recreation area open daily during its open season. On these trails and in Furnace Town, birdwatching is a popular activity! 3816 Old Furnace Road, Snow Hill |
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Pemberton Historical Park:
Surrounding Pemberton Hall is a 262-acre park that was originally part of a plantation. This greenspace in the heart of Salisbury offers a chance to explore both history and nature with various amenities such as a trail system, picnic areas, fresh water ponds, and even an outdoor amphitheater. Over 200 species of birds, such as Bald Eagles, Great Egrets, and Eastern Screech-Owls, have been spotted in the park 5561 Plantation Ln, Salisbury |
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Rackliffe House:
The 1740s Flemish bond brickwork manor house offers an opportunity to take a glimpse into the area's Black, Indigenous, and European-American past. It's proximity to the water and nature also lends it the location to birding on its beautiful nature trail where various bird species can be spotted in addition to local land-life 11800 Marsh View Lane, Berlin (Behind the Assateague Island Visitor Center) |
