Historic Homes in Salisbury
History is always better when there's a chance to let it interact with all five of your senses. We just visited two of Salisbury's most notable historic homes Pemberton Hall (circa 1741) and the Poplar Hill Mansion (circa 1795). Both homes have had extensive restoration and also have very friendly and knowledgable guides to give tours. Walk through history. Touch it. Hear it. See it. Smell it. And since you can't taste anything at these homes stop by Market Street Inn for a delicious meal.
TIP: Try the key lime pie!
A Waterman's World: Crisfield, Maryland
Crisfield, Maryland is what it is: a watermen's world. We loved it for that! It's a no frills, down and dirty crab pickin' small town with a sea-faring history that dates back to 1850s with the discovery of oyster beds.
Assateague And It's Hidden Treasures
Assateague National Seashore is a gem. It's 37 miles of coastal barrier island that's pristine undeveloped wilderness. There's miles of empty shoreline on the ocean side and hundreds of coves and inlets on the bay side. All that open space gives the local animals plenty of room to set up shop. One of them, the wild pony, is unique to the island. Take your family, spend at least a day if not a week, and see what the park has to offer. Make sure to check out the brand new visitors center and the Rackliffe House. Tours of the house are available on Thursdays through October from 1-4p.m.
TIP: If you plan in advance, you can camp!
The Tubman Tale
Recently, we visited Bucktown Store and enjoyed stories about Harriet Tubman, some of which are narrated in the slideshow above. The narrator, Susan Meredith and her family have taken it upon themselves to maintain this historic building over the decades, carrying on the stories of Harriet Tubman from one generation to the next.
Video by Errol Webber
Breaking Ground for School Restoration
A gentle breeze, the singing of birds, and quiet reverence set the tone for those who attended the groundbreaking ceremony for the restoration of the Germantown School in Worcester County. This day celebrated the efforts of the Germantown School Community Heritage Center (GSCHC) and its benefactors.
Originally built in 1923 by the Rosenwald Foundation, this schoolhouse was a part of an effort to make education more available to African-American children at the time. It had two rooms, one for grades 1-3, the other for grades 4-7. Barbara Purnell, president of the GSCHC and attendee of the last official classes held at the school before its closure, stated she liked being in a class with the other grade-levels. "We were able to learn from each other," said Purnell.
