 The
Lower Eastern Shore of Maryland - a great place to visit, work and
live.
The history of the Lower Eastern Shore of Maryland reveals a web
of closely related stories of diverse cultures including Native
Americans, Colonists and African Americans who sustained their lives
by farming the rich soil and harvesting the treasures of the
Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries. Farmers and Waterman, and the
prosperity they achieved in supplying food to major cities in the
United States dominate the last century's history of the Lower
Shore. Famous natives such as J. Millard Tawes (governor of
Maryland), Harry Clifton "Curly" Byrd (President of University of
Maryland), Lem and Steve Ward (famous decoy carvers) and William
"Judy" Johnson (first African American in the Baseball Hall of Fame)
were all descendants of watermen and farmers. While the rural
cultural is still dominant, the Lower Shore has more recently become
a destination for travelers, retirees, students, young families and
vacationers.
 Housing
and Property
The Lower Shore has some of the most affordable housing in the
State. Prices for property are reasonable and waterfront
property, by comparison ranks in the top for affordability in the
Mid-Atlantic region. Recreation
Golfing, fishing, hunting, cycling, boating, hiking, crabbing,
camping, sun-bathing, swimming, bird-watching, canoeing and kayaking
are just some of the recreational opportunities available in all
three counties on the Lower Shore. The Lower Shore has three state
parks and its own professional baseball team - the
Delmarva Shorebirds. Culture and Entertainment
Shopping Malls, outlet malls, antique stores as well as numerous
specialty and gift shops are prevalent on the Lower Shore.
There are also over 100 restaurants, several movie theater
complexes, a Civic Center for concerts and cultural events, as well
as 15 museums interpreting the culture of the Lower Shore. The
Lower Shore also hosts cultural events such as The Skipjack Races,
The National Hard Crab Derby and the J. Millard Tawes Crab and
Clambake. Educational Opportunities
The Lower Shore has two Universities - Salisbury University and
The University of Maryland Eastern Shore - and a thriving
Community College - Wor-Wic Tech. Proximity to Larger Cities
Within three hours one can drive from the Lower Shore to
Baltimore, Annapolis, Washington DC, Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Dover
and Wilmington. Links to more
information about the Lower Eastern Shore
Crisfield Area Chamber of
Commerce
City of Crisfield
The Lower Shore
Somerset County
Worcester County
Beach to Bay Photo Gallery
(Baltimore Sun) |
