Beaches, Bays, Water Ways - Beach to Bay Heritage Area

06/26/2026

06/26/2026

Join us this Friday from 5–7 PM for the opening of Vintage Zoo Miniatures, a charming new exhibit by John and Hogan Pesaniello. Explore decades of handcrafted miniature zoo scenes, meet the artists, and enjoy light refreshments at the Julia A. Purnell Museum. We can’t wait to share this magical collection with you.

06/26/2026

Tonight! Join us for Past + Currents: an inaugural storytelling event produced and hosted by Emily Collins ✨

06/24/2026

Are you searching for a unique Date Night idea that goes beyond just dinner? Consider a night hike at Furnace Town Historic Site in Snow Hill, MD. This option is perfect for nature lovers and hikers, offering an interactive experience that stands out from the usual activities and avoids overly crowded environments. It's a refreshing alternative to the same old routine.

06/24/2026

Save the date for this joyous day!

06/24/2026

Registration is open for these Smith Island Pelican Tours:

▪️Monday, July 27, 8 am - 4 pm
▪️Friday, July 31, 9 am - 5 pm

These tours are sold out:

▪️Tuesday, July 14, 8 am - 4 pm
▪️Friday, July 17, 10 am - 6 pm

To learn more and register for your trip, click here ➡️ https://delmarvabirding.com/smith-island-pelican-tours/

Other July tour dates may open soon if we reach our 12-participant minimum for each.

Photograph 📸 courtesy of Sherry Abbott.

06/24/2026

🏛️ Looking for a place to start researching your family? Want to learn new tips and tricks to further your search? Wherever you are at let us help you make the most of your research! 📜 Please register by stopping by or calling 410-968-0955.
Saturday, June 27th at 10:00am at the Crisfield Library.

06/24/2026

06/23/2026

Last night, the Town of Berlin proclaimed that July 7th will be Tindley Day in Berlin! This day, which is also his birthday, will serve as a reminder of the accomplishments of this Berlin native and the impact he had inside and outside of his community.

Although born free, Tindley faced many challenges. His father had been enslaved and his mother, according to sources, died while Tindley was young. He also received no formal education, but that did not deter Tindley from teaching himself how to read "from bits of newspapers and without any teacher until I could read the Bible almost without stopping to spell the words.” Through his own perseverance, Reverend Dr. Charles Albert Tindley became one of the most influential ministers and gospel composers in American history.

During the week of July 7th, the Town of Berlin will honor this local hero by displaying commemorative posters honoring Tindley. In addition, visitors will be able to pick up postcards featuring the Tindley mural by artist Jay Coleman. Postcards can be picked up at the welcome center Monday-Friday, 9am - 4pm.

Learn more about Black history on the shore at beachesbayswaterways.org