PO Box 194, Mardela Springs, MD 21837, US
Local Westside Historic Places to Visit
Barren Creek Springs Church
Barren Creek Heritage Museum
Barren Creek Heritage Museum
Barren Creek Springs Church is available for group tours throughout the year on a prearranged basis. Please contact Wicomico Historical Society to make arrangements.
Schedule a Tour
410-726-8047
Call to Schedule as a Wedding Venue
- 3 Day Rental Available
- Reasonable prince for Wedding Venue
- Seats 165 comfortably
- Outdoor space for tent
- Backyard is Barren Creek
Built in 1842 and now maintained as an historic site by Westside Historical Society. In 1834 Joshua Brattan, prominent farmer and landowner of Barren Creek Springs gave an acre of land, for "the love of literature and religion," to a board of ten Presbyterian trustees to establish a school, cemetery, and church "on the county road between Barren Creek Mills and the Springs." In 1842 the congregation built a church building which also housed the town's only school.
By ca.1860 Presbyterian membership in Barren Creek Springs Church had dropped to ten and in 1887 the congregation dissolved. Although, built by Presbyterians in 1842, since then it has been used also by Episcopalians, Methodists, and Baptists. Over the next six decades various groups and congregations - even the boy scouts - used the building. The Presbytery sold the building to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Gunby, who in 1988 donated the church building to the Westside Historical Society. The next year the task of restoration was begun. Through the hard work of its members and the generosity of friends and supporters the work largely was completed in 1997.
Today, most of the windows and all of the pews are original, as is the plain wood flooring, hanging oil lamp chandeliers and tall pulpit lamps. A pump organ, antique chairs, tables, and liturgical accessories also have been donated to take their place along side the original furnishings. In 1985 the American Presbyterian Church named the building,"Site #248" on the American Presbyterian Reformed Historic Sites Registry. It continues to remind all who visit, of the history of this special place. In 2005 a local preservationist donated an original "Mason-Dixon" marker stone to be placed on the grounds of the church. The stone is marked with an M on one side and a P on the other, for Maryland and Pennsylvania, which in 1765 included the three lower counties of Delaware.
Barren Creek Heritage Museum
Barren Creek Heritage Museum
Barren Creek Heritage Museum
413 Main St, Mardela Springs, MD 21837
Schedule a Visit 410-726-8047
Wicomico County's Nanticoke River watershed area's history, traditions, and cultural heritage, special focus on town's history as a mineral water spa attraction and more than 25 exhibits.
- ADA Accessible
- Admission/Tickets Required
- Family-Friendly
- Free Parking
- Group Tour Rates Offered
- Group-Friendly
- Guided Tours/Guide Available
- On-site Motorcoach Parking
- Student Group-Friendly
Adkin's Complex & Museum
Barren Creek Heritage Museum
Adkin's Complex & Museum
106 Bratten St. Mardela Springs, Maryland
Also in Mardela Springs, Maryland is a collection of nine buildings owned and operated by the non-profit corporation, of the same name. Several buildings have been moved on to the site, including an early 19th century farm house, a one-room school, and a general store, which originally was in the town. Also on the site is the town's early 20th century Lodge Hall, a livery stable, two sheds now converted to exhibit space, and a building which served as a cannery at one time and now housses exhibits about the town's early commercial life. An early 1900's Victorian style home has recently been renovated and also is open to visitors. The complex is open by appointment. For more information regarding tours visit www.adkinsmuseum.com/tours
Pemberton Hall
Pemberton Historical Park
Adkin's Complex & Museum
Pemberton Hall Foundation has the Pemberton Hall Building open for vistors during events at Pemberton Park hosted by Wicomico County and for scheduled visits. Learn more at http://www.pembertonhall.org/
5561 Plantation Ln, Salisbury, MD 21801
(410) 548-4900 ext. 114
Pemberton Historical Park
Pemberton Historical Park
Pemberton Historical Park
Pemberton Historical Park
Wicomico County
5561 Plantation Lane, Salisbury, Maryland 21801
410-548-4900 ext. 114
Check out Local Events at the Park at
http://www.pembertonpark.org/pemberton-park/index.htm
Pemberton Park is located on Pemberton Drive on the west side of Salisbury, Maryland, just a short distance from Route 50. The park's 262 acres offers the opportunity to hike 4.5 miles of Maryland nature trails, appreciate the beauty of nature and participate in environmental education, historical interpretation or special event activities. Informational brochures are available in the contact building near the parking lot. Brochures include trail guides illustrating various environmental features, bird and plant brochures and special event listings. Information is also available regarding "Friends of Pemberton" membership.While hiking the trails, you will encounter ecosystems and their natural complement of plants and animals that are specific to many different regions of the Eastern Shore. It is rare to find any other place on the Eastern Shore where tidal and fresh water wetlands, fresh water ponds, upland pines, hardwood forests and meadows can all be studied within the same site. This unique feature, when coupled with the historical aspects of Pemberton Park, makes it especially attractive for school studies or a casual hike.
Ward Museum
Pemberton Historical Park
Pemberton Historical Park
909 South Schumaker Drive
Salisbury, MD 21804
410.742.4988
Museum Hours
Mon - Sat: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sun: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Hebron Railroad Station Museum
Sharptown Historical Commission Museum
Sharptown Historical Commission Museum
Sharptown Historical Commission Museum
Sharptown Historical Commission Museum
Sharptown Historical Commission Museum
Bethel, DE Museum
Sharptown Historical Commission Museum
Handsell Plantation Vienna, Maryland
As you enjoy a nice day on the Nanticoke Heritage Byway make sure to stop at the Bethel Museum. We have something great for everybody. Permanent maritime exhibits, two to three different visiting exhibits each year, a chance to buy a nice souvenir for a loved one and plenty of activities for your kids. And don't miss to enjoy a delightful walk through our lovely old town! Look at the old Victorian homes, built in the 1800s for the the ship captains.
The Bethel Heritage Museum is preserving the history of the maritime industry in this peaceful, small town on Broad Creek. Bethel was founded in 1795 and placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975, the only town in Delaware to be so designated in its entirety.
Bethel Heritage Museum
312 1st Street
Bethel , DE 19931
Hours. 2nd and 4th Sunday, 2pm to 4pm
for special arrangements:
Bethel Historical Society President Kevin Phillips (302)858-3840
https://bethel.delaware.gov/bethel-museum/
Handsell Plantation Vienna, Maryland
John Smith National Water Trail Vienna, Md
Handsell Plantation Vienna, Maryland
In 1665, Thomas Taylor was granted 700 acres of Land called “Handsell” along the Nanticoke River in the location of Chicone Indian town. In 1704 this land was made part of an Indian reservation by an Act of the Maryland Assembly. In 1769 the properties were returned to the ownership of the English families who had possessed the land grants.Handsell is one of the last remaining 18th c. brick dwelling houses in Dorchester Co. Originally a grand, two story Georgian home, a major event, possibly a fire at Handsell gutted much of the interior and weakened the rear exterior wall, causing a partial collapse of the structure.After a fire, Handsell was rebuilt to the one and one-half story structure we see today. The interior woodwork is all original to the period of the rebuild in 1837 by John Shehee, a local farmer.This brick dwelling house exhibits a unique façade with a protruding pavilion and Flemish bond brickwork, indicating the builder’s knowledge of contemporary design trends.Handsell is now listed on the State and National Register of Historic Places!!!
Website: http://www.restorehandsell.org/
John Smith National Water Trail Vienna, Md
John Smith National Water Trail Vienna, Md
John Smith National Water Trail Vienna, Md
Nanticoke River Vienna, Maryland
"This report evaluates the national significance of the trail known as the Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Water Trail, which incorporates those parts of the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries that Smith explored primarily on two voyages in 1608. The study area includes parts of four states—Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, and Pennsylvania—and the District of Columbia."
http://paddlethenanticoke.com/?page_id=570
http://viennamd.org/commun.html
https://www.nps.gov/cajo/planyourvisit/upload/CAJO-Design-5-Final.pdf
Westside Towns To Visit in the Nanticoke River Watershed
Sharptown, Maryland
San Domingo, Maryland
San Domingo, Maryland
Sharptown is located on the Nanticoke River that is the line between Wicomico and Dorchester County, Maryland. This quaint town was once a major shipbuilding community, and a busy shipping center on the Nanticoke River, sending sailing vessels up and down the Atlantic Coast, into the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico ports.
San Domingo, Maryland
San Domingo, Maryland
San Domingo, Maryland
Outside of Sharptown, Maryland is San Domingo, a community formed by free black families in the first decades of the 1800s.. In the early 20th century a “Rosenwald School” was built by residents, working with philanthropist Julius Rosenwald, an effort to improve education for African Americans in the early 20th Century.
Riverton, Maryland
San Domingo, Maryland
Mardela Springs, Maryland
Mardela Springs, Maryland
Mardela Springs, Maryland
Mardela Springs, Maryland
Quantico, Maryland
Mardela Springs, Maryland
Whitehaven, Maryland
Whitehaven, Maryland
Mardela Springs, Maryland
Whitehaven, Maryland
Places to Stay
Bed & Breakfast Whitehaven, Maryland
Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa & Marina
Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa & Marina
Whitehaven Hotel
2685 Whitehaven Road Whitehaven, MD 21856
http://www.whitehavenhotel.com/
Check Room Availability and Reservations
Ph: 410-873-3099 (local)
Reservations Toll Free: 877-233-8203
Cell: 410-603-2818
Email: dotinwhitehaven@aol.com
Nestled on the shore of the Wicomico River, the village of Whitehaven is about 25 minutes outside Salisbury, MD. Other Eastern Shore attractions such as Ocean City, Chincoteague Island and the Assateague National Seashore are also short drives away. Local Map - Regional Map
Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa & Marina
Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa & Marina
Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa & Marina
100 Heron Blvd, Cambridge, MD 21613
(410) 901-1234
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Local Activities
NEW Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Visitor Center
NEW Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Visitor Center
NEW Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Visitor Center
4068 Golden Hill Rd, Church Creek, MD 21622
You can schedule to visit the newest addition of our local history by visiting the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Museum.
Website:
https://www.nps.gov/hatu/planyourvisit/index.htm
Ph: (410) 221-2290
Chesapeake Tours & Promotions
NEW Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Visitor Center
NEW Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Visitor Center
Schedule A Tour with Chesapeake Tours & Promotions with Priscilla Timken. Explore the of back roads and hideaway eateries, quaint small towns and ocean-side resorts, museums and outdoor adventures, wineries and historic sites with a professional Eastern Shore Certified Tour Guide. We offer custom tour packages for groups visiting the Shore to explore & for over 5 years experience offering Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Tours with professionally certified interpretive guides.
Website:
http://chesapeaketourplanner.com/
Ph: 443-366-2784
Email: info@chesapeaketourplanner.com
Special Guided Tours for the NEW Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Visitor Center
Explore the Waterways
NEW Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Visitor Center
Exploring Nature Trails & Parks
Our Area has an abundance of waterways that are free to the public to get outdoors and enjoy!
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Crabbing
- Fishing
Exploring Nature Trails & Parks
Exploring Nature Trails & Parks
Exploring Nature Trails & Parks
- Hiking
- Biking
- Horseback Riding
Blackwater National Refuge
2145 Key Wallace Dr, Cambridge, MD 21613
Visitors Center
https://www.fws.gov/refuge/Blackwater/visit/directions.html
410-228-2677
*vehicle drive-thru $3
*bike trails
*hiking trails
*nature walks
*wildlife sanctuary
*near Harriet Tubman UGRR Visitor Center
Long Wharf Park
Cambridge, Maryland
http://visitdorchester.org/long-wharf-park/
Pemberton Historical Park
5561 Plantation Ln, Salisbury, MD 21801
*Dog Friendly
*Hiking Trails
*Bike Trails
Golf Courses
Exploring Nature Trails & Parks
Golf Courses
There are many Golf Courses surrounding our local area.
- Nutter's Crossing
- Green Hill
- Hyatt Regency Golf Course
- Choptank River Golf & Event Center
Ocean City, Maryland has many golf courses available as well if you are willing to travel outside of the Westside area.
Other Points of Interest
Scissors Salon - Hair Salon
Maryland Antiques - Collectibles
Maryland Antiques - Collectibles
508 Main Street Sharptown, Md 21861
Scissors Salon Hair Salon & Beauty Parlor
Call Linda Murphy to make a hair appointment
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Maryland Antiques - Collectibles
Maryland Antiques - Collectibles
Maryland Antiques - Collectibles
Main Street Treasures - Gift Shop
Maryland Antiques - Collectibles
Goose on the Roof - Antique & Collectibles
315 Main Street Mardela Springs, Maryland
ph: 443-783-3064
Giftshop located in the heart of town in Mardela Springs, Maryland. Reasonable decor for your home & more!
For more information visit Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/MAIN-Street-Treasures-109039565850346/
Goose on the Roof - Antique & Collectibles
Goose on the Roof - Antique & Collectibles
Goose on the Roof - Antique & Collectibles
26510 Ocean Gtwy Hebron, Maryland
Ph: 410-742-0010
You will get lost! Over 3,000 sq.ft. of antique booth displays priced to sell! Come hunt around for your collectible!
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Wright's Market
Goose on the Roof - Antique & Collectibles
Wright's Market
9300 Old Railroad Rd, Mardela Springs, MD 21837
- Gifts
- Local Produce
- Ice Cream
- Seasonal Flowers
Ph: 410-742-8845
Website: http://www.wrightsmarket.com/
Local Supporters
MAC Inc. Area Agency on Aging
MAC Inc. Area Agency on Aging
MAC Inc. Area Agency on Aging
909 Progress Cir, Salisbury, MD 21804
MAC is the designated area agency on aging for Dorchester, Somerset, Wicomico and Worcester Counties. MAC is dedicated to the principle that older persons are entitled to lives of dignity, security, physical, mental, and social well-being; and to full participation in society. To achieve our purpose for all older persons, MAC, an equal opportunity employer and service provider, serves as a focal point from which to address social and economic needs identified by older persons; and to provide a full range of services. MAC is a private, non-profit organization and is proud to be a member agency of the United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore.
Ph: 410-742-0505
Website: http://www.macinc.org/
The Hardware Store
MAC Inc. Area Agency on Aging
MAC Inc. Area Agency on Aging
25442 Ocean Gateway, Mardela Springs, MD 21837
Ph: 410-742-4477
Website: http://www.thehardwarestoremardela.com/
Hours
- Monday - Saturday: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
- Sunday: CLOSED