PO Box 194, Mardela Springs, MD 21837 410-726-8047

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upcoming Events

*Please see our FaceBook page for more details and updated information.

March 1 - 31

Membership Drive

Event Details

March 1 - 31

Membership Drive

We invite you join the Westside Historical Society.  Go to "Join & Support" above and click on "Join Our Team". We would love to have you!

4/18, 4/25, 5/2

Family History Workshop

Event Details

4/18, 4/25, 5/2

Family History Workshop

We invite you to research your family history. Classes are led by Dr. Ray Thompson & Prof. Sylvia Bradley with one-on-one assistance (April ...

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Upcoming events

Family history & genealogy Workshop

Family History or Genealogy? What's the difference?

Family History or Genealogy? What's the difference?

Family History or Genealogy? What's the difference?

Do you know the difference in genealogy and history?  

We can help you!  

Classes are led by Dr. Ray Thompson & Prof.. Sylvia Bradley with one-on-one assistance.

3 Classes/Work Sessions

Family History or Genealogy? What's the difference?

Family History or Genealogy? What's the difference?

April  18, 25

May 2


10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 

at the MAC Center & 

in our WHS research library,

with a break for lunch. 

*Bring a 2" binder.

3 Area Library Visits

Family History or Genealogy? What's the difference?

3 Area Library Visits

May 16, 23, 30  


10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 

in area libraries (Laurel, Cambridge, & Snow Hill),

with a break for lunch.

What's covered

Reserve your spot!

3 Area Library Visits

Workshop sessions will cover:

  1. An overview of why and how to research - how far do you want to go?
  2. Where to find information.
  3. The geography of Delmarva & why that matters.
  4. How to read old handwriting, photos, immigration records, & graveyards.
  5. Writing your family history and sharing.

Reserve your spot!

Reserve your spot!

Reserve your spot!

These classes fill up fast so call now to reserve a spot or fill out the form below! 


*You do not have to be from this area to participate!


Cost is $80, which includes 8 sessions, access to our research library & local history sources.  


You will need to bring a 2 or 3 " binder to make your own workbook.  



Workshop Reservation - Spring 2023

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD FORM

Payment

Click on button below to pay with PayPal. 

If registering more than one person please make one $80 payment per person.


Pay with PayPal or a debit/credit card

Or mail a check for $80 per person with a form to:

Westside Historical Society 

PO Box 194 

Mardela Springs, MD 21837

Hometown Heroes Program

Open to all on the Westside of Wicomcio County

Every spring WHS hangs banners on light poles lining the streets of Mardela Springs, each bearing photos and relevant military information of local heroes and heroines who have served in the U.S. military. Families of veterans pay the fee for creation of the banners and WHS maintains them for at least 3 years. Just our way of expressing our pride and saying thank you! For more information contact us.

COMPLETE APPLICATION HERE FOR PURCHASE OF BANNER

Banner Application

Hometown Heroes Video

Check out this great video of our Flag Day Celebration and our Home Town Heroes parade and banners! 

Credit & thanks to David Insley of Culling Innovations Photography for this beautiful memory.

banner application

It's not too late!

We would love to have even more veterans honored with a banner.  What a great way to recognize your family member or friend's service to our country.  Download a banner application and mail or email to us.  The veteran being honored by this program does NOT have to be a native of Mardela Springs, and can be a veteran who served at any time in this nation’s history. 

Download PDF

Payment Options

Click on button below to pay with PayPal. 

If ordering a banner for more than one veteran please make one $100 payment per veteran.


Pay with PayPal or a debit/credit card

Or mail a check with application to:

Westside Historical Society 

PO Box 194 

Mardela Springs, MD 21837

previous events

Delmarva talks: TBA

The Delmarva History Lecture Series has free lectures on varied topics about the history of the area, delivered by area scholars. All lectures are held in the MAC Center in Salisbury MD, beginning at 2:00 pm.


2023 lectures dates:




MAC Center 

909 Progress Circle

Salisbury, MD

  

Details coming soon.


FREE & open to the public. 

NO RESERVATION OR SIGN-UP REQUIRED 

cemetery walk

THEY STILL HAVE A STORY TO TELL!

Saturday, Oct. 29 at 4:00 pm

Mardela Springs Memorial Cemetery

210 Church Street
Mardela Springs, Maryland  


Join us for a cemetery walk including some unexpected and interesting facts.  Join us afterwards for refreshments. *Please wear comfortable walking shoes to make your walk more enjoyable.  Parking is available in the cemetery grounds.   

Tour will begin promptly at 4:15. For questions, email westsidehistorical@gmail.com or phone 410-726-8047.


$15 per person.

Limited to 15 participants.

*Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Register by paying below or by mail.

Payment Options

Click on button below to pay with PayPal. 

If registering more than one person please make one $15 payment per person.


Pay with PayPal or a debit/credit card

OR pay in person that night, OR mail a note and check to:

Westside Historical Society 

PO Box 194 

Mardela Springs, MD 21837

Jingle all the Way 5K Run/walk

210 Station Street, Mardela Springs, MD 21837

REGISTRATION FEES: 

• $30 by Nov, 5; $35 after Nov. 5

• All runners registered by Nov. 5, 2022 will be guaranteed a race shirt.

• Race day registration is $35. 


Check in is from 7:30–8:45 am. Parking, check in, and race day registration will be at the Mardela Athletic Complex at 210 Station St., Mardela Springs, MD 21837. The race officially starts at 9:00. All finishers earn a finisher medal after crossing the finish line. Registration includes a race day shirt, a bib number with timing chip, water and refreshments after completion of the race. Shirts will be available for pickup on race day for participants registering by November 5. Participants registering after that will receive shirts as long as the supply lasts. There will be awards for the best Christmas costume and for first through third place in the following categories:

• Adult male – 13 and over

• Adult female – 13 and over

• Youth male – Under 13

• Youth female – Under 13


Timing for this race will be on one timer visible at the start and finish line. If you would like exact timing for you, feel free to use your own GPS or phone timer. Water will be available on the course and bathrooms will be available. We will also have a collection fund for the Westside Historical Society so please consider bringing some cash to donate.

  

Stay or come back for our community Home for Christmas celebration from 1-5 pm. There will be food, music, tours, a scavenger hunt, and Santa’s Workshop. 

Visit our website at http://westsidehistorical.com and our FaceBook page Westside Historical Society Inc for more information and updates. 


Race details:

Join us for the second annual Jingle All the Way 5k! This is going to be a fun and relaxed 3.1 miles throughout the beautiful historic town of Mardela Springs, MD. Situated directly on Barren Creek, Mardela Springs is located between Salisbury and Cambridge, Maryland, right off of Route 50. Many years ago travelers and tourists going to and from Ocean City had to go through Mardela Springs to get to their destination because the old Ocean Gateway or Rt. 50 (now Main Street) was the connection between the big cities and the eastern shore. The history in the area is tremendous. Runners will have the opportunity to see Barren Creek, the Barren Creek Spring House, Barren Creek Springs Church, the former Barren Creek Springs Hotel, several historic homes, the Westside Historical Museum, and the Adkins Historical Complex. To learn more about the history of our little town go to our website at https://westsidehistorical.com/ .


Runners, walkers, young and old are welcome! Feel free to wear your favorite holiday sweaters, shirts, hats, etc. and show your Christmas spirit. The course is leashed-dog friendly, wheelchair and stroller accessible. Volunteers will offer water throughout the course and snacks after completion. Drawings for prizes will be held at 10:30. All participants names will be put in the drawing but winners must be present to claim prizes. This day is all about building community by getting your body moving in the fresh air.  This is going to be so fun!


*CHILDREN PARTICIPATING IN STROLLERS DO NOT NEED TO PAY FOR REGISTRATION* Depending on paid registrants there may not be enough finisher medals for children not paid for. If you want a medal guaranteed for your child in a stroller please register by November 5!

**REGISTRATION FEE FOR CHILDREN UNDER 12 WHO WALK OR RUN IS $20**

***CHILDREN 12 AND UNDER MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT OR HAVE A WAIVER SIGNED BY A PARENT OR GUARDIAN THE MORNING OF THE RACE*** Please plan to inform the registration table on race day if your children 12 and under are going to participate in the day's events. 


All proceeds go to the Westside Historical Society.


Finally, this day would not be possible without the support of our sponsors! If you would like to become an official sponsor of the Jingle All the Way 5K please email Vicki at vewalt@comcast.net to get more information.

Learn More

If you are a local business or entity interested in helping make our annual race a success, please email Vicki at vewalt@comcast.net for information. If you wish to volunteer on race day please email Vicki as well. 


2021 Sponsors: Anchored Property Services (local property management company), Baywater Farms (local farm and market), The Delmarva Home Team (local realtors), Jam Studios (local yoga and fitness studio), and The Real Roses (local realtors). These businesses are awesome and care deeply about Community. Please consider choosing them for your needs in the future! 


Register at  https://runsignup.com/Race/MD/MardelaSprings/WHSJingleBell5k


or download the registration form here and mail it in.

Registration Form
    Schedule of events

    home for christmas 10:00-4:30 pm

    An annual event all around the town of Mardela Springs and co-sponsored by Westside Historical Society, the Adkins Historical & Museum Complex, and the Mardela Volunteer Fire Company. Includes a Jingle Bell 5K Run/Walk around the town as well as a scavenger hunt, holiday music, crafts, refreshments, and more for all ages.  Visitors tour the town filled with Holiday spirit!  More information coming soon.


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