Push and Pull: Life on Chesapeake Tugboats
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum - St. Michaels, Maryland (Runs through: 05/19/2012)
Food, fuel, and all the stuff of modern life – almost nothing moves on the Chesapeake Bay without tugboats. The men and women who work on tugs docking ships and moving barges do difficult, sometimes dangerous work with rules and rhythms all its own. Explore their world in Push and Pull: Life on Chesapeake Tugboats through the stories, images, and objects of the Bay's tugboats and the words of the people who work them.

Main Street Salisbury Exhibit
Nabb Center Gallery - Salisbury University - Salisbury, Maryland (Runs through: 06/01/2012)
Explore the turn-of-the-20th-century business district of Salisbury, MD. Discover Main Street Salisbury through artifacts and photographs from Nabb Center archives. This exhibit is co-sponsored by DiCarlo Digital Copying Center.

Negro League Exhibit
Julia Purnell Museum (Runs through: 06/01/2012)
Negro League memorabilia. This display will feature objects belonging to a local collector including baseball cards, bats, mitts, clothing and autographs.

International Museum Day
Delmarva Wide (Runs through: 05/18/2012)
Free admission to area museums, including the historic St. Martin's Church in Showell; Ocean City Life Saving Station Museum; Julia A. Purnell Museum in Snow Hill; Calvin B. Taylor Museum, Berlin Maryland; Ward Wildfowl Museum, Salsibury, Museum and more.

Maids & Mistresses: An Historic Costume Program & Luncheon
Julia A. Purnell Museum - 208 W. Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland (Runs through: 05/19/2012)
View an entertaining and educational presentation about the clothing that would have been worn by 19th century women of different classes, and enjoy a luncheon at Nassawango Country Club.

Fairmount Academy’s 37th Annual 1800s Festival
Fairmount Road - Fairmount, Maryland (Runs through: 05/26/2012)
1800's classroom & spelling bee, entertainment, crafts, seafood, desserts. ADA.

Negro League Exhibit
Julia Purnell Museum - Snow Hill, Maryland (Runs through: 07/01/2012)
Negro League memorabilia. This display will feature objects belonging to a local collector including baseball cards, bats, mitts, clothing and autographs.

Free Day
Julia A. Purnell Museum - 208 W. Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland (Runs through: 06/02/2012)
Free day for locals.

Summer Open House
Historic St. Martin's Church - Showell, Maryland (Runs through: 06/30/2012)

Something to Crow About: A Cultural History of the Chicken
Ward Museum, 909 S. Schumaker Drive, Salisbury, Maryland (Runs through: 07/10/2012)
One of the most common and widespread domestic animals, chickens have been providing meat and eggs for humans for at least 5,000 years. In fact, there are more chickens in the world than any other species of bird. The exhibit examines the history of this staple of farm life and traditional foodways through art, archival photographs and ephemera, and oral histories and folklore.

Explore the War of 1812
Pocomoke River State Park- 3461 Worcester Highway - Snow Hill Maryland (Runs through: 06/16/2012)
Two hundred years ago a war was fought that not only helped establish our country but the continent. Meet at the Shad Landing Nature Center to learn about this war as you travel through time and responsibility. Call today to make your reservations!

Juneteenth Celebration
Avalon Theatre - 40 East Dover Street - Easton, Maryland (Runs through: 06/16/2012)
As part of the 2012 Juneteenth Celebration, the Academy Art Museum and the Frederick Douglass Honor Society are hosting a special screening of "Double Victory," a new documentary about the historic role of the Tuskegee Airmen during World War II, produced by George Lucas and narrated by Cuba Gooding, Jr. A panel discussion will follow, featuring original Tuskegee Airmen, and moderated by Vic Carter, the WJZ Eyewitness News Co-Anchor from Baltimore. Juneteenth, one of the most important African American holidays in the country, marks the abolition of slavery. The 2012 Juneteen Celebration will commemorate Emancipation Day, celebrate the significant contributions of African Americans in our country, and reflect on the common values that we share as a community.

Summer Open House
Historic St. Martin's Church - Showell, Maryland (Runs through: 07/31/2012)

Negro League Exhibit
Julia Purnell Museum - Snow Hill, Maryland (Runs through: 08/01/2012)
Negro League memorabilia. This display will feature objects belonging to a local collector including baseball cards, bats, mitts, clothing and autographs.

Free Day
Julia A. Purnell Museum - 208 W. Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland (Runs through: 07/07/2012)
Free day for locals.

Something to Crow About: A Cultural History of the Chicken
Ward Museum, 909 S. Schumaker Drive, Salisbury, Maryland (Runs through: 08/05/2012)
One of the most common and widespread domestic animals, chickens have been providing meat and eggs for humans for at least 5,000 years. In fact, there are more chickens in the world than any other species of bird. The exhibit examines the history of this staple of farm life and traditional foodways through art, archival photographs and ephemera, and oral histories and folklore.

Heritage Arts for Kids
Julia A. Purnell Museum - 208 W. Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland (Runs through: 07/11/2012)
Kids can learn about history through a craft project. Program is included with general admission.

36th Annual J. Millard Tawes Crab & Clam Bake
Somers Cove Marina - Crisfield, Maryland (Runs through: 07/18/2012)
Entertainment & all-u-can-eat seafood (crabs/clams/fish/sides/beverage). Advance tickets recommended. ADA.

Heritage Arts for Kids
Julia A. Purnell Museum - 208 W. Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland (Runs through: 07/25/2012)
Kids can learn about history through a craft project. Program is included with general admission.

Summer Open House
Historic St. Martin's Church - Showell, Maryland (Runs through: 09/08/2012)

Blackbeard the Pirate
Barrier Island Center - 7295 Young Street - Machipongo, Virginia (Runs through: 08/04/2012)
Relive the 17th and 18th centuries with this infamous pirate. Blackbeard (a.k.a.Ben Cherry) is brought to life in this one man show. Through Mr. Cherry’s research, costumes and authentic props, he gives a spellbinding rendition of this most famous pirate’s life. This event is suitable for the whole family!

Berlin Peach Festival
Calvin B. Taylor House Museum - 208 N. Main Street - Berlin, Maryland (Runs through: 08/12/2012)
Annual peach celebration includes displays, demonstrations, sales, kid's activities, pie-eating and baking contests, live entertainment.

64th Annual National Hard Crab Derby & Fair
Somers Cove Marina - Crisfield, Maryland (Runs through: 09/02/2012)
Crab races & picking, parade, boat docking, carnival, arts & crafts, seafood, entertainment, fireworks. ADA.

53rd Annual Skipjack Race & Festival
Deal Island Harbor - Deal Island, Maryland (Runs through: 09/03/2012)
Parade, dance, car show, music, food, arts & crafts. Mon 8 am - Blessing of the fleet, skipjack race, boat docking. ADA.

Negro League Exhibit
Julia Purnell Museum - Snow Hill, Maryland (Runs through: 10/01/2012)
Negro League memorabilia. This display will feature objects belonging to a local collector including baseball cards, bats, mitts, clothing and autographs.

Negro League Exhibit
Julia Purnell Museum (Runs through: 11/01/2012)
Negro League memorabilia. This display will feature objects belonging to a local collector including baseball cards, bats, mitts, clothing and autographs.

55th Olde Princess Anne Days - 1812 Heritage Festival
Princess Anne, Maryland (Runs through: 10/14/2012)
Historic house & garden tour. Craft demos, music, kids' activities. Partially ADA. Advance tickets available.

Christmas in Princess Anne Events
Princess Anne, Maryland (Runs through: 12/01/2012)
Parade, lunch w/Santa, arts & crafts, and holiday movie. Followed by Candlelight Home Tour and Reception at Teackle Mansion. ADA.