Sources of Black Community, Family and Faith
Nabb Center Gallery - Salisbury University - Salisbury, Maryland (Runs through: 07/30/2010)
Through images, documentary evidence and memorabilia, a picture of the growth of African-American community emerges. Family connections and the role of religious institutions among Delmarva's African-Americans are examined.

USAF Airmen of Note
Harts Amphtheater, 3203 Turkey Point Road, North East; Maryland (Runs through: 08/28/2010)
The United States Air Force premier jazz ensemble performs contemporary big band and classics from the swing era. Handicap accessible.

The Eye of the Beholder
Julia A. Purnell Museum - Snow Hill, Maryland (Runs through: 09/30/2010)
Beauty Standards in the 19th and Early 20th Centuries.

Medical Blood Letting Exhibit
Julia A. Purnell Museum - Snow Hill, Maryland (Runs through: 09/30/2010)
See this new display featuring artifacts and information about the practice of bleeding patients to promote health and cure illness.

Bonfire Hour
N. Division Street, Ocean City, Maryland (Runs through: 08/26/2010)
Sit by a bonfire and learn interesting facts, history and fun things to do in Ocean City.

Trashy Women, Recycled & Found Art Object Art Group Exhibition
Chesapeake City Town Hall Gallery; 108 Bohemia Avenue, Chesapeake City, Maryland (Runs through: 08/14/2010)
The Cecil County Arts Council and the Chesapeake City Town Government partner to offer exhibitions for emerging and established artists during the summer in this historic setting.

Free Historic Tour: Poplar Hill Mansion
Salisbury, Maryland (Runs through: 08/22/2010)
Learn the history of Salisbury's oldest home, Poplar Hill Mansion and hear the stories of life in the Federal Period.

No Idle Hands Exhibit
Ward Museum, 909 S. Schumaker Drive, Salisbury, Maryland (Runs through: 09/26/2010)
Discovering the Domestic Arts of Maryland’s Eastern Shore, Ward Museum, Salisbury. Featuring a selection of traditional art and artifacts that reflect the domestic art traditions of the Eastern Shore past and present, including quilting, knitting, spinning, and beekeeping.

Night at the Museum
Julia A. Purnell Museum - Snow Hill, Maryland (Runs through: 08/06/2010)
The Purnell Museum is partnering with the SHARP A&E committee to bring families an evening of fun based on the popular "Night at the Museum" movie. First, visit the Purnell Museum to show off your "Night at the Museum" costume, do a fun activity, and pick up a snack for the movie. Then head down to Byrd Park to see the film. Don't miss this fun chance to have your very own night at the museum!

Blessing of the Combines
Downtown Snow Hill, Maryland (Runs through: 08/07/2010)
This unique event celebrates the agricultural heritage of Snow Hill and honors its farmers. Watch as huge combines and other farm equipment new and old travel through the streets of Snow Hill.

Heritage Arts for Kids
Julia A. Purnell Museum - Snow Hill, Maryland (Runs through: 08/11/2010)
Drop in to learn about history, and an aspect of the Purnell Museum's collection, with a hands-on craft. Create miniature people out of old-fashioned clothes-pins, just like children did a century ago. Pre-registration is not needed. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Heritage Crafts for Kids
Julia A. Purnell Museum. 208 W. Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland (Runs through: 08/12/2010)
Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Worcester County Fair
Byrd Park, Snow Hill, Maryland (Runs through: 08/15/2010)
Are you interested in a traditional country fair in a picturesque setting? Then the Worcester County Fair is for you! Fun for the whole family:Old-fashioned fun with livestock & horse shows, children’s activities, pony rides, lawnmower pull, vintage motorcycles, cake auction & more.

Faces of the Eastern Shore
Nabb Research Center - Salisbury, Maryland (Runs through: 10/22/2010)
The people of the Eastern Shore have been described as independent cusses with a fierce local pride. See some of the faces that exemplify the character of the people of Delmarva, showing their spirit, way of life and legacy.

Exploration and First Contact - Delmarva, 1609-1732
Nabb Research Center - Salisbury, Maryland (Runs through: 10/31/2010)
The first contact with Europeans brought profound change for Native Americans and the landscape. Maps, artifacts and documents reveal the early period of exploration by Europeans and illustrate their subsequent domination of the Eastern Shore.

West Wicomico Heritage Ride
Salisbury, Maryland (Runs through: 08/21/2010)
Ride across 300 years of History at the West Wicomico Heritage Ride in Salisbury, MD. This bike tour will begin at Pemberton Hall in Salisbury, a plantation home built by one of Salisbury's founders in 1741. From there, choose from several differnt length loops to ride.

Heritage Arts for Kids
Julia A. Purnell Museum - Snow Hill, Maryland (Runs through: 08/25/2010)
Drop in to learn about history, and an aspect of the Purnell Museum's collection, with a hands-on craft. Create and decorate old-fashioned paper doll chains. Pre-registration is not needed. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Lecture: A Hope in the Unseen
Holloway Hall - Salisbury Univeristy - Salisbury, Maryland (Runs through: 08/26/2010)
An American Odyssey from the Inner City to the Ivy League with Cedric Jennings

Bharatanatyam Dance Workshop
Holloway Hall - Salisbury Univeristy - Salisbury, Maryland (Runs through: 09/14/2010)
The Art of Indian Dance. Call for class dates and details.

63rd Annual National Hard Crab Derby & Fair
Somers Cove Marina - Crisfield, Maryland (Runs through: 09/05/2010)
Crab races & picking, parade, boat docking, carnival, arts & crafts, seafood, entertainment, fireworks.

Free Historic Tour: Poplar Hill Mansion
Poplar Hill Mansion - Salisbury, Maryland (Runs through: 09/19/2010)
Learn the history of Salisbury's oldest home, Poplar Hill Mansion and hear the stories of life in the Federal Period.

Kenge Kenge
Red Square - Salisbury University - Salisbury, Maryland (Runs through: 09/09/2010)
African Living Traditions, Acoustic Roots of Kenyan Benga

Kuchipudi Kalanidhi
Holloway Hall - Salisbury Univeristy - Salisbury, Maryland (Runs through: 09/11/2010)
Enjoy this Indian classical dance style that originated in Andhra Pradesh showcasing the beauty, complexity and depth of this "must see" company on the American dance landscape.

Nanticoke Indian Powwow
Millsboro, Delaware (Runs through: 09/12/2010)
Powwow features traditional dancing, singing and drumming, crafts, storytelling and tours of the Nanticoke Indian Museum and Library.

Tabla Master Sandip Burman
Holloway Hall - Salisbury Univeristy - Salisbury, Maryland (Runs through: 09/13/2010)
Sandip Burman a native of Durgapur, India, is a disciple of the late distinguished tabla master, Pandit Shyamal Bose of Calcutta. Sandipji’s performances are marked with spontaneous innovation and tonal purity while delivering complex rhythmic patterns and melody.

Wetipquin
Nabb Research Center - Salisbury, Maryland (Runs through: 09/18/2010)
Adiscussion with Regional Author Edward Taylor. Retired educator Ed Taylor discusses his memoirs and recently published book, On Yonder’s End, a fictional account of an African-American family’s history from slavery to the late 20th century.

Film: The Story of India
Caruthers Hall - Salisbury University - Salisbury, Maryland (Runs through: 09/20/2010)
Episode 1: Beginnings

Film: The Story of India
Caruthers Hall - Salisbury University - Salisbury, Maryland (Runs through: 09/27/2010)
Episode 2: The Power of Ideas

Civil War Encampment
Town Park, Wilson Avenue, Rising Sun, Maryland (Runs through: 09/29/2010)

Concert: Sitar Player Alif Laila
Holloway Hall - Salisbury Univeristy - Salisbury, Maryland (Runs through: 09/30/2010)

Kin & Sin: Early Settlers of the Eastern Shore
Nabb Research Center - Salisbury, Maryland (Runs through: 09/30/2010)
Investigating alliances and networking among families opens new doors to discovering the earliest Chesapeake settlers and their interconnectedness. Vaughn Baker discusses the importance of family connections to the development of the earliest Eastern Shore settlements.

Telling Your Story: A Gift to Those You Love
Nabb Research Center - Salisbury, Maryland (Runs through: 10/02/2010)
Memories, photos, keepsakes, and public and private data help write your legacy. Historian and educator Joan Katz leads this day-long workshop on writing your memoirs.

Chesapeake Celtic Festival
Furnace Town Living Heritage Museum - Snow Hill, Maryland (Runs through: 10/03/2010)
Activities include Highland Athletics, Genealogists, Musical Groups, Dance Groups, Bagpipes, Storytelling, Comedy, Historic Martial Techniques, Clans, Sheepherding with Collies, Costumed Artisans, Time Capsule, Historic Re-enactments, Cultural Presentations, Whisky and Wine Tastings, Ethnic Foods and Culinary Delights, Historic Specialty Ales, Celtic Marketplace and much more!

Harbor Day - At The Docks
West Ocean City, Maryland (Runs through: 10/02/2010)
This event is an innovative family friendly program highlighting Ocean City’s important local maritime culture and traditions, including both commercial and sport fishing heritage. The program will be held along the waterfront and parking lot adjacent to Sunset Avenue in West Ocean City.

Film: The Story of India
Caruthers Hall - Salisbury University - Salisbury, Maryland (Runs through: 10/04/2010)
Episode 3: Spice Routes & Silk Roads

Olde Princess Anne Days Festival & Juried Art Show
Princess Anne, Maryland (Runs through: 10/10/2010)
The two day event is a 1812 heritage festival, featuring a tour of the historic Teackle Mansion and garden, craft demos, military encampment, musics, and lots of activities for the kids. Fine artists interested in reflecting the spirit and the natural beauty of Maryland’s Lower Eastern Shore are invited to participate in the show, held in conjunction with Olde Princess Anne Days. The show is limited to original two and three-dimensional art.

Film: The Story of India
Caruthers Hall - Salisbury University - Salisbury, Maryland (Runs through: 10/11/2010)
Episode 4: Ages of Gold

The Devil is in the Details: Politics and the Mapping of the John Smith Chesapeake Trail
Nabb Research Center - Salisbury, Maryland (Runs through: 10/14/2010)
Professor Michael Scott, of Salisbury University’s Geography Department, discusses his work on pinpointing Capt. John Smith’s route through the Chesapeake Bay and up the Nanticoke River.

FireFest 2010 is coming!
Downtown Salisbury, Maryland (Runs through: 10/16/2010)
Commemorate the Great Fire of Salisbury. The Nabb Research Center, in conjunction with Urban Salisbury, the City of Salisbury and the Salisbury Fire Department, commemorates the 124th Anniversary of the greatest cataclysm to hit Salisbury – the Great Fire of 1886.

17th Annual Native American Indian Heritage Festival & Pow-Wow
Bending Water Park - Marion, Maryland (Runs through: 10/17/2010)
Healing of All Nations Powwow - Native American Indian cultural event & celebration. Dancing (non-competition) Native Demonstrations, Native foods, Native Venders. Primitive camping.

Film: The Story of India
Caruthers Hall - Salisbury University - Salisbury, Maryland (Runs through: 10/18/2010)
Episode 5: The Meeting of Two Oceans

Film: The Story of India
Caruthers Hall - Salisbury University - Salisbury, Maryland (Runs through: 10/25/2010)
Episode 6: Freedom

Slave Castles of Ghana
Nabb Research Center - Salisbury, Maryland (Runs through: 10/27/2010)
A Discussion with Salisbury University’s Tonya Price and George Washington University’s Lee Ann Fujii. Located on the west coast of Africa, Ghana was the home to ports where great slave castles held thousands of Africans destined for the new world. Price and Fujii discuss their travels to the area

Julia A. Purnell Birthday Party
Julia A. Purnell Museum - 208 W. Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland (Runs through: 10/27/2010)
Commemorate the museum's namesake on the day of her birth. Free admission and birthday cake.

Transatlantic Linkages
Guerrieri Center - Salisbury University - Salisbury, University (Runs through: 10/28/2010)
New Generations of Americans in Ghana with Dr. Cyril Daddieh

African-American Traditions in Voice
Guerrieri Center - Salisbury University - Salisbury, University (Runs through: 10/29/2010)
Slave Spirituals and Gospel Music. Experience African-American
music traditions and learn about their history. Featuring the Society for the Preservation of African-American Arts Singers and the Salisbury University Gospel Choir.

Exploration and First Contact - Delmarva, 1609-1732
Nabb Research Center - Salisbury, Maryland (Runs through: 01/12/2011)
The first contact with Europeans brought profound change for Native Americans and the landscape. Maps, artifacts and documents reveal the early period of exploration by Europeans and illustrate their subsequent domination of the Eastern Shore.