During the late 18th century Methodist itinerants traveled throughout the peninsula. Their efforts were well-received in rural areas such as this, described as the “heart of Methodism” in the 1780’s. The seeds sown by those early travelers continued . . . — — Map (db m283596) HM
One-room schoolhouse built for the community of Rockawalkin. It held grades 1 through 7. Later 1 through 5. Located on northeast corner of Maryland Route 349 and Rockawalkin Road, it was abandoned as a school in 1939. Moved to this location, 1973. — — Map (db m3845) HM
Lynching in America
After the Civil War, violent resistance to equal rights for African Americans and an ideology of white supremacy led to fatal violence against Black women, men, and children who were frequently falsely accused of violating . . . — — Map (db m263859) HM
"Poplar Hill Mansion" (traditional name thought to be of nineteenth century origin) was built ca 1805. It was accepted for the National Register of Historic Places on October 7, 1971. The property was purchased by the State of Maryland in 1974 and . . . — — Map (db m3841) HM
The tribal homelands include Somerset County MD portions of Worcester County MD and portions of Accomack County VA. Their influence extends into Wicomico County MD and Sussex County DE. The Pocomoke tribal paramountcy includes Pocomoke, Annemessex, . . . — — Map (db m301926) HM
Pemberton Hall has a story to tell. Although important, that story is far wider and richer than the story of the preservation and restoration of a regional and local historical treasure. It is the far richer and wider story of the settlement of . . . — — Map (db m258474) HM
Once known as Sharptown Colored School, this building was a powerful source of pride for the community of San Domingo. The site was originally home ot a one-room schoohouse built in 1875 that served as the education hub for the historically Black . . . — — Map (db m313581) HM
Wicomico County War Memorial was designed by Mr. James K. Agnew a local citizen and constructed in 1955 with help and support of the local American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars posts at a time loses of some of our Nations most hard-fought . . . — — Map (db m142712) WM
Here We Mark the Price of Freedom
Duty • Honor • Country
To honor and commemorate all Wicomico County citizens whose valor and sacrifice in defense of our country must never be forgotten. "All gave some - some gave all." Those listed here . . . — — Map (db m41906) HM WM
Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art
The Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art exhibits the most comprehensive collection of wildfowl carving and art in the world.
Named for Lem and Steve Ward of Crisfield, Maryland, whose skill and vision elevated . . . — — Map (db m286190) HM
The tidal and non-tidal wetlands, upland forest, coastal dunes, and beach of this treasure of the Nanticoke River provide habitat for white-tailed deer, osprey, migratory and year-round resident birds, and nesting diamond back terrapins. Please . . . — — Map (db m45252) HM
Roaring Point Park provides a wonderful view of the lower Nanticoke River, as it widens to reach Tangier Sound and the Chesapeake Bay. The Nanticoke River was for centuries an important native American homeland. After Jamestown was founded, the . . . — — Map (db m45253) HM
Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art
The Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art exhibits the most comprehensive collection of wildfowl carving and art in the world.
Named for Lem and Steve Ward of Crisfield, Maryland, whose skill and vision elevated . . . — — Map (db m190315) HM
Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art
The Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art exhibits the most comprehensive collection of wildfowl carving and art in the world.
Named for Lem and Steve Ward of Crisfield, Maryland, whose skill and vision elevated . . . — — Map (db m94455) HM
