Crisfield is located on an inlet of Tangier Sound, a part of Chesapeake Bay. The Crisfield area is well known for its seafood, especially Blue Crab and Oysters. The town was fairly isolated until 1867 when the railroad was extended into the harbor by John Woodward Crisfield.
The J Millard Tawes Museum traces the history of the Lower Shore from pre-Columbus to the influence of the Native-Americans and then colonial times to present day. This general history museum also depicts seafood harvesting and processing, and the evolution of decoy carving and painting.
Hours:
May 25 to October 30: 9am-4:30pm; Sun:10am-3pm; Sat:10am-3pm
November 1 to May 24: 9am-4:30pm; Closed: Sun, Sat
Janes Island State Park was originally inhabited by Native Americans of the Annemessex Nation. The mainland section of Janes Island has cabins and camping areas, and a portion accessible only by boat. Janes Island is nearly surrounded by the waters of the Chesapeake Bay. Fishing, crabbing, kayaking, canoeing, and swimming are popular activities.
Address: Janes Island State Park, 26280 Alfred Lawson Drive, Crisfield, MD 21817, United States
Phone: 1 (410) 968-1565, Fax: 1 (410) 968-2515
Tangier Island was chartered by Capt John Smith in 1607. The first settlers arrived in 1686 and little has changed. Tangier is a quaint island with narrow streets designed for walking or cycling, the population of 850 still speak mainly with an Elizabethan accent. Passengers travel aboard the Steven Thomas, a modern cruise ship, for a tour of Tangier Island.
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