The town of Snow Hill was founded in 1642 on the Pocomoke River, and was made a royal port by William and Mary of England. Snow Hill was also the home of a thriving ship-building industry.
The main attraction is the Pocomoke River, which borders the town to the northwest.
Furnace Town Village brings to life the daily life activities of this 19th century industrial village. This Living Heritage Museum highlights from 1828 to 1850, when miners, sawyers, molders and firemen, carters, draymen and bargemen gathered ore from nearby bogs, smelted it and loading cooled pig iron bars into barges to be floated down Nassawango Creek to the Pocomoke River.
Julia Purnell Museum, opened in 1942, with over 1,000 needlework pictures, most depicting historic homes or buildings in the town of Snow Hill. The museum contains many of Julia's pieces, her tools and memorabilia from her long life. Other exhibits include kitchen and hearth utensils and methods from the 18th and 19th centuries.
Life in the Victorian era highlights items found in a general store including clothing and jewelry. Over 10,000 artifacts are displayed in a rotating basis in the Julia A. Purnell Museum.
Hours:
April 1 to October 31: 10am-4pm; Sun:1pm-4pm; Closed: Mon
Pocomoke River State Forest and Park are located on the Pocomoke River within 15,000 wooded acres. The combination of swamp and upland offers a great variety of plant and animal life. Recreational opportunities include boating, fishing, camping, swimming and biking.
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