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Welcome to Wicomico County the heart of Chesapeake
Country! At the center of the Delmarva Peninsula,
our unique location puts us in the middle of one
of the nations riches vacation regions. We boast
the second largest airport in Maryland, and the
only airport on the shore offering commercial
airline service; with easy connections to destinations
around the globe! We are the home of the Delmarva
Shorebirds, the Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art and
Salisbury State University. We boast secluded
harbors, water front parks and miles of trails
and waterways for hiking & biking, canoes
& kayaks...not to mention some of the richest
fishing areas around! Just beyond our borders
you'll find one of the countries most exciting
ocean resorts and the extraordinary riches of
the Chesapeake Bay...both within 30 miles! |
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| ARTHUR
W. PERDUE (ShoreBirds)
STADIUM |
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Opened:
1996
Seating Capacity: 5,200
Lawn Seating: 3,000+
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WARD MUSEUM |
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The most comprehensive collection of
wildfowl carving in the world invites
you to explore this unique, indigenous
North American art form from antique
working decoys to internationally acclaimed
contemporary sculpture and painting.
Named for brothers Lem and Steve Ward
of Crisfield, MD, whose skill and vision
elevated decoy carving to fine art,
the museum works to promote, preserve
and perpetuate wildfowl art. Located
in Salisbury, Maryland, the museum is
open Monday through Saturday from 10
am to 5 pm and Sunday from noon to 5
pm. The Museum is closed on the following
holidays: Thanksgiving, Easter, and
Christmas. |
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| PEMBERTON
HISTORICAL PARK |
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Located on the western bank of the Wicomico
River in Wicomico County, Pemberton
Historical Park offers visitors a unique
chance to learn about Eastern Shore
history and experience the beauty of
the natural Chesapeake Bay landscape.
The park features a historic Eastern
Shore plantation house, a visitor's
center, a small museum with artifacts
from the plantation, and several miles
of nature trails spread throughout the
207 acre property. Along with viewing
the house and enjoying the trails and
property, visitors can participate in
organized educational programs offered
by the park staff. Most
importantly, visitors will learn of
the people, life, and times of early
Maryland as revealed in the historical
documents, architecture, and archaeology
of this early plantation. |
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