 This museum, on the waterfront at the Somers Cove Marina, traces the history of the Lower Shore with exhibits on the beginnings of the Chesapeake Bay, the influence of the Native Americans on the early colonists, seafood harvesting and processing, the history of Crisfield and the evolution of that truly American art form - decoy carving and painting. New in 2008 is the "Shanty" exhibit where visitors can see a working waterman's crab shanty. The museum also has exhibits on prominent Crisfielders to include the late Governor J. Millard Tawes. This museum is the starting place for the The Port of Crisfield Walking Tour which takes a patron through the port area of the city. One of the highlights of the tour is a visit to a modern crab and oyster processing facility where one can see first hand how the products of the Chesapeake are made ready for market. |