May 04 Saturday
Old movies, old guns, and Old Island are on view at the seasonal grand opening of the Gov. J. Millard Tawes Museum, Sat., May 4, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. “Crisfield Goes to the Movies” is an exhibit exploring the old movie theaters that locals once enjoyed. Antique rifles, fishing gear, and decoys celebrate Crisfield’s hunting legacy. Old photos capture the faces and places associated with life along the Chesapeake Bay, including Crisfield's Old Island, the newest installment in the rotating exhibit, Lost Villages of Somerset County.
The museum gift shop will be open, as well as The Shanty, behind the museum, featuring live crabs and educational programs. Also visit the storied Ward Brothers Workshop (3195 Sackertown Rd.), with demonstrations by award-winning carver Rich Smoker.
Admission to all Crisfield Heritage Foundation properties is free. The Tawes Museum is located at 3 9th Street and is open Tuesdays-Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For information, contact 410-968-2501 or visit crisfieldheritage.org. Facebook.com/crisfieldheritage.