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Genesar: pronounced by the natives as ‘jay-nay-zee’, is a large, stately home now falling to ruin. It’s estimated that the home was built in 1732 by Major John Purnell. Throughout historical records, the home has also been known as Genezar, … Continue reading →

A long white house rests on the land just as it has for nearly 300 years. Quite a few animals, a bumper crop of organic peppers, eggplants, fig trees, grapes, about 150 varieties of heirloom tomatoes, and a few infamous … Continue reading →

This Saturday, October 6th marks the fifth Anniversary of Harbor Day – At The Docks, a notable event focusing on the Ocean City, MD area’s maritime traditions. You can expect to learn about the commercial and sport fishing industries, marine … Continue reading →

Located at the heart of the Furnace Town Living Heritage Museum is a pile of bricks and rubble covered in fallen pine needles and yellowed leaves. This pile of weathered bricks marks the site of an early 19th century bake … Continue reading →

Berlin, MD has been bustling lately, in the midst of a business Renaissance thanks to the recent opening of two new restaurants — Si Culi and Tex Mex and Beyond, and a number of specialty shops including the Maryland Wine … Continue reading →

The daughter of the 7th ranked heavyweight boxer in the entire world lives on the Eastern Shore. Margaret Gallagher Colbert is one of seven children of legendary boxer, Marty Gallagher. Earlier this year, Colbert completed work on a book that … Continue reading →

Big names are soon to make the trip to Ocean City, MD. Susan Sarandon, Amy Sedaris, John Hannah—a trifecta of star power and talent, these actors are all part of the soon-to-begin shooting film, Ping Pong Summer. But these well-known … Continue reading →

Rehoboth Beach, the town known for its family-friendly boardwalk, white sand beaches, historic homes, summer retreats, fabulous shopping, and pride was formed on very traditional ideals and goals. Many do not know that the entire purpose and formation of this … Continue reading →

During the late nineteenth century, businesses and residents of Rehoboth Beach, DE began using ice to preserve perishable foods and to cool drinks. Ice was cut from Silver Lake during the winter months and stored in small, wooden buildings that … Continue reading →

The day was humid and muggy, the air thick, the horizon hazy—which only added to the anticipation. The wind suddenly shifted and with it seemed to go the last few centuries. There, docked along the bay floated a great vessel … Continue reading →

The Wellington Hotel is a stately building with a shaded front porch, aged trees out front, a large parking area to the north, and is located less than one block from the beach on 9th Street and Baltimore Avenue in … Continue reading →

This weekend, artists and the thousands of patrons who appreciate their work will converge upon the 3.5 picturesque acres of the Rehoboth Art League Campus for the 39th Annual Outdoor Fine Art and Fine Craft Show. Proceeds from the show … Continue reading →