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It’s the most wonderful time of the year again; Santa is coming to the Poplar Hill Mansion for tea! On December 9, 2017 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm, visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Make your visit extra special … Continue reading →

Poplar Hill Mansion is honoring members of the Armed Forces on May 21 for Veteran’s Appreciation Day. Veterans and their families, as well as the public, will gather for the event, which will also honor the 50th anniversary of the … Continue reading →

One of the perks of living in a historically rich area is the whisper of paranormal activity that reverberates across the Eastern Shore. Ghost stories, ghost walks, ghost hunters…if you do a quick Google search or a little perusing on … Continue reading →

Whenever someone drinks hot tea, they are unknowingly sampling a commodity that has a story spanning centuries. From ancient China, to Colonial Europe to today, this drink has been well loved and bartered. If you are a tea drinker and … Continue reading →

Here on the Eastern Shore, we were lucky enough to avert the large amounts of snow and ice that hit other parts of the state this week. Although a layer of powder would have transformed our home towns into a … Continue reading →

The reputation of the Eastern Shore is one synonymous with natural beauty—endless bodies of glistening water, miles of coastline, beautiful sunrises and sunsets—all offering daily reminders to those of us who live here, just how lucky we are. Aside from … Continue reading →

Ahoy there, untie yer ship and set sail for Salisbury’s Poplar Hill Mansion! In celebration of national “Talk Like a Pirate Day,” Poplar Hill Mansion hosted a lecture last week on “Pirates of the Delmarva Coast.” Curator Sarah Meyers spearheaded … Continue reading →

The Huston family greatly influenced the area surrounding the mansion.  Dr. John Huston tried to start the first-ever hospital in Salisbury. His attempts fell show when he was unable to raise enough money to fund the operation. Dr. Huston owned … Continue reading →

It’s the weekend before the final weekend of summer. That’s a bad thing to say. No one wants to see summer coming to an end. No need to worry though – get your final hoorah in one weekend. Socially Speaking, … Continue reading →

The Poplar Hill Mansion is the oldest documented structure to remain in the City of Salisbury. Its location just outside the city proper aided significantly to its survival; it escaped destruction during the ruinous town fires of 1860 and 1886. … Continue reading →