"Old Crisfield" exhibit will be opening.

 

Tawes Museum showcases old

 Crisfield, opens May 4

The Lyric Theater in a 1920s photo. The movie theaters of old Crisfield are one of the new exhibits at the Tawes Museum, opening Saturday May 4, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

 Tawes Museum

Old movies, old guns, and throwbacks to life on the Eastern Shore will be on view at the seasonal grand opening of the Gov. J. Millard Tawes Museum, Saturday, May 4, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

A re-designed, re- stocked gift shop will also be open at the Crisfield museum.

"'Crisfield Goes to the Movies' is an exhibit exploring the old movie theaters that locals once enjoyed. Photos and memorabilia chronicle the Arcade, the Lyric, and the Lee Theaters, as well as the African American movie house, the Lincoln," according to an announcement.

"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 Old Island, the newest installment in the rotating exhibit, Lost Villages of Somerset County," the announcement continues.

"The first commercial establishment opened on 'Ole Island' in 1854. A fire and decades of erosion diminished the commercial and leisure value of the island, which is located just southwest of Crisfield and is visible from the City Dock. While occasional sunbathers still seek out what is left of the beach, the only permanent reminder of Old Island’s importance is the iconic L.E.P. Dennis and Son factory smokestack."

Local volunteers from the Crisfield 

Local volunteers, the lifeblood of the Crisfield Heritage Foundation, have worked to prepare the museum for its opening event which will live crabs, educational programs and a demonstration from carver Rich Smoker.

Admission is free.

The Tawes Museum is located at 3 9th Street and is open Tuesdays through Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For information: 410-968-2501, crisfieldheritage.org or Facebook.com/crisfieldheritage  .