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Thursday, September 28, 2023
Preparing for demolition
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Crisfield annual Crab and Clam Bake Wednesday
High water didn't dampin spirits at the J. Millard Tawes Crab and Clam Bake.
(delmarva.now pictures)
Tuesday, September 26, 2023
Monday, September 25, 2023
IT ALL STARTED WHEN…
The magical creatures of May’s Furnace Fairies & Gnomes Celebration left quite a strange object behind - one that caused us to become unstuck in time! 🧞♂️🧚♀️🧜
Never one to let a strange situation cause trouble our executive director, Claudia, decreed that we shall have a Renaissance Faire! So, for the third year in a row, we’re going to party like it’s 1399!
Invitations went out to all manor of medieval persons, magicians, musicians, and merchants, Oh my! Vendors to provide fabulous food to feast upon and delicious drinks to drink! Historical fighters and friends to demonstrate all manner of skills to guests of the realm!
So now we extend the invitation to you, loyal subjects of the realm! Come join us for a guaranteed good time, September 30 and October 1 at Furnace Town!!
Sunday, September 24, 2023
Time Machine: 100 years ago this week in Pocomoke's newspaper; 1897, 2000, 1958, 1891, and feature: Long Ago But Not Far Away.
I can remember the Pocomoke Jaycees having a minstrel show about 1960 or so. I don't think that would go over well today. They also held a "womanless" Miss America pageant in which the all-male membership dressed up in drag so I guess there is nothing really new about this. BTW, the pageant was won by Will Hockersmith who went on to infamy for nefarious deeds in the local community.
November,1897
LONG AGO BUT NOT FAR AWAY- THE ORIGINAL INHABITANTS OF OUR SOUTHERN PENINSULA
From a 1951 feature article in the Norfolk Virginian-Pilot. The author, Leonora W. Wood, (1892-1989) wrote articles of regional historic interest for Virginia newspapers and authored "Guide To Virginia's Eastern Shore" in 1952. She was an inspiration for the novel "Christy" written by her daughter Catherine Marshall, a well-known author. Mrs. Wood's husband was a minister who had served Holmes Presbyterian Church in Cheriton.
(This week: Article excerpt #8 of nine:)
Saturday, September 23, 2023
Below are links to help keep you informed on information regarding this weekend's coastal storm.
The National Weather Service link provides the Lower Eastern Shore forecast and any current statements regarding the storm.
https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=38.0636&lon=-75.5553
Local media: