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Revision as of 14:02, 27 June 2009Maryland's Eastern Shore region is Maryland's part of the Delmarva Peninsula, which also contains the state of Delaware and Virginia's Eastern Shore. The area is rich in culture and history, making it a great travel destination for anyone who's looking to soak up the local culture! ContentsCities
Other destinationsUnderstandThe Eastern Shore was largely isolated from the rest of Maryland until the construction of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge in 1952. As a result, values tend to be conservative and closely related to Virginia, with which it shares a border, as opposed to the western portion of Maryland, which is perceived by locals as more liberal. For this reason, many residents take offense being compared to Marylanders from the "Western Shore" or other side of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. This sense of alienation from the rest of Maryland has spurred several times attempted to split off from the state of Maryland. Proposals have been debated in the Maryland General Assembly in 1833-1835, 1852 and recently in 1998 for the Eastern Shore becoming its own state. Because of its unique location in between the North and South, Maryland's different regions portray different regional characteristics. For those coming from the Southern United States, be aware that many, if not most, residents of the Eastern Shore consider themselves Southern. The Eastern Shore has a long history related to the rest of the South and many residents have ancestors that fought for the Confederacy in the Civil War, or the "War of Northern Aggression" as it is called in the area. Consequently, attempts to dissuade residents otherwise may be met with a heated response. TalkThe Eastern Shore, because of its proximity to Virginia and historic isolation from the Western Shore, maintains a Southern accent akin to the Tidewater region of Virginia. This is especially true of the four counties on the "Lower Shore" or counties nearest Virgina: Wicomico, Worcester, Dorchester, and Somerset. In addition, are interesting dialects to be found in the isolated island communities of the Chesapeake Bay, where Victoria-era British accents have been near-perfectly preserved. Get inU.S. Routes 13, 50, and 301 are the main roads into the Eastern Shore. Get aroundU.S. Routes 13, 50, and 301 are the main roads into the Eastern Shore. Ferries are available from Crisfield, MD to Deal Island, Smith Island, and Tangier Island. SeeItinerariesDo
EatNo trip to the Eastern Shore would be complete without having sampled the region's world-famous crabs and 7-layered Smith Island Cake. Many restaurants in the area serve crab, crab cakes, and Chicken Chesapeake (Chicken with Crab Imperil). In addition, many restaurants also serve Smith Island Cake. DrinkStay safeGet out
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