The J. Tawes Historical Museum is located on the Somers Cove Marina, Crisfield, Maryland, United States. The museum focuses on the history of the Lower Shore region, including the local people, towns and industry.
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We rated this museum 4 stars because of a wonderful experience with a crabber named Tim Howard. The museum is small, but has a lot of information about the oyster and crabbing industries. My husband and I were asking each other about tongs that are used by the oystermen, when Tim walked by and asked if we had any questions? We learned so much about the crabbing and oyster industries from Tim:-). He took us to a shanty and explained everything in detail. I am a retired 1st grade teacher, and he was very skillfully explaining the information. He should be a teacher!!! Thanks to the museum and Tim, I spent a great day in...
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We were there during a commerative boating event on 7/29/17. They had historic 'buy' boats. The boats that would bring in the freshly caught seafood that everyone would buy. They were docked behind the museum and you could tour them. The museum showed the history of Crisfield and how part of the town was literally built on oyster shells. It was fascinating and this is just the friendliest little town. It was definitely worth seeing and I'd highly...
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Wonderfull exhibits, well thought out. It brings the message of the past into clear focus. The Tawes Museum also invokes the need. to keep Chrisfield aware of the past and striving to maintain their values. By the Labor Day celebration was a very cool way to enjoy the...
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