In 1904 with a population of 25,000 Crisfield becomes the second largest city in Maryland due to its marketing of the bounty of the Chesapeake Bay on newly created rail lines.
Crisfield: Seafood Capital of the World Read More »
Lemuel T. Ward and Steven W. Ward, barbers in Crisfield, carve realistic decoys to make extra money. They begin full time carving of realistic birds in the 1950s, turning it into a art form.
Ward Brothers are the most famous decorative decoy carvers Read More »
Anna Ella Carroll is the only woman to privately advise Lincoln on Civil War tactics. Her strategy leads to the capture of forts in the Western Campaign, the first major Union victory in Civil War in 1862.
Anna Ella Carroll advises Lincoln on Civil War strategy Read More »
US Supreme Court Justice Samuel Chase (born in Somerset Cty) is impeached by US House in 1804 but found not guilty in Senate. Pres. Jefferson opposes independent power of the judiciary, supports impeachment.
First Supreme Court Justice impeached Read More »
We acknowledge the enduring presence of many American Indian tribes who once lived in Maryland and who now, having lost their lands, live in a diaspora. Read more.
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