The Debtors' Prison is a historic debtors' prison in Accomac, Virginia. Constructed in 1783 as a house for the Accomack County jailer, it is the oldest public structure in the county. It was converted to use as a debtors' prison in 1824, which purpos... Read More

We invite you to take a walking tour along our leafy streets and immerse yourself in the history and lore of times gone by. Should you meet us along your stroll please say hello. We'll be more than happy to hear your stories and tell you ours...... Read More

Assateague Island is a 37 mile long island along the coasts of Maryland and Virginia. Most of the Maryland district is managed by the National Park Service as Assateague Island National Seashore. Explore sandy beaches, salt marshes, maritime forests ... Read More

Assateague Light is the 142-foot-tall lighthouse located on the southern end of Assateague Island off the coast of the Virginia Eastern Shore, United States. The lighthouse is located within the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge and can be access... Read More

The house was built circa 1800 at a time when Chincoteague Island was transforming itself from pastureland into a community of homes and farms. The Captain Timothy Hill House represents the only known survivor of these early homes and is also only on... Read More

National wildlife refuges offer us all a chance to unplug from the stresses of daily life and reconnect with our natural surroundings. With 15 miles of hiking trails and a pristine beach, there are plenty of opportunities to seek out the 275+ bird sp... Read More

Civic Math: The Road to 1776 is a weekly educational series leading up to July 4, 2026, exploring how the thirteen colonies moved toward independence. Through a unique combination of mathematics and storytelling, each episode explains how decisions ... Read More

Visiting the Eastern Shore Railway Museum is like taking a step back in time to when the New York and Philadelphia served passengers as they traveled by train. At the museum, you will see railcars, historic buildings pertaining to the railroad, exhib... Read More

Eager to learn about the history, legends and lore of Chincoteague Island? Walk Through Time Tours will be running downtown walking tours seasonally from April-November. Various tours throughout the day and are approx. 1:30 hours in length. Four dis... Read More

Explore historic Parksley, Virginia, a charming railroad town on the Eastern Shore, with a self-guided walking tour. The route loops through leafy, residential streets, showcasing late 19th-century architecture, the old railroad corridor, and fascina... Read More

Hopkins and Brother Store is a historic commercial building located at Onancock, Accomack County, Virginia. It is a simple frame structure consisting of a two-storey block with a slightly lower two-storey ell and lean-to. The building features corner... Read More

Ker Place, a National and Virginia Historical Landmark built in 1799-1803 by Agnes and John Ker, is the finest example of Federal architecture on the Eastern Shore of Virginia. Only two families lived in this mansion from when the Kers moved in in 18... Read More

The Island of Chincoteague is a 200-year old history-rich village lying four miles off the Virginia Coast. Easily accessible by car via a causeway it is one of the many barrier islands off the Atlantic coast. Chincoteague Island is connected to and p... Read More

Tucked away on Virginia's Eastern Shore, NASA's Wallops Flight Facility plays an incredibly important role in our understanding of earth and space science. Since its beginnings, Wallops has launched more than 16,000 rockets carrying science experimen... Read More

The Saxis Island Museum resides in a renovated 100-year-old country store. Many of our artifacts on display were used in the daily lives of Saxis watermen, shop keepers, etc. We are open every Saturday during the summer months. All other times, we ar... Read More

The Tangier Island History Museum tells the surprising story of a small island off the shore of Virginia. Like Smith Island in Maryland, Tangier Island has been a fishing community for hundreds of years.Today, the island remains a vibrant watermen co... Read More