The divided shorelines of the Chesapeake are part of the “Tidewater” region and further defined as “The Eastern Shore” on the Delmarva Peninsula and called the “Western Shore” opposite on the mainland. The Eastern Shore of Maryland is the most renowned area, even though it is still largely rural and unimproved. Our portion of the Delmarva Peninsula is dotted with historic towns that trace their roots to the 1600’s. Intertwined between these settlements are rural landscapes, wetlands, and waterways, creating a culture of farming and fishing that is unique even today.

In some places, things haven’t changed for nearly three centuries, the pace of life is slower, the villages are still picturesque and the architecture is a lesson in history.  It has been said that the “…abundant resources of the Eastern Shore led its inhabitants to foster the tradition of easy living and a generous lifestyle,…” and to this day, the Eastern Shore has a singular culture. Lying distant from the main travel routes, there are no superhighways, or major airports, preserving this area as the beginning or the end of a journey.

The most recognized area of the Eastern Shore is often referred to as the “Mid Shore,” which includes all or a portion of four counties - Southern Queen Anne’s, Eastern Caroline, all of  Talbot, and Northern Dorchester. The center of this attraction is Talbot County which is famous for its charming countryside, quaint towns and peaceful villages, surrounded by farms, forests and open land. The historical towns of Easton, St. Michaels and Oxford lie along the Chesapeake Bay, with its abundant rivers, creeks and coves that have created hundreds of miles of waterfront. It is no wonder that this region attracts so many visitors and seasonal homeowners. Tidewater residents, both human and wildlife, have long realized that the Mid Shore is one of the finest places in America to call home.