It’s May and we are staying in Janes Island State Park near the Chesapeake. Weather is mild, crabbing is starting, and the campground has beautiful sites with monstrous Loblolly pines.
Today, we figured we would get our E-bikes off their rack on the back of the RV and take an easy ride over to Crisfield. Crisfield is a small town nearby known for its seafood history in oysters and crabs. There is a small historical museum with artifacts and information about the local community. We aLao read about the Somerset County Arts Concil, which promised local artist’s work. So, from Janes Island, we ventured a few miles, pedalling our electric bikes along the back roads to downtown Crisfield.
Our first stop was the Somerset County Arts Council at 1100 West Main St. Crisfield, MD. There was an art show from previous Wednesday through Friday. Today was Saturday. Oh well .
But while we were scratching our heads as to where to go next, a woman approached us and asked, “Are you looking for a gallery? There are several nearby. You should visit the Corbin Studio and Gallery and the 415 Gallery. And you should also visit the J. Millard Tawes Museum.”
Wow, now there is somebody watching out for lost tourists! So, we headed to the The Tawes Museum, located at 3 Ninth Street.
This museum included a lot of local heritage history, photos, and equipment related the local fishing industry.
Then we ventured to the Corbin Gallery. Corbin is putting an event during the next few days: Hangin’ Out Art Show May 15-19. More to follow.
Finally, we went to the Gallery 413, 4 East Main St., Crisfield. The fabulous gallery houses many locally and nationally recognized artists and a variety of media.
”The Crisfield Seafood Workers Mural commissioned from artist Michael Rosato is now located at 413 W Main Street in Crisfield.”
Stay tuned… more to follow.