World Wonders Kids Camp - CANCELLED
Jun
23
to Jun 27

World Wonders Kids Camp - CANCELLED

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Summer Camp

June 23-27, 2025

9am-1pm each day

Ages 4-7

$120 for members
$135 for non-members

Each day at World Wonders Summer Camp takes young travelers on a global adventure! Campers will create natural vegetable dyes in India, build miniature igloos while exploring Arctic life, craft animal masks and parade through West Africa, make music and dance during Brazil’s Carnival, and wrap up the week with a global story picnic. With hands-on crafts, movement, and imagination, kids will discover a world of wonder June 23–27 at Ker Place—led by our creative and enthusiastic camp teacher, Sara Beebe!

Camp Details

Full payment is due two weeks before the camp start date. Space is limited, and advance registration is required. 

For more information, please contact 757.787.8012 or marketing@shorehistory.org.

Register your child here.

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7th Annual Crab Crackin' at Ker Place
Aug
16
4:00 PM16:00

7th Annual Crab Crackin' at Ker Place

All You Can Eat

Shore History’s seventh annual all-you-can-eat Crab Crackin’ at Ker Place from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 16. On the front lawn of 69 Market Street, home of the Onancock landmark, Shore History will host the feast to showcase the Eastern Shore’s agricultural and aquacultural bounty. Purchase your tickets below.

The menu includes steamed crabs; steamed clams; sweet corn; barbecue; coleslaw; beer and wine (limited quantity of beer and wine included, with additional available for purchase.) The emailed order confirmation will serve as your ticket so be sure to bring it with you on Aug. 16. We can’t wait to crack some crabs with you!

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The Bill Bagwell Memorial Golf Classic
Jun
13
10:00 AM10:00

The Bill Bagwell Memorial Golf Classic

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Swinging for Shore History

Due to weather conditions, the May 30 Tournament date has been postponed to the rain date of June 13th.

Join Shore History at the Eastern Shore Yacht & Country Club on Friday, May 30th for a fun-filled scramble tournament with a 10am shotgun start. For $125 per player, your foursome will enjoy a fantastic day on the course, complete with a delicious boxed lunch from Buttercups and complimentary cold beverages.

Cash prizes will be awarded to the top three teams, and players can purchase raffle tickets for a chance to win fantastic prizes. The rain date is June 13th. Team and hole sponsorships are available.

Sponsored by Weichert Realtors Mason-Davis, The Morgan Group Coldwell Banker Harbor Realty, Atlantic Animal Hospital, Steamers, Clearstead Advisory Solutions, Bill & Coni Chandler, Dawn & T Lee Byrd, Bundick Well and Pump Co., Lynn Gayle, Bloxom for Delegate, Perdue Farms, Canal Capital Management, Mallards, Shore Daily News, WESR Radio, Kate & Tammy Hill, Coldwell Banker Realtors, Kate Jacob, Buttercups, Jake & Dana Dillon, Taylor Bank, Davis Disposal, The Bagwell Family, Margaret MacKenzie, Williams Funeral Homes, Chesapeake Investment Planning, LLC, Turner and Wiggins, PLLC, Standard Marine, Inc, and Pride Antifreeze & Coolant.

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Music on the Lawn Sunshine & Margaritas
May
23
5:30 PM17:30

Music on the Lawn Sunshine & Margaritas

FREE CONCERT

Join us for a FREE concert on the lawn at Ker Place with live jams by Hampton Roads’ favorite Snackbar Jones from 5:30pm-8:30pm Friday, May 23rd. El Piscachin and Mount Nebo Meats will be serving up their delicious Mexican and BBQ foods. Shore History will have margaritas, beer, wine, and water for sale. Bring a chair and a friend!

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Chesapeake Bay Adventures: Stories from the Bay
Apr
11
6:00 PM18:00

Chesapeake Bay Adventures: Stories from the Bay

Join author C.L. Marshall on Friday, April 11th, at 6:00 pm for an evening of captivating Eastern Shore storytelling, complemented by a delicious dish featuring local wildlife. If it swims, walks, flies, or paddles, C.L. has likely written a tale or crafted a recipe for it.

A veteran journalist and former magazine editor, Marshall will discuss his works, including Chesapeake Bay Adventures: Tales from the Eastern Shore, Chesapeake Bay Duck Hunting Tales, and his two cookbooks.

Due to inclement weather, the event will be held in the Gallery at Historic Onancock School. Books will be available for purchase, and Shore History will offer beer and wine by donation. This event is free and open to the public.

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Ker Place Museum Reopening
Mar
15
11:00 AM11:00

Ker Place Museum Reopening

Ker Place is reopening for tours on Saturday, March 15th from 11am-3pm. The federal-period Georgian-style house was built from 1799 to 1803 for prosperous merchant farmer John Shepherd Ker; his wife, Agnes Corbin Ker; and their family. It is described by the Virginia Historic Landmarks Commission as “the finest and most elaborate Federal mansion on Virginia’s Eastern Shore” and “one of the Shore’s major architectural landmarks.”

The elegant home has been restored to its original appearance as noted in the 1806 John Ker inventory. Rich colors, detailed plaster work, and finely crafted woodwork are found throughout the house. Period antique furnishings create an authentic ambiance of plantation life in the early 19th century on the Eastern Shore. There are also tales and relics of general Eastern Shore history spread throughout the museum.

Guided tours with a docent will be available, or if you prefer, enjoy a self-led audio tour through the Shore History app click here to download it.

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