New to the downtown area of Salisbury comes the Museum of Eastern Shore Culture. The museum opened this November. Museum goers will be able to view historical works, modern art, interactive community displays and collaborations with Salisbury University students.

The museum values itself on preserving cultural heritage and traditional art from the Delmarva area. Historical works on display include quilts donated from the Edward H. Nabb Research Center and hand-carved mallards and other birds from the Ward brothers.

Modern local artists are showcased, as well. Current collections include those from Yolanda Acree and Kenneth Browne. Yolanda's creative collages tell a story about Black communities on the Eastern Shore. Their exhibit includes mini collages the public may interact with. Kenneth Browne's paintings showcase the beauty of Eastern Shore landscapes.

Common Threads is an interactive community project at the museum. Pieces of thread tied with string are displayed along the wall. Each thread includes a person's favorite tradition or community celebration. More community donated pieces come from the Maryland Folk Festival such as quilts and crocheted pieces.

Fulton School students from Salisbury University will have displays in the museum showcasing different cultural customs. For the holiday season, these students decided to shine light on Diwali, Yule and Kwanza.

Displays in the museum have English, Spanish and Haitian-Creole information. Hours are 11 a.m.-4 p.m. on Tuesday-Saturday. Learn more about the Museum of Eastern Shore Culture here.