Eastern Shores — the destination you need to see this year

If you’ve been following our Eastern Shore Road Trip, you’ve probably just spent hours inside at the Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art, so, how about some fresh air? There are 262 acres of it waiting for you at Pemberton Historical Park (5561 Plantation Lane; Salisbury, Maryland 21801 (410) 548–4900 ext. 114).

Pemberton Historical Park

If you love nature, you’ll be impressed with this description from their website:

“While hiking the trails, you will encounter ecosystems and their natural complement of plants and animals that are specific to many different regions of the Eastern Shore. It is rare to find any other place on the Eastern Shore where tidal and fresh water wetlands, fresh water ponds, upland pines, hardwood forests and meadows can all be studied within the same site. This unique feature, when coupled with the historical aspects of Pemberton Park, makes it especially attractive for school studies or a casual hike.”

What we found very interesting was Pemberton Hall. Built in 1741 by Isaac Handy, it was the site of a thriving plantation. Built almost entirely of materials made or…