Smith Island Cultural Center

Smith Island Cultural Center Our museum and folklife center celebrates more than 350 years of continued maritime tradition. In 1872, the Reverend James A.

The Smith Island Cultural Center celebrates Smith Island’s unique maritime culture. Massey described Smith Islanders as “an almost amphibious race.” Our displays highlight the life of Island watermen and their families, and presents exhibits on crabbing, traditional watercraft, and an examination of Island life past and present. We also maintain a small but growing collection of genealogies, phot

ographs, and family histories. The film Land and Water, People and Time, was produced by scholars and the Maryland Historical Trust, based on interviews with life-long residents. It provides viewers with a glimpse of life on Smith Island. After your visit, we hope you will take home happy memories, and maybe a book, professional crab knife, or other souvenirs from our well-stocked gift shop.

Help me with my challenge! I’ve been challenged to get at least 15 new memberships. Who can help me out? And remember if...
05/30/2026

Help me with my challenge! I’ve been challenged to get at least 15 new memberships. Who can help me out? And remember if you’re a business and do a corporate membership you get free advertising on our website along with the other perks!

New items! Shells by April donated lots of items from her collection. She went out of business so this is the last chanc...
05/28/2026

New items! Shells by April donated lots of items from her collection. She went out of business so this is the last chance to get her beautiful hand made items….they won’t last long! Thank you April for your generous donation 👏

For the dad who is out in the sun… protect him with a shirt with UPF 50.
05/24/2026

For the dad who is out in the sun… protect him with a shirt with UPF 50.

Father’s Day is coming quick! Here is something for the hard to get dad… a new coffee mug, some coffee from Smith Island...
05/24/2026

Father’s Day is coming quick! Here is something for the hard to get dad… a new coffee mug, some coffee from Smith Island Beans and a new hat. Let us do the shopping for you. Available on our website www.smithisland.org

Made by our very own Wendy Mooers! Crocheted animals….how cute 😊 get yours before they’re gone!
05/23/2026

Made by our very own Wendy Mooers! Crocheted animals….how cute 😊 get yours before they’re gone!

Y’all been asking…so here they are. Quick guide reference for birds, butterflies, fish and more! Waterproof to take out...
05/23/2026

Y’all been asking…so here they are. Quick guide reference for birds, butterflies, fish and more! Waterproof to take out on the boat 🛥️ 🛶

New hoodies are in! Storm blue and Sage! Small to 2XL available.
05/22/2026

New hoodies are in! Storm blue and Sage! Small to 2XL available.

We are ready to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Open this weekend and also on Monday. We ha...
05/22/2026

We are ready to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Open this weekend and also on Monday. We have some new merchandise out. Come visit us and see our island heritage.

Become a member today! It’s easy to do 😊 Go to webpage www.SmithIsland.org, call us or stop by the center. Help us pres...
05/15/2026

Become a member today! It’s easy to do 😊 Go to webpage www.SmithIsland.org, call us or stop by the center. Help us preserve the island and its heritage.

05/06/2026

We just finished a website for a local ferryboat from Crisfield to Smith Island. They wanted something simple that would allow people to book cruises online. Take a trip on the Island Belle II today!

Not all websites need to be complex to be effective. Contact us to get your business online today! ❤️

https://smithislandbelle.com

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20846 Caleb Jones Road
Ewell, MD
21824

Telephone

+14104253351

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