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.

Just in Rhodes Point Cookbook! Y’all asked for more selection of island cookbooks so now we have four available! Stop b...
06/18/2026

Just in Rhodes Point Cookbook! Y’all asked for more selection of island cookbooks so now we have four available! Stop by or check our website!

New item alert 🚨 Look at this awesome new shirt! Blue or tan both look great and are unisex! Get yours before we sell o...
06/16/2026

New item alert 🚨
Look at this awesome new shirt! Blue or tan both look great and are unisex! Get yours before we sell out They are selling fast!

Visit the Roost today! Open today 9- 2pmWe have a delicious creamy frosted lemonade for these hot days. Lots of deliciou...
06/11/2026

Visit the Roost today!
Open today 9- 2pm
We have a delicious creamy frosted lemonade for these hot days.
Lots of delicious cakes and pastries. And our special today is a housemade chicken salad on toasted sourdough, with your choice of side

06/09/2026
06/06/2026

There are a few rocks hidden are the Center made by the Crisfield Rocks

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!

Address

20846 Caleb Jones Road
Ewell, MD
21824

Telephone

+14104253351

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