Events Calendar

Location: Julia A Purnell Museum on Market Street [Directions]

Description:

When the Julia A. Purnell Museum reopens for the season on April 1, a new exhibit will be on display for its visitors. The region's religious past will be the focus of this new temporary exhibit. "Old Time Religion" will feature artifacts from the museum's collection as well as those generously loaned by the churches of Snow Hill. Visitors often comment on the number of churches in Snow Hill, and in fact, the Purnell Museum building was once the Saint Agnes Catholic Church.

Among the artifacts to be displayed are a 19th century clergyman's cassock and a tiny pillbox in the form of a Bible. The museum collection includes a number of religious books, including a book from around 1900 by Charles Sheldon. "In His Steps: What Would Jesus Do?" was the book that popularized the saying which now adorns much of Christian popular culture merchandise.

A 1955 copy of the play "Inherit the Wind" is also included in the exhibit. The play dramatizes the famous Scopes "Monkey" Trial of 1925, in which the teaching of evolution in public schools was debated.

Methodism is strongly represented in "Old Time Religion," as the denomination has played an important role in the history of this area. In his 1984 book, "The Garden of American Methodism: the Delmarva Peninsula, 1769-1820," author William Henry Williams presents the startling statistic that in 1784 one in three American methodists lived on Delmarva.

Other local items of interest to be displayed are a 1890 bible from a Methodist church near Indiantown in Worcester County, and hymnals from several Snow Hill churches.

All Hallows Episcopal Church, Bates Methodist Church, Whatcoat Methodist Church, Ebenezer Methodist Church, and Snow Hill Mennonite Church all loaned items to the Purnell Museum for this exhibit.

Starting after April 1 the museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10am to 4pm and Sunday from 1pm to 4pm Admission is $2 for adults and 50¢ for children.

For more information, contact the museum at 410-632-0515.

Location: Snow Hill Library

Description:

The Rope Warrior has wowed audiences on television: now he is coming to Snow Hill. He can do tricks galore with a jump rope. He is the current holder of a Guinness World Record! Don't miss this lively and exciting show for teens, tweens, and children of all ages.

Free to the public.

Call 410-632-3495 for further information.

Location: Byrd Park

Description:

The Worcester County Fair in located in Byrd Park on the banks of the Pocomoke River. Attractions include: livestock competition, music, craft vendors, food vendors, and antique cars.

Description:

Central Delmarva Fibers Guild at he Snow Hill Branch of the Worcester County Library.

Free

Call the library for more information: 410-632-3495

Location: Snow Hill Branch of the Worcester County Library

Description:

Summer events continue at the Snow Hill Branch of the Worcester County Library with the Kidsinger, Jim Hassick. Jim returns to entertain children with his musical instruments and original music. This engaging and interactive show is sure to please children of all ages.

Free to the Public.

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Call 410-632-3495

Location: Begin at Shad Landing [Directions]

Description:

Come to the Pocomoke River State Park on Route 113 (3461 Worcester Highway) for an evening paddle on the Pocomoke River. Begin your paddle at the canoe launch at Shad Landing.

Call 1-800-632-2566 for more information

Location: Snow Hill Branch of the Worcester County Library

Description:

Tracey Eldridge will liven up the meeting room of the Snow Hill Library with her musical performance. She infuses creative interactive play and music with gleanings from her experience in theater, movement and clowning. She will sing her own original songs and is sure to delight all in attendance.

Free to the public. Children must be accompanied by an adult

Call 410-632-3495 for further information.

Location: Julia A. Purnell Museum on W. Market Street [Directions]

Description:

Bring your children to the Julia A Purnell Museum to learn about arts and crafts of days gone by. Projects are designed for children.

 The cost of the project is included in the cost of general admission: $2 for adults and $.50 for children. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration is not needed.

For more information, contact the museum at 410-632-0515.

Location: Pocomoke River State Park

Description:

Come to the Pocomoke State Park for this facinating show about raptors.

For more information call 410-632-2566