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The Crab and Seafood Capital of the World
The Docks of Crisfield - Painting source
Crisfield is the southern-most town in the State of Maryland and has long been referred to as "The Crab Capital of the World."
For nearly three centuries the area now called "Crisfield" has been famous for its seafood - especially its Blue Crab and Oysters, its watermen, its natural beauty and its sense of community built on a common faith and deep roots.
Founded in 1666 by Benjamin Summers, Crisfield was originally known as Annemessex and the cove bordering Benjamin Summers' land was known as Somers Cove. Gradually the name of the village was changed to Somers Cove.
In 1854, a survey of the Chesapeake Bay discovered a large number of oyster beds in Tangier Sound adjacent to Somers Cove. John W. Crisfield recognized the importance of this natural resource and pushed the Eastern Shore Railroad from Salisbury to Crisfield.
With the advent of the railroad the products of the Chesapeake Bay could move from the Eastern Shore to the lucrative markets of the northeast. In recognition of his contributions to the city, the town fathers changed the name of the city from Somers Cove to Crisfield.
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The J. Millard Tawes Historical Museum houses artifacts depicting how seafood is harvested and processed and its model boat collections illustrate the types of water craft which plied the Bay. The museum also has assembled artifacts related to Lem and Steve Ward who are the acknowledged founders of the unique American art form of decoy carving and painting.
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Today, many tourist go to Crisfield to board boats to go to Smith and Tangier Islands. Such a trip is a trip back in time -
Smith Island
Tangier Island
With the turgid, muddy water they live in, one has to wonder how crabs end up tasting so good!
3 comments:
Crabs taste good? :\ (can ya tell I don't care much for seafood?)
Great post. Keep those pics coming.
Not much beats the yummy goodness of a perfectly prepared Eastern Shore crabcake served at a water front table with a view of the bay filled with sailboats, sunshine, and gentle breezes.
Except maybe two of them.
Is embarresed to admit she has never had crab.
I love seafood tho,but steamers and lobster are my normal shellfish choices.
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