SMITH ISLAND CENTER

EWELL, MD

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Smith Island Center is a museum and cultural center located in Ewell, Maryland. The center is dedicated to preserving the history and culture of Smith Island, a small island located in the Chesapeake Bay. The center is housed in a former school building that was constructed in 1925.

The exhibits at the Smith Island Center showcase the island's unique history, including its traditional industries of crabbing and oystering. Visitors can learn about the island's distinctive architecture, music, and cuisine. The center also features a gift shop selling local crafts and souvenirs.

In addition to its exhibits, the Smith Island Center hosts cultural events and educational programs throughout the year. These include cooking classes, boat tours, and workshops on the island's history and culture. The center is open to visitors from April through October.

Visitors can reach Smith Island by ferry from Crisfield, Maryland. The island is only accessible by boat and has a population of approximately 200 people. The isolation of the island has helped to preserve its unique culture, making the Smith Island Center an important destination for anyone interested in learning about the Chesapeake Bay region.

SMITH ISLAND CENTER is a Uncategorized or General Museum in EWELL MD. US MID #8402400014

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mid-Atlantic (District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania).

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SMITH ISLAND CENTER
20846 CALEB JONES ROAD
EWELL
MD
21824

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MID # 8402400014
Name SMITH ISLAND CENTER
Alternate Name SMITH ISLAND CENTER
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Mid-Atlantic
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 37.995479, -76.033086
CODES FIPS State Code: 24
FIPS County Code: 039
US Census Tract: 930200
US Census Block: 1234