Author and storyteller Jim Duffy of Secrets of the Eastern Shore will spin fun and fascinating true-life “Delmarva Tales” on Tue., Aug. 19, 2025 in an appearance at the popular Tuesday Night Lecture Series at the Museum of Chincoteage Island. The show begins at 6pm. Admission is $8. Free to museum members.
The talk will include stories from Duffy’s new book, Ordinary Heroes of Old Delmarva: Inspiring True Tales of Courage, Kindness, and Community. Duffy will be signing books and chatting with attendees after the talk. Books will be available for purchase as well. (Duffy will also be doing a book-signing at nearby Sundial Books the next day–Wed., Aug. 20, from 10:30am to noon.)
Duffy has given storytelling presentations focused on local history and culture topics in dozens of towns up and down the Delmarva Peninsula in recent years. He is the author of six books about travel, history, and culture on the Delmarva Peninsula, including two popular collections of Eastern Shore Road Trips.
Jim Duffy
He is the co-founder of Secrets of the Eastern Shore with his wife, the photographer Jill Jasuta. Their homegrown business celebrates Delmarva in words and photos.
Find more information about Duffy’s Secrets of the Eastern Shore books here.
The museum is located at 7125 Maddox Boulevard in Chincoteague, Va. Here is the museum’s website.
For further information, call the museum at 757-336-6117. Or email Jim Duffy at SecretsoftheEasternShore@gmail.com.
