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Delmarva Storyteller Jim Duffy in Pocomoke City, Md. on Thu., Oct 1 The Newsroom

Delmarva Storyteller Jim Duffy in Pocomoke City, Md. on Thu., Oct 1

Delmarva storyteller Jim Duffy from Secrets of the Eastern Shore and WBOC-TV's "DelmarvaLife" will spin fun and fascinating true-life tales from Delmarva days gone by on Thu., Oct. 1, 2026 at the Delmarva Discovery Museum in Pocomoke City, Md. The show starts at 6:30pm. Jim Duffy Duffy has written six books about the Delmarva Peninsula, including two collections of Eastern Shore Road Trips. His latest…
September 1, 2026
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In 1960, the ‘Labor Day Riot’ Had a Mob of 2,500 Angry Teens Marching the Streets of Ocean City, Md. Way Back Machine

In 1960, the ‘Labor Day Riot’ Had a Mob of 2,500 Angry Teens Marching the Streets of Ocean City, Md.

This is one of the 44 “Strange and Wondrous Delmarva Tales” in my book titled You Wouldn’t Believe! More info on the book here. The incident that set off the Labor Day Riot in Ocean City, Md. began as a trifling affair. On the Saturday evening of Sept. 4, 1960, the owner of a boardwalk arcade got into a little spat with a young man…
August 4, 2026
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A “Pretty Mushroom” on the Beach: When Ocean City Was Brand Spanking New, 1875

The opening of the Atlantic Hotel in 1875 marked the beginning of Ocean City as a resort town. A smattering of other facilities opened in the years that followed, but the place was still barely off the ground as a travel destination when the big-city New York Daily Herald decided to let its readers in on the secret. Here are few excerpts from a long…
April 29, 2026
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Come out and see Delmarva Storyteller Jim Duffy! Info

Come out and see Delmarva Storyteller Jim Duffy!

... two storytellin' shows to get on your calendar--Denton and Ocean City! Delmarva storyteller Jim Duffy--that's the guy behind the curtain at Secrets of the Eastern Shore, will be spinning true and amazing tales from days gone by in a show at the library in Ocean City, Md. on Tue April 7. On Tue April 21 Duffy will be spinning Delmarva tales that touch on…
March 1, 2026
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Delmarva Storyteller Jim Duffy in Ocean City, Md. on Tue., April 7 The Newsroom

Delmarva Storyteller Jim Duffy in Ocean City, Md. on Tue., April 7

Delmarva storyteller Jim Duffy from Secrets of the Eastern Shore and WBOC-TV's "DelmarvaLife" will spin fun and fascinating true-life “Delmarva Tales” on Tue., April 7, 2026 at the Worcester County library branch in Ocean City, Md. The show starts at 2pm. Jim Duffy The show starts at 2pm. Here in this sesquicentennial year, Duffy will be sure to include some all-American tales touching on themes…
February 21, 2026
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CANCELLED! Delmarva Storytelling Will Not Happen at the Rackliffe House Colonial Festival on Sun., Oct. 12 The Newsroom

CANCELLED! Delmarva Storytelling Will Not Happen at the Rackliffe House Colonial Festival on Sun., Oct. 12

Note: This event has been cancelled due to a forecast of rain, high winds, and possible coastal flooding. Author and storyteller Jim Duffy of Secrets of the Eastern Shore will spin fun and fascinating true-life "Delmarva Tales" on Sun., Oct. 12, 2025 at the Colonial Festival put on by historic Rackliffe House. The event runs from 11am to 4pm with vendors and tours and other…
September 20, 2025
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Book Signing in Ocean City, Md.! Aug. 9, 2025 MiscellanyThe Newsroom

Book Signing in Ocean City, Md.! Aug. 9, 2025

Jim Duffy of Secrets of the Eastern Shore will be holding court and signing books at Pam's Hallmark in West Ocean City, Md. from noon to 3pm on Sat., Aug. 9. The co-founder of Secrets of the Eastern Shore has written six books about travel, history, and culture on the Delmarva Peninsula. His latest is Ordinary Heroes of Old Delmarva: Inspiring True Tales of Courage,…
July 11, 2025
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Book Excerpt: The Musical Innovations of Charles Tindley

This is an excerpt from my short-read e-book: "I Will Overcome: The Soul Stirring Life of Charles A. Tindley" ($2.99 at this link). Born into dire poverty during late slavery times on Maryland's Lower Eastern Shore, Tindley rose to incredible heights in life. As a minister, he built one of America's first "megachurches" with more than 10,000 members. As an activist, he fought the good…
May 27, 2024
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An Inspiring E-book: ‘I Will Overcome:’ The Soul Stirring Life of Charles A. Tindley The Newsroom

An Inspiring E-book: ‘I Will Overcome:’ The Soul Stirring Life of Charles A. Tindley

Charles Tindley should be more of a household name. He helped invent a new American art form. The gospel songs he composed are still stirring souls a century after his death. He was a preacher for the ages, drawing more than 10,000 congregants into one of America’s first-ever megachurches. He fed the hungry. He lifted up the poor. He fought racism and injustice. He endured…
April 26, 2024
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Sittin’ on the Dock of the Bay at Assawoman Wildlife Area DestinationsFrom the BooksRoad Trips

Sittin’ on the Dock of the Bay at Assawoman Wildlife Area

In the photo up top here I am quite literally sittin' on the dock of the bay, watchin' the tide roll away. That glorious moment came on a sun-kissed spring day in April 2024. The night before, my wife and I had seen a fabulous touring Broadway show at the Performing Arts Center in Ocean City. We strolled the boardwalk the next morning, then headed…
April 18, 2024