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  Historic Garden Week in Virginia - Eastern Shore Tour Information
Typical of the Shore’s colonial buildings, the story-and-a-half structure has brick ends with frame front and rear walls; the exterior doors are paneled on the outside and diagonally battened on the interior.
Related to Eastern Shore architecture, the large collection of early paneled furniture was locally made by house joiners in the second half of the 18th century.
Eastern Shore of Virginia Chamber: Rt.13, Melfa, VA 23410 (19056 Parkway, Melfa, VA 23410).
www.vagardenweek.org /schedule-easternshore.htm   (2868 words)

  
 Eastern Shore of Virginia and Maryland
The "Eastern Shore" is the eastern side of the Chesapeake Bay, and it includes parts of Virginia and Maryland.
Maryland's Eastern Shore is connected to the rest of the state by the Bay Bridge, which crosses 4.5 miles of the Bay between Annapolis and Kent Island.
The Eastern Shore of Virginia is even more of an undiscovered gem, with few residents and hundreds of miles of shoreline on the Bay and Ocean.
www.easternshorevisitor.com   (323 words)

  
 Eastern Shore of Virginia Regional Partnership
The Virginia Space Flight Academy is one of six projects initiated by the Eastern Shore Regional Partnership to stimulate economic development on Virginia's Eastern Shore.
VSFA is supported by the Eastern Shore Regional Partnership, the Virginia Commercial Space Flight Authority, NASA Wallops Flight Facility, U.S. Navy Surface Combat Center, NOAA Command and Data Acquisition Station, the Marine Science Consortium, the Eastern Shore Community College and others including the Eastern Shore and Chincoteague Chambers of Commerce.
Virginia Space Flight Academy's Mission Statement states in part "The VSFA is dedicated to enhancing the scientific educational opportunities for the Mid-Atlantic region's youth.
www.esvaregionalpartnership.org /space_camp.html   (390 words)

  
 Shore Bank, Committed to The Eastern Shore of Virginia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Shore Financial Corporation (Nasdaq: SHBK) announced today that quarterly earnings were $670,900, or $0.27 per diluted share, for the three months ended September 30, 2006, compared to earnings of $700,100, or $0.28 per diluted share, for the same period of 2005.
Shore Financial Corporation (Nasdaq: SHBK) announced today that quarterly earnings were $736,100, or $0.35 per diluted share, for the three months ended June 30, 2006, representing a 19.9% increase over earnings of $613,700, or $0.29 per diluted share, for the same period of 2005.
Shore Financial Corporation (Nasdaq: SHBK) announced today that quarterly earnings were $730,400, or $0.35 per diluted share, for the three months ended December 31, 2005, representing a 21.2% increase over earnings of $602,700, or $0.29 per diluted share, for the same period of 2004.
www.shorebank.com /whatsnew.htm   (3566 words)

  
 Eastern Shore of Virginia Maps   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
The Eastern Shore of Virginia is located on the east coast of the United States of America.
It is north (across the Chesapeake Bay) of the city of Virginia Beach and is south of the city of Salisbury, Maryland.
The Eastern Shore of Virginia is a peninsula of land bordered on the east by the Atlantic Ocean, on the west by the Chesapeake Bay and on the north by Maryland's Eastern Shore.
www.easternshore.org /maps.html   (128 words)

  
 Eastern Shore of Virginia Regional Partnership
In January of 1997, Accomack County, Northampton County, and the Town of Chincoteague endorsed the implementation and appointment of the Eastern Shore of Virginia Regional Partnership.
In 2020, the Eastern Shore of Virginia is a rural community, with thriving towns and villages and lots of open space, parks and trails.
The Eastern Shore of Virginia is a rural community located on a small peninsula between the Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantic Ocean.
www.esvaregionalpartnership.org   (682 words)

  
 Eastern Shore Ambulance Service Inc.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Eastern Shore Ambulance Service Inc. was started in 1988 on the Eastern Shore of Virginia due to the need for non-emergency transportation of patients.
We initially began serving the Eastern Shore of Virginia with a staff of two employees and a fleet of one ambulance.
Eighteen years later we now continue to serve the Eastern Shore of Virginia as well as the entire Tidewater area with a staff of over 100 employees, and a fleet of over 30 medical transport vehicles.
www.esasinc.com   (159 words)

  
 Eastern Shore of Virginia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Eastern Shore of Virginia is on the Atlantic Coast of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
The region is part of the Delmarva Peninsula and is separated from the rest of Virginia by the Chesapeake Bay.
The extraordinarily long Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel and U.S. Highway 13 span the mouth of the Bay and connect the Eastern Shore to metropolitan Virginia Beach and the rest of the state.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Eastern_Shore_of_Virginia   (170 words)

  
 Eastern Shore Post is the Eastern Shore of Virginia's only online newspaper
In 1974, she moved to Eastville, VA and was surprised to learn that many watermen on the Eastern Shore could not swim nor use their gear to save themselves in a water accident.
During her tenure, the Accomack and Northampton chapters were combined to form the Eastern Shore Chapter of the Red Cross.
Heine was predeceased by her husband, Gilbert C. Heine, and is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Nelson and Mary Heine of Onancock; granddaughters, Julie Harrower (and husband, John) of Orangeville, Ont., and Heather Heine of Baltimore, Md.; and great-grandchildren, Ethan, Mark, Michael and Stephanie, all of Orangeville.
www.easternshorepost.com /obituaries.html   (2039 words)

  
 Accomac Virginia - the town of Accomac on the Eastern Shore of Virginia
Accomac Virginia - the town of Accomac on the Eastern Shore of Virginia
The Eastern Shore Public Library is located at 23610 Front Street and they have a good collection of local history and genealogy.
The Eastern Shore seems to specialize in gem-like little churches, and this is one of the best.
www.easternshorevisitor.com /accomac-virginia.html   (859 words)

  
 The Nature Conservancy in Virginia - Eastern Shore :: The Virginia Coast Reserve
Virginia’s Eastern Shore is a narrow finger of land that separates the Chesapeake Bay from the Atlantic Ocean.
It is home to the longest expanse of coastal wilderness remaining on the eastern seaboard of the United States.
The Shore has served as Native American hunting and fishing grounds, a hideout for pirates, and a destination for well-heeled travelers.
www.nature.org /wherewework/northamerica/states/virginia/preserves/art15019.html   (756 words)

  
 Leaf Lettuce: An Alternative for Virginia’s Eastern Shore   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
The Bojac sandy loam soil (mixed, thermic Typic Hapludult) that is predominant on the Eastern Shore is known for crusting, particularly after heavy rainfall.
Nearly perfect plant population is needed for lettuce to be an economically viable option for the Eastern Shore (Kalo 1997).
Kalo, A. Analyzing the economic and environmental impacts of agricultural alternatives: The case of the eastern shore.
www.hort.purdue.edu /newcrop/ncnu02/v5-413.html   (2064 words)

  
 Virginia Bed and Breakfast - Eastern Shore Vacation - Lodging Eastern Shore Virginia
Virginia Bed and Breakfast Inns located on the beautiful Eastern Shore.
The Eastern Shore of Virginia is a 70 mile long peninsula separating Chesapeake Bay from the Atlantic Ocean.
Stay at a Virginia Bed and Breakfast and experience true southern lodging on the Eastern Shore.
www.virginiabedbreakfasts.com   (243 words)

  
 Eastern Shore Community College - Website Home Page
July 1, 1971, marked the beginning of a new era for higher education on the Eastern Shore.
On that date, Eastern Shore Community College was founded and became a member of the Virginia Community College System.
As Eastern Shore Community College (ESCC) celebrates its 35th anniversary, enrollment is close to 800 students and the College is located on 125 acres in Melfa.
www.es.cc.va.us   (345 words)

  
 Eastern Shore of Virginia: Real Estate, Bed and Breakfasts, Vacation Rentals, Shopping, History,
Your travels take you from the Eastern Shore of Virginia to the north at Chincoteague, to central Eastern Shore of Virginia at Onancock, and south on the Eastern Shore of Virginia to Cape Charles.
Colonial Manor Inn BB Harborton House BB Island Manor House BB Miss Molly's Inn BB On the Eastern Shore of Virginia all Virginia Bed and Breakfasts, Colonial Manor Inn, Harborton House Bed and Breakfast, Island Manor House, Miss Molly's Inn Bed and Breakfast, and the Watson House are known for their fantastic breakfasts.
Eastern Shore of Virginia consists of Accomack and Northampton Counties, Virginia.
esva.com   (706 words)

  
 USATODAY.com - Art and gourmet food converge on Virginia's rural Eastern Shore   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Major tourist development has largely skipped over the Eastern Shore and its low-lying, marshy string of barrier islands, leaving the remote peninsula thinly populated and much as it might have been two centuries ago.
Now a museum maintained by the Eastern Shore of Virginia Historical Society, Kerr Place is one of the finest homes from the early 1800s remaining on the peninsula.
At the end of Market Street lies the town's small wharf — one of only two deep-water harbors on the Eastern Shore, which is what first attracted English settlers to the area in the 1600s.
www.usatoday.com /travel/destinations/2004-06-14-va-eastern-shore_x.htm   (1160 words)

  
 Eastern Shore Cottage at Sunset Point - Home   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Eastern Shore Cottage located at Sunset Point is the perfect place for a relaxing, magical time!
Eastern Shore Cottage is within easy driving distance of many quaint and historic towns.
Eastern Shore Cottage is close to many public boat ramps allowing access to either bayside or seaside fishing!
www.shutterclassic.com /easternshorecottage   (314 words)

  
 Eastern Shore Madrigal Singers on Virginia's Eastern Shore
The Eastern Shore Madrigals had their start in 1975 as a small group of 8 singers.
Rehearsals and performances are at Nandua High School in Onley, Virginia just minutes from the historic waterfront community of Onancock, Virginia and approximately a one half drive south of Chincoteague, Virginia and forty-five minutes from Cape Charles, Virginia.
This is typical of the Eastern Shore of Virginia.
www.chesapeakebaysampler.com /madrigals.htm   (852 words)

  
 CyberSalad: State of Mine: Eastern Shore of Virginia!   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
The Eastern Shore of Virginia occupies seventy miles of the Delmarva peninsula, which it shares with part of Maryland and the state of Delaware.
However, the people there cherished their Virginia citizenship, and the completion of the 17.6-mile Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel (regarded as one of the engineering wonders of the modern world) gave the Eastern Shore the connection to the mainland that it had long sought.
The Eastern Shore is an outdoors country, where large areas remain virtually unused, resulting in controversy between developers and environmentalists who want to keep the wetlands and the national preserves protected by law.
www.banders.com /stateofmine/tour/tidewater/eastshore/easternshore.asp   (231 words)

  
 Shore Escape - Rent a Vacation Home on the Eastern Shore of Virginia
This elegantly furnished, 3 bedroom, 2 bath “Shore Escape”, overlooks beautiful vistas of Kegotank Bay, Assawoman Barrier Island and the Atlantic Ocean.
The Eastern Shore Cottage is located on over 3 acres of land allowing access for canoe or kayaking activities to Kegotank Bay or out to the deserted beaches of the barrier islands.
This vacation home is located in Modest Town, Accomack County halfway between Chincoteague Island and Assateague Island best known for the annual Pony Swim and the waterfront historic town of Onancock on the Eastern Shore of Virginia.
renteasternshore.com   (158 words)

  
 Virginia's Eastern Shore   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Virginia's Eastern Shore is accessible via the 17.5-mile Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel, a wonder in itself!
The Shore stretches just 70 miles and is situated between the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Ocean.
One of the most beloved sites on the Eastern Shore is the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge, where the annual Pony Swim and Auction takes place.
www.baycreek.net /realty/shore.shtml   (227 words)

  
 Eastern Shore of Virginia
Come to the Eastern Shore of Virginia, "the Land Between Two Waters" for a day, weekend or week.
The Eastern Shore of Virginia Heritage Trail is a guide to our historic, scenic and natural attractions.
Entrepreneurs locate their businesses here because the Eastern Shore is an outstanding place to live.
www.easternshore.org   (254 words)

  
 Eastern Shore of Virginia Real Estate - Buying Selling Renting Houses Homes Apartments Waterfront Homes Waterfront lots ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Eastern Shore of Virginia Real Estate listings is a very comprehensive listing of Real Estate agents on Virginia's Eastern Shore.
Waterfront property on the Eastern Shore of Virginia is highly sought after because the beautiful views of the Atlantic Ocean and Chesapeake Bay are majestic!
The Eastern Shore of Virginia is a very isolated and small area.
www.easternshorevirginia.com /realestate/index.html   (414 words)

  
 About the Guild
A group of interested individuals got together to discuss the organization of an Eastern Shore Artisans group.
The concensus from the start was to support the arts locally and provide a forum for area artists to meet professionally and share their knowledge.
The mission of the Artisans Guild, The Eastern Shore of Virginia, is to encourage interaction among artisans, further their development, and advance regional fine arts and craftsmanship, while seeking to further mutual interest and maintain stnadards.
www.easternshoreartist.com /about.htm   (309 words)

  
 Agencies band together to preserve habitat - Eastern Shore News - delmarvanow.com
A sign marks the boundaries of the Eastern Shore of Virginia Wildlife Refuge at Kiptopeke.
Prompted in large part by The Nature Conservancy's $12 million purchase last year of two farms on the Shore's habitat-critical southern tip, a group of conservation organizations has banded together in the spirit of increased cooperation and in the interest of shared goals.
Rice, who is also currently wearing the manager hat of the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge and splitting her time between the two sites at opposite ends of the Shore, said Thursday the group has been working together to craft a joint memorandum of agreement stating its shared mission.
www.delmarvanow.com /easternshore/stories/20060225/2256007.html   (1214 words)

  
 Eastern Shore of Virginia Area
The Eastern Shore is accessible in 1/2 hour, via a scenic 17-mile drive across the Atlantic Ocean and Chesapeake Bay on an elevated, 4-lane causeway.
The Eastern Shore, on a bad traffic day, is less than 1 hour and 80% of that is over water.
The Eastern Shore is beautifully poised to displace the value, drive time, and golf driven buyers that are currently invading the Outer Banks.
www.chesapeakeproperties.com /html/esva.htm   (1120 words)

  
 American Luxury Eastern Shore of Virginia, Coastal NC Real Estate, and South Carolina Real Estate Properties Historic ...
Eastern Shore of Virginia Waterfront Real Estate for Sale as well as Chesapeake Bay Real Estate for Sale offers locations distant from city dwellings and large cities.
On the Eastern Shore of Virginia there are no large ciites or any major night life.
The Eastern Shore of Virginia,Coastal South Carolina, and Coastal North Caroliina have pristine coastal real estate, historic homes, victorian homes, plantations and estates, large acreage, farms, waterfront real estate, within its boundaries.
www.vt-explorers.com /luxuryre   (1736 words)

  
 Coldwell Banker Harbour Realty - Toni Trepanier, Realtor
The Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel and the US Highway 13 connect the Eastern Shore of Virginia to the major metro areas of the east coast.
The high standards of the Eastern Shore of Virginia's public schools are demonstrated by the Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence awards that local schools have earned.
Both parks are within a Virginia Enterprise Zone, which offers substantial financial incentives to businesses locating or expanding in the parks.
www.easternshoreva.com /demographics.html   (908 words)

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