Pocomoke City can be explored through a range of cultural and local highlights: regular museum programs, the history of two distinctive buildings and an outdoor trail. This makes it easy to plan your stay. You can focus on the city’s history, check out a film or events schedule, or consider an outdoor option. These themes offer different ways to explore and do not need to be combined into a set sightseeing itinerary.

City History and Theater Culture

The Costen House connects two specific aspects of the city’s history: Dr. Costen built it shortly after the Civil War, and it was the home of Pocomoke City’s first mayor. Those interested in local history will find both a sense of the period and a connection to the city’s early leadership here. The focus is on the history of the house and its connection to the city, not on an events schedule.

The Mar-Va Theater offers a different perspective. It is an Art Deco theater dating from 1927 and has been faithfully restored. It formerly served as a vaudeville theater; this use included stage facilities, dressing rooms and orchestra pits. The theater regularly shows films and hosts a variety of live events throughout the year. This brings historic theater features together with an ongoing program. If a particular film or event is important to your trip, check the date in advance. Those more interested in architectural history can explore the Art Deco style and restoration as a way to learn about theater history. Art Deco refers to the architectural style here; vaudeville describes the theater’s former use.

Museum, River and Nature Trail

The Delmarva Discovery Museum regularly offers programs, tours and presentations. This sets it apart in format from the Mar-Va Theater, whose program includes films and live events. If you would like to plan a tour or presentation, it is a good idea to check the current program before making plans. That way, you can arrange your museum visit around an offering that suits your interests.

The Pocomoke River flows through downtown Pocomoke City, and the Delmarva Discovery Museum is located there by the river. The Nature Trail is also downtown and is 1.5 miles long. While the museum information situates a cultural attraction by the river, the trail’s length gives you a specific indication of an outdoor route. This is a different basis for planning than a program featuring a tour, film or live event. If you would like to include nature and culture in your plans, you can consider these different highlights separately and choose according to the kind of stay you want.

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