Things to Do
Discover the rich history and fascinating stories of Chincoteague Island through its museums and educational centers. Explore the Captain Timothy Hill House, learn at the Island Library, uncover local wonders at the Delmarva Discovery Museum, and dive into maritime and island history at the Museum of Chincoteague Island. Don’t miss the NASA Wallops Flight Facility Visitor Center for an out-of-this-world experience, and connect with the area’s heritage at Shore History. There’s something to inspire curiosity for every age.
Captain Timothy Hill House
The Captain Timothy Hill House, the oldest known house on Chincoteague Island, was built circa 1800 and is an excellent example of an early style of architecture. The log plank construction was typical of the time but few examples have surv...
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Delmarva Discovery Museum
Delmarva Discovery Museum offers the opportunity to explore the unique world between the Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantic Ocean and discover how the lives of the people on Delmarva are shaped by the water and land, and how the people, in turn, reshape...
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Museum of Chincoteague Island
Museum of Chincoteague Island History Founded in 1965, as the Oyster Museum, Inc. by a group of Island women, the Museum opened in 1972 and operated through 2010 as the Oyster and Maritime Museum. The Museum changed its name to more correctly ...
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Shore History
Shore History, formally the Eastern Shore of Virginia Historical Society/Ker Place, a Federal-period, Georgian-style mansion in Onancock, Va., operates as a museum from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday from mid-March through mid-December. ...
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