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Linen Press originally from Accomack County Virginia and most likely made in the late 18th century and moved to the Liberty Hall plantation home in Somerset County, Maryland, by the Whealton family. Linen presses were typically designed for storing sheets, napkins, clothing, and other textiles while cupboards were typically designed for displaying dishware, including plates, cups, and saucers.
The linen press and corner cupboard are originally from the Eastern Shore of Virginia and were most likely made in the late 18th century
Nova Terra Maria Tabula Map
John Ogilby’s 1671 map of Maryland is oriented with north to the right, reflecting the purpose of chart design for ship captains approaching the entrance at the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay. Ogilby’s map is significant because it is the first to name…
Map Making
Map makers would have used drafting tools, like the ones displayed here, from the late 1700s to the early 1800s
Land Patent
Land patent for Gray’s Woodyard in Worcester County, Maryland, dated October 10, 1743. Land was purchased near St. Martins River by Joseph Gray from Joseph Scroggin and was located adjacent to James Stephen Bridell’s plantation. This land deed is…
Logbook
Josiah kept track of the number of muskrats they caught and on what property in this logbook.
Muskrat Hide Stretchers
These hide stretchers were used by Josiah “Joseph” Collins Truitt (1872-1957), a businessman from Mardela Springs who hunted muskrats in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Hunting Rifle
This heavy duck shotgun –12-gauge, three-shot automatic – was used by William Wagner on the Marsh Lure property featured in the film
Oyster Shucking Knife
Image of an oyster shucking knife
Oyster Cans
Oyster cans from local companies from, Pure Delicious Oysters, Bivalve Oysters, and MV Saltwater Oysters.