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Charles H. Chipman Cultural Center323 Broad Street | Salisbury, Maryland 21801Phone: 410-860-9290
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Built in 1838, the Chipman Center is the oldest standing African-American church on Delmarva. It occupies the site of a former open meadow where slaves gathered for worship. A plain one-story structure was built in 1838 for religious services and a day school. The church was identified as the African Methodist Church and informally known as the "Hill Church" or "Church on the Hill." The building was eventually expanded, and incorporated in 1876. Eventually the property was abandoned as a church, but educators Charles and Jeanette Chipman purchased the property and deeded it to the Newtown Association. Currently, visitors can enjoy the varierty of educational displays and cultural events highlighting our area's rich African-American Heritage. Map & Directions |
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Upcoming Events
- Dock Daze
May 19, 2012(12:00 - noon) - May 20, 2012 (6:00 pm)This 2-day celebration of Eastern Shore food, artwork, maritime tradition and the great outdoors... - Main Street Salisbury-An Exhibit
May 21, 2012 (10:00 am)Explore the turn-of-the-20th-century business district of Salisbury, MD. Discover Main Street... - Main Street Salisbury-An Exhibit
May 23, 2012 (10:00 am)Explore the turn-of-the-20th-century business district of Salisbury, MD. Discover Main Street...
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