University of Maryland Eastern Shore

The University of Maryland Eastern Shore is a public institution in Princess Anne, Maryland, spread across an extensive area. The grounds include several brick buildings, open lawns, and a research farm adjacent to a tidal creek used for agricultural studies.

The institution began in 1886 as Delaware Conference Academy under the Methodist Episcopal Church. It became part of Maryland's state system in 1948, expanding into a research-focused institution over the following decades.

The campus houses the Frederick Douglass Library and Museum, displaying documents and artifacts related to African American education history. Students from across the United States and several other countries attend the institution, bringing different regional traditions to campus life.

The institution sits in Princess Anne, a small town on Maryland's Eastern Shore, roughly two hours' drive from Baltimore. Visitors can access the library and museum during regular hours without an appointment, while other buildings require prior arrangement.

The area surrounding the institution sits only a few meters above sea level, making research on tidal systems and coastal ecology particularly relevant. The research farm hosts cattle, horses, and poultry used for studies on sustainable agriculture.

Location: Somerset County

Inception: 1886

Address: J.T. Williams Hall, Princess Anne, MD 21853-1299

Website: https://umes.edu

GPS coordinates: 38.20746,-75.68607

Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:22