About MESC

The Museum of Eastern Shore Culture cultivates the preservation and expression of the cultural heritage and traditional arts of Delmarva’s various communities. 

As a leader, community partner and educational resource, the Museum of Eastern Shore Culture will create engaging experiences representative of the region’s rich and diverse heritage and artistic expressions. 

  • We value the power of shared experience.  
  • We value diversity and inclusion, knowing that true community includes everyone.  
  • We value the impact of oral history and storytelling.  
  • We value the vital importance of preserving and passing down community tradition.  
  • We value providing opportunity and resources for cultural traditions to be shared. 

Curator & Folklife Specialist 
Raye-Valion Gillette
rvgillette@salisbury.edu

Museum Operations Coordinator  
Alexandra Kean
amkean@salisbury.edu