Exploring the stories that shape the Chesapeake
Welcome to This Old Shore
The Chesapeake is one of the most remarkable places in America—not simply because of its beauty, but because of the generations of people who have shaped it and been shaped by it.
This Old Shore was created to tell those stories.
Kate Livie, This Old Shore founder & creator
What began with short videos has grown into an independent platform for Chesapeake storytelling, connecting people with the history, culture, landscapes, and communities that define the Bay.
Selected Stories
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