CRISFIELD — Old movies, old guns, and Old Island will be on view during the seasonal grand opening of the Gov. J. Millard Tawes Museum, Saturday, May 4, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The re-designed, re-stocked gift shop will also be open.

“Crisfield Goes to the Movies” is an exhibit exploring the old movie theaters that locals once enjoyed. Photos and memorabilia chronicle the Arcade, the Lyric, and the Lee Theaters, as well as the African American movie house, the Lincoln.

Antique rifles, fishing gear, and decoys celebrate Crisfield’s hunting legacy. Old photos capture the faces and places associated with life along the Chesapeake Bay, including Old Island, the newest installment in the rotating exhibit, “Lost Villages of Somerset County.”

The first commercial establishment opened on “‘Ol’ Island” in 1854. A fire and decades of erosion diminished the commercial and leisure value of the island, which is located southwest of Crisfield and visible from the City Dock.

While occasional sunbathers still seek out what is left of the beach, the only permanent reminder of Old Island’s importance is the iconic L.E.P. Dennis & Son factory smokestack.

Local volunteers, the lifeblood of the Crisfield Heritage Foundation, have worked overtime to prepare the museum for visitors. Also open will be the storied Ward Brothers Workshop (3195 Sackertown Road), with demonstrations by award-winning carver Rich Smoker. Live crabs and educational programs will be featured at The Shanty, behind the museum.

Admission to all Heritage Foundation properties is free. The Tawes Museum is located at 3 Ninth Street and is open Tuesdays-Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

For information, contact 410-968-2501 or visit crisfieldheritage.org. Facebook.com/crisfieldheritage.