Legacy Dinner & Heritage Awards

The 2nd Annual Legacy Dinner and Heritage Awards, sponsored by the Crisfield Heritage Foundation, will be held Sat., Sept. 18 at the Somers Cove Marina Pavilion.  Cocktail hour begins at 6 p.m., followed by dinner at 7 p.m.  The Legacy Dinner will honor two businesses that represent the storied history and culture of the Crisfield area: Cottman’s Barbershop and Tawes Brothers GMC. 

Mr. Cottman was a 3rd generation barber to operate the barbershop started by his grandfather in the early 1900’s. Tawes Brothers was started in 1939 by Dana Tawes and has operated continuously with the exception of the years during World War II. The business is currently run by Bobby Tawes, a nephew of Mr. Dana, and his family.

Honorees, their families, and guests will be regaled with dinner, live music, silent and live auctions, and a cash bar.  Tickets are $60 per person and selling fast.