Nearby Salisbury has a number of volunteer opportunities, including working with the Red Cross, the Telamon Corporation Food Pantry that helps feed lower-income families and with the school system where seniors and others assist teachers, mentor students, conduct workshops and lead extra-curricular activities.  Princess Anne also has a local chapter of the American Daughters of the Revolution.

The local chapter of the Maryland Department on Aging can be reached at (410) 651-0020.  This agency provides information on transportation, income and financial aid, senior daily meals, pharmacy assistance, housing, volunteer opportunities and more.  Many of these services, as well as social activities, are also offered at the Princess Anne Senior Center (410-651-3400).

This peaceful destination is off the beaten path, but the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, which has 3,800 students, is located here and adds vitality to the town.   UMES is internationally known for its hotel management program and has an Elderhostel program and a continuing education department that offers adult classes.  Shopping in Princess Anne is somewhat limited, but Salisbury is a shore town with shopping malls, restaurants and theaters.  

Many of the historic homes here are open for tours.  The Historic Walking Tour visits 37 homes, including the Teackle Mansion, an extravagant and exquisite example of Federal architecture that dates from 1802.   Other homes include the Dougherty House, c. 1835, a combination of vernacular Greek Revival and mid-19th century cottage architecture; the William Geddes House (Turnstall Cottage), c. 1755, the oldest dwelling in Princess Anne; the Beckford, c. 1803, a wonderfully designed Flemish bond brick house featuring many finely executed Federal details; and the Levin Woolford House, c. 1853, the only example of the Second Empire style in Princess Anne.

Just down the road is the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge, home to 14,000 acres of  beach, dunes, marsh, and maritime forest.  This is one of the most visited refuges in the United States and provides habitat for waterfowl, wading birds, shorebirds and song birds, as well as other species of wildlife and plants.  The Refuge also offers a number of great volunteer opportunities for anyone who enjoys working outdoors, with wildlife and with the public.

This region's climate brings winter temperatures in the 20s, 30s and 40s with average humidity around 70%.  Summer temperatures are in the 70s and 80s.  The area receives 45 inches of rain and 12 inches of snow per year.  The sun shines 50% to 60% of the time.

The student population contributes to there being a large number of renters in town, and there is no public transportation, both of which may be considered drawbacks to living here.  There is very little crime, and the crime that there is consists primarily of burglaries and thefts.  Princess Anne may be too small for some, but its close proximity to several major metropolitan areas gives retirees the opportunity to partake in big city amenities when the desire strikes.

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