His Family's Lived on This Remote Island for 374 Years 🇺🇸

Off the shore of Maryland is a remote island where early English settlers have lived since the 16th century. Here, life moves at a different pace, the locals speak in a distinct old-world accent, and the remaining crabbers stay true to their craft. Join me on an epic adventure with Smith Island local Jerry, equipped with 374 years of family roots on the island and epic stories about a completely different America.

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► Headlund - To Wonderland

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[dougms]

Wow, did you ever pick the right person to interview, this guy is a treasure.

[smithislandbakery]

@PeterSantenello, We loved your video of our island friend, Jerry Smith. We also appreciate you mentioning our small family owned and operated bakery. We've had an overwhelming response of cake orders and are working very hard to fill each and every one of them. Unfortunately, at this time, we can only ship our cakes within the U.S. so we want to apologize to anyone outside the U.S .who may be trying to purchase a Smith Island Cake. We hope to be able to ship international some day, but currently it just isn't feasible.
Thanks again for mentioning us, and many thanks to Jerry for sharing our cake, and the island history, with you and the rest of the world. He truly deserves all the love and support your viewers are sending his way!

[williambremner]

Wow! There's a ton of love and generosity out there for Jerry. Almost $20k reached in the gofundme for his new roof...in just 4 days! Hell ya.

[Tylersnotyours]

You couldn’t have found a better guy to help with your documentary, seriously. What a wholesome man.

[naomiburn]

“You can live your life anyway you want. You can blame every little thing that happens and make it the worst possible life or you can take every little thing that happens and make it the best possible life. That’s the way I look at it.” - Jerry
👏👏👏

[MelanieGuy-mkoo]

Im a full time islander lived here all my life...Good friends with Jerry... I love this video and so pround of Smith Island

[darthnihilus]

I bet this guy would show up in three seconds if you called him for help and not ask for anything.
We are surrounded by angels

[MP-cdkk]

Peter, your “simple” idea to film in these locations, allowing local residents to represent their communities, is just brilliant. I have enjoyed two so far….the first about the Hamptons, and now this treasure in MD. I’ve traveled all over the country, living full time in my RV for five years of it, and I’ve learned more watching these folks you talk to than anything else. It warms my heart to hear the wisdom, kindness, fairness and intelligence Jerry possesses. We have a beautiful country, and we need not fear its destruction by hatred. We will overcome.

[freetob]

I would also like to add that PETER SANTENELLO gave $5000 to the gofundme and that is AWESOME!!! God Bless You Peter, Jerry and everyone on the Island.

[DavidJones-sdmo]

Peter, you have a gift, man. Unlike so many interviewers, you never interrupt, you listen, and you draw out your guests into their true selves. Loved Jerry. What a guy.

[authenticallyamber]

I just read on the Go Fund Me page that his friend mentioned the possibility of filming his roof replacement, which would be awesome for everyone to see!! A great idea! Additionally, it would be amazing if he received sufficient funds to raise his house on pilings to mitigate the flooding! God bless Jerry and his son!! Excited to see the impact of the outpouring of love for Jerry!

[davebeat]

Man, Jerry's passion for his home island and local history is amazing. Such a humble dude.

[savannahastings]

As a native Easternshoreman the fact that this history is being shared brings tears to my eyes. Thank you for the work that you do.

[hiho]

Mr. Smith is one cheerful guy. He doesn't let a flood get him down. Seems like he's pretty happy with life, and that's something very special. Thank you Peter, for exposing me to a bigger world full of interesting people.

[thamendment]

Jerry's right. And to be known as "a waterman" is the highest compliment you can receive in that community.

[cryptomnesiagirl]

Jerry is a wise man. Long live the Jerrys of this world. ✨

[O-fvgh]

Jerry is a walking talking history book. I could listen to him forever. I love his commitment. Never even heard of this place before. Thank you, Jerry. Blessings.

[Mutley]

My wife learned of Smith Island in a college class about American dialects. We were intrigued by the history and found we could stay in an airbnb there. We spent a long weekend there a few years ago and rode the “schoolbus” from Crisfield to the island and back with the kids. Despite the decay you’ve seen in Peter’s video, it’s a truly beautiful and serene place with some of the most genuinely kind people we’ve ever met. Ate plenty of hard & soft shell crabs. Jerry’s not lying when he says they’re the best. Would go back again in a heartbeat. Watermen and their families are good people and will help you to see what America was once like when people knew and cared for their neighbors as they would their own family. ❤

[bredaeilis]

I'm from the North of Ireland. Some of the words Jerry says in his accent (house/hyse etc) is unbelievably similar to Belfast/Antrim. So cool 😮

[seeker]

I can tell Jerry has a beautiful soul. Very intelligent and friendly. His views on politics is spot on. Wish him all the best.