Quote Originally Posted by auld argonian

Also pointed out that he spoken English of Shakespeare's day had many similarities to what we consider Southern USA dialect in terms of pronunciation and inflection.
The inhabitants of Smith Island, Maryland, the only inhabited island in the Chesapeake Bay, still speak in a decidedly Elizabethan manner, due to their longstanding historical isolation from the rest of the state. The interesting thing about the language on Smith Island, though, is that it is apparently getting more distinctive, even though communication and improved methods of transportation have brought the speakers closer to the surrounding areas and language dialect. Unfortunately, the island itself is eroding into the Bay and the natives are leaving for the mainland in increased numbers.

My wife and I keep talking about going there, as it's supposedly an exceptionally quiet and relaxing place, which she likes more than anything, and I'm a language buff, so we both win