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From the Editor
Growing up in Talbot County, the water isn't just scenery—it is part of the rhythm of life. My great grandfather was a waterman, and like so many others in our community, his days started before the sun rose and ended long after the tide rolled out. His hands told the story of the Bay—of hard work, of changing seasons, of deep respect for the water that provided and demanded in equal measure.
This month’s Talbot250 theme, Maritime Heritage, isn’t just history to me—it’s legacy. It’s the sound of gulls and the creak of a dock, the smell of salt and crab pots, and the pride that comes from knowing your roots run deep along this shoreline.
Soak up the last of the summer sun, and thank a watermen along the way for preserving this important piece of our history! Learn more about this month's theme here: Heroes of the Chesapeake — Talbot 250
Warm regards,
Sarah Kilmon
Communications Coordinator
Talbot County Government
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Movie Night at The Ebenezer: "Master and Commander"
See a different type of martime heritage with Prager Family Center for the Art's showing of Peter Weir’s “Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World” - recreating the world of the British navy circa 1805.
The Ebenezer Theater, 17 S Washington St, Easton, MD 21601, USA
Purchase Tickets
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📍 Our featured place of Talbot this month is the Tilghman Watermen’s Museum, dedicated to preserving the history, culture, and traditions of the working watermen of Tilghman Island. Through exhibits, photographs, and personal stories, the museum shares the rich maritime heritage that has shaped life along the Chesapeake Bay.
Open weekends, April–November | tilghmanmuseum.org |
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Tilghman Island: Events of Interest Happening There in 1899
The following article was first published in the Gazette, June 2, 1899. The article was contributed by Tilghman Watermen’s Museum.
Read the Article
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Sharps Island Remembered: Tilghman Watermen’s Museum Reopens with New Exhibit
When the Tilghman Watermen’s Museum reopens for the season this weekend, it will debut a new exhibit that tells the story of long-gone Sharps Island.
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Talbot Historical Society: Watermen and the Seafood Industry
Due to its proximity to the Chesapeake Bay, the Atlantic Ocean, and many creeks, rivers, and other bodies of water, seafood and the industries surrounding it has always been an important aspect of life in Talbot County.
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As summer winds down, Talbot250 is looking forward to a fall filled with opportunities to connect with our shared history.
In September, we’ll mark Constitution Week with events that honor the principles that shaped our nation and Frederick Douglass Day. October brings Colonel Tench Tilghman Week, celebrating one of Talbot’s own Revolutionary War heroes, as well as the 100th Anniversary of the Talbot County Free Library and our One Maryland, One Book Tour Stop at Chesapeake College. We’ll continue into November, where we're celebrating Nace’s Day, honoring Nathaniel “Uncle Nace” Hopkins and his legacy of freedom, community, and service.
We are honored to be assisting with these important historical commemorations.
We invite the community to get involved—whether by attending, volunteering, or helping us share these stories and events.
If you or your organization would like to partner on programming, host an event, or help us spread the word, we’d love to hear from you. Just email talbot250@talbotcountymd.gov
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Get Involved
Talbot250 knows that personal is powerful. Each community is best inspired by the people, places, and stories from their own community. That is why the Commission is encouraging a community driven celebrating our history.
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