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From the Editor
Across the country, communities are commemorating America’s 250th anniversary by revisiting the stories that shaped our Revolution; here in Talbot County, that story can not be told without Colonel Tench Tilghman. A trusted aide to General George Washington, Tilghman carried the news of Cornwallis’s surrender at Yorktown to the Continental Congress — a ride that signaled the dawn of American independence.
As we celebrate Tench Tilghman Week (October 19-24), we honor his loyalty and courage. This month, Talbot250 invites you to reflect on how one messenger’s journey from the Eastern Shore helped change the course of a nation, and how our own stories, too, will shape the next 250 years.
Warm regards,
Sarah Kilmon
Communications Coordinator
Talbot County Government
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 One Maryland One Book Author Talk: KIN: Rooted in Hope
Join us for One Maryland, One Book author talk for “Kin: Rooted in Hope,” with author Carole Boston Weatherford and illustrator Jeffrey Boston Weatherford.
Names and dates from the roots and branches of a family tree, stories are the foliage that brings the past to life. In “Kin: Rooted in Hope,” the Weatherfords affirm that for everyone knowing your history is generational wealth.
Todd Performing Arts Center, 1000 College Circle, Wye Mills, MD 21679
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Exhibit: Oxford Salutes Its Veterans
The Oxford Museum honors local men and women who have served in the armed forces with “Oxford Salutes Its Veterans,” a special exhibition celebrating 250 years of service, sacrifice, and community pride.
101 South Morris Street, Oxford, MD 21601
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Library Centennial Celebration Gala
Celebrate the Talbot County Free Library’s 100th anniversary with an elegant evening of live music, great food, and community spirit — honoring a century of learning, creativity, and connection while supporting the library’s next 100 years.
Talbot County Free Library, Easton Branch, 100 W. Dover Street, Easton MD 21601
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Tilghman Island Day
Tilghman Island Day celebrates the heritage of Maryland’s seafood industry with workboat races, live music, local artisans, and plenty of fresh seafood, honoring the island’s rich watermen traditions and community spirit.
5979 Tilghman Island Rd, Tilghman, MD 21671
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 Divided Loyalties: The Tilghman Family and the American Revolution
Dr. Richard Bell explores the fascinating story of Colonel Tench Tilghman and his family, divided between loyalty to the Crown and the fight for independence, revealing timeless lessons about unity, conflict, and the personal cost of revolution.
Talbot County Free Library, 100 West Dover Street, Easton, MD, 21601
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Show your Revolutionary spirit and celebrate Tench Tilghman Week with our exclusive “Victory Lap” shirt, available now in the Talbot250 Bonfire shop — a limited-edition design honoring Talbot County’s own hero of independence. Shop here: Celebrate Tench Tilghman Week | Bonfire |
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Voices of Talbot Podcast: Matthew and Tench Tilghman During the Revolutionary War
Sarah Kilmon speaks with Wes Hagood about the contribution of Matthew and Tench Tilghman during the Revolutionary War
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Who is Tench Tilghman?
Of the thirty-two officers who assisted George Washington as aides-de-camp during the course of the War for American Independence, Tench Tilghman proved to be the Commander-in-Chief’s most loyal aide, serving with him from August 1776 to November 1783.
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The National Civics Bee Essay Contest is Open!
Students respond to a 4-question essay prompt proposing ideas to improve their communities with the chance to move on to regional competition to compete for prizes, trophies, and recognition.
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 As we commemorate Tench Tilghman Week later this month, Talbot250 invites you to reflect on how one messenger’s journey from the Eastern Shore helped change the course of a nation and how our own stories, too, will shape the next 250 years.
How do we 'deliver' the ideals of liberty and unity?
Tench Tilghman’s ride from Yorktown to Philadelphia was more than a military mission. It was an act of trust, perseverance, and belief in a new American future. Like so many who have carried messages of hope, justice, or progress since then, his story reminds us that ordinary people can move history forward.
As we honor his legacy, we invite you to consider:
- What message would you carry for your community today?
- How do we, as citizens, continue to “deliver” the ideals of liberty and unity that Tilghman once rode to share?
Your voice is part of this story. Share your reflections with us on social media using #Talbot250 or by emailing info@talbot250.org.
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Get Involved
Talbot250 is powered by community voices. Whether you join an event, share a story, or volunteer, you’re helping us preserve Talbot’s past and inspire its future. Learn more at Talbot250.org.
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