VISIT TALBOT COUNTY AND ENJOY THE "HAMPTONS OF THE CHESAPEAKE BAY".


TALBOT COUNTY OFFICE OF TOURISM

WELCOME TO TALBOT COUNTY

Welcome to a new year and to our County, with its quaint waterfront villages and picturesque hamlets.

With over 602 miles of pristine waterfront, Talbot County has become a premiere Mid-Atlantic travel destination. The uniqueness lies within the proximity of our small towns and villages. In just minutes, your drive will unveil a complete change in place, natural beauty and extraordinary traditions and pasts.

Oxford, a haven for yachters, was Maryland`s first port of entry and home to the well known Robert Morris, Sr. and his son Robert Morris, Jr. who is recognized as the financier of the American Revolution. James Michener found solitude here and outlined his famous epic, Chesapeake, at the Robert Morris Inn.

Easton, rated as the 8th Best Small Town in America and among the Top One Hundred Small Arts Communities in America, still boasts its first building, The Third Haven Meeting House, erected in 1682. Today, the town serves as the county’s seat and is still remembered as the Colonial Capital of the Eastern Shore.

In 1813, the British planned an attack on St. Michaels in hopes of confiscating the fastest ships on the sea. Forewarned citizens hung lanterns in the masts of ships and tree tops, tricking the British into firing cannons over the town. Often St. Michaels is referred to as the “Town that Fooled the British”.

Established in 1650, Tilghman Island was settled within the earliest stages of our nation`s history. In the early 19th century, parcels of land were sold to oystermen who wanted to be near the prime harvesting grounds surrounding Tilghman Island. By the turn of the century, Steamboat service had been established as had a thriving seafood industry. The island eventually became a popular haven for vacationers, who were drawn by the superb fishing and genteel accommodations.

This is just a brush of our local history. We hope you will visit us and have time to enjoy Talbot County`s attractions, restaurants, and cultural treasures.

For more information about all there is to see and do in Talbot County, please contact:

The Talbot County Office of Tourism

410-770-8000(phone) / 410-770-8057(fax)
Debbi Dodson, Executive Director -
ddodson@talbgov.org(e-mail)

The Talbot County Visitors Center
11 South Harrison Street
Easton, Maryland 21601

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