Celebrate Black History Year Round
Talbot County is one of the best places in the United States to take a deep dive into African American history.
National Plan for Vacation Day
National Plan for Vacation Day (NPVD), celebrated on the last Tuesday in January, encourages Americans to plan their vacation days for the whole year, at the start of the year. The intent is to inspire Americans to use vacation days to travel to and within the United States. Survey findings have continuously shown that vacation […]
How to Shuck an Oyster
To help you enjoy the oysters you purchased from one of Talbot County’s seafood markets, here is a brief oyster shucking tutorial: Step 1 – Pick up and hold the oyster in a towel or oyster shucking glove Step 2 – Slip knife tip into the hinge of the oyster Step 3 – Push knife in […]
Recipe for Oyster Stew
This recipe for Oyster Stew was provided by Chef Greg James of Stars Restaurant at the Inn at Perry Cabin 1/8 cup butter, plus 1 tbsp. melted 1/4 cup minced celery 1/4 cup minced shallot 1/4 cups diced potatoes – ¼ inch by ¼ inch 1/4 cup liquor from freshly shucked oysters 1/4 cups clam juice […]
Talbot County Celebrates National Seafood Month and the Watermen Who Harvest It
National Seafood Month October is National Seafood Month! As the air outside turns cool and leaves are turning hues of yellow, orange, and red, it’s time to celebrate the hard work of the Talbot County watermen and the bounty of their harvest. These men and women wake early, head out – rain or shine onto […]
Picking a Maryland Blue Crab – Eastern-Shore Style
Late summer and early fall months present the fattest, fullest crabs. And nestled along the shores of the Chesapeake Bay, Talbot County is home to some of the most prime pickin’ spots.
Frederick Douglass Mural in Easton Unveiled in 2021
A piece of public art featuring Frederick Douglass and his wife Anna Murray Douglass was unveiled in The Hill Community in downtown Easton on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. The 27 ft. by 9 ft. mural is displayed on a wall facing the Easton Rails-to-Trails on the property of Solid Tops, a local company that makes […]
Get the Scoop on Ice Cream
When the weather gets warm, it’s time to grab a flavorful scoop of cool ice cream, and Talbot County’s serving up some great spots to fill a cone. Whether in Easton, Oxford, or St. Michaels, there is an ice cream flavor waiting just for you. Bonheur Pie & Ice Cream Bonheur is French for happiness, […]
9 Ways to Get Into the Great Outdoors in Talbot County
Plan your outing into the great outdoors and picture this: deep blue water dotted with sailboats, the sky speckled with fluffy clouds, birds gliding and chattering, tall grasses bending against a gentle breeze. If your reaction to such a scene is to jump into adventure, find it in Talbot County, Maryland. Located on the Eastern […]
6 Sensational Reasons to See the Chesapeake Film Festival this Season – Oct. 10-12, 2025
albot County has found itself starring on the big screen from time to time, but this September 27-29, 2024 the film industry becomes the star in Talbot County as it gears up for one of the most exciting cultural events of the year – the Chesapeake Film Festival.
