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Stories Preserved – Exploring the Museums of Talbot County
Discover Talbot County’s rich history through its museums — from the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum to hidden gems in Tilghman Island, Easton, Oxford, and Trappe. Where History Lives on the Chesapeake In Talbot County, history isn’t tucked away in dusty archives — it’s alive in shipyards where wooden boats are still built by hand, in…
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A Maritime Themed Tour of Talbot County
St. Michaels was the county’s early shipbuilding center and created the swift, sharp-hulled sailing craft later known as the “Baltimore Clipper,” famous in the War of 1812. Much of that war was fought on the Chesapeake Bay, with St. Michaels being attacked by British ships in August of 1813. Perry Benson, a veteran of the…
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7 Reasons to Visit St. Michaels Now
The waterfront town of St. Michaels beckons travelers with its charm, history, and a touch of the maritime spirit. Whether you’re an avid shopper, a dedicated foodie, or a history buff, here are seven compelling reasons to visit St. Michaels now.
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Oxford Bellevue Ferry Celebrates 343 Years
The Oxford Bellevue Ferry launches a new season in Oxford, Maryland under Captains Judy and Tom Bixler.
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Four Talbot County Sites Featured in the Civil War Trails Program
Talbot County is one of the best places in the United States to take a deep dive into African American history. It is the birthplace of Frederick Douglass, home to one of the longest running Emancipation Day celebrations on the Eastern Shore, and the resting place for 18 Black Union soldiers. It also once served…
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Chesapeake Bay Decoys: Where Art and Sport Converge
Inspired by the Chesapeake Bay and its waterfowl residents, decoy carvers have been creating masterpieces in Talbot County for generations.
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Smooth Sailing
Smooth Sailing: How to Travel Talbot County’s Waterways Centuries ago, native people carved canoes from poplar logs and used them to cross the rivers of what would become Talbot County, rivers emptying into the brackish estuaries that weave among tendrils of field and forest into the Chesapeake Bay. To this day, Talbot County is far more…
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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.
