Talbot County, Maryland, is located on the Eastern Shore of the Chesapeake Bay, due east of Washington, D.C. Though it’s located approximately 90 minutes from both Baltimore and Washington, travelers must cross the 4.3-mile-long Chesapeake Bay Bridge near Annapolis, the longest continuous over water structure in the world. For up-to-the-minute traffic reports, call 1-877-229-7726.
Talbot County (pronounced “Tall-but”) is named for Lady Grace Talbot, sister of Cecilius Calvert, Second Lord Baltimore, who served as the first Lord Proprietor of the colony of Maryland.
You bet! Talbot County sits on the Chesapeake Bay, the world’s largest freshwater estuary. The county claims more than 600 miles of shoreline, including creeks, inlets, rivers and a couple of different bays.
One side of Maryland’s Eastern Shore faces the Chesapeake Bay and one side faces the Atlantic Ocean. Talbot County is on the Bay side, which means that we have very few beaches. There’s a small strip of sand on The Strand in Oxford and at the public park, and there’s a small riverfront beach at Bill Burton Fishing Pier State Park in Trappe.
Look at a map and you’ll see that you’re never far from water in Talbot County. Boating, sailing and kayaking are among the most popular outdoor activities in Talbot County, and we are prepared to help visitors access the water.
In addition to Talbot County’s 27 public landings, most towns have public docks, kayak launches and marinas, some with transient slips available for daily use. The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum is an 18-acre waterfront museum, and Talbot County claims a large portion of the Bill Burton Fishing Pier State Park. The county is full of charter captains who host visitors for rides aboard their fishing boats, skipjacks and sailboats. Stop by the Visitor Center for a complete list of public landings and water access points.
You won’t go away hungry. We promise you that! Talbot County has many world-class restaurants. Around each corner is another culinary option sure to satisfy your appetite and budget.
Chesapeake Bay seafood is famous around the world, and Talbot County is still home to many watermen who fish for crabs, oysters, rockfish or striped bass, and many other types of fish.
You can’t visit Talbot County in the summer without indulging in an old-fashioned crab feast with hot steamed crabs, fried chicken and corn on the cob. Most everyone here has a favorite crab cake recipe. Our cream of crab soup is legendary, and some say soft-shell crabs pan sautéed in butter are the best.
In the winter months, oysters abound. Raw, fried or cooked in a creamy stew, they’re a staple on Talbot County menus. In the summer, produce stands pop up on almost every corner as farmers and gardeners sell the sweet corn, cantaloupes, tomatoes and other produce that grows in profusion on the Eastern Shore.
In crab season, look for cream of crab soup, Maryland crab soup, crab cakes, fried soft-shell crabs, and Crab Imperial. In oyster season, raw oysters (or oysters on the half shell) are a delicacy, but you can also indulge in oyster stew or Oysters Chesapeake. Rockfish, better known in other parts of the country as striped bass, is a staple year-round.
There are many activities for children and families in Talbot County, including the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, the Academy Art Museum, the Historical Society of Talbot County, parks, rails-to-trails, bowling, the YMCA of the Chesapeake, community pools in Easton and St. Michaels and the Talbot Community Center’s curling and ice skating rinks.
Osprey, blue heron, migrating waterfowl (geese, snow geese, swan, ducks), diamond-back terrapins, Delmarva fox squirrels, wild turkey, deer and bald eagles are commonly seen in this rural, waterfront landscape.
“The Hill” in the East End of Easton is believed to be the oldest free African-American neighborhood still in existence in the United States. Archeological research, through a partnership between Morgan State University, Historic Easton, Inc., the Frederick Douglass Honor Society and the University of Maryland at College Park, is underway, revealing the remarkable cultural and architectural significance of this community.
A waterman is a person who makes his or her living on the water. This very general term is used because watermen often retrofit their boats to harvest different types of fish during different seasons. From late spring to early fall, they catch crabs. From fall through early spring, they dredge for oysters. In between, they fish on area waterways.
Boating is a favorite activity in Talbot County for both residents and visitors, and you’ll see a wide array of water craft plying our waters. But the skipjack is the boat of the Chesapeake Bay and in 1985 was named the official boat of Maryland.
The skipjack originated on Maryland’s Eastern Shore in the 1890s. These craft carry a single mast with two sails and range from 25 to 50 feet in length. The Bay was once full of skipjacks dredging for oysters, but today there are only a few remaining. The skipjack H.M. Krentz in St. Michaels and the skipjack Rebecca T. Ruark on Tilghman Island give tours for visitors.
Has Plein Air Easton inspired you? Keep the creative spark alive with Paint Nite at Tiger Lily TONIGHT, July 16th! Enjoy a fun night of painting, laughter, and friends while you create your own masterpiece. Perfect for all ages! https://tourtalbot.org/event/paint-night/
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Has Plein Air Easton inspired you? Keep the creative spark alive with Paint Nite at Tiger Lily TONIGHT, July 16th! Enjoy a fun night of painting, laughter, and friends while you create your own masterpiece. Perfect for all ages! https://tourtalbot.org/event/paint-night/
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#talbotcountymd #mdinfocus @eastondowntown @townofstmichaels @PortOfOxford #trappemd @tigerlilyeaston
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Witness Tilghman Island`s beauty through the eyes of artists with Plein Air Easton`s Paint Tilghman! Exhibit and Sale TODAY, July 15th. Enjoy a sunset view, and find inspiration for your own artistic journey! https://tourtalbot.org/plein-air-easton/
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#talbotcountymd #mdinfocus @eastondowntown @townofstmichaels @PortOfOxford #trappemd @pleinaireaston #artworks #pleinair @mdartscouncil
Witness Tilghman Island`s beauty through the eyes of artists with Plein Air Easton`s Paint Tilghman! Exhibit and Sale TODAY, July 15th. Enjoy a sunset view, and find inspiration for your own artistic journey! https://tourtalbot.org/plein-air-easton/
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Celebrate National Park Month by uncovering history and nature`s beauty in Talbot County! Walk in historical footsteps at the Frederick Douglass Park on the Tuckahoe, marvel at beauty at the majestic Wye Oak State Park, or enjoy waterfront views at the Oxford Conservation Park. Find your perfect outdoor adventure in Talbot County! https://tourtalbot.org/tt_business_filters/parks-trails/
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Celebrate National Park Month by uncovering history and nature`s beauty in Talbot County! Walk in historical footsteps at the Frederick Douglass Park on the Tuckahoe, marvel at beauty at the majestic Wye Oak State Park, or enjoy waterfront views at the Oxford Conservation Park. Find your perfect outdoor adventure in Talbot County! https://tourtalbot.org/tt_business_filters/parks-trails/
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#talbotcountymd #mdinfocus @eastondowntown @townofstmichaels @PortOfOxford #trappemd #TalbotCountyMDGov #TalbotParksRec
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Double dose of Plein Air Easton inspiration awaits! Immerse yourself in the growing exhibit of competition artwork at the PAE Headquarters. Then, be part of the action at the Paint Oxford! Paint Out & Sale. Enjoy stunning views, and witness the magic of plein air painting! https://tourtalbot.org/plein-air-easton/
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#talbotcountymd #mdinfocus @eastondowntown @townofstmichaels @PortOfOxford #trappemd @pleinaireaston #artworks #pleinair @mdartscouncil
Double dose of Plein Air Easton inspiration awaits! Immerse yourself in the growing exhibit of competition artwork at the PAE Headquarters. Then, be part of the action at the Paint Oxford! Paint Out & Sale. Enjoy stunning views, and witness the magic of plein air painting! https://tourtalbot.org/plein-air-easton/
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St. Paul’s Parish, on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, included three “chapels-of-ease” –the name traditionally given to church buildings constructed for the convenience of parishioners too remote to travel easily to the main parish church. One of the chapels-of-ease for St. Paul’s was “St. Luke’s Chapel, Wye”, located at the (then) head of navigation of the Wye River. In 1717, the St. Paul’s vestry contracted to build a replacement for the original St. Luke’s church, resulting in the structure that is now called Old Wye Church.
Funding for the church building plus a communion table and pulpit—came from local taxes (permitted in pre-Revolution Church of England North America), but the pews and all the other interior finishing had to be funded by the parishioners. Pews in the new church were auctioned off with tobacco as the medium of exchange. Four years later, St. Luke’s Chapel, Wye was opened in 1721.
In 1765, the vestry complained that Wye Chapel was “so small and incommodious that near one half of the Inhabitants in this part of the said Parish are without Seats… to attend Divine Worship therein”. Plans were made and funds were sought for an expansion of Old Wye, but the project was postponed and then abandoned (although a single gallery ultimately did get added, in 1792) due to the events of the American Revolution.
After the war, the English Church in America reorganized itself as the Protestant Episcopal Church. In the space of 20 years, Wye had six different rectors. In the 1830’s, all services ceased and the chapel, almost falling down, was being used as a stable for cattle.
During the Victorian period, the church went through changes and revivals but was in dire need of preservation by the 1920s. While repairs had been made in 1923 to the interior, little had been done to the damage to its exterior, which was bulging out and ready to fall under the weight of the slate roof. In 1947, Mr. Arthur A. Houghton, Jr., inspired by his involvement with reviving Colonial Williamsburg, completed a total restoration of the church and reconstruction of the vestry house from 1763.
Old Wye Episcopal Church, Wye Mills, Talbot County, Maryland
#historicpreservation #MD
St. Paul’s Parish, on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, included three “chapels-of-ease” –the name traditionally given to church buildings constructed for the convenience of parishioners too remote to travel easily to the main parish church. One of the chapels-of-ease for St. Paul’s was “St. Luke’s Chapel, Wye”, located at the (then) head of navigation of the Wye River. In 1717, the St. Paul’s vestry contracted to build a replacement for the original St. Luke’s church, resulting in the structure that is now called Old Wye Church.
Funding for the church building plus a communion table and pulpit—came from local taxes (permitted in pre-Revolution Church of England North America), but the pews and all the other interior finishing had to be funded by the parishioners. Pews in the new church were auctioned off with tobacco as the medium of exchange. Four years later, St. Luke’s Chapel, Wye was opened in 1721.
In 1765, the vestry complained that Wye Chapel was “so small and incommodious that near one half of the Inhabitants in this part of the said Parish are without Seats… to attend Divine Worship therein”. Plans were made and funds were sought for an expansion of Old Wye, but the project was postponed and then abandoned (although a single gallery ultimately did get added, in 1792) due to the events of the American Revolution.
After the war, the English Church in America reorganized itself as the Protestant Episcopal Church. In the space of 20 years, Wye had six different rectors. In the 1830’s, all services ceased and the chapel, almost falling down, was being used as a stable for cattle.
During the Victorian period, the church went through changes and revivals but was in dire need of preservation by the 1920s. While repairs had been made in 1923 to the interior, little had been done to the damage to its exterior, which was bulging out and ready to fall under the weight of the slate roof. In 1947, Mr. Arthur A. Houghton, Jr., inspired by his involvement with reviving Colonial Williamsburg, completed a total restoration of the church and reconstruction of the vestry house from 1763.
Old Wye Episcopal Church, Wye Mills, Talbot County, Maryland
#historicpreservation #MD
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Art, nature, and elegance collide as Plein Air Easton continues with the Meet the Artists Party! This exclusive event offers a chance to mingle with talented artists, witness their creations come to life, and explore the stunning Wye Heights estate. Become a Friend of Plein Air Easton to secure your spot! https://tourtalbot.org/plein-air-easton/
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#talbotcountymd #mdinfocus @eastondowntown @townofstmichaels @PortOfOxford #trappemd @pleinaireaston #artworks #pleinair @mdartscouncil
Art, nature, and elegance collide as Plein Air Easton continues with the Meet the Artists Party! This exclusive event offers a chance to mingle with talented artists, witness their creations come to life, and explore the stunning Wye Heights estate. Become a Friend of Plein Air Easton to secure your spot! https://tourtalbot.org/plein-air-easton/
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#talbotcountymd #mdinfocus @eastondowntown @townofstmichaels @PortOfOxford #trappemd @pleinaireaston #artworks #pleinair @mdartscouncil
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It`s International Chocolate Day! Indulge your sweet tooth and support local businesses by treating yourself to a decadent chocolate creation from one of Talbot County`s talented bakers. We`re sure they`ve got something to satisfy every craving! https://tourtalbot.org/tt_business_filters/bakery/
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It`s International Chocolate Day! Indulge your sweet tooth and support local businesses by treating yourself to a decadent chocolate creation from one of Talbot County`s talented bakers. We`re sure they`ve got something to satisfy every craving! https://tourtalbot.org/tt_business_filters/bakery/
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#talbotcountymd #mdinfocus @eastondowntown @townofstmichaels @PortOfOxford #trappemd #internationalchocolateday #chocolate
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☔️The much needed rains are finally here!! Despite the disruption to any outdoor weekend plans, we really have to celebrate.
🥵It has been hotter and drier than most of us can remember it being for a very long time, and it’s hard to get food to market under such challenging conditions.
🛌Please don’t let tomorrow’s showers give you a reason to miss market.
🌽Come out! Grab your yummies, stock up on smiles, and then, if you wish, you can hunker down and enjoy sweet sound of rain hitting the roof.
🧡We’re open RAIN OR SHINE, 8:30-11:30 @ 206 S. Talbot Street. We’re verified local. And we can’t wait to see you!
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#rainorshine #localfood #stmichaelsmaryland #talbotcounty #verified #mightylocal #loveyourfarmer #stmichaelsfarmersmarket
☔️The much needed rains are finally here!! Despite the disruption to any outdoor weekend plans, we really have to celebrate.
🥵It has been hotter and drier than most of us can remember it being for a very long time, and it’s hard to get food to market under such challenging conditions.
🛌Please don’t let tomorrow’s showers give you a reason to miss market.
🌽Come out! Grab your yummies, stock up on smiles, and then, if you wish, you can hunker down and enjoy sweet sound of rain hitting the roof.
🧡We’re open RAIN OR SHINE, 8:30-11:30 @ 206 S. Talbot Street. We’re verified local. And we can’t wait to see you!
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#rainorshine #localfood #stmichaelsmaryland #talbotcounty #verified #mightylocal #loveyourfarmer #stmichaelsfarmersmarket
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Art lovers, rejoice! Plein Air Easton starts TODAY, July 12th, with the Kick-off Party & Gallery Walk! Stroll through Easton`s charming historic district and enjoy galleries, artist demonstrations, and live music. It`s the perfect way to celebrate art and explore Talbot County - so get your tickets today! https://tourtalbot.org/plein-air-easton/
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#talbotcountymd #mdinfocus @eastondowntown @townofstmichaels @PortOfOxford #trappemd @pleinaireaston #artworks #pleinair @mdartscouncil
Art lovers, rejoice! Plein Air Easton starts TODAY, July 12th, with the Kick-off Party & Gallery Walk! Stroll through Easton`s charming historic district and enjoy galleries, artist demonstrations, and live music. It`s the perfect way to celebrate art and explore Talbot County - so get your tickets today! https://tourtalbot.org/plein-air-easton/
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#talbotcountymd #mdinfocus @eastondowntown @townofstmichaels @PortOfOxford #trappemd @pleinaireaston #artworks #pleinair @mdartscouncil
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The Plein Air Easton Podcast has seen a glimmer of notoriety in the art podcast world over the last 2 years and it continues over Plein Air Easton. All of The Plein Air Easton Podcasts are FREE to attend. Grab a coffee and sit back, listen, laugh and learn at Plein Air Easton. More information in the link below...
The Plein Air Easton Podcast has seen a glimmer of notoriety in the art podcast world over the last 2 years and it continues over Plein Air Easton. All of The Plein Air Easton Podcasts are FREE to attend. Grab a coffee and sit back, listen, laugh and learn at Plein Air Easton. More information in the link below... ...
The Plein Air Easton Podcast has seen a glimmer of notoriety in the art podcast world over the last 2 years and it continues over Plein Air Easton. All of The Plein Air Easton Podcasts are FREE to attend. Grab a coffee and sit back, listen, laugh and learn at Plein Air Easton. More information in the link below...
The Plein Air Easton Podcast has seen a glimmer of notoriety in the art podcast world over the last 2 years and it continues over Plein Air Easton. All of The Plein Air Easton Podcasts are FREE to attend. Grab a coffee and sit back, listen, laugh and learn at Plein Air Easton. More information in the link below... ...
Lace up your dancing shoes for an evening of classic country tunes! The Free Concerts in the Park series returns to St. Michaels` Muskrat Park TONIGHT, July 11th. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and a picnic basket for a fun night under the stars! https://tourtalbot.org/event/2024-concerts-in-the-park/2024-07-11/
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Lace up your dancing shoes for an evening of classic country tunes! The Free Concerts in the Park series returns to St. Michaels` Muskrat Park TONIGHT, July 11th. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and a picnic basket for a fun night under the stars! https://tourtalbot.org/event/2024-concerts-in-the-park/2024-07-11/
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#talbotcountymd #mdinfocus @eastondowntown @townofstmichaels @PortOfOxford #trappemd @stmichaelscommunitycenter
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Imagine waking up to this stunning sunrise at the Inn at Perry Cabin. Here is one of the best spots for a morning cup of coffee. 🌅
#MDinFocus #VisitMaryland
Imagine waking up to this stunning sunrise at the Inn at Perry Cabin. Here is one of the best spots for a morning cup of coffee. 🌅
#MDinFocus #VisitMaryland
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On Friday I will be at the launch party for the new Studio 2 gallery in St. Michaels, Maryland. Anyone is welcome to come check out the original one-of-a-kind pieces that I will have on exhibit. My friend and the gallery’s owner Susan Oberreither magic8ball has an incredible collection of artwork from a variety of artists on the walls of the new space.
Complimentary cocktails from lyonrum and beer from easternshorebrewingllc will be available to guests! Hope to see you there - everyone is welcome!
July 12th - six in the evening
605 Talbot Street at the Old Mill
#artgallery #opening #fineart #visitmaryland #event #summer #artexhibition #maryland #chesapeakebay
On Friday I will be at the launch party for the new Studio 2 gallery in St. Michaels, Maryland. Anyone is welcome to come check out the original one-of-a-kind pieces that I will have on exhibit. My friend and the gallery’s owner Susan Oberreither magic8ball has an incredible collection of artwork from a variety of artists on the walls of the new space.
Complimentary cocktails from lyonrum and beer from easternshorebrewingllc will be available to guests! Hope to see you there - everyone is welcome!
July 12th - six in the evening
605 Talbot Street at the Old Mill
#artgallery #opening #fineart #visitmaryland #event #summer #artexhibition #maryland #chesapeakebay
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Travel back in time at the 51st Annual Tuckahoe Steam & Gas Show! This fun-filled event starts tomorrow and runs through July 14th. Plan your trip to see history come alive today! https://tourtalbot.org/event/51st-annual-tuckahoe-steam-gas-show/
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Travel back in time at the 51st Annual Tuckahoe Steam & Gas Show! This fun-filled event starts tomorrow and runs through July 14th. Plan your trip to see history come alive today! https://tourtalbot.org/event/51st-annual-tuckahoe-steam-gas-show/
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#talbotcountymd #mdinfocus @eastondowntown @townofstmichaels @PortOfOxford #trappemd #tuckahoesteamandgasassociation
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The Talbot County Fair is back, y`all! Get ready for fun, food, and farm animals from July 11th to 13th at the Talbot County Agriculture and Education Center. Enjoy livestock exhibits, carnival rides, live music, delicious eats, and more! https://tourtalbot.org/event/talbot-county-fair/2024-07-11/
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The Talbot County Fair is back, y`all! Get ready for fun, food, and farm animals from July 11th to 13th at the Talbot County Agriculture and Education Center. Enjoy livestock exhibits, carnival rides, live music, delicious eats, and more! https://tourtalbot.org/event/talbot-county-fair/2024-07-11/
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#talbotcountymd #mdinfocus @eastondowntown @townofstmichaels @PortOfOxford #trappemd @TalbotCountyFair
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