Step into the past at the Talbot Historical Society. Discover the stories of the local community through engaging exhibits and educational programs that highlight the significance of Talbot County in shaping the region’s history.  The Talbot Historical Society offers permanent and rotating exhibit space, a research center, and garden spread across a few properties in downtown Easton.  

The Mary Jenkins House dates from 1783 or before and is believed to be the oldest frame house in Easton. The museum’s permanent exhibits are located on the first floor.

The Catherine Valliant Hill Research Center and Larry Denton Extended Museum is located at 25 S. Washington Street. It is home to rotating exhibit space and research center.

The Talbot Historical Society (THS) gardens comprise a one acre site in downtown Easton. The gardens have been created and maintained through a long, generous partnership with the Talbot County Garden Club.  The award-winning gardens feature mature boxwood, a terraced shade garden, an herb garden, fully established perennial beds, and fruit and flowering trees.