Talbot County’s cultural identity comes from the unique history, character, and setting of each of its small towns and villages. From quaint picket fence-lined streets to bustling brick sidewalks to working watermen and agricultural villages, you’ll find the tie that binds them is the Chesapeake Bay. Here you’ll find the diversity of the American landscape all in our region of Maryland’s Eastern Shore.
Home to sophisticated small towns, waterman’s villages, and more than 600 miles of Chesapeake Bay waterfront, Talbot County is the perfect balance of rural simplicity and urban refinement. Here you’ll find a season for art, film, food, music, and cultural festivals and a season for quiet and calm, ranking this as a go-to destination for both action-packed adventures and relaxing retreats. Accessible by car, boat, and small plane make a visit here ideal for a long weekend or extended stay for travelers from D.C., Philadelphia, New York, and beyond!
Deemed the “big city” of Talbot County, Easton is as sophisticated as it is lively. Featuring a world-class theater, renowned art galleries and impeccably curated museums, it’s the heart of the Shore’s arts and culture scene. This mini metropolis draws international artists, musicians, and cultural connoisseurs to a series of acclaimed festivals each year. And it’s a foodie town to boot, chock-full of hidden culinary gems. Come for a show, stay for a week – this art lovers’ retreat is rated among the Top Ten Best Small Towns and Top 100 Small Arts Communities in America.
Like an old-fashioned postcard, Oxford is picture perfect. Surrounded by water with Town Creek to the east and the Tred Avon River to the north and west, the town’s waterways bustle with the passing of yachts, sailboats, powerboats, and its own Oxford-Bellevue Ferry. Author James Michener even penned the novel Chesapeake in this peaceful nautical oasis. Take a stroll back in time as you navigate the tree-lined streets, peppered with historic homes and picket fences, charming inns and taverns, and a local ice cream creamery. It’s a quiet escape with water views around every turn.
Though its picturesque setting earned national attention as the backdrop for the movie Wedding Crashers, St. Michaels’ physical beauty offers only a glimpse of its idyllic charm. Nestled along the Miles River in the heart of the Chesapeake, the historic waterfront town provides itineraries for from romantic getaways, family vacations, “girls” shopping weekends, and more. Home to museums and boutiques, gourmet restaurants and crab shacks, and plenty of adventure by land or by sea, foodies, sailors, wine connoisseurs, and art enthusiasts alike will lose themselves in all the town has to offer.
A quintessential historic American waterfront village, Tilghman Island is just off the beaten path on the southernmost tip of Talbot County. Watermen reign, pristine landscapes abound, and crowds only exist at the annual crab feasts and docking contests. Nestled between the Chesapeake Bay and the Choptank River, the island offers serene vacations marked by fishing, crabbing, boat rides and relaxation. This waterman’s territory brims with unmatched hospitality and is just the place to leave your stress behind — and sample the Chesapeake Bay’s best seafood.
With a population of just over 1,000 and an area of just under 3 square miles, Trappe is one of Talbot County’s smaller towns — but it has an outsized history. A vacation in Trappe is a quiet escape that isn’t without its charms. Opt for a stay at a vacation rental on the water and enjoy the seclusion of a private estate. It’s a great home base for your stay in Talbot County.
Fall / St Michaels, MD / 2020 /
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Nov 8
Dockside / St Michaels, MD / 2020 /
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Dec 13
Red Boat / St Michaels, MD / 2020 /
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Nov 21
St Michaels / St Michaels, MD / 2020 /
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Dec 22
Happy fall! The leaves will soon be turning, the air will become crisp, all signaling that the Annual Waterfowl Festival is just around the corner, November 10-12! Reserve your room(s) TODAY for this salute to Eastern Shore culture featuring retriever dog demos, diving dog competitions, goose and duck calling contests, art show, and of course, delicious Chesapeake Bay seafood! https://waterfowlfestival.org/
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Sep 23
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🍁 It’s Officially Fall 🍁
Do You Have Something Stunning To Make Your Soup Or Stew In?
Let TMB Help With This Iconic Jens Quistgaard Enamel Kitchenware By Dansk!
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Sep 23
Love This Oval MCM, Chrome & Tile Coffee Table!
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Sep 23
Happy Birthday To The Most Incredible Guy!
You Are So Talented, Funny, Handsome & Generous To All You Know!
Have A Great Day!
(The Last Picture Is Exactly What He Is Thinking When Reading This Post)
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May 9
Here’s a little break from my typical wildlife and naturescapes:) I took this image of my clcboats Peeler Skiff after returning to the dock just after sunset. The water was glass and the twilight colors were just right. I’ve seen this style image done by British and local maritime photographers so thought I’d give it a try on this 15 footer. #clcboats #easternshoremd #claibornemd #claiborne #skiff #skiffboat #peelerskiff #chesapeakebay #easternbay #crabskiff #talbotcountymd #stmichaels #chesapeakelightcraft #skifflife canonusa #canonr5
Sep 21
During Underground Railroad Month, we take this time to remember Nathaniel “Uncle Nace” Hopkins. Born into slavery circa 1830 in Talbot County, he served in the Union Army’s U. S. Colored Troops during America’s Civil War. In 1867, Hopkins founded Emancipation Day in Talbot County to commemorate Maryland’s emancipation of its slaves, which occurred November 1, 1864. Learn more about Uncle Nace’s story: https://talbothistory.org/collections-research/black-history/nace-hopkins/
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Sep 12
The annual “wildflower” meadow just won’t stop bursting with beauty! The more I harvest stems the more it pushes out new blooms. Rather than replanting it again with new seed this Spring, I plan on experimenting by lightly tilting it all under a few weeks after the last frost this May🌱🌱🌱. Due to the anticipated weather conditions this Saturday, I won’t be attending the eastonmdfarmersmarket but will be returning the following weekend with these beauties and more💐. #flowers #summervibes #summerflowers #fallisintheair #eastonmd #stmichaelsmd #easternshore #talbotcountymd #flowerfarmer #flowerfarm #honeybeeflowerfarm
Sep 21
Open house today in EASTON CLUB from 11 am - 1 pm, hosted by Coard Benson of Benson & Mangold Real Estate.
Offered for $495,000– This lovely custom, two-bedroom, two-bath home is located in Easton Club of Easton, Maryland. Enjoy the convenience of single-floor living with a large country kitchen, casual dining area adjacent to a family room, and screened porch. Just minutes from downtown shops, restaurants, and other conveniences.
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For more information:
Coard Benson
Benson & Mangold Real Estate
Cell: (410) 310-4909
Office: (410) 770-9255
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Sep 23
My friend jhoward_paintings joined me for a day of plein air painting cuttsandcaseshipyard . We felt good for making ourselves paint instead of staying inside with the air con on and watching reality tv. Ok, maybe I would have stayed inside to watch tv. But we did it! We got out there and we both got good starts on a couple of paintings. Yay us!
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Swipe for start and progress. Started by turning an old painting by another artist (who told me to paint over) upside down and then filling in from there…
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Jul 17
Corn and Crab Hushpuppies might just be my new favorite appetizer
📍 ticklerscrabshack
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Aug 29
Please visit our Open House today, hosted by our colleague Caitlin Smith of Benson & Mangold realestatewithcaits at 316 N. Washington, Easton, MD 21601
www.coardbenson.com/316nwashington
Easton Bungalow near Downtown with alley access behind the firehouse, fenced-in back yard, and a detached one-car garage with off-street parking as well. This adorable cottage has a foyer, living room, dining room, and kitchen and half bath on the first floor. The second floor features two bedrooms with hardwood floors and a full bath. Recent updates include mini-split heating and air, roof, windows, appliances, and a new back deck.
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Sep 23
Tonight`s sunset sky, just ahead of Ophelia`s arrival and the Autumnal Equinox. Nature seems to be quite busy this weekend. #vibrantsunset #quietbeforethestorm #autumnequinox #sunsetoverwater #stormprep #fallishere #stormphotography #natureneighbors #natureneighborsshop #sharenature #listentonature #naturemakesmehappy #natureinspiration #natureart #naturegram #wildlifeneighbors #redriverpaper #chesapeakebayphotography #easternshoremd #talbotcountymd #localwildlife #naturecloseups #wildlifeplanet #nature_perfection #naturelover #vintagenature #claricecliff #sunsetcards
Sep 23
Hooper Strait / St Michaels, MD / 2021 /
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May 2