The Mid-Shore Constitution Alliance will host the second annual Mid-Shore Constitution Bowl on Saturday, September 12, 9:00AM-12:30PM and Saturday, September 19, 9AM-12:30PM at the Talbot County Free Library. The event is a fast-paced, engaging academic competition designed to inspire a love for civics and history, modeled after the popular “It’s Academic” bowl format.

Dr. Richard Bell, Professor of History at the University of Maryland, offers viewers a gripping look at a family divided by revolution. In this dynamic presentation, Dr. Bell explores the story of Colonel Tench Tilghman - George Washington’s most trusted aide-de-camp—and his complicated ties to a family torn between loyalty to the Crown and the cause of independence.

The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum is proud to highlight the Eastern Shore’s unique culture and community at Watermen’s Appreciation Day on Sunday, August 9, from 10am-4pm.

St. Michaels demonstrated the power of community during its "St. Michaels Celebrates America 250" Flag Day festivities, bringing together residents, businesses, nonprofit organizations, volunteers, and visitors for a week of patriotic events honoring America's approaching 250th anniversary.

The Mid Shore Constitution Alliance is inviting residents and visitors to participate in a unique community tribute to America's founding by signing a commemorative Declaration of Independence banner during the week of July 4 at the Easton branch of the Talbot County Free Library.

On Sunday, July 5, 2026, worshippers will gather at St. Luke’s Methodist Church, whose cornerstone still bears the name “Sardis Chapel.” The occasion will quietly embody one of the Declaration of Independence’s most enduring promises: that all people are created equal.

The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum will celebrate Independence Day with its annual Big Band Night on Sunday, July 5, inviting the community to enjoy an evening of live music, family activities, and fireworks on its waterfront campus. 

More than 35 patriotic quilts created by members of Bayside Quilters of the Eastern Shore are on display at the Easton Branch of the Talbot County Free Library through August 28. The exhibit celebrates America’s 250th anniversary through a diverse collection of quilt styles, patterns, and techniques that reflect both the nation’s history and the enduring tradition of American quilting. Admission is free during regular library hours. Several quilts from the exhibit will later be donated to local veterans through Talbot Hospice as part of the guild’s ongoing community outreach efforts.

Celebrating America’s 250th anniversary, the St. Michaels Flag Day Celebration on June 14 will feature free admission to the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, a patriotic boat parade through the harbor, live music, family activities, and community partners from across the region.