WBOC’s Chopper 16 flies over the Tench Tilghman monument and final resting place in Talbot County, MD.

The SAR’s Colonel Tench Tilghman Chapter honored its namesake after receiving proclamations from Easton and Talbot County for the inaugural Tench Tilghman Week from Oct. 19 to 24.

The Tilghman family experienced deep divisions during the Revolutionary War, with members scattered globally and politically.

The following testimony was presented by Wesley Hagood, Col Tench Tilghman Chapter of the Sons of the Revolution, during the Council meeting on September 24, 2024. 

Douglass’s effect on Talbot County has been lasting. From slave to fugitive to agitator to local hero, Talbot County formed Douglass and Douglass’s resistance and ideals changed Talbot County. His words continue to inspire his many local descendants and their fellow citizens.

Norman Harrington was the Executive Director the Star Democrat for almost two decades, and later led the Talbot Historical Society. He was also a member of the Talbot County Planning Commission for more than 30 years.