Join The Oxford Museum - If you own a quilt and would like to know more about it, you can schedule a 30-minute Documentation Day appointment at the museum with guest curators Kay Butler and Catherine Spence from The Fiber Arts Center of the Eastern Shore.

MONDAY, MAY 19 at SMCC (St. Michaels Community Center): "Bear Me Into Freedom Project: The Talbot County of Frederick Douglass" by Jeff McGuiness, Harriette Lowery, and project team members at 6 pm. Learn about Douglass's journey, self-liberation, and lasting legacy.

A powerful evening of reflection and conversation will take place Monday, May 19, as the Talbot Family Network partners with Building African American Minds (BAAM) to present a screening of the documentary film ‘Get on the Bus’ as part of the ongoing Conversations on Race series.

SATURDAY, MAY 17 at CBMM (Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum): "We Freed Ourselves" with Vienna Carroll and the Folk in Concert. Come and enjoy a fascinating blend of music, history, and storytelling commemorating the maritime underground railroad. Family concert at 1 pm and public performance at 5 pm - both FREE!

Mark your calendar for Oxford Day on April 26, 2025, and enjoy a fun-filled day for the whole family! This beloved annual event is free to attend and open to all. Food, drinks, and shopping will be available from local merchants.

With Talbot Day, we aim to highlight our diverse community celebrating our citizens and the history of Talbot County. We anticipate this to be an annual celebration, falling on or about April 25th, the official birthday of Talbot County, each year.

Join us in celebrating the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War, as we honor Vietnam Veterans, Vietnam Era Veterans, and the families of Vietnam Veterans. This event is proudly sponsored by Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 648 and EE Streets Memorial Post 5118.

Celebrate Women’s History Month with a special screening of Harriet at Water’s Edge Museum! 🎬 This inspiring film tells the incredible true story of Harriet Tubman, an abolitionist and freedom fighter who led hundreds to freedom through the Underground Railroad.

The Tilghman Watermen’s Museum Speaker Series will host Jim Duffy, author of the popular Secrets of the Eastern Shore series of books, along with Shore Fun! The Wanderer’s Guide to Delmarva, You Wouldn’t Believe! 44 Strange and Wondrous Delmarva Tales, and Tubman Travels: 32 Underground Railroad Journeys on Delmarva. Jim will regale us with tales from Talbot County and the Delmarva region.

Join Preservation Maryland and Talbot Historical Society on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at 10:00 AM for Researching Your Historic Property in Talbot County. During this in-person lecture, Christiana Limniatis, Preservation Maryland’s Program & Outreach Manager, will focus on how to research historic properties for use in the landmarking process. She’ll review the major goals when researching buildings, detail the key types of documents and research sources to consult, and detail how to organize and process complete research for the use in landmarking whether at the local, state, or national level.

Join the Cordova Historical Society for the third annual Cordova Day, a special event that highlights the rich history and vibrant culture of Cordova and the Chapel District Elementary School.

Hosted by the Talbot County Free Library, this book club is a mini-series, featuring engaging crafts, games, activities and discussions related to each time period of the historical American Girls. March’s theme is Great Depression (Kit) and World War 2 (Molly).

Hosted by Talbot County Free Library, the Easton Book Group (open to all) will meet in March to discuss “The Women” as part of Women’s History Month. Any questions, contact Linda Ferguson or Jean Wortman at eastonbookclub@tcfl.org

Celebrate History and Honor Heroes at the 207th Birthday Celebration of Frederick Douglass and Civil Rights Heroes Day at the Avalon Theatre.

Shoreside communities like St. Michaels were once home countless packinghouses that processed seafood and produce for more distant markets. In recognition of the 2025 Black History Month theme “African Americans and Labor,” CBMM’s Chief Historian Pete Lesher will share stories of the Black workers and packinghouse owners who drove this local industry.

Join the Ward Foundation, the Waterfowl Festival, and Maryland State Arts Council for an evening of short films from the Maryland State Arts Councils Folklife Apprenticeship program and try your hand at a tradition by painting a bufflehead silhouette with Master Carver and National Heritage Award Winner Rich Smoker.

Join us in celebrating the 250th anniversary of our nation through local efforts and community engagement! This meeting will provide an overview of the Talbot 250’s goals and offer attendees an opportunity to share ideas, and learn how to get involved. Whether you are a history enthusiast, educator, artist, or community member with a passion for civic engagement, all are welcome!