Talbot County, MD

The St. John’s Chapel/Tilghman Island Blessing of the Fleet is a tradition that goes back hundreds of years. Join us at the harbor as we pray for safety and prosperity for all who are involved in our local seafood business and those who navigate the surrounding waters.

Ampersand’s special Revolutionary War-era program, “Music of the New Nation” focuses on the experience of the home front and everyday people as they faced the battle for independence. Included are songs about the stirrings of revolution; the experiences of colonists in different walks of life; songs from soldiers on both sides of the conflict; a fiddle tune written by an enslaved person, and protest songs written at the time. This trio of musicians brings guitar, mandolin, bouzouki, hammered dulcimer, cello, and penny whistles to underscore rich vocal harmonies and great joy in sharing this traditional music with modern audiences.

Thy Will Be Done: George Washington's Legacy of Slavery and the Fight for American Memory