Programs & Initiatives
Talbot250 programs are ongoing initiatives that guide and support storytelling, partnerships, and engagement over time. Programs often include multiple activities or events and help shape how Talbot County’s history and heritage are explored throughout the commemorative period.
Upcoming and Ongoing Programs
Voices of Talbot is a weekly radio segment celebrating the people who shaped Talbot County—past and present. Each five-minute story explores a local figure whose life reflects the county’s rich history and enduring spirit. Aligned with monthly themes like freedom, service, and tradition, these segments are part of Talbot250’s goal of lasting legacies, stories to share for generations to come.
Talbot Day An annual community celebration recognizing Talbot County’s founding, featuring local history, entertainment, activities, and opportunities to connect with organizations and neighbors.
Discover the stories, objects, and traditions that shape Talbot County. This four-part lecture and hands-on workshop series invites residents to explore family history, preserve heirlooms, and share the stories that connect us across generations.
America's Potluck is an opportunity for neighbors to join with one another to share a fun, communal meal, creating a sense of connection and belonging and fostering interactions among people from all walks of life.
Community Works Lecture Series A public lecture series highlighting how Talbot County’s people, institutions, and infrastructure have shaped daily life over time—exploring the role of public service, community leadership, and shared spaces in building a strong and resilient county.
Colonel Tench Tilghman Week A weeklong commemoration highlighting Talbot County’s role in a pivotal moment of the American Revolution, centered on Colonel Tench Tilghman’s historic ride and legacy.
Programs and events focused on constitutional history, civic education, and democratic participation, including Constitution Day observances and related educational initiatives.
Events
Talbot250 events are individual, time-based activities that bring the community together on specific dates or during defined periods. Events may be part of a larger program or stand alone as commemorations, celebrations, lectures, or community gatherings.
Past Programs
Talbot Treasures A community show-and-tell of history and heritage, inviting residents to share meaningful objects, documents, photographs, and artifacts that tell the story of Talbot County through personal and family collections.
Two Lights for Tomorrow was a community-wide moment of reflection and participation held from April 18–20, 2025 as part of Talbot250’s commemorations leading up to America’s 250th anniversary. Inspired by the historic lantern signal from Boston’s Old North Church on the night of April 18, 1775 — “one if by land, and two if by sea” — Talbot County invited residents, businesses, schools, and organizations to display two lights at sunset on April 18 to honor the founding era and the enduring values of unity, service, and courage.