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Constitution Week is an American observance to commemorate the 1787 adoption of the United States Constitution1. It runs annually from September 17 through September 23. Constitution Day in 2025 falls on Wednesday, September 17th.
SAVE THE DATE Mid-Shore Constitution Alliance and their partners are bringing back Constitution Day with special speakers: Thomas Jefferson, Colonel Tench Tilghman, and Frederick Douglass.
To honor Frederick Douglass here in his birthplace, Talbot County, Maryland, where his experiences helped form his character, intellect and determination. The event is held the 4th Saturday in September of each year.
Colonel Tench Tilghman was born in Talbot County in 1744 and served as General George Washington’s Aide-De-Camp and personal secretary for seven years from 1776-1783. On October 19, 1781, Tilghman was entrusted to carry the official word of Lord Cornwall’s surrender in Yorktown, Virginia to the Continental Congress in Philadelphia.
Upcoming Community Events
This August, MD Two Fifty is launching Revolutionary Baseball, an initiative to commemorate America’s 250th anniversary at ballparks across Maryland! Come chat with the MD Two Fifty team at select games to answer baseball trivia, win giveaways, and learn about historic sites in your community.
Get ready to experience the vibrant spirit of the Eastern Shore at Watermen’s Appreciation Day, hosted by the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum on Sunday, Aug. 10, from 10am-4pm.
The Water’s Edge Arts Contest invites students to celebrate the rich legacy of Historical Black Figures through creative expression. Participants can choose up to three figures from a curated list of inspiring individuals to honor and immortalize in their chosen medium—whether visual art, poetry, or other forms. This is a unique opportunity to reflect on the contributions and stories that have shaped our shared history.
Join us in honoring centuries of Eastern Shore history and the enduring heritage of the Nause-Waiwash Band of Indians at the 33rd Annual Native American Festival in Vienna, Maryland.
Join the celebration of culture, community, and history at the 2025 Hispanic Heritage Month Community Festival! Held in the heart of Easton, this vibrant event brings together families, neighbors, and visitors to honor the rich contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities to Talbot County and beyond.
Constitution Week is an American observance to commemorate the 1787 adoption of the United States Constitution1. It runs annually from September 17 through September 23. Constitution Day in 2025 falls on Wednesday, September 17th.
SAVE THE DATE Mid-Shore Constitution Alliance and their partners are bringing back Constitution Day with special speakers: Thomas Jefferson, Colonel Tench Tilghman, and Frederick Douglass.
Talbot County Ice Skating Rink Ribbon Cutting,
November 4, 1979
