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Featured Events
Join us on April 23, 2026 as Talbot County honors individuals and organizations making an extraordinary impact at the annual Citizen and Service Awards, celebrating leadership, volunteerism, and dedication to our community.
We're going to DC this May! We are partnering with the Talbot 250 Commission to host a bus trip to our nations capital. There are several exhibits being hosted at the Smithsonian Museums to celebrate our nations 250th birthday. Enjoy the mall on a spring day and learn a bit more about United States History.
Upcoming Community Events
In celebration of Women’s History Month, the Talbot Historical Society presents “Historical Women of the Eastern Shore” with Kathy Marconi.
Kirk Brown will present a first person historical presentation on the life of John Bartram, America’s first and foremost horticulturist and plant collector. Close friends with Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, and George Washington, he is credited with introducing more than 200 of America’s native plants to international trade. His humor, passion and achievements will entertain, inspire and awe as he shares hope for the future of the earth and people who inhabit it
Students who participate in the National Civics Bee® gain knowledge about American democracy, practice engaging respectfully and constructively, and build trust in others and institutions. As they compete for prizes, students strengthen their civics, writing, and public speaking skills, and form friendships with other young leaders along the way.
Thy Will Be Done: George Washington's Legacy of Slavery and the Fight for American Memory
Help complete the Talbot250 Community Paper Quilt by writing a few lines about your connection to Talbot County. Visitors will also have the opportunity to view the newly installed Shorelines of Time exhibition.
We're going to DC this May! We are partnering with the Talbot 250 Commission to host a bus trip to our nations capital. There are several exhibits being hosted at the Smithsonian Museums to celebrate our nations 250th birthday. Enjoy the mall on a spring day and learn a bit more about United States History.
The Next Talbot County – Maryland House and Garden Pilgrimage is Scheduled for May 2026.
Celebrate the exhibition with the participating artists. Guests are invited to explore the artwork, meet the artists behind the pieces, and enjoy light refreshments in the gallery space.
Join the St. Michaels community for a Flag Day celebration featuring a patriotic boat parade through the harbor and additional activities to honor the Stars and Stripes. Full event details will be released soon.
Talbot County Ice Skating Rink Ribbon Cutting,
November 4, 1979
