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Featured Events
Discover the Eastern Shore’s Indigenous heritage at Native American Heritage Day — a one-day showcase of artifacts, stories, and demonstrations celebrating Native history and culture at the Waterfowl Festival Building on February 21, 2026.
Born enslaved, Nathaniel “Uncle Nace” Hopkins became a Civil War soldier, community builder, and founder of Maryland’s first Emancipation Day celebration. This performance brings his journey from bondage to leadership in Talbot County to life through powerful storytelling with a one man performance by actor Darius Wallace.
Born enslaved, Nathaniel “Uncle Nace” Hopkins became a Civil War soldier, community builder, and founder of Maryland’s first Emancipation Day celebration. This performance brings his journey from bondage to leadership in Talbot County to life through powerful storytelling with a one man performance by actor Darius Wallace.
Born enslaved, Nathaniel “Uncle Nace” Hopkins became a Civil War soldier, community builder, and founder of Maryland’s first Emancipation Day celebration. This performance brings his journey from bondage to leadership in Talbot County to life through powerful storytelling with a one man performance by actor Darius Wallace.
Born enslaved, Nathaniel “Uncle Nace” Hopkins became a Civil War soldier, community builder, and founder of Maryland’s first Emancipation Day celebration. This performance brings his journey from bondage to leadership in Talbot County to life through powerful storytelling with a one man performance by actor Darius Wallace.
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
Every family has a story—come learn how to find yours! This introductory genealogy class will teach you how to research your ancestors and obtain copies of the documents needed to join a lineage society like the SAR or DAR so you can experience a deeper connection to your patriot ancestors when you celebrate the 250th anniversary of the birth of America.
Inspired by The Moth Radio Hour, Storytelling @ The IVY features true, personal stories shared live—without scripts or notes. The event brings together everyday voices and experienced storytellers to explore universal themes of life, love, loss, resilience, and courage.
Discover the Eastern Shore’s Indigenous heritage at Native American Heritage Day — a one-day showcase of artifacts, stories, and demonstrations celebrating Native history and culture at the Waterfowl Festival Building on February 21, 2026.
Born enslaved, Nathaniel “Uncle Nace” Hopkins became a Civil War soldier, community builder, and founder of Maryland’s first Emancipation Day celebration. This performance brings his journey from bondage to leadership in Talbot County to life through powerful storytelling with a one man performance by actor Darius Wallace.
Join author and garden educator Teresa as she explores how community gardens can strengthen neighborhoods by transforming green spaces into welcoming places for connection, learning, and shared stewardship. Drawing on her experience with the Fiesta Place Community Garden, this program invites attendees to reimagine the role of community gardens in building stronger, more connected communities.
Born enslaved, Nathaniel “Uncle Nace” Hopkins became a Civil War soldier, community builder, and founder of Maryland’s first Emancipation Day celebration. This performance brings his journey from bondage to leadership in Talbot County to life through powerful storytelling with a one man performance by actor Darius Wallace.
Born enslaved, Nathaniel “Uncle Nace” Hopkins became a Civil War soldier, community builder, and founder of Maryland’s first Emancipation Day celebration. This performance brings his journey from bondage to leadership in Talbot County to life through powerful storytelling with a one man performance by actor Darius Wallace.
Born enslaved, Nathaniel “Uncle Nace” Hopkins became a Civil War soldier, community builder, and founder of Maryland’s first Emancipation Day celebration. This performance brings his journey from bondage to leadership in Talbot County to life through powerful storytelling with a one man performance by actor Darius Wallace.
The Bear Me Into Freedom: The Talbot County of Frederick Douglass exhibit explores how Frederick Douglass’ early life in Talbot County, Maryland, shaped his journey to become a prominent abolitionist, writer, and orator. The exhibition is organized around a series of waypoints that guide visitors through key moments and locations from his life, from birth to his later returns as a free man, and how the landscape shaped these experiences.
Talbot County Ice Skating Rink Ribbon Cutting,
November 4, 1979
