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Historian and award-winning author Richard Bell explores the American Revolution as a global conflict that reshaped lives, nations, and empires around the world. Drawing from his acclaimed book, The American Revolution and the Fate of the World, Bell examines the war's far-reaching impact from the Caribbean and Canada to India, Sierra Leone, and Peru. A reception begins at 6:30 p.m., followed by the lecture, Q&A, and book signing.
Join Talbot250, Talbot County Government, and members of the Sons of the American Revolution for the official transfer of a portrait of Colonel Tench Tilghman to Talbot County.
Upcoming Community Events
Join Talbot250, Talbot County Government, and members of the Sons of the American Revolution for the official transfer of a portrait of Colonel Tench Tilghman to Talbot County.
St. Luke's United Methodist Church will host screenings of Bear Me Into Freedom: Frederick Douglass and the Struggle for America’s Promise from July 1–5, 2026, exploring Frederick Douglass’s life, legacy, and deep connections to St. Michaels through film, history, and reflection.
The Frederick Douglass Honor Society will host its annual public reading of Frederick Douglass’s historic speech What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July? on July 11, 2026, in front of the Talbot County Courthouse in Easton.
Join Talbot250 at select Avalon Summer Concert Series performances throughout the summer. Stop by our table for family-friendly activities, learn about upcoming Talbot250 events, and enjoy outstanding performances from some of the nation's premier military bands.
Join Talbot250 at select Avalon Summer Concert Series performances throughout the summer. Stop by our table for family-friendly activities, learn about upcoming Talbot250 events, and enjoy outstanding performances from some of the nation's premier military bands.
Join Talbot250 at select Avalon Summer Concert Series performances throughout the summer. Stop by our table for family-friendly activities, learn about upcoming Talbot250 events, and enjoy outstanding performances from some of the nation's premier military bands.
Join Talbot250 at select Avalon Summer Concert Series performances throughout the summer. Stop by our table for family-friendly activities, learn about upcoming Talbot250 events, and enjoy outstanding performances from some of the nation's premier military bands.
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.
Talbot County Ice Skating Rink Ribbon Cutting,
November 4, 1979
