"When Claiborne Bridged the Chesapeake" with Marty Bollinger Tuesday, January 20 at 1:00pm at the Talbot County Free Library This is the story of Claiborne’s long-lost role over four decades as the major transportation hub across the Chesapeake, connecting Western and Eastern Shores, initially via steamer and railroad, and later by car ferry. Marty's research […]
"The United States Colored Troops from Queen Anne’s County: Additional Stories of USCT from the Eastern Shore" with Chris Pupke Former President of the Queen Anne's County Historical Society Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 1:00pm at the Talbot County Free Library The United States Colored Troops (USCT) are the free enslaved African Americans who fought for the […]
Native American Heritage and Artifact Day Saturday, February 21, 2026 from 10:00a - 4:00p at the Waterfowl Festival Building FREE EVENT The Talbot Historical Society is presenting a Native American Heritage & Artifact Day, held on February 21, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., offering families and individuals a rare opportunity to experience centuries-old […]
“Uncle Nace: The Day Freedom Came”: A Living History of Nathaniel “Uncle Nace” Hopkins Starring Professional Actor Darius Wallace UPDATE: Cancelled due to weather Born enslaved, Nathaniel “Uncle Nace” Hopkins carried the scars of bondage but refused to let them define him. During the Civil War, “Uncle Nace” enlisted with the United States Colored Troops, […]
“Uncle Nace: The Day Freedom Came”: A Living History of Nathaniel “Uncle Nace” Hopkins Starring Professional Actor Darius Wallace UPDATE: Cancelled due to weather Born enslaved, Nathaniel “Uncle Nace” Hopkins carried the scars of bondage but refused to let them define him. During the Civil War, “Uncle Nace” enlisted with the United States Colored Troops, […]
“Uncle Nace: The Day Freedom Came”: A Living History of Nathaniel “Uncle Nace” Hopkins Starring Professional Actor Darius Wallace Born enslaved, Nathaniel “Uncle Nace” Hopkins carried the scars of bondage but refused to let them define him. During the Civil War, “Uncle Nace” enlisted with the United States Colored Troops, fighting for a freedom he […]