BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Talbot Historical Society - ECPv6.18.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://talbothistory.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Talbot Historical Society REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T123000 DTSTAMP:20260924T171615Z CREATED:20260924T165900Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T171615Z UID:1837-1792832400-1792845000@talbothistory.org SUMMARY:3rd Annual Celebration of Tench Tilghman DESCRIPTION:3rd Annual Tench Tilghman Week Celebration\n \n \n \n \n \n October 24\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n \n 9:00am to 12:30pm\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Come celebrate Colonel Tench Tilghman Week with members of the local community during a parade through the streets of Easton consisting of representatives from the Maryland Society of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR)\, Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR)\, Children of the American Revolution (C.A.R.)\, Society of the Cincinnati\, Maryland Patriot Guard\, five Historical Societies on Maryland’s Mid-Shore\, American Legion and Veteran of Foreign Wars (VFW) Posts\, Boys Scouts\, American Heritage Girls\, Chesapeake Caledonian Bagpipe &; Drum Band\, Colonel Richardson High School Marching Band\, Chestertown Christian Academy (CCA)\, and more. \n\n9:00 am – Parade begins at Talbot County Courthouse; ends at Spring Hill Cemetery in Easton to honor Col. Tench Tilghman\, Gen. George Washington’s longest-serving aide-de-camp\, Matthew Tilghman\, the “Patriarch of Maryland” and “Father of the Revolution in Maryland\,” and all of our patriot ancestors.\n9:45 am – Grave-marking / wreath-laying ceremony at Spring Hill Cemetery to honor Solomon Barrott\, the last living Revolutionary War soldier from Maryland who died in 1851 at age 88\, nearly 70 years after the war ended. Ceremony will end with a three-volley musket salute provided by the SAR Color Guard.\n11:00 am – Guest Speaker\, Patrick K. O’Donnell\, historian and bestselling author of “Washington’s Immortals: The Untold Story of an Elite Regiment Who Changed the Course of the Revolution” at the Avalon Theatre. O’Donnell will tell the story of the soldiers from Maryland who became known as the Maryland 400 and Washington’s Immortals because of their heroic actions at the Battle ofBrooklyn that occurred 250 years ago on August 27\, 1776 and that saved General Washington’s Continental Army from near-certain destruction. Reserve seats at Avalon Theatre via Talbot County Free Library @ www.tcfl.org\nVintage Books from Easton – Owner Tim Boyle will sell copies of O’Donnell’s book before and after the presentation at the Avalon Theatre.\nMeet the Artist – Laura Era\, award-winning Maryland portrait artist and owner of the Troika Gallery in Easton\, will sell prints of Colonel Tench Tilghman’s official portrait at the Avalon Theatre before and after O’Donnell’s presentation. Heroriginal portrait of Colonel Tilghman is hanging in the Talbot County Courthouse. Contact Laura at (443) 521-7419.\n\nReserve seats at Avalon Theatre via Talbot County Free Library @ www.tcfl.org URL:https://talbothistory.org/event/tench-tilghman-2026/ LOCATION:MD ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://talbothistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Tench-Tilghman-Portrait-and-artist-Laura-Era-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T120000 DTSTAMP:20260829T132634Z CREATED:20260323T022846Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T132634Z UID:1101-1793089800-1793102400@talbothistory.org SUMMARY:Poplar Island Tours: FREE for THS members DESCRIPTION:Poplar Island Tours\n \n \n \n \n \n THS MEMBERS ONLY\n \n \n \n \n \n October 27\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n We are excited to offer the members of the Talbot Historical Society a personal tour of Poplar Island again! If you are not a member\, consider becoming a member today to take advantage of this wonderful and educational opportunity today. If you have any questions about your membership status\, please reach out to us. Contact information below.The boat taking us to Poplar Island will depart from their base on Tilghman Island promptly at 9am and will return to Tilghman Island by noon. \nPlease call 410-822-0773 or email kaylaw@talbothistory.org to reserve your spot as soon as possible. \nPlease arrive at least 15 minutes early.Tuesday\, October 27\, 2026 \nBoat leaves the base at 9amPoplar Island Land Base21548 Chicken Point RoadTilghman\, MD 21671 \nDetailed information will be provided for those who register closer to the tour dates. The boat can only accommodate 24 guests\, so attendance will be limited.The tour begins with a 20-minute boat ride to Poplar Island. We will then board an air-conditioned bus for a tour of the island and visitor’s center. “Tours and educational programs at Poplar Island focus on details related to the beneficial use of dredged material to restore remote island habitat. Tours cover erosion\, the process of habitat restoration\, water quality monitoring\, and species diversity. Participants will also learn about cultural history on the Chesapeake from the 1600s through today\, including how in the past\, the Poplar Island chain once hosted a thriving Bay community and later a retreat for politicians\, including President Franklin D. Roosevelt.” Poplar Island Restoration Project Website: http://www.poplarislandrestoration.com/ \nRESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED \nIf you have any questions\, wish to sign-up or would like to become a member\, please contact the Talbot Historical Society at 410-822-0773 or email kaylaw@talbothistory.org URL:https://talbothistory.org/event/poplar-island-tours-free-for-ths-members/ LOCATION:MD ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://talbothistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Poplar-Island-Tours-June-and-October-2026-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T150000 DTSTAMP:20261103T195333Z CREATED:20261103T195248Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261103T195333Z UID:1940-1794056400-1794063600@talbothistory.org SUMMARY:159th Annual Nace's Day Celebration DESCRIPTION:159th Annual Nace's Day Celebration\n \n \n \n \n \n Saturday\, November 7\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n \n 1:00pm to 3:00pm\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Come celebrate and honor Nathaniel “Uncle Nace” Hopkins in Trappe with us\, the Scotts United Methodist Church and the community on Saturday\, November 7\, 2026 for the 159th Annual Celebration! The parade begins at 1:00pm. For more information on the event\, click here.For more information on Nathaniel Hopkins\, click here. URL:https://talbothistory.org/event/159th-annual-naces-day-celebration/ LOCATION:MD ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://talbothistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/Nace-Hopkins-Parade-in-Trappe-2026-800-x-600-px-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261113T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261113T140000 DTSTAMP:20261105T163635Z CREATED:20261103T195941Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261105T163635Z UID:1950-1794574800-1794578400@talbothistory.org SUMMARY:Waterfowl Festival: Interview with An Outlaw Gunner at the Historical Society DESCRIPTION:Interview with An Outlaw Gunner\n \n \n \n \n \n FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC\n \n \n \n \n \n Donations are always accepted and appreciated\n \n \n \n \n \n November 13\, 2026 @ 1:00pm\n \n \n \n \n \n In the Gardens at the Talbot Historical Society\, 25 S. Washington St.\, Easton\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Have you ever wondered what it was like to be an outlaw gunner?During the 55th Waterfowl Festival\, step back in time to 1928 for a special reenactment at the Historical Society! \nJoin Easton Gazette reporter Hank Goldsborough as he interviews Ducky Marshall\, an outlaw gunner navigating life on the Chesapeake Bay ten years after the passage of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (1918). Learn about a time when attitudes toward waterfowl hunting and conservation were evolving\, and discover the stories behind this fascinating chapter of our region’s history. \nHistorical Society reenactors Don Casson and Mike Mielke return to reprise their roles in this lively\, historically inspired interview. Don’t miss this chance to experience the Chesapeake Bay’s past brought to life! \nOur other exhibits will be open 10:00am to 3:00pm all weekend. \nIf you have any questions: 410-822-0773 or email kaylaw@talbothistory.org \nTalbot Historical Society office/research/exhibit hours are: Wednesday through Saturday 10am-3pm URL:https://talbothistory.org/event/waterfowl-festival-interview-with-an-outlaw-gunner-at-the-historical-society/ LOCATION:MD ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://talbothistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/Interview-with-an-Outlaw-Gunner_2026.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T140000 DTSTAMP:20261105T163820Z CREATED:20261105T163204Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261105T163820Z UID:1971-1794661200-1794664800@talbothistory.org SUMMARY:Waterfowl Festival: Interview with An Outlaw Gunner at the Avalon DESCRIPTION:Interview with An Outlaw Gunner\n \n \n \n \n \n FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC\n \n \n \n \n \n November 14\, 2026 @ 1:00pm\n \n \n \n \n \n at the Avalon Theatre\n \n \n \n \n \n 40 E. Dover St.\, Easton\, MD 21601\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Have you ever wondered what it was like to be an outlaw gunner?During the 55th Waterfowl Festival\, step back in time to 1928 for a special reenactment at the Historical Society! \nJoin Easton Gazette reporter Hank Goldsborough as he interviews Ducky Marshall\, an outlaw gunner navigating life on the Chesapeake Bay ten years after the passage of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (1918). Learn about a time when attitudes toward waterfowl hunting and conservation were evolving\, and discover the stories behind this fascinating chapter of our region’s history. \nHistorical Society reenactors Don Casson and Mike Mielke return to reprise their roles in this lively\, historically inspired interview. Don’t miss this chance to experience the Chesapeake Bay’s past brought to life! \nOur other exhibits will be open 10:00am to 3:00pm all weekend. \nIf you have any questions: 410-822-0773 or email kaylaw@talbothistory.org \nTalbot Historical Society office/research/exhibit hours are: Wednesday through Saturday 10am-3pm URL:https://talbothistory.org/event/waterfowl-festival-interview-with-an-outlaw-gunner-at-the-avalon/ LOCATION:Avalon Theatre\, 40 E. Dover St.\, Easton\, MD\, 21601\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://talbothistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/Interview-with-an-Outlaw-Gunner_2026.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261115T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261115T140000 DTSTAMP:20261105T163719Z CREATED:20261103T200140Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261105T163719Z UID:1959-1794747600-1794751200@talbothistory.org SUMMARY:Waterfowl Festival: Interview with An Outlaw Gunner at the Historical Society DESCRIPTION:Interview with An Outlaw Gunner\n \n \n \n \n \n FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC\n \n \n \n \n \n Donations are always accepted and appreciated\n \n \n \n \n \n November 15\, 2026 @ 1:00pm\n \n \n \n \n \n In the Gardens at the Talbot Historical Society\, 25 S. Washington St.\, Easton\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Have you ever wondered what it was like to be an outlaw gunner?During the 55th Waterfowl Festival\, step back in time to 1928 for a special reenactment at the Historical Society! \nJoin Easton Gazette reporter Hank Goldsborough as he interviews Ducky Marshall\, an outlaw gunner navigating life on the Chesapeake Bay ten years after the passage of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (1918). Learn about a time when attitudes toward waterfowl hunting and conservation were evolving\, and discover the stories behind this fascinating chapter of our region’s history. \nHistorical Society reenactors Don Casson and Mike Mielke return to reprise their roles in this lively\, historically inspired interview. Don’t miss this chance to experience the Chesapeake Bay’s past brought to life! \nOur other exhibits will be open 10:00am to 3:00pm all weekend. \nIf you have any questions: 410-822-0773 or email kaylaw@talbothistory.org \nTalbot Historical Society office/research/exhibit hours are: Wednesday through Saturday 10am-3pm URL:https://talbothistory.org/event/waterfowl-festival-interview-with-an-outlaw-gunner-at-the-historical-society-2/ LOCATION:MD ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://talbothistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/Interview-with-an-Outlaw-Gunner_2026.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261121 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261122 DTSTAMP:20261105T162636Z CREATED:20261105T162635Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261105T162636Z UID:1965-1795219200-1795305599@talbothistory.org SUMMARY:Historic Walking Tours DESCRIPTION:Historic Walking Tours\n \n \n \n \n \n November 21 @ 11am and 12pm\n \n \n \n \n \n FREE TO THE PUBLIC\n \n \n \n \n \n see details below\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n These one-hour walking tours invite you to discover the rich past of Easton by exploring itshistoric buildings and cultural landscape as they have evolved over the past 250 years. Along theway\, you will learn about the people\, stories\, and events that shaped the town and county fromthe mid-eighteenth century to the present day. \nFirst tour: Starts at 11am\nSecond tour: Starts at 12pm\nALL TOURS MEET AT25 S. Washington StreetEaston\, MD 21601.(the Lawrence Denton Extended Museum andCatherine Valliant Hill Research Center)There are 10 spots available. \nRESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED \nIf you have any questions\, wish to sign-up\, please contact the Talbot Historical Society at 410-822-0773 or email kaylaw@talbothistory.org URL:https://talbothistory.org/event/historic-walking-tours-5/ LOCATION:MD ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://talbothistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/Walking-Tours-November-21-2026.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR