Poplar Island Tours: FREE for THS members
2026-06-08 08:30 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
Poplar Island Tours
THS MEMBERS ONLY
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.
Please arrive at least 15 minutes early.
Monday, June 8, 2026
and
Tuesday, October 27, 2026
Boat leaves the base at 9am
Poplar Island Land Base
21548 Chicken Point Road
Tilghman, MD 21671
Detailed 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. Please call 410-822-0773 or email kaylaw@talbothistory.org to reserve your spot as soon as possible.
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/
RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED
If 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

Poplar Island Tours: FREE for THS members
2026-10-27 08:30 - 12:00
Poplar Island Tours
THS MEMBERS ONLY
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.
Please arrive at least 15 minutes early.
Tuesday, October 27, 2026
Boat leaves the base at 9am
Poplar Island Land Base
21548 Chicken Point Road
Tilghman, MD 21671
Detailed 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. Please call 410-822-0773 or email kaylaw@talbothistory.org to reserve your spot as soon as possible.
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/
RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED
If 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
