Outlaw Gunner Exhibit
2024-11-22 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-11-23 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-11-27 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-12-04 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-12-05 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-12-06 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-12-07 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-12-11 10:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) and 8 more dates
We are pleased to announce our newest exhibit, “Outlaw Gunner”, based on the book of the same title by Dr. Harry Walsh, gunner, surgeon, co-founder of the Waterfowl Festival and much more. This special exhibit chronicles the history of waterfowl and the Chesapeake Bay through the eyes of Dr. Walsh. On display are artifacts from Dr. Walsh’s personal on loan from U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Department, artifacts from the collection of his son, Joe Walsh, and from the Waterfowl Festival’s collection.
Exhibit Location:
25 S. Washington Street
Easton, MD 21601.
(The Lawrence Denton Extended Museum)
If you have any questions:
410-822-0773 or email kaylaw@talbothistory.org
Talbot Historical Society office/research/exhibit hours are:
Wednesday through Saturday 10am-3pm

A Date With History: Indigenous Cultures of Delmarva
2024-11-25 13:00 - 14:00
A Date With History Lecture Series:
Indigenous Cultures of Delmarva: A Journey Through Native American Heritage with Kateri Smith
Monday, Nov. 25, 2024 @ 1 PM at the Talbot County Free Library (100 W. Dover St., Easton MD 21601)
Indigenous Cultures of Delmarva: A Journey Through Native American Heritage. Join us for an illuminating exploration of the vibrant Indigenous cultures that have deeply impacted the Delmarva Peninsula. This lecture provides an in-depth look into the histories, traditions, and legacies of the Native American tribes that shaped the region. Discover how these communities flourished in Delmarva’s distinctive environment. Kateri Smith M.A. (Blackfoot/Métis/Anatolian Greek Descent) is currently attending Institute of American Indian Arts in the field of Museum Studies. Her focus is on rural and Native American history. Currently she is the collections and programming assistant at the Wheelwright Museum of The American Indian in Santa Fe, NM. She was the co-curator of the show “Creations: Where We Begin” during fall 2023 at the Balzer Contemporary Art Gallery at IAIA. She is also a partner in Costas Art Advising LLC, a collections management and art advising firm based in Santa Fe and Washington D.C.
This is presented by the Talbot Historical Society in partnership with the Talbot County Free Library and will take place at the library located at 100 W. Dover St., Easton, MD 21601. The lecture is free to the public, but reservations are required. Please contact the Talbot Historical Society at 410-822-0773 or email kaylaw@talbothistory.org. The program will begin at 1pm on Nov. 25th.
If you have any questions: 410-822-0773 or email kaylaw@talbothistory.org
Talbot Historical Society office/research/exhibit hours are: Wednesday through Saturday 10am-3pm

Closed for Thanksgiving
2024-11-28, 2024-11-29, 2024-11-30
We will reopen for our regular hours on December 4th, 2024. Happy Thanksgiving!

Mid-Shore Gives
2024-12-03
Join us in giving online for Mid-Shore Gives at midshoregives.org on December 3rd, 2024 from 12am to 12am!
On Tuesday, December 3rd, Mid-Shore Community Foundation will host MID-SHORE GIVES 2024, an online Giving Day Event to engage the community in support of local nonprofits in Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne’s, and Talbot Counties.
PLEASE JOIN US IN SUPPORTING THE LOCAL COMMUNITY!

Closed for the Holidays
2024-12-19, 2024-12-20, 2024-12-21, 2024-12-25, 2024-12-26, 2024-12-27, 2024-12-28, 2025-01-01
We will be closed December 19th through January 1st, 2025.
We will reopen on Thursday, January 2nd, 2025.
If you need to reach us, call and leave a message. 410-822-0773.
See you in the new year!

Historic Preservation Workshop Series 1 of 3
2025-01-08 18:00 - 19:30
Preservation Basics
Virtual Lecture
Join Preservation Maryland and Talbot Historical Society on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at 6:00 PM for Preservation Basics in Talbot County. During this virtual lecture, Christiana Limniatis, Preservation Maryland’s Program & Outreach Manager, will provide an overview of the history of historic preservation, how preservation projects are accomplished, and explore the benefits of preserving our historic built environment. While this lecture will focus on resources in Talbot County, the information will be relevant to preservation projects across Maryland.
This presentation is free and open to the public, but registration is preferred. A suggested donation of $10 or more supports Preservation Maryland in providing free and low-cost educational programming.
To register, please click here. Once submitted, you’ll receive a confirmation email with the lecture’s Zoom login information.
This lecture is the first session of the 2025 Historic Preservation Workshop Series in partnership with the Preservation Maryland. Click here to learn more about the February session of Landmarking Basics, and click here to learn more about the March session of Researching Your Historic Property.
Preservation Basics in Talbot County
When: Wednesday, January 8, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM
Where: Virtually on Zoom; Meeting log in information will be emailed to all registrants
Cost: Free; Suggested Donation $10. Registration is required.
