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SUMMARY:A Date With History: USCT in Queen Anne's County: additional stories from the Eastern Shore with Chris Pupke
DESCRIPTION:“The United States Colored Troops from Queen Anne’s County: \nAdditional Stories of USCT from the Eastern Shore”\nwith Chris Pupke\nFormer President of the Queen Anne’s County Historical Society\nWednesday\, February 4\, 2026 at 1:00pm\nat the Talbot County Free Library\nThe United States Colored Troops (USCT) are the free enslaved African Americans who fought for the Union Army during the Civil War. By the end of the war\, USCT represented almost 10% of the Union Army. This presentation will focus on the USCT \nfrom Queen Anne’s County. These individuals fought valiantly at the Battle of The Crater and Fort Gilmer among other battles. Their contributions helped win the war\, preserve the Union and end slavery. And yet\, for too long\, their contributions have been forgotten or ignored. In this discussion\, we will discuss the remarkable accomplishments of the 7th\, 19th and 39th regiments of the USCT and meet some of the more than 435 USCT veterans who came from Queen Anne’s County.\nChris Pupke is a former President of the Queen Anne’s County Historical Society. He serves as a member of the Advisory Board at Kennard African American Heritage and Cultural Center where he offers lectures on African American history in Queen Anne’s \nCounty through the Institute for Adult Learning. He has been researching the United States Colored Troops from Queen Anne’s County for a decade and is helping to establish a memorial in their honor at Kennard. Mr. Pupke is the Executive Director of the Biophilia Foundation\, a non-profit organization dedicated to conserving biodiversity.\nThis 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. \nThe lecture will be presented on February 4\, 2026 at 1:00pm at the Talbot County Free Library \nThe lecture is free to the public\, but reservations are requested. \nIf you have any questions or would like to make a reservation: \n 410-822-0773 or email kaylaw@talbothistory.org\nTalbot Historical Society office/research/exhibit hours are: \nWednesday through Saturday 10am-3pm
URL:https://talbothistory.org/event/a-date-with-history-usct-in-queen-annes-county-additional-stories-from-the-eastern-shore-with-chris-pupke/
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SUMMARY:Native American Heritage and Artifact Day
DESCRIPTION:Native American Heritage and Artifact Day \nSaturday\, February 21\, 2026 from 10:00a – 4:00p\nat the Waterfowl Festival Building\nFREE EVENT \nThe 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 Native American artifacts along with the living history of the Pocomoke Indian Nation through demonstrations\, presentations\, and cultural displays.\nThe Waterfowl Festival Building at 40 S. Harrison Street in Easton will be filled with remarkable local artifact collections\, displayed alongside their owners and finders. The stone tools on view date from 500 to more than 10\,000 years old\, offering a powerful glimpse into the deep Native American history of the region. Many of the rarely seen Talbot County collections will be on display\, including the most comprehensive collection spanning thousands of years and multiple cultures\, making this event a unique opportunity to view these historic remnants up close.\n Also featured will be “Pocomoke Indian Nation:  History\, Lifeways\, and Resources within Their Homelands and Sphere of Influence”\, featuring hands-on demonstrations by Tradition Bearers of the Pocomoke Indian Nation\, Inc.\, including flint knapping\, hide tanning using stone and bone tools\, traditional turkey hunting techniques\, a river cane flute\, and cattail decoy displays.\nAt 1 p.m.\, Norris (Buddy) Howard Jr. will present an illustrated lecture\, Pocomoke Indian Nation – Past\, Present\, Future\, exploring the Nation’s history and continuing cultural traditions.\nAdditional highlights include historic maps\, primary documents\, the Nause-Waiwash Tribe with information about their history and community. and a special presentation\, Eight Coates\, Seven Shirts\, Fifteen Fathom Wampum\, by Drew Shuptar-Rayvis\, citizen and cultural ambassador of the Pocomoke Indian Nation\, educator\, and advocate for living Indigenous history.\nThis free\, family-friendly event\, sponsored by the Talbot Historical Society\, Talbot County Free Library\, Waterfowl Festival and Talbot 250 and Mid-Shore Archaeology Club\, is open to the public and suitable for all ages. \nTalbot Historical Society office/research/exhibit hours are:\nWednesday through Saturday 10am-3pm
URL:https://talbothistory.org/event/native-american-heritage-day-2026/
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SUMMARY:Nathaniel "Uncle Nace" Hopkins: The Day Freedom Came - FREE performance
DESCRIPTION:“Uncle Nace: The Day Freedom Came”: A Living History of Nathaniel “Uncle Nace” Hopkins\nStarring Professional Actor Darius Wallace \nUPDATE: Cancelled due to weather\nBorn 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 had yet to taste fully for himself. Sent home sick and weary\, he returned to Trappe determined to build a new life as a free man not just for himself\, but for his entire community. Nathaniel Hopkins set to work building a Church\, free black schools\, roads and communities here in Talbot County and is responsible for the creation of Maryland’s first Emancipation Day Celebration in 1867\, one of our nation’s very first and the oldest that continues to be celebrated annually.\n \nAs the first parades marched through dusty streets of Trappe\, Nathaniel Hopkins became more than a soldier; he became a leader\, teacher\, and living reminder that freedom must be celebrated\, protected\, and passed on.\nThrough his eyes\, the Talbot Historical Society and the descendants of Nathaniel Hopkins\, in conjunction with professional actor\, Darius Wallace\, will bring “Uncle Nace” to life to portray his journey from the fields of slavery to the drums of war\, to his triumphant creation of Maryland’s first Emancipation Day Celebration in 1867.\nFree Public Performance:\nMonday\, February 23rd at 3:00 pm  –  Chesapeake College\, Cadby Theatre in the Kent Humanities Building (1000 College Circle\, Wye Mills)
URL:https://talbothistory.org/event/nathaniel-uncle-nace-hopkins-the-day-freedom-came-free-performance/
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SUMMARY:Nathaniel "Uncle Nace" Hopkins: The Day Freedom Came - FREE performance
DESCRIPTION:“Uncle Nace: The Day Freedom Came”: A Living History of Nathaniel “Uncle Nace” Hopkins\nStarring Professional Actor Darius Wallace \nUPDATE: Cancelled due to weather\nBorn 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 had yet to taste fully for himself. Sent home sick and weary\, he returned to Trappe determined to build a new life as a free man not just for himself\, but for his entire community. Nathaniel Hopkins set to work building a Church\, free black schools\, roads and communities here in Talbot County and is responsible for the creation of Maryland’s first Emancipation Day Celebration in 1867\, one of our nation’s very first and the oldest that continues to be celebrated annually.\n \nAs the first parades marched through dusty streets of Trappe\, Nathaniel Hopkins became more than a soldier; he became a leader\, teacher\, and living reminder that freedom must be celebrated\, protected\, and passed on.\nThrough his eyes\, the Talbot Historical Society and the descendants of Nathaniel Hopkins\, in conjunction with professional actor\, Darius Wallace\, will bring “Uncle Nace” to life to portray his journey from the fields of slavery to the drums of war\, to his triumphant creation of Maryland’s first Emancipation Day Celebration in 1867.\nFree Public Performance:\nTuesday\, February 24th at 5:30 pm  – South Dorchester High School (2475 Cambridge Beltway\, Cambridge)
URL:https://talbothistory.org/event/nathaniel-uncle-nace-hopkins-the-day-freedom-came-free-performance-2/
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SUMMARY:Nathaniel "Uncle Nace" Hopkins: The Day Freedom Came - FREE performance
DESCRIPTION:“Uncle Nace: The Day Freedom Came”: A Living History of Nathaniel “Uncle Nace” Hopkins\nStarring Professional Actor Darius Wallace\nBorn 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 had yet to taste fully for himself. Sent home sick and weary\, he returned to Trappe determined to build a new life as a free man not just for himself\, but for his entire community. Nathaniel Hopkins set to work building a Church\, free black schools\, roads and communities here in Talbot County and is responsible for the creation of Maryland’s first Emancipation Day Celebration in 1867\, one of our nation’s very first and the oldest that continues to be celebrated annually.\n \nAs the first parades marched through dusty streets of Trappe\, Nathaniel Hopkins became more than a soldier; he became a leader\, teacher\, and living reminder that freedom must be celebrated\, protected\, and passed on.\nThrough his eyes\, the Talbot Historical Society and the descendants of Nathaniel Hopkins\, in conjunction with professional actor\, Darius Wallace\, will bring “Uncle Nace” to life to portray his journey from the fields of slavery to the drums of war\, to his triumphant creation of Maryland’s first Emancipation Day Celebration in 1867.\nFree Public Performance:\nWednesday\, February 25th at 5:30 pm – Easton High School (723 Mecklenburg Avenue\, Easton)
URL:https://talbothistory.org/event/nathaniel-uncle-nace-hopkins-the-day-freedom-came-free-performance-3/
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SUMMARY:Nathaniel "Uncle Nace" Hopkins: The Day Freedom Came - FREE performance
DESCRIPTION:“Uncle Nace: The Day Freedom Came”: A Living History of Nathaniel “Uncle Nace” Hopkins\nStarring Professional Actor Darius Wallace\nBorn 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 had yet to taste fully for himself. Sent home sick and weary\, he returned to Trappe determined to build a new life as a free man not just for himself\, but for his entire community. Nathaniel Hopkins set to work building a Church\, free black schools\, roads and communities here in Talbot County and is responsible for the creation of Maryland’s first Emancipation Day Celebration in 1867\, one of our nation’s very first and the oldest that continues to be celebrated annually.\n \nAs the first parades marched through dusty streets of Trappe\, Nathaniel Hopkins became more than a soldier; he became a leader\, teacher\, and living reminder that freedom must be celebrated\, protected\, and passed on.\nThrough his eyes\, the Talbot Historical Society and the descendants of Nathaniel Hopkins\, in conjunction with professional actor\, Darius Wallace\, will bring “Uncle Nace” to life to portray his journey from the fields of slavery to the drums of war\, to his triumphant creation of Maryland’s first Emancipation Day Celebration in 1867.\nFree Public Performance:\nThursday February 26th at 6:00 pm –  Lockerman Middle School (410 Lockerman Street\, Denton)
URL:https://talbothistory.org/event/nathaniel-uncle-nace-hopkins-the-day-freedom-came-free-performance-4/
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