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 collection on loan from the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Department, artifacts from the collection of his son, Joe Walsh, and from the Waterfowl Festival’s collection.
Exhibit/Office/Museum hours: Wednesdays through Saturdays from 10am-3pm
Our new “Voices of the African American Experience” permanent exhibit is now open in the Mary Jenkins House at 30 S. Washington St. We celebrated the opening of the exhibit on October 2nd, 2021. The exhibit captures, preserves, and elevates facets of the rich history of the African American population at work, play, worship, home and school in Talbot County. It recognizes the pivotal roles African American churches played in helping to shape that history, especially in the face of racial oppression, obstruction, and other challenges. The exhibit focuses on the time frame of the 1970s and earlier and gives voice to the African American experience primarily through the lens of eleven early African American churches in the county.
We ask that visitors come to learn about the African American experience in Talbot County, the importance of the churches and, if at all possible, add to the exhibit by sharing any information. We have an expandable book that we will update as new information is provided by you, our community. This is a dynamic record of African Americans (living or deceased) who made noteworthy contributions as trailblazers, pacesetters, and/or achievers of historical significance in Talbot County during the 1970s and earlier. We may never be able to satisfy the standards of completeness, but you can help. If you can provide reliably sourced/documented information on someone you recommend adding, please complete and return the form. Printed copies of the form are available at the exhibit or are available below via the link titled “Profile Form – Help Us Tell Your Story” below.
Email to or mail to 30 S. Washington St. Easton, MD 21601
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This project has been financed in part with State Funds from the Maryland Heritage Area Authority, an instrument of the State of Maryland. However, the contents and opinions do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the Maryland Heritage Area Authority. Additional funds have been provided by the Stories of the Chesapeake Heritage Area and Eastern Shore Heritage Inc. The Talbot Historical Society would also like to extend a huge thank you to all the community members who helped to make this exhibit possible.
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