Talbot Guide

News and Articles

• Connecting Communities: Talbot Thrive Drives Trail Momentum in Talbot County
  03/03/2026
  On Maryland’s Eastern Shore, Talbot Thrive is working to make safe, connected mobility a reality in Talbot County. The nonprofit focuses on improving health, equity, and quality of life through better access to active transportation and community infrastructure. As part of the regional trails group, Maryland Eastern Shore Trail Network (MESTN), they see trails not as optional amenities, but as essential pathways to opportunity. Read more
• Tilghman Watermen’s Museum Announces Splendor for 2026
  03/03/2026
  The Tilghman Watermen’s Museum announces the date for Splendor in 2026, This fundraising event supports the Museum’s vision of preserving and sharing the history, traditions, heritage, and culture of Tilghman Island. Read more
• Creating Leadership and Professional Development Through Extension Internships, Summer 2026
  03/03/2026
  The University of Maryland Extension (UME) is seeking undergraduate students interested in careers in Extension and agriculture industries. Read more
• Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge Hosts 2026 Eagle Festival
  03/03/2026
  Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge is celebrating 250 years of America’s rich natural heritage and the birthday of the National Wildlife Refuge System at its annual Eagle Festival on Saturday, March 14, 2026, from 9:00am to 4:00pm. This free, family-friendly event focuses on the bald eagle and other birds of prey, with educational programs and exhibits featuring live birds and reptiles, hands-on activities, and refuge tours. Read more
• Talbot Co. Garden Club March 25 ~ Lecture Will Bring Botanical History to Life
  03/03/2026
  Talbot County Garden Club invites you to its Wednesday, March 25 free public lecture at the Talbot County Free Library (Easton). At the 11am event, KIRK R. BROWN, garden historian, designer and consultant, will regale us with an entertaining and insightful dose of botanical history in “John Bartram Lives.” While assuming the persona of JOHN BARTRAM, our guest speaker will introduce the “Father of American Botany,” North America’s first and foremost horticulturist and plant collector. Read more
• Environmental Concern Honors Retiring Leaders and Welcomes New Officers
  03/03/2026
  Environmental Concern (EC), a leading non-profit dedicated to all aspects of wetlands, is honoring the retirement of longtime leaders President Suzanne Pittenger-Slear and Senior Vice President Gene Slear. Together, they have guided the organization with vision and dedication for more than 25 years, leaving a legacy of restored habitats, healthier waterways, and enduring community partnerships across Maryland and the Mid-Atlantic region. EC’s founder, Dr. Edgar Garbisch, developed the protocol for wetland restoration over 40 years ago. His vision and determination led to the creation of the nation’s first native plant nursery dedicated to wetland restoration, and positioning EC as a national leader in living shoreline techniques. More than 50 years later, his legacy of innovation and stewardship continues to inspire EC’s work. Read more
• Col. Tench Tilghman Chapter of the SAR to Feature U.S. Marine Corps Historian
  03/01/2026
  On Saturday March 21, 2026 the Colonel Tench Tilghman Chapter, Maryland Society Sons of the American Revolution (MDSSAR) will conduct its first quarterly meeting of the year at the Chester River Yacht & Country Club in Chestertown, Maryland located at 7738 Quaker Neck Road, Chestertown, Maryland at 11:00am. The event is free and open to the public. Read more
• Cycle for a Cause & Enjoy Great Food
  03/01/2026
  Positive Strides Therapeutic Riding Center invites cyclists to its 13th Annual Spring Classic Bike Tour on April 11, 2026, in support of its mission to build confidence, self-esteem and a sense of accomplishment for children and adults with physical, cognitive and emotional challenges. Read more
• Cold Weather Comfort Cooking Class
  03/01/2026
  Get out of the cold and join us for a class where you learn to prepare some delicious courses. We will pair amazing Italian wines with each course. If you have been to our cooking events, you know the food is always fabulous and pairs well with the wines for a fun and educational experience. You will receive the recipes and can purchase the food ingredients and the wine served in the shop at a special discount to recreate this great meal. Seating is limited in the 2 sessions, the sessions are at Noon and 2pm. Read more
• Eastern Shore Sea Glass & Coastal Arts Festival
  03/01/2026
  The region’s unique artistic style will take the spotlight when the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum hosts the Eastern Shore Sea Glass & Coastal Arts Festival on April 18-19. Read more
• St Michaels Hits the Sweetspot with Chocolate Fest
  03/01/2026
  The 8th annual St. Michaels Chocolate Fest returns on Saturday, March 7, 2026, from 11am to 4pm. Visitors can stroll through town and purchase tasting samples from over thirty participating businesses including limited-edition, chocolate-inspired dishes, desserts, and artisan confections. Read more
• Blessing of the Fleet Ceremony
  03/01/2026
  The Blessing of the Fleet ceremony is an age-old tradition typically held in the Spring when watermen are preparing for the opening of a new season. Local watermen bring their boats to the harbor, and local clergy will gather together with the watermen’s community to pray for a blessing of safety and prosperity for the upcoming crab, clam and fishing seasons. They will also pray a blessing of safety for all those who pass through the waters of the Bay Hundred region during the recreational boating season. The blowing of the Shofar has become a tradition at the ceremony and the Bay Hundred Men will join us in song. Read more