Talbot Guide

Talbot County is gearing up for the 2025 Talbot Day Celebration, set to take place on Friday, April 25, 2025. Talbot Day marks the official birthday of the county, and the celebration will include a variety of events leading up to the big day, such as the Talbot Day Poster Contest, the Talbot Citizen & Service Awards, Talbot County prize pack giveaways, Talbot Trivia, and more.

The Friends of St. John’s Chapel have created a scholarship in memory of Dr. Joyce Cummings Hogan and her belief in the equal opportunity for all to better themselves through education. This four-year scholarship in the amount of $15,000 per year will be awarded to a graduating high school senior who attended Tilghman Elementary School who will be a full-time freshman attending a four-year college in the fall of 2025. Dr. Hogan was born in Talbot County, Maryland and graduated from Tilghman Elementary and Easton High School. She earned a Bachelor’s degree from Towson State and Masters and Doctorate degrees from the University of MD College Park. Dr. Hogan went on to become an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Psychology at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore and then a Professor of Psychology at the University of Tulsa where she helped develop a Ph.D. program in Industrial-Organizational Psychology.

The Tilghman Watermen’s Museum is pleased to announce the availability of their academic scholarship application for 2025. The $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to a deserving Talbot County high school senior who graduated from the Tilghman Elementary School, or is living in the Tilghman Elementary School District, and has been accepted as a full-time student at an accredited technical school or a 2-year or 4-year college.

The Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra (MSO) is pleased to announce the three finalists selected for the prestigious Elizabeth Loker International Concerto Competition (ELICC). These young musicians, chosen from around the world, will perform with the MSO on Sunday, March 23, 2025, at 3:00pm at Todd Hall for the Performing Arts at Chesapeake College in Wye Mills, MD. The ELICC is quickly becoming one of the most distinguished competitions worldwide for young classical musicians aged 12 to 25.

Flowers, Flowers and More Beautiful Flowers in every innovative form imaginable will star at the “FLORAL FÊTE” – the Talbot County Garden Club’s 2025 Spring Symposium and Luncheon. This celebration of floral inspiration is designed to captivate you and your friends from 9:30am to 3:30pm on Tuesday, April 22 at The Oaks Waterfront Hotel in Easton.

The Tilghman Watermen’s Museum announces the date for Splendor in 2025. This fundraising event supports the Museum’s vision of preserving and sharing the history, traditions, heritage, and culture of Tilghman Island.

Talbot County Government is excited to announce the launch of EngageTalbot, a new online platform designed to foster community engagement and collect public input on county initiatives. This interactive site empowers residents to share their thoughts, ideas, and feedback on topics ranging from public safety and environmental conservation to recreational programming and comprehensive planning.