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Features: About the Cover Photographer: Monte Morton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 The Funeral: Helen Chappell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 The Elf Classic: Dick Cooper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Barefoot in the Lobby: Cliff Rhys James . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Tidewater Kitchen: Pamela Meredith-Doyle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Tidewater Gardening: K. Marc Teffeau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Sot-Weed: Gary D. Crawford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145 Hog Neck Celebrates 40 Years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
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About the Cover Photographer Monte Morton camera, Monte has been fortunate to establish personal friendships within this tight-knit community. He has won both national and international awards for his photography including being featured in National Geographic, and was featured in their first iPad issue. The picture of Morton’s dog, Maggie Mae, on the cover was taken during a recent trip to the beach. To purchase signed and numbered prints, please e-mail him at coachmorton@hotmail.com or call him at 410-920-9902.
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Excerpt from an upcoming novel by Helen Chappell scratched and dented. The place always smells like fried food and tuberose perfume, which is kind of interesting, but not unpleasant. There’s an old color photo of Jester Dreedle in the hallway that makes the late owner look like Vincent Price, which we find amusing. Parsons Dreedle, the founder’s grandson, greeted us as we came in. He doesn’t look anything like Vincent Price, happily for him. He looks more like his mother, and she was a Dean. He flusters easily. And today, Parsons looked very
Dreedle’s isn’t that big, and we knew their parking space was limited, so we got here early enough to get a good spot next to the handicapped sign. Doll has COPD from all those years of smoking Kools, but she won’t give in and get some of those wheelchair hang tags because then her daughter can say I told you so. Hollis says I told you so a lot. So does Danton. Like most funeral homes, Dreedle’s is just a little shabby. The curtains are a bit dusty, the carpet a little worn, the chairs a little
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purse for the Bach Flower Remedy she keeps for people’s anxiety attacks. “Now calm down and tell us what’s wrong,” as if we could solve any problem. “It’s awful! I’ve never had this happen in twenty years. I’m the third generation in this business, and this has never happened to any of us!” He was really upset. Parsons gets flustered, just like his mother, but never like this. He was close to tears. Sheriff Johnny Ray Insley and Naomi Dreedle came out from the back, and neither of them looked happy, either. In fact, Naomi was close to tears. She helps Parsons run the place, and if anything, she takes the place even more seriously than he does.
flustered. He came up to us as white as a sheet. Since he knows us well from many previous visits, he didn’t stand on ceremony. “Oh, Miss Doll, Miss Lally,” he said. “I’m glad it’s you and not the family. We’ve got a right mess here. I’ve never seen anything like it!” He was practically hyperventilating. All he had to say was “mess,” and we were all over it. If there’s one thing two retired busybodies like, it’s a mess. We can unravel most messes faster than you can think, whether it’s fighting relatives or a burnt crabcake. “Oh, Parsons, whatever is the matter?” Doll asked, reaching in her
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the viewing,” Naomi said, all but wringing her hands. “He was there when we closed up last night and went upstairs.” “We’ve looked everywhere,” Johnny Ray said. Our sheriff’s not the brightest bulb on the string, but even he should be able to find a corpse. Instead he just stood there looking like the lump of stupid he is. “How can a six hundred-pound coffin just disappear? That was our Executive, all solid oak and real brass. It was what his wife picked out. It’s our second best model. You need two people to move it on a gurney.” “Well, he didn’t just get up and walk out,” Lally said matter-of-factly. “He’s got to be somewhere.” “We looked everywhere this
“I’m so glad it’s not the family!” she said without preamble. “I don’t know what we’d do if the family came and found us like this.” We glanced into the viewing room. It was all set up for the funeral. Rows of chairs, a bank of flowers. The only thing missing was a coffin on the gurney in front of the room. “Someone stole Frank!” Parsons blurted out. “Stole him? But he’s dead,” Doll said. She peered around the viewing room, as if someone had accidentally propped the late butcher up in a corner behind the flowers and forgotten him. “He was right there last night for
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you check the outbuildings?” Lally asked. As if Frank had slid himself out the door and into the garden shed, which maybe he had. “People think funeral homes are full of all kinds of hauntings and noises,” Naomi said, close to tears, “but it’s the living that can hurt you, not the dead.” “We looked from top to bottom when we got up this morning and saw the casket was gone. Called Henry. No answer, which is weird because we’re on call twenty-four seven. ” The sheriff nodded. “I come over about eight-thirty. Checked all the door locks and the windows. No sign of a break-in. And I did check the sheds, too.” He sort of glared at us because he knows we don’t think highly of him. “We can’t figure out what happened. Who’d do this to Frank? Everyone liked him. He was the best meat cutter in the county.” Johnny Ray muttered something about someone cutting Frank Strawbridge’s meat, but fortunately for him, only Lally heard him and she gave him a look that not only shut him up, but also peeled his paint. Isn’t it amazing how people will confide everything and anything to two sweet old ladies? We just look like you could tell us anything. It’s a gift that comes with white hair and some laugh lines around the eyes. People trust the white hair.
morning, from top to bottom,” Naomi told us, rubbing her hands together the way she does when she’s nervous. “It’s as if he never existed, except we have his watch and his wedding ring in a bag in the safe to give to his wife.” “We locked up tight, just like we always do,” said Parsons. “Henry Coe, Parsons’ assistant, went home after we got Frank upstairs for the viewing. He and Frank were members of the same deer club, and he took it hard. Wanted to do Frank himself. Last thing he could do, he said. We can generally handle the viewings by ourselves. When I came downstairs this morning, he was gone. Frank, I mean, not Henry. We didn’t hear a thing last night, either. “So we called Johnny Ray, but we asked him to keep it quiet. What would people think if they knew we lost a body? We’d be ruined. People would take their business over to Burke’s.” The grandfather clock in the hall chimed the half hour. “In a half hour, people will start filing through that door,” Naomi fretted. “We’re going to have to call the state police.” Johnny Ray pushed his cap back on his head. “Well, stealing a corpse isn’t a crime in these parts, but we could nail whoever for stealing a casket.” We all just looked at him. “Did 20
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dirt drive. About five hundred yards into the woods there was a shabby collection of old RVs, travel trailers and other shelters. It looked like a Travelers’ camp, with all the muddy pickup trucks and SUVs clustered around a primitive shanty. It wasn’t deer season, so there had to be something special going on to bring all these men together in the middle of marshy mosquito and blackf ly season. We knew it was an all-male gathering because no woman would have put up with the mud and the mess and peeing in the woods. The rain that had fallen last night had added to the swampy muck. Doll parked on an available piece of higher ground between two trucks, and we got out. Lally noticed a guy sleeping across the seat of his truck next to us. He was snoring loudly and clutching an empty bottle of Wild Turkey to his chest. You could smell the stale whiskey in spite of the rolled-up windows. Mosquitoes and blackflies descended on our bare flesh as we made our way around the puddles toward the shack that doubled as the boys’ clubhouse. We wiped insects off our exposed skin as Lally knocked firmly on the door. When no one answered, Lally swung it open and we walked in. It was just what you’d expect. A shack decorated with deer heads, posters of bosomy women and beer ads on cedar shake walls, with a cold
We exchanged a glance. “Are you thinking what I’m thinking?” Lally asked Doll. We’ve been friends so long we can finish each other’s sentences. “I do believe I am. Let’s ride down there and check.” We got into the car and drove down the road, out to where the marshes start and the pine hummocks stand up all lonely beneath the open sky. We didn’t say a word; we didn’t have to. We knew. We just knew. You don’t live around here all your life and not know things. Down through the pinewoods on a muddy dirt road, a handmade sign hung on a tree:
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Only one body wasn’t going to wake up with a hangover, and that was Frank Strawbridge, a little worse for wear. He was slumbering peacefully in his coffin. Someone had added a Deerbusters baseball cap to his head, a joint between his lips and a can of Miller Lite to his folded hands, but other than that he looked pretty okay. For a man who was dead, that is. Doll kicked the nearest living corpse with the toe of her Naturalizer. “Wake up, Henry! You’ve got some explainin’ to do!” Dreedle’s Funeral Home’s favorite embalmer stirred on the bare floor and groaned. As he turned over, a lot of beer cans rolled out from beneath him and across the
woodstove in the corner. What you could see for all the bodies, that is. There were men passed out everywhere. On the floor, on the beaten-up couches, everywhere. Young, old, in-between and all male, their collective snoring rattled the tin roof. And the smell of stale alcohol and unwashed bodies would have been enough to kill a pig. If these boys shot a deer or even a goose, it was just a bonus for them. Basically, the deer camp was an excuse to get away from the women and the kids, run some XXX movies, play some cards, do some binge drinking and some acting foolish. Which was pretty harmless, actually. What can we say when our hobby is going to funerals?
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“Aw, now, Miss Doll, Miss Lally,” Henry said and coughed up the dregs of last night. We waited patiently until he finished. The other deer campers were stirring, and it was pretty clear that to a man they were so hung over they couldn’t see straight. “You know it would be what Frank would want. Just one more night at the deer camp before they bury him.” “Come on, Miss Doll, Miss Lally, don’t be so hard on us. After all, the party was for Frank. We saw him out real good. Had a party to end all parties,” a fellow struggling into his camo pants said sheepishly. We could see the hangover rolling off him in waves, he was shaking that badly. “We can see that,” Lally says. “But I don’t know if Parsons and Naomi and Frank’s mother are going to see it. What in the world did you do?” Henry pushed a hand through his thinning hair. “Well, Frank was president of Deerbusters three or four times. He just loved the club. Loved deer hunting and goose shooting. He almost lived out here. He cut up all our deer, right here in the yard, and butchered a pig every year for our barbecue. Frank loved the outdoors. He’d come out here without a gun just to sit in a deer stand and enjoy nature. And did that man love to fish?” Overcome with hangover and emotion, Henry stopped, coughing and tearing up. The other guys were stirring now
floor, where they came to rest against a couple of other recumbent bodies. No one else stirred. “It must have been one hell of a night,” Lally remarked. She used her purse to poke at a figure on a sprung old couch. “If someone forced them to live like this, they’d get a lawyer,” she added. “Trayvon, get up! Your mother would be so proud of you if she could see you now. “Don’t make me call your wife, Trayvon Green!” That threat got a reaction. Trayvon moaned, opened one eye and suddenly rose up and staggered out the door. We heard him retching outside in the bushes. “Henry Coe, I’m not going to tell you twice,” Doll said. “Wake up or I’ll call Johnny Ray to come down here and arrest the lot of you. You’ve scared the living daylights out of Parsons and Naomi, and you ought to be ashamed, every single one of you!” Doll’s voice, when she’s unhappy, can cut steel. Now she had all of them, all ten or twelve of them, at least awake and stirring. A couple of them were in their underwear, and they had enough sense of self to grab at a blanket or a dirty old afghan or something to cover up. Henry moaned and groaned and tried to sit up. He was shaking, he was so hungover. They were all pretty hung over. It must have been a great wake. 26
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“It just didn’t seem right.” Someone in the corner said wistfully. “So we were high enough to get the idea that we needed to bring Frank out to the party,” someone else put in. “We were pretty wasted,” someone else observed. “Gawd. Where’s the coffee pot? I ain’t shit without coffee.” Henry had coughed up as much as he was going to get up. “So, somebody, I don’t recall who, suggested we go get Frank”. Trayvon was in the doorway, wiping his mouth with a T-shirt. “So,” he said, picking up the narrative and eating a couple of Advils with some flat beer, “two or three or four of us got into Henry’s van and went and got Frank.” “I have a key,” Henry said, “And after nine, you could run the entire National Guard armory through the funeral home and Parsons and Naomi wouldn’t wake up. We took that casket and carried Frank right out of there and right down here.” “In the middle of the night. It was Frank and all, but it was creepy
too, and if they hadn’t been so hung over and miserable, they probably would have cried too. It wasn’t a show. These were Frank’s friends, and they loved him. It wasn’t a cheap frat boy trick. “You know that funeral’s going to be stuffy and boring with a lot of preaching and hymns and Frank’s mom being all born again and his exwives all glaring at each other, and those sullen teenagers of his on their cell phones. . .” Henry coughed up a lung and lit his first cigarette of the day, then coughed up the other lung. “A bunch of us came out here last night, just to kind of sit around and talk about Frank. Everyone here was his friend, you know. Everyone liked Frank,” one of the other guys said, turning his cap in his hands like a kid caught stealing a piece of cake. “And after we’d had a couple of joints and drank some Fireball, we got to thinking about Frank lying all alone in the visitation room, alone in the dark.”
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We just watched while they loaded Frank’s casket into the back of Henry’s van. The funeral was perfectly lovely, if a little dull compared to what had happened the night before. “Next time you want to do something like that,” Lally told the pallbearers, “call us.” “We’ll bring the Fireball,” Doll promised.
anyway, what with the full moon and everything.” “So Frank was right here while we partied. It was as if he was in the room with us.” “In spirit, anyway.” “You know it’s what he would have wanted.” Well, we had to agree that probably was what Frank would have wanted. Certainly, he wouldn’t have enjoyed a tedious religious service and a lot of pious eulogies. Frank did love a good party. So, we didn’t even lecture the boys about it. Nothing we said could have changed what was done anyway.
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“The Boston yachtsmen of the day used to work half-days on Fridays and take the train to their boats in Marblehead,” Carrion says. “The race would begin when the doors of the train opened and they dashed off to row to their boats on moorings, tip their hats to one another and then race off for the weekend,” he says. “It was a gentlemen’s race.” And so it was that Carrion and the board members of the Classic Yacht Restoration Guild, the nonprofit that owns Elf, started the inaugural Elf race in 2011. Headed up each year by long-time CYRG Board Member and Race Committee Chair Bill Sonntag and Deborah Albers, the race has continued to grow. Twenty-two vintage vessels participated this year. The rules were simple and written to conform as closely as possible to the old New England style. There are no handicaps. Trophies are awarded
proper Boston boatyard, in 1888 for sailors in the Gilded Age. An all-out scrum with overly aggressive A-types barging through the f leet yelling “starboard” at each other just would not do. The Elf race harkens back to a time when pleasing seaworthy lines and fine craftsmanship were more impor tant than raw speed. The builders of Elf used a smooth half model, fine woods and a keen eye for the aesthetic rather than tank testing, computer-aided designs and chemical composites to craft her hull. Elf ’s master, Rick Carrion, the retired high school teacher who spent much of the last half-century caring for and restoring the oldest actively sailed racer/cruiser in the country, says he got the idea for the race while researching the boat’s history.
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and pre-race instructions. While the captains are sipping a second cup ashore, their crews ready the sails, watch the breeze and check incoming tide and weather patterns. But that all changes w ith the BOOM of a cannon. All chivalry and manners are chucked overboard as the captains dash to their dinghies and madly row back to their boats. Sometimes their efforts turn into panic as they see competitors getting an upper hand. Some have been known to capsize their small tenders. Others have dropped oars in the rush, and on at least one
to boats that are “best dressed� at anchor, the first to get under way and the f irst three to sign in at the official finishing table at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum in St. Michaels. For the last six years, the Elf Classic has begun when skippers gather their vessels off Eastport Yacht Club in Annapolis and drop anchor. They then nimbly climb into their respective dinghies and row to the clubhouse for a morning cup of coffee, some polite banter
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through the wind before it drifted onto a nearby shoal. And then they are off, bound as quick as they can across the Chesapeake Bay to the finish 25 miles away in Fogg Cove, off the docks of the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum in St. Michaels. There the rules call for the captains to again anchor under sail, climb into their dinghy, row ashore and sprint to the race committee tent and sign in their time of arrival. The Elf Classic has attracted an eclectic collection of boats that run
occasion a captain failed to notice a stray dog patiently sitting in the stern, forcing him to brief ly abandon course, return to the dock and release the stowaway before heading back to his boat. Once onboard, the crews haul the ground tackle, run up the sails and try valiantly to get control of their boats. Some fending may be required, and in a recent race a crew member was ordered back into the dinghy to push the bow of his boat
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Bay by tenders because they have no engines in the event of emergencies or light air. The crew is the moveable ballast, and it takes skill and concentration to handle the fast boats. Their lines were taken from the vessels used in the Hudson River oyster trade in the last half of the 19th century. Their captains would load them up with sandbags as ballast and sail out to the working oyster boats. As they loaded up with the bivalves, they would jettison the sandbags to keep them on an even keel before racing back to the New York City seafood markets. The largest single class has been the Hinckley Bermuda 40s. The relatively “new� boats, once the
the gamut from day-sailors to log canoes to topsail schooners. Before the start, the anchored f leet looks like an antique show. Captains are more likely to chat about their favorite brand of teak varnish than what type of ultra-slick paint they use on the bottom of their boats. Tw o - t h i r d s of t he r ac e r s h ave wooden hulls. The Hudson River sandbaggers, Bull and Bear from the National Sailing Hall of Fame in Annapolis, take turns at being regular contestants. The small open boats put up an incredible amount of sail for their size and are accompanied across the
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forward to the party at the end when they can rehash the day’s events and learn from the competition. At the awards ceremony, CBMM President Kristen Greenaway presented the trophies to this year’s winners and thanked Carrion and the Elf Classic organizers for continuing to showcase the history of sailing and honoring classic vessels. Carrion says that from its humble beginnings, the Elf Classic Yacht Race continues to grow in size and importance as a venue for sailing old boats. “It’s more than just restoring these old boats, it’s a way for people to see them in action. Plus, it gives the owners an event to look forward to and yet another reason to save these jewels of maritime history.” *** For more information about the Classic Yacht Restoration Guild, the historic yacht Elf and the Classic Race, visit cyrg.org.
queens of the major East Coast racing circuit, were designed in the mid-1950s and have become popular Bay cruisers because of graceful good looks and their shallow draft. Richard and Eileen Rosenthal of Great Falls, Virginia, have won the last two Elf Classics with their 36-year-old Bermuda 40, Someday. Observers should not be fooled by the “old school” look of the boats. Once the race has begun, each skipper is intent on winning. After all, thanks to major race sponsor Fordham Brewing of Dover, Delaware, the winning skipper is awarded his weight in beer. And, like all other races, the captains and crew look
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“It should not be denied that being footloose has always exhilarated us. It is associated in our minds with escape from history and oppression and law and irksome obligations, with absolute freedom - and the road had always led west.” ~ Wallace Stenger “Why?” Liza probed. Her knuckles were white from gripping the phone too tightly. “Why does it have to be done that way?” “Because I heard they did it for a star on a past movie shoot, and if they did it for her, they can do it for me.” The actress’s voice on the other end of the line bristled with defiance. “It’s my turn now and that’s the way I want it ~ period, end of discussion.” Click. The phone went dead. Liza walked into the producer’s office and let loose a sigh of exasperation. The producer glanced up from his desk. “Uh oh, I’ve come to know that look on your face,” he said. “So tell me, what’s she want this time?” “What she wants this time is for us to f ly her pet St. Bernard first class from L.A. to the middle of
Liza Moore Ledford Iowa where we’re shooting. And she wants it done yesterday.” Always a pro and not the kind to overreact, he just shook his head side to side in silent but obvious irritation. “See if it’s even possible,” he said calmly, “and if so, find out what it costs.” He rose from his chair behind the desk and stared at Liza across the top of wire rim glasses perched halfway down the bridge of his nose. “Let’s hope it is possible because if not, next 49
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Pictures and Warner Brothers acted as co-distributors and, in true Hollywood fashion, the two iconic studios flipped a coin to determine who received domestic versus international distribution rights. With a field crew of 125 people chasing dangerous storms up and down America’s “Tornado Alley,” it was an immense logistical undertaking and an all-around transportation nightmare. Cast and crew set up, filmed, tore down, moved and set up again at seven locations during the threemonth shoot. George Lucas’ Industrial Light & Magic people had flown down to Hollywood from their operation in Northern California on several occasions to demonstrate their powerful new computer graphic special effects
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tors were the key bridge across which most information traveled. How many scenes were shot that day? How many feet of film had been used? Were there any problems with cast or crew that needed managing from Hollywood? Had Helen Hunt safely received her St. Bernard on site? Yes, thank God in Heaven, she had. As Liza hedged a bit in revealing exactly how they got a massive St. Bernard into a first class seat on a major air carrier, my mind drifted to scenes of long black limos racing at
~ some of which would be viewed for the first time by the public when the film opened in theaters. Liza Moore, who had just come off a two-year stint in “project development,” was now one of several coordinators between the crews filming on site and the executives of Universal, Warner Bros. and Amblin back in Hollywood. Other than the so-called “dailies,” which went straight to Spielberg himself, these coordina-
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They included but were not limited to: 1 - The cinematographer falling twenty feet from a platform, breaking his back and having to be airlifted by medevac helicopter ~ shutting down filming until a replacement could be brought aboard. 2 - Halfway through filming, both Bill Paxton and Helen Hunt were temporarily blinded by intense electronic lamps used to reduce exposure, which helped make the sky appear overcast and stormy. Both were administered medical aid and then forced to wear dark glasses while taking several days off to recuperate. 3 - Hunt may have suffered a concussion when a truck door slammed shut on her head as they roared across a bumpy corn field.
high speeds along Mulholland Drive at night with the lights turned off; of film industry “fixers” and “bagmen” and obscene sums of money changing hands to grease the wheels of the “don’t tell me how it’s done, just get it done” world. Officially, of course, nobody knew anything! Plausible deniability was thick in the air. Some had alibis. Others claimed ignorance ~ and those who couldn’t pleaded insanity. Hell, this thing deserved its very own exhibition in Ripley’s Believe it or Not? Anyway, excitement filled the air while trouble covered the land, and it was Liza’s job to coordinate solutions that solved problems, but the endless stream of it all seemed ~ well, endless.
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In 1991, Liza Moore left her eastern roots behind and headed west to join older brother Chris, who had preceded her to La-La Land by several years. She had planned to stay only one year and then return east to enter law school. Venice, the quintessential Southern California beach town you’ve seen in hundreds of movies and TV shows, is a kaleidoscopic milieu like few others ~ but only on days of the week ending in “y.” The term “over the top” does not do it justice. It’s home to silicon-enhanced roller bladers in string bikinis; manic skate boarders (including more than a few bull dogs with a fondness for wheels riding their boards through haphazard slalom courses); steroid-injected flexed-out body builders (muscle beach); tattoo artists; colorful dudes with exotic birds perched on their heads or shoulders or sometimes both; bronzed surfers; pale hipsters; long-gone stoners; dead-end slackers; actors on their way up; actors on their way down; a bewildering array of lost souls who’d lost their grip on reality and gone ‘round the bend; jazz musicians; psychedelic bluesmen; highbrow writers; low rent strippers; searching pilgrims; beat poets; new age philosophers; mimes doing the moonwalk; fugitives one step ahead of the subpoena server; outlaws on motorcycles; policeman on bicycles and so much more. It was as if a raucous three ring circus came to town, put down stakes, set up tents and then never left. It has been called the real LA Zoo ~ and for very good
4 - Both Paxton and Hunt had to get hepatitis shots after filming a sequence of scenes in unsanitary ditches. 5 - Both cast and crew had difficulty understanding director Jan de Bont, a Dutchman who spoke with a thick accent. Over time, and out of growing frustration, the director resorted to pulling and shoving cast and crew into position. After one especially long and difficult day, he knocked down a camera assistant who missed a cue, whereupon the entire film crew walked off the job in protest. 6 - Paxton and Hunt were both constantly calling in to complain that their characters weren’t getting enough camera time/lines of dialogue. (This last one is a fairly common occurrence during filming) “It was baptism by fire,” Liza says through a chuckle. “It sounds like they needed more doctors and nurses than wardrobe people on location,” I tell her right back as we both start laughing.
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ing out at a lobby full of A-list actors, including Patrick Swayze, Wesley Snipes, Kevin Bacon, Matt Dillon, the Baldwin Boys and all these other would-be macho men who came in dressed as drag queens to audition for lead roles in To Wong Fu – Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar. Here you had all these testosterone-fueled guys feeling completely emasculated to the point where several fights broke out in the parking lot.” As she describes the scene to me, I can’t help but start laughing.
in ways that quickly burnished her reputation as a resourceful “get it done girl.” Because she had never intended to stay for long and had never studied film, but mostly because it just wasn’t her nature, she didn’t go “ga-ga” over celebrities in the overly solicitous way of many in the business. “Instead,” Liza says, “I treated them like regular people and normal human beings.” What a concept. Spielberg, who had grown accustomed to but weary of being treated in overly deferential ways by obsequious quislings, had installed cameras in the lobby so he could observe how selfimportant Hollywood types treated “smaller people” like receptionists, secretaries and delivery men. He felt it was one way for him to gain true insight into the real person beneath the façade he’d encounter once they entered his private office. Liza’s “down-home Maryland farm girl who tells it like it is approach” appealed to him. In fact, the man himself later told her she’d been hired because “you were a waitress and in your waitress days you had to deal with a ton of different personalities yet remain positive and somehow make it all work. And, oh, yeah,” he added. “You had to remember to refill all the ketchup bottles before the end of your shift. And that’s really a lot like movie making!” Liza laughs when recounting some of her experiences. She tells me, “I had to keep a straight face when look-
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how Good Will Hunting became a critical and commercial success in 1997. During Liza’s tenure at Amblin, she wrote an internal memo pitching that script as a potential development project. This fact, along with others, allowed her brother Chris to create a bidding war between Castle Rock and Miramax. While Castle Rock offered the highest price, they would not agree to the “attached demands” of Chris as producer and Ben and Matt as star. Miramax would and, once again, as they say, “the rest is history.” So, was Easton’s very own Liza Moore the unsung hero of the legendary back story of Good Will Hunting? Her innate modesty precludes her from accepting this mantle comfortably, but as she squirms in response to my question, I decide that for me, at least, the answer is yes. After Liza achieved her first associate producer credit for Kissing a Fool, and while still at Amblin, she met writer/director Jocelyn Moohouse, who’d been brought in from Australia to direct How to Make an American Quilt. Jocelyn’s husband, P.J Hogan, was also a writer and director, and 66
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developing their own projects. It was during these halcyon days in Holly wood that Liza reunited w it h a nd ma r r ied her Jr. Hig h School sweetheart Mark. With marriage and family responsibilities altering her priorities, she took a year off to raise her first child while loosely staying in touch with friends and associates in the industry. In 2002, Liza Moore Ledford, her husband and children moved back ea st to New Jersey. Yea rs later, as the decade drew to a close, the great cosmic wheel completed another turn: the Easton farm girl who started out on 300 acres near the Miles River came home from her Hollywood adventures. Closing Note: Liza, who remains
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Summer’s Best Summer is the time to keep things simple in the kitchen, highlighting the fresh f lavors of seasonal ingredients and capturing the sweetness of summer with ripe fruits and vegetables. When you are having an outdoor gathering, there’s nothing better than pulled pork sandwiches, fried chicken, and bacon cheeseburgers, along with wonderful grilled vegetables. It is important to keep things low prep, quick and easy so you can enjoy the outdoor festivities. These simple recipes will have you savoring the very best that summer has to offer.
Place the chicken pieces in a large bowl and coat with the buttermilk. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. In a shallow baking dish, mix together the f lour, almond meal, salt and pepper. Remove the chicken pieces from the buttermilk and allow any excess to drip off. Coat each piece evenly with the f lour mixture and place on a baking sheet until ready to fry. Heat the oil in a large stock pot until it reaches 300 degrees using a deep fryer thermometer. Arrange
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the chicken in the pot with the skin side down, allowing the pieces to touch, but not overcrowding them. Reduce the temperature to medium heat for 12 minutes until the chicken is golden brown. Using tongs, turn the chicken, cover and continue to cook for 10 minutes more. Uncover the chicken and cook until crispy and cooked through, about 10 minutes more. Transfer the chicken to paper towels to drain. Repeat with the remaining chicken pieces. You can serve the chicken hot or at room temperature.
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a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes. Keep warm until ready to use. Shred, chop, or “pull” pork into shreds with two forks. Add the vinegar sauce and mix well. Serve on buns with extra sauce and coleslaw.
Combine all the rub ingredients in a small bowl. Rub mixture over pork roast, pressing it into the surface. Place pork in the center of your grill’s cooking grate. Grill for 2-1/2 to 3-1/2 hours. Check for doneness with a meat thermometer (170°). Remove meat from the grill, cover and let stand for 10 minutes. In a medium saucepan, combine the sauce ingredients and bring to
GRILLED BACON-CHEDDAR BURGERS Serves 6 2 lbs. ground grass-fed premium beef (80 percent lean and 20 percent fat) 1 T. good dijon mustard 3 T. good olive oil, plus extra for brushing the grill 1 t. kosher salt 1 t. freshly ground black pepper
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GRILLED CORN-on-the-COB with SEASONED BUTTER 8 T. unsalted butter, at room temperature 2 T. your favorite grilling rub Working with one ear of corn at a time, carefully pull back the husks, but leave them attached. Remove and discard the silk, then replace the husks around the ear. Soak the ears in cold water for at least 20 minutes, or overnight. Prepare a medium-hot fire in the grill. In a small bowl, using a fork or a wooden spoon, beat the butter until soft. Mix in the grilling rub. Refrigerate if you are not using it right away. Arrange the ears of corn in a grill basket or on the grill grate. Cook, turning occasionally, until the husks are browned and the kernels are tender, about 15 minutes. Carefully remove the corn and transfer to a warmed platter or individual plate. Serve immediately with the seasoned butter.
6 sandwich-size English muffins, halved 6 slices cheddar cheese 1/2 lb. bacon slices, cooked All your favorite fixin’s: ketchup, mustard, onion, lettuce, tomato Get a charcoal fire going, or heat your gas grill to medium. Place the ground beef in a large bowl and add the mustard, olive oil, salt and pepper. Mix gently to combine, taking care not to compress the ingredients. Shape the meat into 6 patties of equal size and thickness, about 3-1/2 inches around. When your grill is ready, brush the grate with olive oil to keep the burgers from sticking. Place the burgers on the grill and cook for 4 minutes. Using a big spatula, turn the burgers and cook for another 3 to 4 minutes, until medium-rare. Cook longer if you prefer well done. While you are grilling the burgers, break apart the English muffins and toast the halves, cut side down, on the grill. Serve hot. 76
GRILLED VEGETABLES Use only the freshest vegetables for best results. Season the vegetables with salt and pepper before grilling, or marinate in a mix of vinegar or soy sauce and oil. Brush the grill with oil to help prevent sticking. Flavor a basting oil with minced garlic and minced fresh herbs, such as basil, rosemary, parsley or thyme. Thread smaller vegetables or chunks of vegetables on skewers for easy grilling. If you use skewers, soak them in water for about 30 minutes beforehand to prevent burning. When selecting vegetables to skewer, choose those with similar cooking times, or cut large dense vegetables such as potatoes, squash, onions and eggplant into smaller pieces so that all vegetables are done at the same time. Longer-cooking vegetables can be pre-cooked on the stove or in the microwave. You can also keep each type on its own skewer to ensure even cooking. Vegetables can also be cooked on 77
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the grill in foil packets. This way they steam to perfection in their own flavorful juices. Wrap large vegetables, such as whole onions, individually. Smaller vegetables can be wrapped and grilled together. The new barbecue woks, slantsided pans dotted with holes, are another way to cook vegetables on the grill. Spray both the wok and the vegetables with non-stick vegetable oil spray, place the pan on the grill over high heat and stir-fry until tender.
2-1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose f lour 1 t. sea salt 2 t. granulated sugar 8 T. cold unsalted butter, cubed 6 T. cold vegetable shortening, such as Crisco 5 to 6 T. ice water Combine the f lour and salt in a bowl. Add the sugar. Add the butter and shortening. Working quickly, cut the butter and shortening into the f lour with two forks or a pastry blender. When the mixture resembles coarse crumbs, sprinkle the ice water over the mixture until you can press it together with your fingers. Take out a cup of the mixture and place it on your work surface. With the heel of your hand, smear the mixture across the board to combine it. Repeat this with the rest of the dough, then form the entire amount into a ball. Divide the ball into two equal pieces and f latten each slightly. Wrap the dough in wax paper, and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour. You can freeze it at this point, if desired. The pie crust is now ready to use. Roll out one ball of the chilled dough onto a slightly f loured surface until it forms an 11-inch
BASIC PIE CRUST Yields one double 9-inch crust This crust is crisp and f laky. It is a good crust to use for any pie the that contains fresh fruit or custard. There are a few things to remember when making a successful crust: Make sure not to overblend the fat and f lour. Have all of your ingredients chilled. Add only enough water so that you can roll the dough out easily, and do not
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circle. Fold the circle in half, and then fold it in half again. Transfer it to a 9-inch pie plate and unfold the dough. The pie can be filled now, or pre-baked, depending on your recipe. BASIC BERRY PIE Unsweetened frozen berries can be used in this recipe, but if you are fortunate enough to have a source for wild berries, use them. Try using raspberries, blueberries or blackberries. You’ll want to vary the amount of sugar and add some lemon juice, according to the tartness of the fruit.
1/2 cup sugar Lemon juice to taste (optional) 3 T. cornstarch 1/4 cup currant jelly 1 T. butter Roll out half of the pie crust and use it to line a 9- or 10-inch pie plate, letting the excess hang over the edge of the plate. Combine ber-
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ries, sugar, lemon juice and cornstarch in a large bowl and toss to coat the berries evenly. After baking the crust in a 400° oven for 12 to 15 minutes, cool and use a pastry brush to paint the inside of the pie with a thin layer of melted currant jelly. Fill pie with berries, heaping them slightly in the center. Roll out the remaining dough for the top crust. Seal and flute the edges of the dough. Cut a round vent or 3 or 4 small radiating slashes in the center of the crust. Pie may be cooked at the point, or refrigerated for several hours before baking. Preheat oven to 400°. Place pie on baking sheet on lowest shelf of oven. Bake for 15 minutes, then reduce heat to 375° and bake another 25 to 30 minutes until golden brown and bubbly. Cool on wire rack before serving.
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July - the Full Buck Moon After a somewhat soggy spring, we are now into the throes of the hot, dry July weather. According to the Farmer’s Almanac, July is known as the month of the Full Buck Moon or the Thunder Moon. Native American tribes kept track of each month by giving it a descriptive name. July was called the Full Buck Moon because that is when the new antlers of buck deer begin to appear. It is also called the Thunder Moon because a lot of thunderstorms occur in July. Here in north Georgia, the Cherokee tribe calls July the Month of the Ripe Corn Moon. My late stepgrandmother, who was half Cherokee, always planted her garden by the signs of the moon. The older I get, the less enthused I am about working in the yard in the hot summer sun. Early morning, and later in the evening after dinner have become my preferred times. As I survey the landscape, I no-
tice that the annuals that I planted in May have begun to fade. You can rejuvenate annuals by cutting them back to approximately half their height, then fertilizing with 1/2 cup of 5-10-10 fertilizer per square yard of planted area. Water and apply a 1- to 2-inch layer of mulch. You can also apply a liquid fertilizer, manure, or compost “tea” to give them a shot in the arm. Any annuals that didn’t make it can be added to the compost pile, unless they are showing signs of disease or insect problems. Diseased and insect-infested plants 83
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Best to pull them out and replant with a more drought-tolerant annual like celosia, Mexican sunf lowers, or gazania. Chrysanthemums should be lightly fertilized every two weeks with a water-soluble fertilizer. To keep plants compact and full of blooms, pinch out new tip growth until eight weeks before they are to bloom ~ approximately mid-July. For large exhibition mums, allow only one of two shoots to develop. Stake these shoots and remove side buds as they start to develop. July is propagation time in the perennial garden. Most importantly, divide and transplant bearded iris using the vigorous ends of the rhizomes. Discard the
need to be put in the trash can for disposal. You can replant beds with hardy annuals or perennials such as coreopsis, sedums, black-eyed Susan, gaillardias or yarrows. By July, your snapdragons are probably on the decline because of the heat.
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becomes apparent in many azalea and rhododendron plantings. As hot, dry weather sets in, the diseased plants do not have enough functional roots left to keep up with transpiration. Plants frequently wilt and collapse within a week. Because of the wilting, many people water plants even more than usual, f looding their roots, encouraging the pathogen, and potentially spreading the disease even more. Sections of the plant, and in many cases the plant itself, just up and die within a matter of a few weeks. Many gardeners move to the Shore from the other side of the Bay and find that they just can’t grow these plants like they did in their former location. The Phytophthora disease organism thrives and spreads in soils
insect and disease problems. Be careful not to cut the crown of the plant, however. Fertilize and water the plants regularly so they will set the f lower buds for next spring’s crop. At the same time, make sure to clean up the bed of any old, leftover diseased berries and leaves. Apply a fresh layer of mulch around the plants, preferably some weed-free wheat or barley straw. For the other fruit plantings in your garden, you should be on a regular insect/disease spray schedule. Check the plantings on a regular basis for any disease or insect issues, discarding infested fruit. Keeping a clean planting area is still the best long-term way of reducing pest problems. As a result of a wet spring, you may see some shrub problems in poorly drained areas and heavy clay soils. A major soil-borne disease that starts to show up in the landscape in July is Phytophthora. As the soil warms up, this disease 88
direct sunlight, and right next to a black-topped driveway. The heat buildup in this site kills the plants in less than a year. Third, keep the soil around the plants cool with a two-inch mulch of pine bark or pine needles. Fourth, avoid using peat moss, either as a mulch or in the soil around the plants. Peat moss holds too much water and can contain the Phytophthora disease spores. Last, test the soil and try to maintain a pH of 4.5. Poorly drained soils, in addition to encouraging Phytophthora, can also result in the death of many ornamentals, just from drowning the roots. This is especially true in areas where the soil drainage is on
that are warm, wet and have a pH of between 4.5 and 6. You can prevent the spread of this disease and protect your azaleas and rhododendrons by following a few recommended and approved cultural practices: First, always plant them in a well-drained soil where water never collects. For many people, this may mean planting in a raised bed to get the proper drainage. Second, plant them on the north, east, or northeast sides of your home or landscape so that they will be shaded and the soil will remain cool. A common planting mistake I see is when people make a foundation planting of rhododendrons on the southwest side of the house, in
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Root damage caused by the exclusion of oxygen to the roots usually does not become apparent until long after the rain subsides. Damaged roots will fail to keep the plant alive during the heat and drought stress during July and August. Symptoms of drowning roots are yellowing, browning and premature leaf fall of trees and shrubs. Some plants even show fall coloration that generally does not occur until mid-fall. The plants will often lose all their leaves. The best solution to this problem is to not plant in poorly drained areas. Sometimes you can improve the soil drainage with raised beds, drainage tiles, and French drains, but these can become expensive solutions. At this time of year, your tomato plants will need some attention. Even though tomatoes are self-pollinating, they need movement to transfer pollen within the f lower. If it is hot and calm for several days, gently shake plants to ensure pollen transfer and fruit set. I make it a practice every day to give my to-
the borderline: not too good, but not that bad. Under normal conditions, ornamental plants have been able to survive without difficulty. However, a wet spring can result in a number or ornamentals dying, especially those planted near downspouts.
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a chance to wilt and shrivel them. As July wears on, it is time to start thinking about the fall vegetable garden. Start seeding a fall crop of Brussels sprouts, broccoli, and caulif lower transplants. It is also time to do a direct planting of pumpkin, beans, squash, cucumbers, and crowder peas. Mid- to late July is also a great time to direct seed lettuce, spinach, beets, and turnips into the garden. They may be a little slow in germinating because of the high temperatures. Try lowering the soil temperature by covering the seed bed with a f loating row cover like re-may or some other shading material. Make sure that the seedbed has an adequate amount of moisture to get the seeds to germinate. Succession plantings of green beans can go in until the first of August. Wait until August for the fall planting of sugar snap peas. If you have any varieties of squash, pick them regularly to keep up production. If the vines wilt, check the base of the stem for “sawdust.” This means the plant has
mato plants a little gentle nudge to help the pollination process along. Hot temperatures ~ over 90° ~ can interfere with blossom set. You also need to keep an eye out for the tomato hornworm. These huge worms can do an enormous amount of damage overnight.
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prevent the new plants from being attacked. Squash vine borers are a real problem, and I have found that there are really no good controls for them. I have planted onions and aromatic herbs around the plants, but that practice doesn’t seem to help. I don’t like to spray the plants with insecticides because they can have a bad impact on bumble and honey bees who visit the squash f lowers. Happy Gardening! Marc Teffeau retired as Director of Research and Regulatory Affairs at the American Nursery and Landscape Association in Washington, D.C. He now lives in Georgia with his wife, Linda.
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Dorchester Points of Interest bridge in Maryland after the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. A life-long resident of Dorchester County, Senator Malkus served in the Maryland State Senate from 1951 through 1994. Next to the Malkus Bridge is the 1933 Emerson C. Harrington Bridge. This bridge was replaced by the Malkus Bridge in 1987. Remains of the 1933 bridge are used as fishing piers on both the north and south bank of the river. HERITAGE MUSEUMS and GARDENS of DORCHESTER - Home of the Dorchester County Historical Society, Heritage Museum offers a range of local history and gardens on its grounds. The Meredith House, a 1760’s Georgian home, features artifacts and exhibits on the seven Maryland governors associated with the county; a child’s room containing antique dolls and toys; and other period displays. The Neild Museum houses a broad collection of agricultural, maritime, industrial, and Native American artifacts, including a McCormick reaper (invented by Cyrus McCormick in 1831). The Ron Rue exhibit pays tribute to a talented local decoy carver with a re-creation of his workshop. The Goldsborough Stable, circa 1790, includes a sulky, pony cart, horse-driven sleighs, and tools of the woodworker, wheelwright, and blacksmith. For more info. tel: 410-228-7953 or visit dorchesterhistory.org.
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Dorchester Points of Interest Cambridge’s High Street one of the most beautiful streets in America. He modeled his fictional city Patamoke after Cambridge. Many of the gracious homes on High Street date from the 1700s and 1800s. Today you can join a historic walking tour of High Street each Saturday at 11 a.m., April through October (weather permitting). For more info. tel: 410-901-1000. High Street is also known as one of the most haunted streets in Maryland. join a Chesapeake Ghost Walk to hear the stories. Find out more at www. chesapeakeghostwalks.com. SKIPJACK NATHAN OF DORCHESTER - Sail aboard the authentic skipjack Nathan of Dorchester, offering heritage cruises on the Choptank River. The Nathan is docked at Long Wharf in Cambridge. Dredge for oysters and hear the stories of the working waterman’s way of life. For more info. and schedules tel: 410-228-7141 or visit www.skipjack-nathan.org. CHOPTANK RIVER LIGHTHOUSE REPLICA - The replica of a six-sided screwpile lighthouse includes a small museum with exhibits about the original lighthouse’s history and the area’s maritime heritage. The lighthouse, located on Pier A at Long Wharf Park in Cambridge, is open daily, May through October, and by appointment, November through April; call 410-463-2653. For more info. visit www.choptankriverlighthouse.org. DORCHESTER CENTER FOR THE ARTS - Located at 321 High Street in Cambridge, the Center offers monthly gallery exhibits and shows, extensive art classes, and special events, as well as an artisans’ gift shop with an array of items created by local and regional artists. For more info. tel: 410-228-7782 or visit www.dorchesterarts.org. RICHARDSON MARITIME MUSEUM - Located at 401 High St., Cambridge, the Museum makes history come alive for visitors in the form of exquisite models of traditional Bay boats. The Museum also offers a collection of boatbuilders’ tools and watermen’s artifacts that convey an understanding of how the boats were constructed and the history of their use. The Museum’s Ruark Boatworks facility, located on Maryland Ave., is passing on the knowledge and skills of area boatwrights to volunteers and visitors alike. Watch boatbuilding and restoration in action. For more info. tel: 410-221-1871 or visit www.richardsonmuseum.org. HARRIET TUBMAN MUSEUM & EDUCATIONAL CENTER - The Museum and Educational Center is developing programs to preserve the history and memory of Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad. The museum is open Tuesday through Saturday. Local tours by appointment are available. The Museum and Educational Center, located at 424 98
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Dorchester Points of Interest Race St., Cambridge, is one of the stops on the “Finding a Way to Freedom” self-guided driving tour. For more info. tel: 410-228-0401 or visit www. harriettubmanorganization.org. SPOCOTT WINDMILL - Since 1972, Dorchester County has had a fully operating English style post windmill that was expertly crafted by the late master shipbuilder, James B. Richardson. There has been a succession of windmills at this location dating back to the late 1700’s. The complex also includes an 1800 tenant house, one-room school, blacksmith shop, and country store museum. The windmill is located at 1625 Hudson Rd., Cambridge. For more info. visit www.spocottwindmill.org. HORN POINT LABORATORY - The Horn Point Laboratory offers public tours of this world-class scientific research laboratory, which is affiliated with the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science. The 90-minute walking tour shows how scientists are conducting research to restore the Chesapeake Bay. Horn Point Laboratory is located at 2020 Horns Point Rd., Cambridge, on the banks of the Choptank River. For more info. and tour schedule tel: 410-228-8200 or visit www.umces.edu/hpl. THE STANLEY INSTITUTE - This 19th century one-room African
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American schoolhouse, dating back to 1865, is one of the oldest Maryland schools to be organized and maintained by a black community. Between 1867 and 1962, the youth in the African-American community of Christ Rock attended this school, which is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Tours available by appointment. The Stanley Institute is located at the intersection of Route 16 West & Bayly Rd., Cambridge. For more info. tel: 410-228-6657. OLD TRINITY CHURCH in Church Creek was built in the 17th century and perfectly restored in the 1950s. This tiny architectural gem continues to house an active congregation of the Episcopal Church. The old graveyard around the church contains the graves of the veterans of the American Revolution, the War of 1812, and the American Civil War. This part of the cemetery also includes the grave of Maryland’s Governor Carroll and his daughter Anna Ella Carroll who was an advisor to Abraham Lincoln. The date of the oldest burial is not known because the wooden markers common in the 17th century have disappeared. For more info. tel: 410-228-2940 or visit www.oldtrinity.net. BUCKTOWN VILLAGE STORE - Visit the site where Harriet Tubman received a blow to her head that fractured her skull. From this injury Harriet believed God gave her the vision and directions that inspired her to guide
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Dorchester Points of Interest so many to freedom. Artifacts include the actual newspaper ad offering a reward for Harriet’s capture. Historical tours, bicycle, canoe and kayak rentals are available. Open upon request. The Bucktown Village Store is located at 4303 Bucktown Rd., Cambridge. For more info. tel: 410-901-9255. HARRIET TUBMAN BIRTHPLACE - “The Moses of her People,” Harriet Tubman was believed to have been born on the Brodess Plantation in Bucktown. There are no Tubman-era buildings remaining at the site, which today is a farm. Recent archeological work at this site has been inconclusive, and the investigation is continuing, although there is some evidence that points to Madison as a possible birthplace. BLACKWATER NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE - Located 12 miles south of Cambridge at 2145 Key Wallace Dr. With more than 25,000 acres of tidal marshland, it is an important stop along the Atlantic Flyway. Blackwater is currently home to the largest remaining natural population of endangered Delmarva fox squirrels and the largest breeding population of American bald eagles on the East Coast, north of Florida. There is a full service Visitor Center and a four-mile Wildlife Drive, walking trails and water trails. For more info. tel: 410-228-2677 or visit www.fws.gov/blackwater. EAST NEW MARKET - Originally settled in 1660, the entire town is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Follow a self-guided walking tour to see the district that contains almost all the residences of the original founders and offers excellent examples of colonial architecture. For more info. visit http://eastnewmarket.us. HURLOCK TRAIN STATION - Incorporated in 1892, Hurlock ranks as the second largest town in Dorchester County. It began from a Dorchester/Delaware Railroad station built in 1867. The Old Train Station has been restored and is host to occasional train excursions. For more info. tel: 410-943-4181. VIENNA HERITAGE MUSEUM - The museum displays the last surviving mother-of-pearl button manufacturing operation in the country, as well as artifacts of local history. The museum is located at 303 Race, St., Vienna. For more info. tel: 410-943-1212 or visit www.viennamd.org. LAYTON’S CHANCE VINEYARD & WINERY - This small farm winery, minutes from historic Vienna at 4225 New Bridge Rd., offers daily tours of the winemaking operation. The family-oriented Layton’s also hosts a range of events, from a harvest festival to karaoke happy hour to concerts. For more info. tel. 410-228-1205 or visit www.laytonschance.com. 102
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Easton Points of Interest 6. WATERFOWL BUILDING - 40 S. Harrison St. The old armory is now the headquarters of the Waterfowl Festival, Easton’s annual celebration of migratory birds and the hunting season, the second weekend in November. For more info. tel: 410-822-4567 or visit www. waterfowlfestival.org. 7. ACADEMY ART MUSEUM - 106 South St. Accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, the Academy Art Museum is a fine art museum founded in 1958. Providing national and regional exhibitions, performances, educational programs, and visual and performing arts classes for adults and children, the Museum also offers a vibrant concert and lecture series and seasonal events. The Museum’s permanent collection consists of works on paper and contemporary works by American and European masters. Mon. through Thurs. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Saturday, Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. First Friday of each month open until 7 p.m. For more info. tel: (410) 822-ARTS (2787) or visit www. academyartmuseum.org. 8. CHRIST CHURCH - St. Peter’s Parish, 111 South Harrison St. The Parish was founded in 1692 with the present church built ca. 1840,
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Easton Points of Interest of Port Deposit granite. For more info. tel: 410-822-2677 or visit christchurcheaston.org. 9. TALBOT HISTORICAL SOCIET Y - Located in the heart of Easton’s historic district. Enjoy an evocative portrait of everyday life during earlier times when visiting the c. 18th and 19th century historic houses, all of which surround a Federal-style garden. For more info. tel: 410-822-0773 or visit www.hstc.org. Tharpe Antiques and Decorative Arts is now located at 25 S. Washington St. Consignments accepted by appointment, please call 410-820-7525. Proceeds support the Talbot Historical Society. 10. ODD FELLOWS LODGE - At the corner of Washington and Dover streets stands a building with secrets. It was constructed in 1879 as the meeting hall for the Odd Fellows. Carved into the stone and placed into the stained glass are images and symbols that have meaning only for members. See if you can find the dove, linked rings and other symbols. 11. TALBOT COUNTY COURTHOUSE - Long known as the “East Capital” of Maryland. The present building was completed in 1794 on the site of the earlier one built in 1711. It has been remodeled several times.
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Easton Points of Interest 11A. FREDERICK DOUGLASS STATUE - 11 N. Washington St. on the lawn of the Talbot County Courthouse. The statue honors Frederick Douglass in his birthplace, Talbot County, where the experiences in his youth ~ both positive and negative ~ helped form his character, intellect and determination. Also on the grounds is a memorial to the veterans who fought and died in the Vietnam War, and a monument “To the Talbot Boys,” commemorating the men from Talbot who fought for the Confederacy. The memorial for the Union soldiers was never built. 12. SHANNAHAN & WRIGHTSON HARDWARE BUILDING 12 N. Washington St. It is the oldest store in Easton. In 1791, Owen Kennard began work on a new brick building that changed hands several times throughout the years. Dates on the building show when additions were made in 1877, 1881 and 1889. The present front was completed in time for a grand opening on Dec. 7, 1941 - Pearl Harbor Day. 13. THE BRICK HOTEL - northwest corner of Washington and Federal streets. Built in 1812, it became the Eastern Shore’s leading hostelry. When court was in session, plaintiffs, defendants and lawyers all came to town and shared rooms in hotels such as this. Frederick
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Douglass stayed in the Brick Hotel when he came back after the Civil War and gave a speech in the courthouse. It is now an office building. 14. THOMAS PERRIN SMITH HOUSE - 119 N. Washington St. Built in 1803, it was the early home of the newspaper from which the Star-Democrat grew. In 1911, the building was acquired by the Chesapeake Bay Yacht Club, which occupies it today. 15. ART DECO STORES - 13-25 Goldsborough Street. Although much of Easton looks Colonial or Victorian, the 20th century had its inf luences as well. This row of stores has distinctive 1920s-era white trim at the roofline. It is rumored that there was a speakeasy here during Prohibition. 16. FIRST MASONIC GR AND LODGE - 23 N. Harrison Street. The records of Coats Lodge of Masons in Easton show that five Masonic Lodges met in Talbot Court House (as Easton was then called) on July 31, 1783 to form the first Grand Lodge of Masons in Maryland. Although the building where they first met is gone, a plaque marks the spot today. This completes your walking tour. 17. FOXLEY HALL - 24 N. Aurora St., Built about 1795, Foxley Hall is one of the best-known of Easton’s Federal dwellings. Former home of Oswald Tilghman, great-grandson of Lt. Col. Tench Tilghman. (Private)
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Easton Points of Interest 18. TRINITY EPISCOPAL CATHEDR AL - On “Cathedral Green,” Goldsborough St., a traditional Gothic design in granite. The interior is well worth a visit. All windows are stained glass, picturing New Testament scenes, and the altar cross of Greek type is unique. For more info. tel: 410-822-1931 or visit trinitycathedraleaston.com. 19. INN AT 202 DOVER - Built in 1874, this Victorian-era mansion ref lects many architectural styles. For years the building was known as the Wrightson House, thanks to its early 20th century owner, Charles T. Wrightson, one of the founders of the S. & W. canned food empire. Locally it is still referred to as Captain’s Watch due to its prominent balustraded widow’s walk. The Inn’s renovation in 2006 was acknowledged by the Maryland Historic Trust and the U.S. Dept. of the Interior. 20. TALBOT COUNTY FREE LIBRARY - Housed in an attractively remodeled building on West Street, the hours of operation are Mon. and Thurs., 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Tues. and Wed. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Fri. and Sat., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., except during the summer when it’s 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday. For more info. tel: 410-822-1626 or visit www.tcf l.org. 21. MEMORIAL HOSPITAL AT EASTON - Established in the early
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1900s, now one of the finest hospitals on the Eastern Shore. Memorial Hospital is part of the Shore Health System. www.shorehealth.org. 22. THIRD HAVEN MEETING HOUSE - Built in 1682 and the oldest frame building dedicated to religious meetings in America. The Meeting House was built at the headwaters of the Tred Avon: people came by boat to attend. William Penn preached there with Lord Baltimore present. Extensive renovations were completed in 1990. 23. TALBOT COMMUNITY CENTER - The year-round activities offered at the community center range from ice hockey to figure skating, aerobics and curling. The Center is also host to many events throughout the year, such as antique, craft, boating and sportsman shows. Near Easton 24. PICKERING CREEK - 400-acre farm and science education center featuring 100 acres of forest, a mile of shoreline, nature trails, low-ropes challenge course and canoe launch. Trails are open seven days a week from dawn till dusk. Canoes are free for members. For more info. tel: 410-822-4903 or visit www.pickeringcreek.org. 25. W YE GRIST MILL - The oldest working mill in Maryland (ca. 1682), the f lour-producing “grist” mill has been lovingly preserved by
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St. Michaels Points of Interest 2. HARBOURTOWNE GOLF RESORT - Bayview Restaurant and Duck Blind Bar on the scenic Miles River with an 18 hole golf course. For more info. visit www.harbourtowne.com. 3. MILES RIVER YACHT CLUB - Organized in 1920, the Miles River Yacht Club continues its dedication to boating on our waters and the protection of the heritage of log canoes, the oldest class of boat still sailing U. S. waters. The MRYC has been instrumental in preserving the log canoe and its rich history on the Chesapeake Bay. For more info. visit www.milesriveryc.org. 4. THE INN AT PERRY CABIN - The original building was constructed in the early 19th century by Samuel Hambleton, a purser in the United States Navy during the War of 1812. It was named for his friend, Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry. Perry Cabin has served as a riding academy and was restored in 1980 as an inn and restaurant. For more info. visit www.perrycabin.com. 5. THE PARSONAGE INN - A bed and breakfast inn at 210 N. Talbot St., was built by Henry Clay Dodson, a prominent St. Michaels businessman and state legislator around 1883 as his private residence. In 1877, Dodson,
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St. Michaels Points of Interest along with Joseph White, established the St. Michaels Brick Company, which later provided the brick for the house. For more info. visit www. parsonage-inn.com. 6. FREDERICK DOUGLASS HISTORIC MARKER - Born at Tuckahoe Creek, Talbot County, Douglass lived as a slave in the St. Michaels area from 1833 to 1836. He taught himself to read and taught in clandestine schools for blacks here. He escaped to the north and became a noted abolitionist, orator and editor. He returned in 1877 as a U.S. Marshal for the District of Columbia and also served as the D.C. Recorder of Deeds and the U.S. Minister to Haiti. 7. CHESAPEAKE BAY MARITIME MUSEUM - Founded in 1965, the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum is dedicated to preserving the rich heritage of the hemisphere’s largest and most productive estuary - the Chesapeake Bay. Located on 18 waterfront acres, its nine exhibit buildings and floating fleet bring to life the story of the Bay and its inhabitants, from the fully restored 1879 Hooper Strait lighthouse and working boatyard to the impressive collection of working decoys and a recreated waterman’s shanty. Home to the world’s largest collection of Bay boats, the Museum regularly
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St. Michaels Points of Interest hosts temporary exhibitions, special events, festivals, and education programs. Docking and pump-out facilities available. Exhibitions and Museum Store open year-round. Up-to-date information and hours can be found on the Museum’s website at www.cbmm.org or by calling 410-745-2916. 8. THE CRAB CLAW - Restaurant adjoining the Maritime Museum and overlooking St. Michaels harbor. Open March-November. 410-7452900 or www.thecrabclaw.com. 9. PATRIOT - During the season (April-November) the 65’ cruise boat can carry 150 persons, runs daily historic narrated cruises along the Miles River. For daily cruise times, visit www.patriotcruises.com or call 410-745-3100. 10. THE FOOTBRIDGE - Built on the site of many earlier bridges, today’s bridge joins Navy Point to Cherry Street. It has been variously known as “Honeymoon Bridge” and “Sweetheart Bridge.” It is the only remaining bridge of three that at one time connected the town with outlying areas around the harbor. 11. VICTORIANA INN - The Victoriana Inn is located in the Historic District of St. Michaels. The home was built in 1873 by Dr. Clay Dodson,
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a druggist, and occupied as his private residence and office. In 1910 the property, then known as “Willow Cottage,” underwent alterations when acquired by the Shannahan family who continued it as a private residence for over 75 years. As a bed and breakfast, circa 1988, major renovations took place, preserving the historic character of the gracious Victorian era. For more info. visit www.victorianainn.com. 12. HAMBLETON INN - On the harbor. Historic waterfront home built in 1860 and restored as a bed and breakfast in 1985 with a turn-ofthe-century atmosphere. For more info. visit www.hambletoninn.com. 13. SNUGGERY B&B - Oldest residence in St. Michaels, c. 1665. The structure incorporates the remains of a log home that was originally built on the beach and later moved to its present location. www.snuggery1665.com. 14. LOCUST STREET - A stroll down Locust Street is a look into the past of St. Michaels. The Haddaway House at 103 Locust St. was built by Thomas L. Haddaway in the late 1700s. Haddaway owned and operated the shipyard at the foot of the street. Wickersham, at 203 Locust Street, was built in 1750 and was moved to its present location in 2004. It is known for its glazed brickwork. Hell’s Crossing is the intersection of Locust and Carpenter streets and is so-named because in the late 1700’s, the town was described as a rowdy one, in keeping with a port town where sailors
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St. Michaels Points of Interest would come for a little excitement. They found it in town, where there were saloons and working-class townsfolk ready to do business with them. Fights were common especially in an area of town called Hells Crossing. At the end of Locust Street is Muskrat Park. It provides a grassy spot on the harbor for free summer concerts and is home to the two cannons that are replicas of the ones given to the town by Jacob Gibson in 1813 and confiscated by Federal troops at the beginning of the Civil War. 15. FREEDOMS FRIEND LODGE - Chartered in 1867 and constructed in 1883, the Freedoms Friend Lodge is the oldest lodge existing in Maryland and is a prominent historic site for our Black community. It is now the site of Blue Crab Coffee Company. 16. TALBOT COUNTY FREE LIBRARY - St. Michaels Branch is located at 106 S. Fremont Street. For more info. tel: 410-745-5877 or visit www.tcfl.org. 17. CARPENTER STREET SALOON - Life in the Colonial community revolved around the tavern. The traveler could, of course, obtain food, drink, lodging or even a fresh horse to speed his journey. This tavern was built in 1874 and has served the community as a bank, a newspaper
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St. Michaels Points of Interest office, post office and telephone company. For more info. visit www. carpenterstreetsaloon.com. 18. TWO SWAN INN - The Two Swan Inn on the harbor served as the former site of the Miles River Yacht Club, was built in the 1800s and was renovated in 1984. It is located at the foot of Carpenter Street. For more info. visit www.twoswaninn.com. 19. TARR HOUSE - Built by Edward Elliott as his plantation home about 1661. It was Elliott and an indentured servant, Darby Coghorn, who built the first church in St. Michaels. This was about 1677, on the site of the present Episcopal Church (6 Willow Street, near Locust). 20. CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH - 301 S. Talbot St. Built of Port Deposit stone, the present church was erected in 1878. The first is believed to have been built in 1677 by Edward Elliott. For more info. tel: 410-745-9076. 21. THE OLD BRICK INN - Built in 1817 by Wrightson Jones, who opened and operated the shipyard at Beverly on Broad Creek. (Talbot St. at Mulberry). For more info. visit www.oldbrickinn.com. 22. THE CANNONBALL HOUSE - When St. Michaels was shelled by the British in a night attack in 1813, the town was “blacked out” and
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St. Michaels Points of Interest lanterns were hung in the trees to lead the attackers to believe the town was on a high bluff. The houses were overshot. The story is that a cannonball hit the chimney of “Cannonball House” and rolled down the stairway. This “blackout” was believed to be the first such “blackout” in the history of warfare. 23. AMELIA WELBY HOUSE - Amelia Coppuck, who became Amelia Welby, was born in this house and wrote poems that won her fame and the praise of Edgar Allan Poe. 24. TOWN DOCK RESTAURANT - During 1813, at the time of the Battle of St. Michaels, it was known as “Dawson’s Wharf” and had 2 cannons on carriages donated by Jacob Gibson, which fired 10 of the 15 rounds directed at the British. For a period up to the early 1950s it was called “The Longfellow Inn.” It was rebuilt in 1977 after burning to the ground. For more info. visit www.towndockrestaurant.com. 25. ST. MICHAELS MUSEUM at ST. MARY’S SQUARE - Located in the heart of the historic district, offers a unique view of 19th century life in St. Michaels. The exhibits are housed in three period buildings and contain local furniture and artifacts donated by residents. The museum is
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St. Michaels Points of Interest supported entirely through community efforts. For more info. tel: 410745-9561 or www.stmichaelsmuseum.org. 26. KEMP HOUSE - Now a country inn. A Georgian style house, constructed in 1805 by Colonel Joseph Kemp, a revolutionary soldier and hero of the War of 1812. For more info. visit www.kemphouseinn.com. 27. THE OLD MILL COMPLEX - The Old Mill was a functioning flour mill from the late 1800s until the 1970s, producing f lour used primarily for Maryland beaten biscuits. Today it is home to a brewery, distillery, artists, furniture makers, and other unique shops and businesses. 28. ST. MICHAELS HARBOUR INN, MARINA & SPA - Constructed in 1986 and recently renovated. For more info. visit www.harbourinn.com. 29. ST. MICHAELS NATURE TRAIL - The St. Michaels Nature Trail is a 1.3 mile paved walkway that winds around the western side of St. Michaels starting at a dedicated parking lot on S. Talbot St. across from the Bay Hundred swimming pool. The path cuts through the woods, San Domingo Park, over a covered bridge and past a historic cemetery before ending in Bradley Park. The trail is open all year from dawn to dusk.
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Oxford Points of Interest cemetery may be seen Plimhimmon, home of Tench Tilghman’s widow, Anna Marie Tilghman. 2. THE OXFORD COMMUNITY CENTER - This former, pillared brick schoolhouse was saved from the wrecking ball by the town residents. Now it is a gathering place for meetings, classes, lectures, and performances by the Tred Avon Players and has been recently renovated. Rentals available to groups and individuals. 410-226-5904 or www.oxfordcc.org. 3. THE COOPERATIVE OXFORD LABORATORY - U.S. Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and Maryland Department of Natural Resources located here. 410-226-5193 or www.dnr.state.md.us/fisheries/oxford. 3A. U.S. COAST GUARD STATION - 410-226-0580. 4. CHURCH OF THE HOLY TRINITY - Founded in 1851. Designed by esteemed British architect Richard Upton, co-founder of the American Institute of Architects. It features beautiful stained glass windows by the acclaimed Willet Studios of Philadelphia. www.holytrinityoxfordmd.org. 5. OXFORD TOWN PARK - Former site of the Oxford High School.
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Oxford Points of Interest Recent restoration of the beach as part of a “living shoreline project” created 2 terraced sitting walls, a protective groin and a sandy beach with native grasses which will stop further erosion and provide valuable aquatic habitat. A similar project has been completed adjacent to the ferry dock. A kayak launch site has also been located near the ferry dock. 6. OXFORD MUSEUM - Morris & Market Sts. Devoted to the preservation of artifacts and memories of Oxford, MD. Admission is free; donations gratefully accepted. For more info. and hours tel: 410-226-0191 or visit www.oxfordmuseum.org. 7. OXFORD LIBRARY - 101 Market St. Founded in 1939 and on its present site since 1950. Hours are Mon.-Sat., 10-4. 8. BRATT MANSION (ACADEMY HOUSE) - 205 N. Morris St. Served as quarters for officers of the Maryland Military Academy. Built about 1848. (Private residence) 9. BARNABY HOUSE - 212 N. Morris St. Built in 1770 by sea captain Richard Barnaby, this charming house contains original pine woodwork, corner fireplaces and an unusually lovely handmade staircase. Listed on Tidewater Residential Designs since 1989
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Oxford Points of Interest the National Register of Historic Places. (Private residence) 10. THE GRAPEVINE HOUSE - 309 N. Morris St. The grapevine over the entrance arbor was brought from the Isle of Jersey in 1810 by Captain William Willis, who commanded the brig “Sarah and Louisa.” (Private residence) 11. THE ROBERT MORRIS INN - N. Morris St. & The Strand. Robert Morris was the father of Robert Morris, Jr., the “financier of the Revolution.” Built about 1710, part of the original house with a beautiful staircase is contained in the beautifully restored Inn, now open 7 days a week. Robert Morris, Jr. was one of only 2 Founding Fathers to sign the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, and the United States Constitution. 410-226-5111 or www.robertmorrisinn.com. 12. THE OXFORD CUSTOM HOUSE - N. Morris St. & The Strand. Built in 1976 as Oxford’s official Bicentennial project. It is a replica of the first Federal Custom House built by Jeremiah Banning, who was the first Federal Collector of Customs appointed by George Washington. 13. TRED AVON YACHT CLUB - N. Morris St. & The Strand. Founded in 1931. The present building, completed in 1991, replaced the original structure.
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Oxford Points of Interest 14. OXFORD-BELLEVUE FERRY - N. Morris St. & The Strand. Started in 1683, this is believed to be the oldest privately operated ferry in the United States. Its first keeper was Richard Royston, whom the Talbot County Court “pitcht upon� to run a ferry at an unusual subsidy of 2,500 pounds of tobacco. Service has been continuous since 1836, with power supplied by sail, sculling, rowing, steam, and modern diesel engine. Many now take the ride between Oxford and Bellevue for the scenic beauty. 15. BYEBERRY - On the grounds of Cutts & Case Boatyard. It faces Town Creek and is one of the oldest houses in the area. The date of construction is unknown, but it was standing in 1695. Originally, it was in the main business section but was moved to the present location about 1930. (Private residence) 16. CUTTS & CASE - 306 Tilghman St. World-renowned boatyard for classic yacht design, wooden boat construction and restoration using composite structures. Some have described Cutts & Case Shipyard as an American Nautical Treasure because it produces to the highest standards quality work equal to and in many ways surpassing the beautiful artisanship of former times.
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Tilghman’s Island “Great Choptank Island” was granted to Seth Foster in 1659. Thereafter it was known as Foster’s Island, and remained so through a succession of owners until Matthew Tilghman of Claiborne inherited it in 1741. He and his heirs owned the island for over a century and it has been Tilghman’s Island ever since, though the northern village and the island’s postal designation are simply “Tilghman.” For its first 175 years, the island was a family farm, supplying grains, vegetables, fruit, cattle, pigs and timber. Although the owners rarely were in residence, many slaves were: an 1817 inventory listed 104. The last Tilghman owner, General Tench Tilghman (not Washington’s aide-de-camp), removed the slaves in the 1830s and began selling off lots. In 1849, he sold his remaining interests to James Seth, who continued the development. The island’s central location in the middle Bay is ideally suited for watermen harvesting the Bay in all seasons. The years before the Civil War saw the influx of the first families we know today. A second wave arrived after the War, attracted by the advent of oyster dredging in the 1870s. Hundreds of dredgers and tongers operated out of Tilghman’s Island, their catches sent to the cities by schooners. Boat building, too, was an important industry. The boom continued into the 1890s, spurred by the arrival of steamboat service, which opened vast new markets for Bay seafood. Islanders quickly capitalized on the opportunity as several seafood buyers set up shucking and canning operations on pilings at the edge of the shoal of Dogwood Cove. The discarded oyster shells eventually became an island with seafood packing houses, hundreds of workers, a store, and even a post office. The steamboats also brought visitors who came to hunt, fish, relax and escape the summer heat of the cities. Some families stayed all summer in one of the guest houses that sprang up in the villages of Tilghman, Avalon, Fairbank and Bar Neck. Although known for their independence, Tilghman’s Islanders enjoy showing visitors how to pick a crab, shuck an oyster or find a good fishing spot. In the twentieth century, Islanders pursued these vocations in farming, on the water, and in the thriving seafood processing industry. The “Tilghman Brand” was known throughout the eastern United States, but as the Bay’s bounty diminished, so did the number of water-related jobs. Still, three of the few remaining Bay skipjacks (sailing dredgeboats) can be seen here, as well as two working harbors with scores of power workboats. 143
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by Gary D. Crawford The word “sot” is very ancient. It comes to us from Old French, where it meant a fool. It migrated across the channel into Old English, then into Middle English, where it referred to a habitual drunkard. This connection with intoxication led to a new word, “besotted,” meaning someone completed stupefied with drink. The phrase “drunken sot” is still heard occasionally, though more often in Britain than America. Today, however, and more happily, besotted usually is used to describe someone head over heels in love: “He was besotted with his lovely new neighbor.” When the Europeans first arrived in the New World, they noticed that some of the locals (los indios) sometimes put some finely crumbled pieces of a certain dried leaf into a small bowl with a stem on it and set it afire. They then sucked on the stem to draw the smoke into their mouths. This astonishing behavior often occurred during important discussions and gatherings. Early settlers of Latin America tried it, too, of course, and reported on that interesting tobacco “rush.” Intrigued, King Philip II of Spain directed that tobacco seeds should be brought to the Old World.
Hernández de Boncalo, a Spanish doctor, ornithologist, and botanist, did so in 1659. The seeds were sown in the outskirts of Toledo in an area known as “Los Cigarrales,” named after the continuous plagues of cicadas (cigarras in Spanish). Members of the Spanish court became fond of this new sensation. Members of the Portuguese court, too, soon were enjoying the new fad.
The tobacco craze spread rapidly. English merchants imported it from Spain, though it was so expensive that only the ver y upper classes could afford it. King James opposed its use, saying tobacco was “loathsome to the eye, hateful to the nose, harmful to the brain, and danger-
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ous to the lungs.” But there was no stopping it. Tobacco soon came to be known as “sot-weed.” Given t he e xorbit a nt pr ic e s, there was little casual puffing. Only small quantities were smoked at a time, using a pipe with a tiny bowl, and smokers consumed the entire amount, drawing in all the smoke. This was called “drinking” it. London merchants were delighted with this new commodity. Tobacco was small in bulk, it brought a great price, and the demand was multiplying. They could ask almost anything for it. The problem was the supply. Spain and Portugal tightly controlled the tobacco exports from their respective colonies. Great sums were involved, and England’s trade balance with rival Spain was suffering badly because of this new high-demand import. Then, in 1607, the first English colony was established in the New World. The Jamestow n set t lers discovered that the Indians of the Che sape a ke a lso used tobac c o, but it wa s roug h st u f f ~ ha r sh and unpleasant ~ nothing like the sweet-smelling Latin American leaf coming to England through Europe. As we all will recall from our studies in the four th grade, the Jamestow n colony had a pret t y tough go at the beginning. Nearly half the settlers died over the first winter (it was much colder then, by 146
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The wreck of the Sea Venture by Christopher Grimes. nearly destroyed by famine and disease. After this “starving time,” only 60 settlers remained alive. The arrival of the two small ships from Bermuda with their pitifully few provisions would not be enough to survive, so they all decided to return to England. Going dow n the James River, they met another relief f leet coming up, commanded by Thomas West, 3rd Baron De Le Warre. Only West’s timely arrival kept t he Jamestow n set t lement f rom being aba ndoned, a nd a ll r e t u r ne d up r iver; We s t l ater served as governor of the Virginia colony. (His name was given to the bay and river lying north of the
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simply couldn’t find much of anything to export. There was timber in great abundance, but producing lumber for ships’ spars and planking was not easy. Though it may be difficult to imagine today, the forests then ran to the water’s edge. Open fields were virtually non-existent in the tidewater region. Men had to bushwhack their way into the dense forests, locate and fell suitable trees, and then drag them out to the shore. No crop could be planted without clearing a patch of land, which meant cutting dow n ever y tree, then tearing out all the stumps and undergrowth ~ a grueling and time-consuming task. Pasturage for livestock was very limited for similar reasons.
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Sot-Weed The c olon i st s d id ma nage to cobble together some shiploads of stuff, a dozen or so commodities: some lumber, wine, dried fish, roots for dye, herbs for medicine, and a few animal skins. But the quantities were small and the prices dismal; the trade yielded little income and no profit. By 1612, five years into the Virginia venture, everyone was very worried. The colonists were learning how to survive here, but they could not thrive. Then something happened. Remember John Rolfe, who had been a castaway on the island of Bermuda? Like other Englishmen of his class, Rol fe w a s a reg u la r smoker of sot-weed, and he had found some Nicotia tabacum plants growing on Bermuda and managed to bring some seeds with him to Jamestown. To his delight, he found that the plant grew well in the soil of Tidewater Virginia. The early experiments were very promising, leading Rolfe to believe that colonists might be able to obtain tobacco without having to pay the sky-high prices then being charged in London, where fine Spanish tobacco was worth its weight in silver. Better yet, Virginia tobacco might be the valuable export crop they were seeking. But first there was a learning process. Virginians did not know how to cultivate the plants, how to cure the leaves, or how to preserve the
precious commodity for the months it would take to get it to market in England. It was a matter of trial and error, but they learned quickly, urged on by necessity. They needed to find out when seedlings should be transplanted into the fields and how exactly they should be planted ~ whether in furrows or on mounds, in rows or in clusters. How much water did they need? When should the leaves be picked? How should they be dried and packaged? Rolfe secured a few years of respite from conflict with the local Indians by marrying Paramount Chief Powhatan’s daughter, Matoa k a. (As a child, she had been given a nickname meaning the playful one or spoiled child: “Pocahontas.�) Matoaka had been held prisoner by the English for nearly two years when Rolfe, a 28-year-old widower, married the 19-year-old in April of 1614. They had a son, Thomas. She even visited England with her husband and son, where she was wined and dined to help the Virginia Company recruit new settlers. But she fell ill and died there at age 21.
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It is worth mentioning here that in Capt. John Smith’s own account of his time in Virginia, no mention is made of a pre-teen Indian girl leaping forward to save his life. That was a story he first told 17 years later. Most scholars now dismiss it as romantic nonsense made up by Smith. Rolfe and son Thomas returned to V irg inia. Ever yone wa s now trying to cultivate tobacco. It was being planted everywhere a clear patch of ground could be found in Jamestown, even in the fort and the streets. By 1619, Virginia’s eleven exports had dropped to just two ~ a bit of sassafras and a bunch of tobacco. The Virginia Company 152
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Sot-Weed urged the settlers to diversify, fearing tobacco was just a fad, but they discovered that no one wanted to forgo the revenues generated. In 1622, when Indians suddenly attacked outlying settlements and killed nearly a third of Virginia’s 1,250 colonists, the Crown dissolved the Company. Nevertheless, Virginia exported 60,000 pounds of tobacco in that year, and six years later, the total topped 500,000 pounds. The sot-weed binge was truly underway. More and more people could afford tobacco. Since prices were falling, they could smoke more casually, and pipe bowls became larger. Indeed, colonial pipes can be dated by bowl-size.
We became the Tobacco Coast. Sot-weed grew elsewhere, but for the two Chesapeake Colonies ~ the north part of the Bay became Maryland in 1634 ~ tobacco was a perfect fit. Not only was demand growing and apparently endless, but sot-weed had other advantages, too. Tobacco required less acreage than grain; being smaller in bulk than grain, the freight costs were lower; it brought a better price per pound. In terms of labor, too, tobacco was five times more profitable than grain. One man-year in the tobacco trade was worth about 55 English pounds, versus only 10 pounds in the grain trade. Best of all, the geography of the Chesapeake was just r ight. The tidewater soil was well suited to
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pounds and by the Revolution, 100 million pounds. Sot-weed became the economic foundation of the Chesapeake colonies.) England soon had far more sot-weed than they could consume, and vast amounts were then exported from England all across Europe. With the Crown taking a cut, all royal objections to the trade disappeared in a wink. Ma n a g i ng t he tobac c o t r ade posed interesting new problems for everyone involved, on both ends of the Atlantic. The government wanted to tax the flow into England and to guarantee the quality of British tobacco. Merchants in London and other ports wanted a top quality product in dependable quantities at the lowest price. Planters in the New World wanted to be able to sell everything they grew for top prices ~ but they required much else, too.
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Sot-Weed Colonial families had to import virtually everything from somewhere ~ sugar and molasses from the West Indies (to manufacture rum) and all manner of manufactured items from England. Parliament passed several so-called “navigation acts” that forbade the colonists to make any products they could buy from England. Luxuries and finery from the Continent were almost impossible to obtain. British merchants soon began sending agents to America to act for them, to arrange contracts with the planters and discover what they wanted in return by way of imports. These men were known as “factors” (the places where groups of them operated came to be known as “factories”), and they played an important role in the tobacco trade. Some factors went on to establish stores, to supply the needs of the planters (and their wives, of course), and to act as their agents with merchants in England. Being a sot-weed factor was tricky business in those rough early days,
for it was all highly competitive and free-wheeling. Some men who came out were ill-equipped to deal with conditions in the New World and with the colonists themselves who were now controlling a vital, if frivolous, commodity. One man who came out to Maryland in 1644 was Andrew Cooke. He apparently did well and soon was operating as a merchant and buying real estate. He purchased about a thousand acres at the northwestern tip of Dorchester County. He called this estate “Malden,” though everybody naturally referred to the promontory there as “Cooke’s Poynt” ~ as they still do today.
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Sot-Weed Andrew Cooke’s son, also named Andrew, came to Maryland some years later but returned to England, where he married and had two children, Anna and Ebenezer. Ebenezer Cooke came to Maryland on two occasions. He first visited the Province in 1694, when he was about 28 years old, then returned to England about ten years later. Sometime after his father’s death in 1712, Cooke returned to Maryland, where he lived until his death in the 1730s. Apparently Ebenezer tried his hand at being a sot-weed factor, though his experience seems to have been fraught with misadventures. At any rate, that is how he characterized the experience in a long and outrageous poem he published in London in 1708. Appropriately titled The Sot-Weed Factor, the poem tells of a central character who le ave s L ondon to seek h is for t une in A mer ica. Instead he encounters a country he cannot un-
derstand, people who trick and take advantage of him at every turn, and finds himself in predicaments he is wholly incapable of coping with successfully. He leaves Maryland in disgust, cursing everything and everyone he has met. Despite its sharp tone, the poem is in fun and is sub-titled A Satyr (satire). Moreover, many of the difficulties that bedevil the young Englishman are of his own making. We must suppose him to be the poet himself, the young Ebenezer Cooke, on his first foray into the New World. You may be interested to know that copies of this very poem, with a new introduction and extensive notes, may be obtained readily and inexpensively at every nautical bookstore on Tilghman’s Island. A much richer treat, however, is the splendid novel The Sot-Weed Factor by Dorchester’s own most distinguished author, John Barth. In a wonderful display of wit, invention, and erudition, Barth turns a mediocre piece of verse into a massive novel written in the language of the period. Take care when reading Barth, Gentle Reader. One may easily become besotted. Gary Crawford and his wife, Susan, own and operate Crawfords Nautical Books, a unique bookstore on Tilghman’s Island.
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Caroline County – A Perspective Caroline County is the very definition of a rural community. For more than 300 years, the county’s economy has been based on “market” agriculture. Caroline County was created in 1773 from Dorchester and Queen Anne’s counties. The county was named for Lady Caroline Eden, the wife of Maryland’s last colonial governor, Robert Eden (1741-1784). Denton, the county seat, was situated on a point between two ferry boat landings. Much of the business district in Denton was wiped out by the fire of 1863. Following the Civil War, Denton’s location about fifty miles up the Choptank River from the Chesapeake Bay enabled it to become an important shipping point for agricultural products. Denton became a regular port-ofcall for Baltimore-based steamer lines in the latter half of the 19th century. Preston was the site of three Underground Railroad stations during the 1840s and 1850s. One of those stations was operated by Harriet Tubman’s parents, Benjamin and Harriet Ross. When Tubman’s parents were exposed by a traitor, she smuggled them to safety in Wilmington, Delaware. Linchester Mill, just east of Preston, can be traced back to 1681, and possibly as early as 1670. The mill is the last of 26 water-powered mills to operate in Caroline County and is currently being restored. The long-term goals include rebuilding the millpond, rehabilitating the mill equipment, restoring the miller’s dwelling, and opening the historic mill on a scheduled basis. Federalsburg is located on Marshyhope Creek in the southern-most part of Caroline County. Agriculture is still a major portion of the industry in the area; however, Federalsburg is rapidly being discovered and there is a noticeable influx of people, expansion and development. Ridgely has found a niche as the “Strawberry Capital of the World.” The present streetscape, lined with stately Victorian homes, reflects the transient prosperity during the countywide canning boom (1895-1919). Hanover Foods, formerly an enterprise of Saulsbury Bros. Inc., for more than 100 years, is the last of more than 250 food processors that once operated in the Caroline County region. Points of interest in Caroline County include the Museum of Rural Life in Denton, Adkins Arboretum near Ridgely, and the Mason-Dixon Crown Stone in Marydel. To contact the Caroline County Office of Tourism, call 410-479-0655 or visit their website at www.tourcaroline.com. 163
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Queen Anne’s County The history of Queen Anne’s County dates back to the earliest Colonial settlements in Maryland. Small hamlets began appearing in the northern portion of the county in the 1600s. Early communities grew up around transportation routes, the rivers and streams, and then roads and eventually railroads. Small towns were centers of economic and social activity and evolved over the years from thriving centers of tobacco trade to communities boosted by the railroad boom. Queenstown was the original county seat when Queen Anne’s County was created in 1706, but that designation was passed on to Centreville in 1782. It’s location was important during the 18th century, because it is near a creek that, during that time, could be navigated by tradesmen. A hub for shipping and receiving, Queenstown was attacked by English troops during the War of 1812. Construction of the Federal-style courthouse in Centreville began in 1791 and is the oldest courthouse in continuous use in the state of Maryland. Today, Centreville is the largest town in Queen Anne’s County. With its relaxed lifestyle and tree-lined streets, it is a classic example of small town America. The Stevensville Historic District, also known as Historic Stevensville, is a national historic district in downtown Stevensville, Queen Anne’s County. It contains roughly 100 historic structures, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is located primarily along East Main Street, a portion of Love Point Road, and a former section of Cockey Lane. The Chesapeake Heritage and Visitor Center in Chester at Kent Narrows provides and overview of the Chesapeake region’s heritage, resources and culture. The Chesapeake Heritage and Visitor Center serves as Queen Anne’s County’s official welcome center. Queen Anne’s County is also home to the Chesapeake Bay Environmental Center (formerly Horsehead Wetland Center), located in Grasonville. The CBEC is a 500-acre preserve just 15 minutes from the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. Over 200 species of birds have been recorded in the area. Embraced by miles of scenic Chesapeake Bay waterways and graced with acres of pastoral rural landscape, Queen Anne’s County offers a relaxing environment for visitors and locals alike. For more information about Queen Anne’s County, visit www.qac.org. 165
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Kent County and Chestertown at a Glance Kent County is a treasury of early American history. Its principal towns and back roads abound with beautiful old homes and historic landmarks. The area was first explored by Captain John Smith in 1608. Kent County was founded in 1642 and named for the shire in England that was the home of many of Kent’s earliest colonists. When the first legislature assembled in 1649, Kent County was one of two counties in the colony, thus making it the oldest on the Eastern Shore. It extended from Kent Island to the present boundary. The first settlement, New Yarmouth, thrived for a time and, until the founding of Chestertown, was the area’s economic, social and religious center. Chestertown, the county seat, was founded in 1706 and served as a port of entry during colonial times. A town rich in history, its attractions include a blend of past and present. Its brick sidewalks and attractive antiques stores, restaurants and inns beckon all to wander through the historic district and enjoy homes and places with architecture ranging from the Georgian mansions of wealthy colonial merchants to the elaborate style of the Victorian era. Second largest district of restored 18th-century homes in Maryland, Chestertown is also home to Washington College, the nation’s tenth oldest liberal arts college, founded in 1782. Washington College was also the only college that was given permission by George Washington for the use of his name, as well as given a personal donation of money. The beauty of the Eastern Shore and its waterways, the opportunity for boating and recreation, the tranquility of a rural setting and the ambiance of living history offer both visitors and residents a variety of pleasing experiences. A wealth of events and local entertainment make a visit to Chestertown special at any time of the year. For more information about events and attractions in Kent County, contact the Kent County Visitor Center at 410-778-0416, visit www. kentcounty.com or e-mail tourism@kentcounty.com. For information about the Historical Society of Kent County, call 410-778-3499 or visit www.kentcountyhistory.org/geddes.php. For information specific to Chestertown visit www.chestertown.com. 167
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Hog Neck Celebrates 40 Years As Hog Neck Golf Course celebrates its 40th year, we take a look back at how it came to be. Here is a reprint of a story written for Tidewater Times by Pat Bryan in July 1981. The Magnificent Gift of Nettie Marie by Pat Bryan Back in the mists of time when a stalwart Scotchman experienced considerable satisfaction by watching a round stone that he smote with a sturdy stick sail through the air, little did he suspect that he was originating a new game ~ a tantalizing, humbling, challenging, frustrating, demoralizing, absorbing, diabolical, exhilarating, masochistic, fascinating ‘game’ ~ GOLF! Talbot Count y’s local play ing field, Hog Neck Golf Course, lacks the gorse, heather and boulders of its ancestors; its lush, rolling fairways are mowed uniformly, its greens trimmed to the smoothness of a wavy billiard table, its roughs, sand traps and lakes seemingly left au natural, are cunningly arranged to receive regrettable shots. The handsome course’s only reminder of its humble antecedents is its earthy name ~ Hog Neck. Choosing its name is only part of a story that began in 1972 with two leading characters ~ Nettie Marie Jones (Mrs. W. Alton Jones), the great and generous donor of many gifts to Talbot County, and
Mrs. Nettie Marie Jones Bill Corkran, the town engineer of Easton at that time. “When we were building the Y MCA we got to be real friends,” he recalls. “She loved building things and one day when we were putting little room models together she turned to me and said ‘Do you play golf?’ ‘No.’ ‘Why don’t you?’ She was always ver y forthright. I said I had never had an opportunity to learn. She said ‘Your kids know how to play, don’t they?’ I told her yes and I hoped that some day we could build a course where we could allow the young people of
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Hog Neck the area to at least be exposed to golf. That’s where we dropped it.” After the “Y” was finished, Bill received the most surprising phone call of his life from Mrs. Jones. Without any preliminaries she asked “What would you like to do most for Talbot County? You’ve got to pick one thing.” While his head spun with a dozen different possibilities Bill hedged for a time, but finally Mrs. Jones reminded him of his dream of a golf course. In a few minutes he found himself being driven by Mrs. Jones and her companion, Mary Straughn, to Hog Neck Farm. After he had tramped all over it and reported that he was impressed by it, she announced abruptly, “I’m going to give it to you and you can decide what you want to do with it!” “But Mrs. Jones, I don’t know beans about building a
golf course,” he protested. “But you know somebody who knows something about it.” That silenced him, and that’s the way it began. First of all, bursting with excitement, he took his news to the county commissioners. “I have a proposition. I want to give you a golf course!” Then he sat back a savored their reaction. Total disbelief was followed by tentative approval until he could come up with some detailed plans. Next, he called an old classmate who headed up the golf program of the University of Maryland. Bill smiles at the memory. “I told him my problem. His comeback was ‘You have a problem? Other people would give their right arm to have your problem!’” Through him, Harr y Eck hof f, the past president of the National Golf Foundation, came to Easton to discuss ‘the problem.’ Happily, Mr. Eckhoff had been an old friend
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Hog Neck of the late W. Alton Jones, an avid golfer in his day. A playing partner of President Eisenhower, Mr. Jones had been one of the moving forces in the development of the Augusta National Golf Club along with two other Joneses ~ unrelated ~ Bobby and Charlie. He had belonged to over 100 clubs and had kept golfing equipment at all of them for his friends and himself. On his death, Mrs. Jones, who also played in her younger days, had given the entire lot to the National Golf Foundation and Harry Eckhoff had handled the transaction for her. When the list of course architects that Harry Eckhoff gave Bill had
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been sifted down to seven, he received sage advice from Mrs. Jones. “The choice is your problem, but my husband used to tell me ‘always put your money on a young person because he doesn’t know he can’t do it! Then back him up with a man of experience.’” So young Lindsay Ervin, who had never built a course on his own, became the architect, and 75-year-old Charles Maddox, with probably more experience than anyone in the country, became the builder. By August 1974, Ben Stagg was hired as Superintendent of Hog Neck Golf Course ~ a very impressive title considering that tees, greens and fairways had not reached the drawing board stage. His first encounter with nature was to clear a 40-acre pine forest of honeysuckle. Nine months earlier, the county commissioners, who were always kept informed of the progress of plans, appointed a special threeperson Park Board ~ Bill Cokran, Chairman; Norman Moore, Superintendent of Schools in Talbot County; and Emory Slaughter, retired banker, to oversee the building and operation of the course. The same Board is functioning to this day [sic]. “It’s been a fantastic Board to work with,” says Bill. The three dedicated members found themselves involved in an appalling variety of concerns. In the course of more than 100 meetings during the next four years, they made decisions, for example, on
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Hog Neck fencing, lakes and bridges, clubhouse designs, wells, tee markers, disposable cups, landscaping, sewerage treatment, uniforms for the work crew, a choice of grasses, a vending machine, the number and type of entrance roads, maintenance of heavy equipment, the height of the flag pole and the best carpeting for the clubhouse!
Mrs. Jones often attended the meetings and listened with absorption. Bill enjoys quoting her on one occasion. “There was discussion over removing a sand trap on the 15th hole. I listened to everybody, then, without asking the other Board members as I was supposed to, I said ‘that trap is going to stay.’ She burst out laughing and remarked to me as we walked out of the meeting, ‘I’ll say one thing. You’re not inhibited by any knowledge of the subject!’” Mark Herrmann, the present pro [sic] at
Hog Neck approves of Bill’s decision. “That trap makes it a good golf hole. It’s perfectly placed for good golfers ~ 240 yards from the tee.” The Board, and ever yone else involved, had mulled over many names, but were always turned off by ‘cutesy’ or stereotype ones. Finally Bill called Mrs. Jones with the suggestion, “Why don’t we just call it Hog Neck?” After a long silence on the other end of the line she said, “I’d love it, but why do you want it?” Bill replied, “People will probably dislike it the first time they hear it, but we’re going to couple that name with outstanding quality. It’s an easy name to remember.” They were absolutely right. There can’t be another Hog Neck Golf Course in the country! Furthermore, the farm was originally called Golgatha Heights, and any name is a step in the right direction from that! One of the major decisions that the Board faced was the selection of a club pro. John Medved, who had accumulated wide experience during some 30 years in the golf game, was their choice. He served Hog Neck splendidly for four years until illness forced his resignation. Upon his untimely death, his young assistant, Mark Herrmann, a native of Annapolis and a 1974 graduate of the University of Maryland, was appointed to take his place. Becoming a Class A PGA Golf Professional (Mark’s status) challenges the skill and patience of the
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Hog Neck regularly hold down full-time jobs, they have organized themselves into a loosely structured group that meets late Wednesday afternoons. Senior men also meet informally every Tuesday. The beautifully laid out Executive Course, tucked neatly along the inner periphery of the full-length course, is designed to attract beginners, short hitters, or golfers with limited playing time. An hour usually suffices. Mark has never heard of another club that provides such an accommodating extra attraction. A ll of those who poured their dreams, time and energies into creating an outstanding golf course savored their finest hour when Hog Neck, then four years old, was chosen one of the top 50 public courses in the country by the prestigious Golf Digest magazine. How did it gain a place on this elite list to which only two other Mid-Atlantic courses, Pine Ridge in Lutherville, Maryland, and Hershey in Hershey, Pennsylvania, were admitted? “It started by word of mouth,” explains Mark Herrmann. “There are 39 PGA sections in the country. In our Mid-Atlantic area the 250 pros were asked to rate one or two courses in the section as among the finest public facilities in the nation. The list was turned in to the magazine and they sent a panel to play the golf course. Then Syl Wagasky of the National Golf Foun-
dation made a report on us and they were kind enough to rank us in the top 50. It was a great honor. “As soon as word got out I received a lot of calls from New York and all over. Eighty percent of the play this year has been from other than Talbot County. We are getting a lot of people who like to come here and stay a day or two. Their wives often come and go shopping or sightseeing, and the guys play golf all day. On a summer weekend we can get anywhere from 100 to 300 out-of-towners. You never know.” Mark is modest when he only mentions New York. Golfers from Europe, South Africa and Australia have enjoyed the course as well. Everything is turning out exactly as Mrs. Jones and Bill Corkran had hoped. “The course was designed to be self-supporting,” he says. “We thought the way to do that was to create something of high enough quality that people would want to keep coming. This is what happened. Mrs. Jones gave all the land ~ 250 acres ~ and money to build the buildings and buy the initial equipment. Now, nobody gives us any money. One of the primary concerns is that it never be a drain on the taxpayers of Talbot County. As it is, we more than pay our way.” Nettie Marie Jones is no longer a resident of Talbot County. Bill suspects that she misses it “but she’s the kind of lady who doesn’t look back.” He phones her every couple of weeks, keeps her up to date about
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July Calendar ROTC, followed by music by Bird Dog and the Road Kings and the Justin Ryan Band. The fireworks celebration, best viewed from the carnival grounds will begin around 9 p.m. Thru July 10 Exhibition: Paulette Tavormina ~ Sei zing Beaut y at the Academy Art Museum, E a s ton. Tavor m i n a’s photo graphs are in museums, corporate and private collections, a nd h ave b e en e x h i bite d i n Pa r is, L ondon, Mosc ow, Lugano, New York, Los Angeles, Palm Beach, Boston and San Francisco. Tavormina currently photographs works of ar t for Sotheby’s and works as a commercial photographer. For more info. tel: 410-822-ARTS (2787) or v isit academyart museum. org.
Thru July 18 Exhibition: Peter Mi lton ~ Living Old Ma ster at the Academy Art Museum, Easton. Peter Winslow Milton’s work has been exhibited in most major museums in the United States and Europe, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Museum of Modern Art, New York; the British Museum and the Tate Gallery, London; and the Bibliothèque Nationale, Paris. For more info. tel: 410-822-ARTS (2787) or visit academyartmuseum.org. Thru July 31 Juried Art Exhibit at the A.M. Gravely Gallery in St. Michaels featuring artists of the St. Michaels Art League. Over 30 artists submitted their work, which was judged by Dr. Anke Van Wagenberg, Senior Curator at the Academy Art Museum in Easton. Gallery hours are Friday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to
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Thru Aug. 7 Exhibition: Selections from the Grover Batts Collection at the Academy Art Museum, Easton. The Bat ts collec t ion includes works by renowned late 19th and 20th century American and European artists. For more info. tel: 410-822-ARTS (2787) or visit academyartmuseum.org.
T h r u Aug. 30 Summer Qui lt Showcase at the Talbot County Free Library, Easton. Bayside Quilters of the Eastern Shore will have over 100 quilts on display in the library to promote the arts and literature. For more info. tel: 410-822-1626 or visit tcfl.org.
Thru Aug. 7 Exhibition: Ernie Satchell ~ A Few of My Favorite Things at the Academy Art Museum, Easton. The exhibition features the ceramics of Eastern Shore native Ernest Satchell. For
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July Calendar 1 First Friday in downtown Chestertown. Art galleries offer new shows and have many of their artists present throughout the evening. Tour the galleries, sip a drink and explore the fine talents of local artists. 5 to 8 p.m. 1 Dorchester Sw ingers Squa re Dancing Club meets at Maple Elementary School on Egypt Rd., Cambridge. $7 for guest members to dance. Club members and observers are free. Refreshments provided. Enjoy a fun night of dancing and socializing. For more info. tel: 410-221-1978 or 410-901-9711. 1-31 Art Hunt - The St. Michaels Art League and Talbot County Arts Council are once again sponsoring the Art Hunt event during the entire month of July. Beautiful paintings by the League’s talented local artists will be put in each of 15 St. Michaels participating stores for scavenger hunters to find for a free ice cream cone from Justine’s. For more info. visit smartleague.org.
1,2,4-9 Hebron Fireman’s Carnival. Kitchen opens at 6:30 p.m., rides open at 7:15 p.m. July 4 times are 5 to 9 p.m. with fireworks at 9:30 p.m. For more info. visit hebronvfd.com. 1,5,8,12,15,19,22,26,29 Free Blood Pressure Screening from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at University of Maryland Shore Medical Center at Dorchester in Cambr idge. Screenings done in the lobby by DGH Auxiliary members. Tuesdays and Fridays. For more info. tel: 410-228-5511. 1,8,15 ,22 ,29 Meeting: Fr iday Morning Artists at Denny’s in Easton. 8 a.m. All disciplines welcome. Free. For more info. tel: 443-955-2490. 1,8,15,22,29 Meeting: Vets Helping Vets at the Hurlock American Legion #243. 9 a.m. Informational meeting to help vets find services. For more info. tel: 410943-8205 after 4 p.m. 1,8,15,22,29 Bingo! every Friday night at the Easton Volunteer Fire Department on Creamery Lane, Easton. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and games start at 7:30 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-822-4848. 1,8,15,22,29 Meeting: Al-Anon at Minette Dick Hall, Hambrooks
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event, which is generously sponsored by Eastern Shore Tents & Events. $6 CBMM members and guests, $10 non-members, $2 after 8:45 p.m., children 5 and under free. For more info. tel: 410-745-2916 or visit cbmm.org. 2,3,9,10,16,17,23,24,30,31 Apprentice for a Day Public Boatbuilding Program at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels. Pre-registration required. 10 a.m. Saturday to 4 p.m. Sunday. For more info. tel: 410-745-2916 and ask to speak
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plants, baked goods, crafts, antiques and more. For more info. visit DowntownDenton.com. 2,9,16,23,30 Cars and Coffee at the Classic Motor Museum in St. Michaels. 9 to 11 a.m. For more info. tel: 410-745-8979 or visit classicmotormuseumstmichaels.org. 2,9,16,23,30 Historic High Street Wa lk ing Tour in Cambr idge. Experience the beauty and hear the folklore of Cambridge’s High Street. One-hour walking tours are sponsored by the non-profit West End Citizens Association and are accompanied by colonial-garbed docents. 11 a.m. at Long Wharf. For more info. tel: 410-901-1000. 2,9,16,23,30 Skipjack Sail aboard the Nathan of Dorchester, 1 to 3 p.m., Long Wharf, Cambridge. Adults $30, children 6 to 12 $10, under 6 free. For more info. tel: 410-228-7141 or reservations at skipjack-nathan.org. 3 Fireworks: Tred Avon Yacht Club, Oxford. For more info. visit oxfordmd.net. 3 Fireworks: Rock Hall Harbor, Rock Hall. 9 p.m. Free. For more info. visit rockhallmd.com. 4 Firecracker Kids Triathlon for
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4,6,11,13,18,20,25,27 Free Blood Pressure Screening from 9 a.m. to noon, Mondays and Wednesd ay s at Un iver sit y of Ma r yla nd Shore Reg iona l He a lt h Diagnostic and Imaging Center, Easton. For more info. tel: 410820-7778. 4- 8,18 -22 CBMM’s K id s Club summer camp for children 4 to 5 years of age. 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Par ticipation is limited, pre -reg ist rat ion is required. $125 members, $150 non-members. For more info. tel: 410745-4941 or e-mail aspeight@ cbmm.org. 4,11,18,25 Fun and Friendship
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July Calendar from 3 to 5 p.m. for ages 7 to 11 at the St. Michaels Community Center. Fun, games, music and food. Free. For more info. tel: 410-745-6073 or visit stmichaelscc.org. 4,11,18,25 Meeting: Overeaters Anonymous at UM Shore Medical Center in Easton. 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. For more info. visit oa.org. 4,11,18,25 Monday Night Trivia at the Market Street Public House, Denton. 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Join host Norm Amorose for a funfilled evening. For more info. tel: 410-479-4720.
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5 Meeting: Breast Feeding Support Group from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at UM Shore Medical Center in Easton. For more info. tel: 410-822-1000 or visit shorehealth.org. 5 Mov ie Night at Evergreen: A Center for Balanced Living in Easton. 7 to 9 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-819-3395 or visit evergreeneaston.org. 5-8 Summer Camp at the Academy Art Museum, Easton. Life on Yoga Mountain ~ Embodied Awa rene ss Th roug h A r t a nd YogaŠ with Wendy Cohen for ages 6 to 9. 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. $130 members, $140 nonmembers. For more info. tel: 410-822-ARTS (2787) or visit academyartmuseum.org. 5-8 Class: Intro to Photoshop and Digital Illustration with Garnette Hines at the Academy Art Museum, Easton. For grades 5 through 9. 9:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. $140 members, $150 nonmembers. For more info. tel: 410-822-ARTS (2787) or visit academyartmuseum.org. 5,7,12,14,19,21,26,28 Summer Art Camp at Le Hatchery Galleria in Easton. Every Tuesday and Thursday through August 4. Noon to 3 p.m. for children ages 10-12. Plan a project, learn many medias, paint, and more. $25
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per week includes art supplies and snacks. For registration tel: 443-786-8486. 5,7,12,14,19,21,26,28 Adult Ballr o om C l a s s e s w it h A m a nd a Showel l at t he Ac ademy A r t Museum, Easton. Tuesday and T hu r s d a y n i g ht s . Fo r m o r e info. tel: 410-482-6169 or visit dancingontheshore.com. 5,12,19,26 Story Time at the Talbot County Free Library, Easton. 10 a.m. For children 5 and under accompanied by an adult. For more info. tel: 410-822-1626 or visit tcfl.org. 5,19 Grief Support Group at the Dorchester County Library, Cambr idge. 6 p.m. Sponsored by Coastal Hospice & Palliative Care.
Community Acupuncture Clinic at Evergreen: A Center for Balanced Living in Easton. 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. For more info. tel: 410819-3395 or visit evergreeneaston.org.
6 Meeting: Nar-Anon at Immanuel United Church of Christ, Cambridge. 7 p.m. For more info. tel: 1-800 -477- 6291 or v isit naranon.org. 6-7 Mosaic Workshop: Picking Up the Pieces with Sheryl Southwick at the Academy Art Museum, Easton. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. $125 members, $155 non-members. Materials fee $10 covers substrate, thinset and grout. For more info. tel: 410-822-ARTS (2787) or visit academyartmuseum.org. 6-8 Workshop: Beginning Drawing w ith Katie Cassidy at the Academy Art Museum, Easton.
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All disciplines and skill levels welcome. Guest speakers, roundtable discussions, studio tours, and other art-related activities. For more info. visit Facebook or tel: 410-463-0148.
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. $120 members, $155 non-members. For more info. tel: 410-822-ARTS (2787) or visit academyartmuseum.org. 6 - 9 Ta lbot C ount y Fair at t he Talbot Ag. Center, Easton. Wed. 8:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., Thurs. 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., Fri. 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Sat. 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday night dinner is barbecue pulled pork, Thursday is a chicken dinner. Friday is pit beef. For a full schedule of events and times, visit talbotcountyfair.org.
6,13 Class: A r t on Tablets and the iPad with Scott Kane at the Academy Art Museum, Easton. 6 to 8 p.m. $50 members, $80 non-members. For more info. tel: 410-822-ARTS (2787) or visit academyartmuseum.org.
6,13,20,27 Chair Yoga with Susan Irwin at the St. Michaels Housing Authority Community Room, Dodson Ave. 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. Free. For more info. tel: 410-7456073 or visit stmichaelscc.org. 6,13,20,27 The Senior Gathering at the St. Michaels Community Center, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-745-6073 or visit stmichaelscc.org. 7 4th annual Tilghman Island PreCompetition Paint Out at the Tilghman Waterman’s Museum. 5 a.m. to 6 p.m. Plein Air Easton artists will check in here and have their canvases stamped w ith a “Tilghman Paint Out” stamp. The artists will spend the day painting the picturesque watermen’s village of Tilghman
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Island and competing for the $1,000 Tilghman Island Waterman’s Museum Artists’ Choice Prize. Announcement of winning paintings w ill follow at Harrison’s Chesapeake House. For more info. tel: 443-521-4084 or visit pleinaireaston.com. 7 The Magic of Joe Romano at the Ta lbot C ount y Free L ibra r y, Easton. 10 a.m. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. For more info. tel: 410-822-1626 or visit tcfl.org. 7 Arts & Crafts Group at the Talbot Count y Free Librar y, St. Michaels. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free instruction for knitting, beading, etc., or anything else that fuels your passion for being creative. You may also bring a lunch. For more info. tel: 410-822-1626 or visit tcfl.org.
board games and fun educational children’s games. For all ages (children 5 and under need to be accompanied by an adult). For more info. tel: 410-822-1626 or visit tcfl.org. 7 St. Michaels Community Center Summer Concert Series featuring Blues DeVille at Muskrat Park. 6:30 to 8 p.m. 7-10 Tuckahoe Steam and Gas Steam Show promotes the preservation of the historical Eastern Shore rural heritage, including collecting, restoring, displaying, and operating a wide variety of v intage industrial machiner y
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July Calendar a nd ag r icu lt ura l equipment. The show includes a parade of equipment, tractor and horse pulls, music, food, demonstrations and displays, auction sales, train rides, f lea markets, and crafts. For more info. visit tuckahoesteam.org. 7,14,21,28 Men’s Group Meeting at Evergreen: A Center for Balanced Living in Easton. 7:30 to 9 a.m. Weekly meeting where men can frankly and openly deal with issues in their lives. For more info. tel: 410-819-3395 or visit evergreeneaston.org. 7,14,21,28 Dog Walking at Adkins Arboretum, Ridgely. Thursdays at 9 a.m. For more info. tel: 410634-2847, ext. 0 or visit adkinsarboretum.org. 7,14,21,28 Mahjong at the St. Michaels Communit y Center. 10 a.m. to noon on Thursdays. Open to all who want to learn to play this ancient Chinese game of skill. Drop-ins welcome. Free. For more info. tel: 410-745-6073 or visit stmichaelscc.org. 7,14,21,28 Memoir Writing at the Talbot County Free Library, St. Michaels. Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Record and share your memories of life and fam-
ily with a group of friendly folk. Participants are invited to bring their lunch. Please pre-register. For more info. tel: 410-745-5877 or visit tcfl.org. 7,14,21,28 Cambridge Farmers Market at L ong Whar f Park. It’s one of the only waterfront farmers’ markets in the state. 3 to 6 p.m. For more info. e-mail cambridgemktmgr@aol.com. 7,14,21,28 Meeting: Ducks Unlimited - The Bay Hundred Chapter at the St. Michaels Community Center, St. Michaels. 7 to 9 p.m. For more info. tel: 410 -886 2069. 7,14,21,28 Open Mic & Jam at R A R Brew ing in Cambr idge. Thursdays f rom 7 to 11 p.m. Listen to live acoustic music by local musicians, or bring your own instrument and join in. For more info. tel: 443-225-5664. 9 Friends of the Library Second Saturday Book Sale at the Dorchester Count y Public Librar y, Cambridge. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-228-7331 or visit dorchesterlibrary.org. 9 Second Saturday at the Artsway from 2 to 4 p.m., 401 Market Street, Denton. Interact w ith a r t i s t s a s t he y demon s t r ate their work. For more info. tel:
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410-479-1009 or visit carolinearts.org. 9 Second Saturday and Art Walk in Historic Downtown Cambridge on Race, Poplar, Muir and High streets. Shops will be open late. Galleries will be opening new shows and holding receptions. Restaurants w ill feature live music. 5 to 9 p.m. For more info. visit cambridgemainstreet.com. 9 Taste of Cambridge Crab CookOff and Festival in downtown Cambridge. Entry to the festival is free. Purchase a ticket to taste all entries in the Crab Cook-Off competition that has local top chefs competing in categories of best crab cake, crab soup, crab dip, and crab specialty dish ~
and then cast your vote for your favorites. If you don’t care to take part in the Crab Cook-Off, there will be plenty of food vendors, and local restaurants w ill be open. 5 to 10 p.m. For more info. visit CambridgeMainStreet. com. 9 Cambr idge Ghost Wa lk w it h M i nd y B u r go y ne , aut hor of Haunted Easter n Shore. $15 per adult, $9 children 8 to 12 years old. For more info. visit ChesapeakeGhostWalks.com. 9-17 Plein Air Easton Art Festival and Competition held at venues throughout Talbot County. Plein A ir Easton is the largest and most prestigious juried plein air painting competition in the United States. Approximately 6 to 8 thousand painters dot the count y dur ing the week-long festival. Artists from all over the US and beyond apply to this competition and those who are selected paint throughout Talbot County during the Festival week. For a complete schedule of
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9,23 Country Church Breakfast at Faith Chapel & Trappe United Methodist churches in Wesley Ha l l, Trappe. 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. TUMC is also the home of “Martha’s Closet” Yard Sale and C om mu n it y O ut re ach Store, open during the breakfast and every Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. to noon.
10 Plein Air Oxford Paint-Out Day from 12:30 to 6 p.m. Watch esteemed painters from the 22nd Annual Plein Air festival as they capture Oxford’s beauty. Paintings will be on display at the OCC for purchase. Enter our free raff le to win a two-night stay at the RMI; dinner for two at Popes Tavern, free ferry rides, free bike rentals, free ice cream and more! Restaurants will feature special menus for the day. For more info. tel: 410-226-5904 or visit oxfordcc.org.
10 Firehouse Breakfast at the Oxford Volunteer Fire Company. 8 to 11 a.m. Proceeds to benefit fire and ambulance services. $10 for adults and $5 for children under 10. For more info. tel: 410-226-5110.
10 Music in the Park - Steel Drum Band from 3 to 5 p.m. in Oxford Tow n Pa rk. Br ing your law n chair, relax and enjoy!
10 Oxford Historic Walking Tour from 11 a.m. to noon. Join Oxford native Leo Nollmeyer for a historic walking tour of Oxford. Meet at the Ferry dock at
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Stitching Time at the Talbot County Free Library, Easton. 3 to 5 p.m. Bring projects in progress (sewing, knitting, cross-stitch). Limited instruction for beginners. For more info. tel: 410-8221626 or visit tcfl.org.
11 Lecture: Hunger in Talbot County? with Catherine Poe, chair of the Talbot County Hunger Coalition, at the Talbot County Free Library, Easton. 6 p.m. Every night one in five children in Talbot County goes to bed hungry. For more info. tel: 410-822-1626 or visit tcfl.org. 11,18,25, Aug. 8 Minecraft Mondays at the Talbot County Free Library, Easton. 2 to 4 p.m. Beginners and experienced builders, aged 8 to 12 get the chance to build in creative mode on our Minecra f t E du ser ver. A new challenge each week. No registration is necessary, but space is limited. For more info. tel: 410822-1626 or visit tcfl.org. 11-13 Chautauqua 2016 - Masters of Their Craft at the Steamboat Building, Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels. 7 to 8:30 p.m. Audience members meet historical figures, then participate in a thoughtful dialogue with each character. Chautauqua 2016 celebrates the Pulitzer Prize centennial with three characters:
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Academy Art Museum, Easton. Figure Drawing with Jonathan Crist. 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for ages 13+. $115 members, $125 non-members. For more info. tel: 410-822-ARTS (2787) or visit academyartmuseum.org. 11-15,25-29 CBMM’s Kids Club summer camp for children 6 to 7 years of age. 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Par ticipation is limited, pre -reg ist rat ion is required. $125 members, $150 non-members. For more info. tel: 410745-4941 or e-mail aspeight@ cbmm.org.
Duke Ellington, the incompar able show m a n; Gwendoly n Brooks, the first African American to win a Pulitzer Prize; and Ernest Hemingway, one of the greatest American literary figures of the twentieth century. For more info. tel: 410-685-0095. 11-15 Summer Art Camp at the Academy Art Museum, Easton. Su m i- e Pa i nt i ng w it h Daw n Malosh. 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for ages 8 to 14. $110 members, $120 non-members. For more info. tel: 410-822-ARTS (2787) or visit academyartmuseum.org. 11-15 Summer Art Camp at the
11,25 Stor y Time at the Talbot County Free Library, Easton. 10 a.m. For children 5 and under accompanied by an adult. For more info. tel: 410-822-1626 or visit tcfl.org. 12 Flute Circle at Justamere Trading Post, St. Michaels. 6 p.m. Come and enjoy the native f lute. Learn to play, or just listen. Free. For more info. tel: 410-745-2227. 12,26 Buddhist Study Group at Evergreen: A Center for Balanced Living, Easton. 6:30 to 8 p.m. Open to the public. For more info. tel: 410-819-3395 or visit evergreeneaston.org. 12,26 Meeting: Tidewater Stamp Club at the Mayor and Council
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13 Early Morning Members’ Walk at Adkins Arboretum, Ridgely. 8 to 9:30 a.m. Free. For more info. tel: 410-634-2847, ext. 0 or visit adkinsarboretum.org. 13 Meeting: Bayside Quilters from 9 a.m. to noon at the Easton Volunteer Fire Department on Aurora Park Drive, Easton. Guests are welcome, memberships are available. For more info. e-mail mhr2711@gmail.com. 13 Origami! Origami! at the Talbot County Free Librar y, Easton. 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. for ages 10 to adult. Registration required. For more info. tel: 410-822-1626 or visit tcfl.org.
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July Calendar for family members currently struggling with a loved one with substance use disorder, led by trained facilitators. Free. For more info. e-mail mariahsmission2014@gmail.com. 13,27 Chess Club from 1 to 3 p.m. at the St. Michaels Community Center. Players gather for friendly competition and instruction. For more info. tel: 410-745-6073 or visit stmichaelscc.org. 13,27 Meeting: Choptank Writers Group from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at the Dorchester Center for the Arts, Cambridge. Everyone interested in writing is invited to participate. For more info. tel: 443-521-0039. 14 Hour of Code™ Workshop for ages 8 to 12 at the Talbot County Free Library, St. Michaels. 2 to 4 p.m. Learn how easy it is to build animated programs using simple web coding techniques. No registration is necessary, but space is limited. For more info. tel: 410822-1626 or visit tcfl.org.
Talbot County Free Library, St. Michaels. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Record and share your memories of life and family with a group of friendly folk. Pre-registration requested. For more info. tel: 410-822-1626 or visit tcfl.org. 15 Bananas! presented by Blue Sky Puppet Theatre at the Talbot County Free Librar y, Easton. 10:30 a.m. Supported with funds from the Talbot Count y A r ts Council. For more info. tel: 410822-1626 or visit tcfl.org. 15 “The Library Guy,” Bill Peak, hosts a discussion of After This by Alice McDermott at the Talbot Count y Free Librar y, St. Michaels. 3 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-822-1626 or visit tcfl.org. 15 Paintbrush Party, sponsored by Adkins Arboretum, Ridgely. 7 to 9 p.m. Uncork your inner artist and support Adkins Arboretum. Enjoy music, refreshments, and good c ompa ny wh i le re c eivi ng step -by- step i nst r uc t ion
14 St. Michaels Community Center Summer Concert Series featuring Roadhouse Clams at Muskrat Park. 6:30 to 8 p.m. 14,21,28 Memoir Writing at the 206
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July Calendar from a local artist to complete your very own masterpiece. No exper ience is necessar y. The Paintbrush Party will be held at Queen Anne’s County Centre for the Arts, 206 S. Commerce St., Centreville. For more info. tel: 410-634-2847, ext. 0 or visit adkinsarboretum.org. 15-16 Demos at Studio B Art Gallery. Friday - Camille Przewodek from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and Saturday - Stewart White from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m and reception from 5 to 8 p.m. For more info. visit studioBartgallery.com. 15-17 Local Color Art Show and Sale at the Tidewater Inn, Easton. In support of the Easton - Plein Air Competition and Arts Festival, t he Work i ng A r t i s t s For u m sponsors a juried and judged art exhibit featuring studio finished paintings. Fri. from noon to 6 p.m., Sat. from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sun. from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-957-2398.
16 Tilghman Island Seafood Festival from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The festival will be held at the fire department and adjacent Kronsburg Park on Main Street, Tilghman Island. Food to be served includes steamed crabs, crab cakes, fried clams, steamed cher r y stone clams, steamed shrimp, fish sandwiches, barbecue chicken, hot dogs, soft crabs, corn on the cob, hamburgers, and French fries. 2 p.m. crab race, 3 p.m. cutest kid contest, and 4 p.m. f ireman’s parade. For more info. visit tilghmanmd. com. 18
2016 Ta lb ot Ch a mb er C up Golf Tournament to benefit the Easton Volunteer Fire Department. Noon shotgun start at the Talbot Country Club. 18 holes of golf, on-course beverages, lunch, free range balls, af ter-par t y, goodie bag and more. To register tel: 410-822-4653.
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County Free Library, Easton. 11 a.m. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. For more info. tel: 410-822-1626 or visit tcfl.org. 18 Book discussion on Angle of Repose by Wallace Stegner at the Talbot County Free Library, E a s ton. 6:30 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-822-1626 or visit tcfl.org. 18-22 Summer Art Camp at the Academy Art Museum, Easton. The A r t Studio 1 w ith Susan Horsey. 10 a.m. to noon for ages 6 to 9. $130 members, $1 40 non-members. For more info. tel: 410-822-ARTS (2787) or visit academyartmuseum.org.
18-22 Summer Art Camp at the Academy Art Museum, Easton. Frame by Frame - Stop Motion and Claymation with Katy Trice. For grades 5 through 9. 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. $130 members, $140 non-members. For more info. tel: 410-822-ARTS (2787) or visit academyartmuseum.org. 18-22 Summer Art Camp at the Academy Art Museum, Easton. The A r t Studio 2 w ith Susan Horsey. 1 to 3 p.m. for ages 9 to 13. $130 members, $140 nonmembers. For more info. tel: 410-822-ARTS (2787) or visit academyartmuseum.org. 18,25, Aug. 1 Minecraft Mon-
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July Calendar days at the Talbot County Free Library, St. Michaels. 6 to 7:30 p.m. Beginners and experienced builders aged 8 to 12 get the chance to build in creative mode on our MinecraftEdu server. A new challenge each week. No registration is necessary, but space is limited. For more info. tel: 410-822-1626 or visit tcfl.org. 20 Read to Latte, a certified therapy dog, at the Talbot County Free Library, Easton. 11 a.m. to noon. For more info. tel: 410-822-1626 or visit tcfl.org. 20 Meeting: Dorchester Caregiv-
ers Support Group from 3 to 4 p.m. at Pleasant Day Adult Medical Day Care, Cambridge. For more info. tel: 410-228-0190. 20 Yoga Therapy at Evergreen: A Center for Balanced Living in Easton. 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-819-3395 or visit evergreeneaston.org. 20,27 Story Time at the Talbot Count y Free Librar y, St. Michaels. 10:30 a.m. For children 5 and under accompanied by an adult. For more info. tel: 410822-1626 or visit tcfl.org. 20-22 Workshop: Explorations in Color with Sheryl Southwick
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July Calendar at the Academy Art Museum, Easton. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. $175 members, $205 non-members. For more info. tel: 410 -822ARTS (2787) or visit academyartmuseum.org. 21 Harry Potter Party at the Talbot Count y Free Librar y, St. Michaels. 2 p.m. Celebrate the release of the new Harry Potter book: Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. Come in costume. Prizes awarded. Games, crafts and more for ages 6 to 12. Registration is required. For more info. tel: 410-822-1626 or visit tcfl.org. 21 Third Thursday in downtown Denton from 5 to 7 p.m. Shop for one-of-a-kind floral arrangements, gifts and home decor, dine out on a porch with views of the Choptank River, or enjoy a stroll around town as businesses extend their hours. For more info. tel: 410-479-0655.
Creek off the Choptank River and walk the wooded trails of the Izaak Walton League facility. $30 includes kayak rental, or $20 if you provide your own. Preregistration required. For more info. tel: 443-385-0511. 22 Concert: Vance Gilbert in the Stoltz Listening Room, Avalon Theatre, Easton. 8 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-822-7299 or visit avalonfoundation.org. 23 Auditions for amateur singers and dancers for Talent “For Shore� at the St. Michaels High School Auditorium, St. Michaels. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-745-6073. 23 Build a Wave Hill Chair at Ad k i n s A rboret u m, R idgely. Chanticleer Garden Horticulturist and craftsman Dan Benarcik returns to Adkins Arboretum to
21 St. Michaels Community Center Summer Concert Series featuring Greg g Farley at Musk rat Park. 6:30 to 8 p.m. 22 Midshore Riverkeepers Tour the Shore Paddle on Bolingbroke Creek, Trappe. 5 to 7:30 p.m. Explore beautiful Bolingbroke 212
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per couple. Seating is limited. For more info. tel: 443-521-0789 or visit emilysproduce.com. 24 Talent “For Shore” finals competition at the St. Michaels High School Auditorium, St. Michaels. 3 p.m. $10 adults, $5 students and seniors over 60, children under 6 free. Audience members will cast a vote for their favorites, and winners will be announced
23 Fine Dining on the Farm at Emily’s Produce, Cambridge. Local fa r m f r e sh d i n ner pr epa r e d with only the freshest ingredients. Menu can be found on our website. Dinner starts at 6 p.m. Tickets are $40 per person or $75
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July Calendar after a brief intermission. For more info. tel: 410-745-6073. 25-29 Summer Art Camp at the Academy Art Museum, Easton. Play w it h Clay w it h Daw n Malosh. 9:30 a.m. to noon for ages 8 to 13. $120 members, $130 non-members. For more info. tel: 410-822-ARTS (2787) or visit academyartmuseum.org. 25-29 Class: Digital Illustration and Animation ~ People, Places and Stories with Katy Trice at the Academy Art Museum, Easton. For grades 8 through 12. 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. $130 members, $140 non-members. For more info. tel: 410-822-ARTS (2787) or visit academyartmuseum.org. 25-29 Kaleidoscope Summer Arts Camp with Christy Edwards and Alanna Berman at the Academy Art Museum, Easton. 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. for ages 6+. $100 members, $110 non-members. For more info. tel: 410-822-ARTS (2787) or visit academyartmuseum.org. 25-29 Summer Art Camp at the Academy Art Museum, Easton. Super Surrealists Art Camp with Dawn Malosh. 1 to 3:30 p.m. for ages 10 to 14. $135 members, $145 non-members. For more
info. tel: 410-822-ARTS (2787) or visit academyartmuseum.org. 26 LEGO Free Build at the Talbot County Free Library, Easton. 2 to 3 p.m. for ages 6 and up. For more info. tel: 410-822-1626 or visit tcfl.org. 26 Meeting: The CARES Breast Cancer Support Group at UM Shore Regional Breast Center, Easton. 6 to 7:30 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-822-1000, ext. 5411. 26 Meeting: Women Supporting Women, lo c a l bre a s t c a nc er support group, meets at Christ Episcopal Church, Cambridge. 6:30 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-463-0946. 27 Learn to Fish from 10 a.m. to noon for ages 8 to 15 sponsored by the Talbot County Free Library, Easton. Representatives from the DNR and the library will take a group of young people fishing at the Bay Street ponds. No experience necessary. In-person pre-registration required. For more info. tel: 410-822-1626 or visit tcfl.org. 28 St. Michaels Community Center Summer Concert Series featuring Flatland Drive at Muskrat Park. 6:30 to 8 p.m. 28 Class: Wine and Watercolors
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with Hillary Parker at the Academy Art Museum, Easton. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. $45 includes all supplies, wine and light snacks. For more info. tel: 410-822-ARTS (2787) or visit academyartmuseum.org. 29
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“Pres” Harding for a concert to celebrate the Chesapeake Bay through stories and songs at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels. Together, through simple folk tunes and harmonies, McCown and Harding will pay musical tribute to the Chesapeake byways they call home. Seating is limited, with advanced reservations needed. 6 p.m. The concert takes place in CBMM’s Van Lennep Auditorium along the shoreline of Fogg’s Cove. The cost is $12 for CBMM members and $20 for non-members. To reserve seats, contact Allison Speight at 410-745-4941 or aspeight@cbmm.org.
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