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Since 1952, Eastern Shore of Maryland Vol. 67, No. 12
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May 2019
Features: About the Cover Photographer: Donna Tolbert-Anderson . . . . . . . . . 7 Lunch Notes: Helen Chappell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 The Bird Feeder Mystery: Bonna L. Nelson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Queen Anne’s County House & Garden Pilgrimage. . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 On Land and On Sea: Margaret L. Andersen Rosenfeld . . . . . . . . . . 55 Bringing Back the Bobwhites: Michael Valliant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Tidewater Kitchen : Pamela Meredith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 J. Lawrie Bloom Retires as Artistic Director: Amelia Steward . . . . . 77 4th Annual Senior Summit on Aging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Tidewater Gardening: K. Marc Teffeau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Waterway Open Again: Gary D. Crawford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 Maryland Community for LifeSM - Talbot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157 Changes ~ Fastnet Redux: Roger Vaughan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
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About the Cover Photographer Donna Tolbert-Anderson Donna Tolber t-A nderson is a wildlife enthusiast and a passionate photographer of the natural world. Through her photography, she shows not only the beauty of wildlife, but also its behavior and va r ie d h abit s. T he m ajor it y of her imagery comes from the MidAtlantic region, prized by nature photographers for its abundant wildlife and diverse habitats. With winter trips to Florida, she is able to photograph many of the same bird species found here on the Delmarva Peninsula throughout the summer and fall months. In addition to being published in numerous local magazines, her work has been exhibited at the Waterfowl Festival and was juried into an ex-
hibit at the Academy Art Museum. She has worked with Chesapeake Wildlife Heritage, providing images used in their publications. Because she loves marketing her work directly to her customers, Donna has been a weekly vendor for ten years at the Saturday Easton Farmer’s Market, offering canvases, metal prints and fine art prints of her work. People love hearing the incredible stories behind some of the photographs she exhibits. In addition, her artwork can be purchased at The Green Phoenix Gallery in Easton or on her new website, whiteegretstudio.com. The photo on the cover is titled Ea ster n Bluebird in a F ield of Flowers.
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Love, Lunch Notes and Frames How Motherhood Inspired Stacey Dulin Tibbitt by Helen Chappell
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room or the stenciling of a floor, her natural instinct for the decorative arts always makes me admire her, and maybe even wish I could be half as creative as she is. “Believe it or not, creative is never a word I would have used to describe myself,” Stacey says modestly. “I have always liked trying new things and creating things, but never really considered myself creative. I started writing poems a long time ago. I guess that would be my first attempt at creating something. I started writing notes to my girls about 11 years ago. That turned into 9
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how to love my children unconditionally, and that you need to be there for your children, no matter what. “I was also very lucky to have 3 of the best siblings a girl could ask for. I know that if I ever need anything that I could call on any one of them. We are very close in age, and I think that has been a key to our relationships. We grew up together. We shared the same experiences around the same times. We are not just siblings. We are friends ~ great friends.” It was her sister who introduced Stacey to ornamental framemaking. “The frames came to me by way of my sister. She was doing well and told me that I needed to do them too. She has since left the frame- making business, but it has been a lot of fun creating new frames and trying to make the Etsy shop more of my own. “The frames are made of wood and then covered with decorative
raised me.” Stacey recalls “My father, who owned Kirkham Station, was loved by everyone. There are so many times when I am asked, ‘Are you George Dulin’s daughter?’ I proudly say ‘yes’ and their response is always, ‘He was such a wonderful man.’ “My mother has also been a great role model for me. She taught me
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pect. With social media reaching so many people, it is a free and easy way to get your idea out there. Making a product that a lot of people will want to buy ~ that is the tough part, ” she says philosophically. While she’s proud of the work she does with her frames, the Lilli’s Lunch Notes are close to her heart because they were inspired by her middle daughter’s experiences. “My napkins,” she says, “now, this is something that I really love to talk about. When Lilli was in kindergarten she was diagnosed with having a learning disability. Then, two years later, she was diagnosed with a form of adolescent epilepsy. Needless to say, school was a struggle for her. She would tell me every day that she didn’t want to go to school. She would say, ‘it’s dumb and I don’t want to go.’ “My heart broke. Every day I would see her frustration and her sadness. I knew she didn’t want to go. She wanted to be in her safe place, home with me. I decided one day to write a note to her and put it in her lunch box. I wanted her to know that I was thinking about her, that I was there with her. She told me that she loved her note and she brought it back home to save it. Her smile made me happy! So, I kept writing notes and putting them in her lunch. “At first, they were just words, but then I began to draw pictures. The notes would come back home
Stacey with daughter, Lilli, and mother, Joyce Dulin. paper. I have them for weddings, baptisms, pet loss, friendship. All of the frames are customizable. You can use the saying on the frame or completely change it. If it will fit, I can make it. “I sell two sizes, 4” x 6” and an 8”x 8” frame that holds a 3.5” x 3.5” picture. I can usually get a frame out in a couple of days. I have been making frames now for about two years. In that time, I have done almost 6,000 of them. “Making a product that someone loves is what inspires me. I love reading the reviews and hearing the joy in the voices of my customers. It really brings a sense of pride.” Etsy is an online site that gives creative people and crafters a central marketplace and outlet to sell their creations. It’s a wonderful clearinghouse for creative people like Stacey. “Coming up with an idea, I think, is harder than the marketing as18
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was encouraging and pushed me to make more. Plus, it is just something I love doing.” Lilli’s Lunch Notes was born. “For the last 11 years, I have been writing notes and putting them in my girls’ lunches. I have saved all the notes and put them into binders for both of Lilli and Sammi. Lilli is getting ready to graduate from high school in June. I wrote her last lunch note in January due to her shortened school day. When she graduates, I intend on giving her the binder. “I have had people tell me in the past that their husband or wife would always write notes and put them in their lunches or leave them around the house. I think getting a little snarky or making notes for a more mature demographic would be a lot of fun.” So does this writer. Imagine the possibilities! “I think,” Stacey reflects, “being a mother has factored into my creativity because of the need to ease my daughter’s pain when she was little. I don’t think I would have written notes if she didn’t need
every day, so I decided to save them for her. A couple of the staff members at her school would go by her lunch table every day to see what Mom had written that day. One of the staff told me that she thought the notes were so cute and that I needed to fi nd a way to share them with other people. “Well, that got me thinking. One day, out of the blue, I thought napkins! A lot of people put napkins in their children’s lunches, so why not make my notes into napkins? I tried to research the product, but nothing like it had been done before. I had to start from scratch and learn everything. I found a graphic designer and a company that printed on napkins. I found packaging material and labels. It really did take a village to get this product off the ground. “I was so thrilled when my fi rst batch came in. I got an immediate positive response and was thrilled. I could only afford 100 packs and put them out on social media. I sold out in less than a day. So that
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and learn to fight for herself, but she did and is now. Not only is she getting ready to graduate, but she will be graduating as a member of the National Technical Honor Society. “I would like to think that my notes gave her that little extra push that she needed all those years ago. When she was feeling down and didn’t want to go to school, she would have something to look forward to at lunch time. What had Mommy drawn for her today? Those notes put a smile on her face. They were a hug from me to get her through until I saw her at 3 o’clock.” Now, Stacey’s ambition is to not just bring attention to her frames and her napkins, but to write a book about Lilli’s experiences. With her determination and creativity, it’s going to happen! To see Stacey’s work on Etsy, use these links: Personalized Picture Frames at etsy.com/shop/ LightwoodFrames. Lunch notes for kids printed on napkins by Lilli’s Lunch Notes at etsy.com/ listing/670150014/napkins-lunchnotes-for-kids-napkins.
them and therefore, I wouldn’t have the napkins.” Out of sadness comes great creativity. Creating Lilli’s Lunch Notes was really a light bulb moment. Now, Stacey wants to expand her business and her creativity. She has a mission. “I really wanted to share Lilli’s story. I think that there are a lot of people out there who can relate. Dyslexia is an issue that you don’t hear too much about. Lilli struggled so much in her early years of school. A lot of that was due to the fact that neither one of us really knew much about it. To let others know that they’re not alone, I joined a great community when I started learning about dyslexia and how to use tools and self-advocacy.” She pauses then adds thoughtfully, “For Lilli, it took a while for her to understand what was going on
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The Bird Feeder Mystery by Bonna L. Nelson
Mystery creates wonder, and wonder is the basis of man’s desire to understand. ~ Neil Armstrong I r e m e m b e r i t c le a r l y, e v e n though it was over thirty years ago. I thought my parents were losing it. They had installed a few bird feeders outside of the window where they ate breakfast at a small table for two. They oohed and aahed over the birds eating seeds while they ate their eggs and toast or cereal and lingered over coffee and the morning Sun paper. They loved those birds and the morning rituals they shared with them. I didn’t get it. Neither did my siblings, my brother and sister. What’s the big deal? we thought. We have better things to do than to sit and watch birds. Birds, really? Eye rolls. We couldn’t imagine that we would ever engage in bird watching. Now, many, many years later, I finally get it. Now that we have the time to commune with nature, I get it. I get the joy and pleasure of watching a brilliant red cardinal or handsome jaunty bluebird eating seeds for breakfast outside our window while we eat our meal. Now we, too, have eight to ten bird feeders on sturdy single and double shepherds’ hooks outside of the window where
we eat breakfast and lunch at a small table for two. We have even developed a bird and butterfly garden to encourage our fluttering friends to visit and entertain us. Now our daughter doesn’t get it ~ she rolls her eyes ~ but our granddaughter does. And we compare bird sightings with neighbors who enjoy their own bird feeders as much as we do. But one morning we woke to a mysterious disaster. We looked out of the window to see the birds at the feeders in the garden and saw one of our seven-foot, solid steel standalone shepherd’s hooks bent over to the 25
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new feeder in the garden. We thought that it was a one-time occurrence. One day went by. No destruction. Two days passed and we breathed more easily, relaxed and settled back into our bird watching routine. The attacker returned on the third night and again a few days later. The same routine. The hook was bent to the ground, the feeder opened, emptied and broken, the seed scattered on the ground. After the third vise-straightening process, the hook was no longer completely straight and had to be discarded along with the feeder. We were determined to fight for our birds and the pleasure they brought to us. We added more bird and butterf ly shrubs and perennials to the garden including asters, butterf ly bushes, Joe Pye weeds, m i l k weed, pu r ple c onef lower s, sunf lowers, black-eyed Susan and parsley. We added a large evergreen shrub for the birds to hide in. We weeded and mulched the bed and put a little metal fence around the garden to keep out our dogs and the night raider. We hoped that the denser protected garden would discourage intruders. We purchased and installed stronger steel shepherd’s hook s a nd colorful feeders, red, yellow, green, copper, cream and cedar. We filled most of the feeders with the highly recommended black oil sunflower seed and a few with thistle seed. We adde d l iqu id hu m m i ngbi rd
Was it a bear? ground. The bird feeder that was hanging on the hook lay open and empty with the bird seed scattered. The feeder was broken. Shock and confusion kicked in. Why? Who would do such a thing? My husband, John, said it had to be someone very strong to be able to bend the steel pole to the ground. A brown bear had made it to the Shore a few years back and was seen emptying bird feeders, but there had been no news of such a visitor last spring when the crime was committed. Nor did the bear destroy shepherd’s hooks or feeders. John put the bent hook in a vise, and it took all of his strength pushing against the hook to straighten it. I bought a new feeder and filled it with seed, and we optimistically installed the straightened hook and 28
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birds and butterf lies visited daily. However, our joy was not long lasting. Destruction occurred on multiple hooks on one night. Seed was scattered ever y where. Seed feeders were opened and damaged. Hummingbird feeders were drained and lay on the ground. New plantings were crushed. There were no footprints, no evidence, no clues as to the nature of the culprit. Who or what had done this? Why? We had dogs, not out at night, but during the day, enough to leave a scent. We had motion detection outdoor lighting on the entire landscape. Why wouldn’t the intruder be scared off? Why weren’t the lights a deterrent? We reached out to our bird feed-
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“SOUTHWIND” A FABULOUS WATERFRONT GATED ESTATE on Maryland’s Eastern Shore consisting of 214 +/- acres with 2.5 +/- miles of waterfront on Hudson Creek. This property features a stunning custom 5 BR brick manor house, 5 BR guest house, barn, workshop, 4 ponds, 2 docks, waterfowl blinds and deer stands. Total of 5 parcels including sweeping lawns, gradens, meadows, farmland, wetlands and wooded acreage. New Price: $2,950,000
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Bird Feeder Mystery
The idea of a security camera was firmly planted in John’s mind while talking to a neighbor who had just installed a new security system with a camera. Intent on solving the mystery of the nighttime visitor, be it human or animal, John began to research cameras to capture photos of the invader. A trail camera was his answer. Stealth Cam trail cameras take photographs day and night when motion is detected. The cameras have been used by scientists, wildlife researchers, wildlife watchers and hunters for years to observe wildlife habits and travel patterns. Hunters use them to spot deer, elk and other night creatures. With its stealth technology, no light can be detected from the camera at night to spook the critter. John installed the camera in different locations in the garden but soon realized that the camera was too close to capture all of the hooks. In order to photograph the entire garden, he had to install the camera 25 feet away on a tree. The camera captures photographs ever y ten seconds that there is motion. Every morning, he took the SD card out of the camera, inserted it in his laptop and looked for clues to the mystery. Success at last. One morning, the photos revealed our bandits in action. They climbed up on the shepherd’s hooks, reached over the baffles to pull themselves up, hung off of the top of the pole and then,
ing neighbors to find out if they were having similar experiences. A few had some bent hooks and destroyed bird houses so it was a communitywide problem. What could we do? John decided that baffles would be the answer. He researched the best and strongest baff les, thinking that in addition to preventing squirrels from eating the seed they would make it more difficult for the burglar to get to the tall feeders and bend them. The highly rated Audubon Wrap-A round Squirrel Baffle claimed that it would prevent squirrel assault and robbery, and we hoped that it would have the same effect on the night assaults and destruction. They were highly effective…but only at preventing squirrels from climbing up the poles to reach the seed in the feeders. They were not effective at stopping the night invaders from bending poles, damaging feeders and eating seed and hummingbird nectar. The night prankster just couldn’t be stopped.
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look like robbers with their masked faces, black fur around their eyes surrounded by white fur and a ringed tail that gives the appearance of a masked bandit. Yes, we discovered who our bandits were ~ Procyon lotors, a whole family of raccoons, adults and youngsters. With a body weight of 11 to 57 pounds and length of 16 to 28 inches, the nocturnal mammal is noted for its strength, intelligence and adaptability. Raccoons also have some of the most dexterous hands in nature, enabling them to break into garbage cans, camping coolers,
with their full body weight, bent the poles to the ground, tore open the feeders and had a feast. They stood on the garden hose box and tipped over the hummingbird feeder, drank for over an hour and drained it dry, a quart of sugar water! The camera captured their antics, feeding frenzy and the spooky whites of their eyes floating in the garden. The answer was surprising to us. We never imagined that the medium-sized culprits could be so strong, smart and persistent. They
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28872 Jasper Lane, Cooke’s Hope Light-filled 3-4 BR, 2-1/2 BA with 2-car garage. LR with fireplace, PR, open kitchen, spacious DR, 1st fl. MBR with en-suite bath, den, charming garden. Priced to sell at $495,000! 111 Park Street, Easton - An incredible house for the money! Spacious 1st floor with beautiful foyer, living room, gorgeous cook’s kitchen opening to dining room, utility room, powder room. Second floor has master bedroom with en suite bath, 2 bedrooms, hall bathroom. PLUS great garden with shed and off street parking. $359,500.
408 South Talbot Street, St. Michaels Prominent corner commercial property WITH PARKING in the heart of St. Michaels restaurant row! Fabulous condition - completely redone in 2015. A rare opportunity. $590,000!
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Bird Feeder Mystery birdfeeders and oyster shells. In experiments, scientists have found that if you give raccoons a puzzle, they will persistently solve it as long as food is involved. Since the 50’s, raccoons have moved into urban areas and become a nuisance, seeking food as their habitat has been encroached upon by modern development. They may seem so cute and are a part of nature, but they can be vicious and can carry rabies. What to do next? John sent the photos of the raccoons to the neighbors. One neighbor who had their bird feeders, hummingbird feeders, squirrel feeders and shrubs destroyed by the culprits told John that they just gave up and put all of their feeders away. Another neighbor stayed up late and watched for the feeder invasion. He went outside and clapped at the raccoons, to no avail. They just ignored him. He turned the hose on the gang, but they just looked at him, laughed and continued their feasting. Another
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neighbor had them swimming and defecating in their beautiful swimming pool. We ca lled t he Depar tment of Natural Resources, and they said to not fill feeders for two or three weeks and that they would move on to new territory. We tried that, but three weeks went by and as soon as we refilled the feeders, the critters returned. We caught them in black and white photographs on the trail camera, along with deer (who were only interested in the parsley), fox, possum, a neighbor’s dog and us fooling around in the garden. We called our exterminator, who said they didn’t handle mammals ~ only insects ~ and referred us to
a “Relocator.” Mr. Relocator came the next day and set several “Have a Heart” traps to capture our invaders without doing harm and return them to the wild. The traps were baited with mini marshmallow trails at the opening to lead then in and open cans of sardines inside the trap on top of the release mechanism. Mr. Relocator was successful. He trapped two raccoons the first night! Over a one-month period, he trapped six raccoons altogether and one possum. He would remove the critters from the traps when caught, rebait the traps and relocate the culprits at $50 each, an expensive but successful undertaking. They were snarling and angry when approached in the traps. Who wouldn’t be? The possum was downright nasty. Once t he raccoon family was captured and relocated, peace was restored in the neighborhood bird gardens. Feeders were safely filled; shepherd’s hooks were straightened and installed and remained upright. Flowers and shrubs blossomed without being trampled. Birds returned to the feeders, hummingbirds to the nectar and butterflies to the flowers. Peace lasted until winter. Now a new visitor was attracted to the bird garden. One morning while eating breakfast, we were startled by the sound of a bird f lying into the window. We looked up to see a large bird flying away from the garden up into the trees. After several reoccurrences of the birds bashing 39
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I guess we have to accept and understand that in exchange for the wonder and blessing of living on the water next to a woods and having a garden inviting to birds and other critters that nature and the ecosystem will always take precedent over our bird-watching passion. We are now wondering what the trail camera will reveal this year, now that spring is upon us. Will the raccoons be back? Or will we have a new and mysterious visitor?
their heads on the window in panic and seeing the shadow of a large bird flying up to the tree tops, we learned from a neighbor that we had a Coopers Hawk attempting to feed on our delicious birds. Hopefully he will move on soon.
Bonna L. Nelson is a Bay-area writer, columnist, photographer and world traveler. She resides in Easton with her husband, John.
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May 4 ~ 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (rain or shine) The Maryland House and Garden Pilgrimage in Queen Anne’s County includes significant 17th- and 18th-century properties, as well as other historic venues. Chairs: Diana Pietrowiak, 443-223-1699, seaglassgal24@gmail.com Dorothea Abbott (Dot), 443-336-7543, dorotheav@aol.com STOOPLEY-GIBSON MANOR HOUSE The property dates to 1656; port ion s of t he home a re c . 1740 1780. Of par ticular note is the original all-header bond brick on the south façade, common in An-
napolis homes from 1740 to 1780, and t he t wo -stor y nor t h-facing veranda reminiscent of Jefferson’s Monticello. The land can be traced to the mid-17th century when John Gibson and Henry Stoupe patented 150 acres via a 1656 land grant. The
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to be held by direct descendants of the original settler. It still functions today as a working farm. The property was patented to Dr. Richard Tilghman, a surgeon in the British Navy, in 1658 by Charles Calvert, Lord Baltimore. The view toward the water includes many old and elegant trees, among them the second largest ginkgo tree in Maryland.
gardens feature magnolia, holly and multiple centenarian trees, including one of Maryland’s largest English boxwoods.
KIRWAN HOUSE and GENERAL STORE c. 1879 The Victorian home of James E. K ir wan (Mar yland’s State Senator 1900-1908) and the attached general store have had an ongoing restoration by present owners. The store is fully stocked as if it were 1900, and the home has all of the original furnishings, china, pottery,
THE HERMITAGE The property dates to 1658, with the current house dating to the 1700s and 1800s. Settled over 350 years ago, The Hermitage is one of Maryland’s oldest continuously inhabited thumb grants
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EASTON - LAKE KINTORE
Tall trees frame little known Lake Kintore on which this charming 3 BR, 2.5 BA home is nestled. Many unusual features highlight the structure, including a wonderful flow for entertaining. It is professionally decorated with neutral floors and walls providing an easy transition for a new owner. The lake is perfect for kayaking or fishing, and the large screened porch, deck and pool provide perfect areas to relax or watch the wildlife. Additional amenities include: Geothermal utilities, guest quarters and 3-car garage. Must see to appreciate. $909,000!
EASTON - SOUTH BEECHWOOD
TRAPPE - LA TRAPPE HEIGHTS
This 3 BR, 2.5 BA rancher is waiting for you to make it your own. The property is located in the back of the subdivision, backs to woods and land that will not be developed. The house has “good bones,” attached 2-car garage, paved driveway,roof 12 years old, het pump 7 years old, and public water and sewer. Priced to sell at $245,000.
This 4 BR, 2 BA Cape has had some TLC: brand new roof, power-washed, fresh interior paint and renovated crawl space. Enjoy the outdoors through the large (15’ x 17’) screened porch and fully fenced rear yard. There’s an oversized one-car garage with room for bikes, kayaks, etc. Public water and sewer. Clean and ready for new owners. $267,000!
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colonies. The establishment of St. Peter’s parish in 1765 was the fourth attempt by the Jesuits to found a mission center in the heart of the Eastern Shore for the Wye River area. A 1760 bequest of 50 pounds from Edward Neale of “Bowlingly” provided the land on which the brick chapel was built. The interior contains the 1877 English stained glass and altar furniture and four pews from 1827. The cemetery’s earliest grave dates to 1820 ~ many early benefactors are also buried there.
an Edison cylinder phonograph, family photos and an 1821 manumission paper. The property gives visitors a real glimpse into the life of a prominent family on the rural Eastern Shore at the turn of the 20th century. ST. PETER the APOSTLE CHURCH The property dates to 1765, with the current structure dating from 1827 to 1877. Soon af ter William Claiborne founded his colony on Kent Island in 1631, a Catholic community was established, becoming the second olde st in t he Eng lish- spea k ing
SILK FARM The property dates to 1665, with the current structure c. mid-18th century to the present. Silk Farm is part of a 350-acre
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Second Sounding Farm Distinctive 32 acre estate with beautiful architecture by Alan Meyers. The stunning 4,771 square foot, 4-bedroom, 4.5 bath residence and 2-bedroom guest cottage are perfectly sited on a southwest facing point of land with 1,140’ frontage and 5’ water depth on Broad Creek. A rare offering with breathtaking views, private garden-like setting and exceptional amenities just minutes to historic St. Michaels. Offered at $2,995,000 www.SecondSoundingFarm.com
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completed in 2007. The school is a certified Maryland Green School and has upheld a high standard for campus sustainability, including the installation of rain and pollinator gardens and completion of an extensive stepped stream water conveyance to restore badly eroded ravines. A Living Shoreline created 8,542 square feet of marsh habitat over a rock sill. Native plants provide natural filtration for improved water quality as well as protection of the intertidal environment’s aquatic and terrestrial species.
tract patented in 1665 as Barbadoes Hall by Christopher Thomas. The farm owes its present name to the Queen Anne’s County Silk Company, which was chartered in 1835 and which purchased the farm in 1836. Significant outbuildings include an early 19th-century log plank meat house and a very fine old barn.
1923 SEARS ROEBUCK KIT HOUSE Black, gray and cream dominate this elegant home situated along a
GUNSTON SCHOOL c.1911 MIDDLETON HOUSE c. 1890 The Gunston Farm School was founded in 1911 by Sam and Mary Middleton on their farm along the Corsica River on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, and a full restoration was
ST. MICHAELS COMMERCIAL This 3,300 square foot building offers a prime retail location on Talbot Street with rear parking accessed from Fremont Street. Interior includes finished retail space on 2 floors and a large workshop/storage area. (Sale of real estate only). St. Michaels $499,000
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SPECIAL PROJECT A portion of the tour proceeds will benefit St. Peter the Apostle Church Restoration Project. A small “Chapel House” was erected in 1765 and was later enlarged before 1813. By 1819, plans were underway to replace it, given the rapidly growing congregation, and a new church was built between 1823 and 1827. This church was enlarged again and rededicated in 1877. St. Peter’s relies on private donations to fund its preservation efforts. Restoration includes, among other things, repairing or replacing architectural elements, removing deteriorated paint, restoring the original 1877 English stained glass windows, and repointing/waterproofing the exterior brick work. Much of the work must be done by skilled artisans using present-day materials that can replicate the original elements. Lunch will be available in the Raskob Memorial Room at St. Peter the Apostle Church from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The $10 box lunch will include chicken salad, roll, pickle, chips, dessert and a bottle of water. Advance reservations encouraged, especially for groups. For lunch registration tel: 410-979-2673 or email michele.h.schultz@gmail.com. Tickets range from $30 to $40 depending on date purchased. For more info. visit mhgp.org or e-mail 2019qachousetour@gmail.com.
serene tree-lined street. Once part of a larger farm, the white-sided residence with louvered black shutters is entered via the welcoming boxwood-lined brick walkway ~ pops of color are provided by the abundant hydrangeas in the gardens. Built in 1923 as a Sears Roebuck kit house, there is nothing “kit-like” beyond its heritage. KENNARD HIGH SCHOOL c. 1936 Kennard High School was the county’s first and only secondary school for African Americans and named for Queen Anne’s County educator Lucretia Kennard Daniels (1871-1933). The school was built on land purchased by the African American citizens of Queen Anne’s County for $99. The school was constructed in 1935-36, through President Roosevelt’s WPA program, at a cost of $2,600.
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Death is but a Dream Featuring Christopher Kerr, MD
THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 2019, 6 P.M. Avalon Theatre, Easton, MD Dr. Kerr, a hospice and palliative care physician and Chief Medical Officer at Hospice Buffalo, has been researching the dreams of terminally ill patients for several years. He will share what he has learned about the dreams and visions experienced by patients who are nearing the end of their lives, which is the subject of a documentary he is producing—Death is but a Dream—scheduled for release in 2020. Register at
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On Land and On Sea: A Century of Women in the Rosenfeld Collection Exhibition to Open at CBMM by Margaret L. Andersen Rosenfeld
“Every yacht has its best photographic angle, like every woman’s face. And the first approach, as in taking a photograph of a woman’s face, is to study the subject to find out what that angle is.” ~ Morris Rosenfeld, Sail Ho! The Rosenfeld Collection of maritime photography is well known for its extraordinary images of the yachting world. From the early part of the 20th century, Morris Rosen-
feld and Sons photographed nearly 100 years of sailing, including almost a century of the America’s Cup races. Now owned by Mystic Seaport Museum, the Rosenfeld Col-
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In the early years, Morris Rosenfeld ~ and his sons (Stanley, David, and William) ~ did commissioned work throughout New York City. Although they became famous for their yachting photography, some of their earliest work includes a range of subjects. In some of this early work, you can see images of New York City architecture, various sporting venues, and the early history of the New York Telephone Company. By the time Stanley Rosenfeld (Morris’s son) sold the Collection to Mystic Seaport Museum in 1984, the Rosenfeld Collection held close to a million photographs taken over the course of the 20th century. The Rosenfelds’ iconic maritime images are recognizable to the general public and treasured by boating enthusiasts. Mystic Seaport Museum is now the home for this fabulous collection. Volunteers and staff at Mystic Seaport have spent years preserving, organizing, showcasing and researching this vast collection. You will have an opportunity to see a less-known part of the Rosenfeld Collection ~ women on land and on sea ~ in an exhibition opening at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum on May 17. On Land and On Sea: A Century of Women in the Rosenfeld Collection includes images selected by Margaret L. Andersen Rosenfeld, the daughter-inlaw of Stanley Rosenfeld. Andersen Rosenfeld is a recognized academic
Eyeing something in the rigging, this woman works at fixing the problem. The image was photographed at the Frostbite Regatta at Larchmont Yacht Club on January 10, 1954. lection is amongst the world’s most significant collections of maritime photography ~ a treasure trove of yachting, maritime events and nautical history. Less well known is that the Rosenfeld Collection also includes photographs that document other aspects of 20th-century American life. Morris Rosenfeld began his work in New York City in 1906 when he, then a young man, borrowed a camera so he could enter a photographic contest. He took a photograph of a ship and won first prize, then used his winnings to purchase his first camera. 56
Rosenfeld Collection, but also a visual history of women’s lives over the course of the 20th century. In addition to the Rosenfelds’ work, the exhibition at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum will feature photographs of women from CBMM’s own collection. Highlighted artists include A. Aubrey Bodine, Constance Stuart Larrabee and Robert de Gast. On Land and On Sea will be open through March 1, 2020. A reception for museum members will be held on Monday, May 20 from 5 to 7 p.m. For further information, visit: http://cbmm.org/ event/land-sea-century-womenrosenfeld-collection.
scholar and University of Delaware Sociology Professor Emerita. She and her husband, Richard Rosenfeld, currently reside in Oxford. She used her scholarship on women’s lives to publish a book about women in the Rosenfeld Collection. That book, published by Mystic Seaport Museum, showcases stunning black and white photography and is the basis for the exhibition. Women appear in these Rosenfeld images participating in various sporting events (including yachting), modeling at boat shows, appearing at flower shows, displaying fabulous fashion and simply messing about in boats. On Land and On Sea reveals not only a little-known, but equally stunning, part of the
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Bringing Back the Bobwhites by Michael Valliant
Even people who don’t know much about birds know the Northern Bobwhite’s loud summer whistle call of “bob-white.” They are an iconic bird and used to be plentiful on the Eastern Shore until they were made scarce by changes in farming practices, such as the elimination of of fallow field rotations and hedgerows between fields; increased herbicide use; and an uptick in deer and predator populations. But Washington College’s Center for Environment & Society and a number of partner organizations joined together to form the Natural Lands Project ~ which is taking steps that could help bring the birds back. The Cornell Lab of Ornithology describes the Northern Bobwhite: “An emphatic, whistled bob-white ringing from a grassy field or piney woods has long been a characteristic sound of summers in the Eastern countryside. It’s quite a bit harder to spot a Northern Bobwhite, as the bird’s elegantly dappled plumage offers excellent camouflage. They forage in groups, scurrying between cover or bursting into flight if alarmed. Bobwhites have been in sharp decline throughout the past half-century, likely owing to habitat
Northern Bobwhite Quail (Colinus virginianus) loss and changes in agriculture, and they are an increasingly high priority for conservation.” Dan Small, a field ecologist and the Natural Lands Project Coordinator working at the Center for Environment & Society, has been with the project since its beginning and has seen the birds’ decline firsthand. They have been working to help create conditions for them to thrive again. “At one time, the Bobwhite’s habitat was naturally created as a byproduct of farming practices of the region,” Small said. “Hedgerows and treerows are so important during the wintertime, protecting them from both weather and predators.” NLP is working through public 59
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large grassland project and other land dedicated to quail habitat, coupled with our annual management efforts, RAFC currently hosts the largest quail population in the state.” In 2015, they knew they needed to go beyond the farm and reach out to other landowners in the area. Washington College’s CES teamed up with the Chester River Association, a legacy organization of what is now ShoreRivers, to help make the rural landscape of the Eastern Shore more wildlife friendly while trying to improve water quality within local watersheds. They
and private partnerships to rebuild grasslands habitat and improve water quality. Small cites the work that has taken place on Chino Farms, of which Washington College is now part owner. They call it the River and Field Campus (RAFC). “Chino has had a long history of being a leader in conservation farming, being pretty progressive,” Small said. “In 1999 the landowner converted 228 acres of marginal cropland to native grasses and the Bobwhite population began to expand at that time. Due to the
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Coastal Bays Trust Fund. They received additional funding from the National Fish and Widlife Foundation in 2017, and NLP is using this additional funding to add habitat on private lands, which helps declining grasslands birds and pollinators while helping improve the Bay’s water quality. “Cooperative projects like this, combining the efforts of multiple organizations and landowners, are the most successful way to approach large-scale landscape conservation,” said CES Director John Seidel.” The Sassafras Natural Resource Management Area in Kent County is another property where this partnership is making changes. In 2018, 83 acres of row crops were convert-
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Bobwhite ed to 80 acres of upland meadow, with two acres becoming walking trails and one acre of hedgerows. In addition to the work on Sassafras NRMA in 2018, next year they will be planting trees, shrubs and grasses on 47 acres of marginal ground to complement existing habitat creation efforts. Public lands are the easiest way to convert large land areas. But to truly make an impact, it takes private landowners joining the efforts. To date, NLP has worked with 27 private landowners to create 375 upland acres and 36 wetland acres in Kent and Queen Anne’s counties. They are working
Dan Small radio tracking the birds. toward converting an additional 285 acres of uplands and 16 acres of wetlands on private lands over the next two years. Small says they are always searching for landowners who are looking to create a balance on their properties; in particular, they hope to expand across the upper shore into Caroline and Cecil counties. Word is spreading, as they are starting to get interest from people outside their current focal area. How do they gauge success for projects like this? One way is to test water quality. Based on water quality, they know they are making an immediate impact. They also conduct bird surveys to see how their restoration efforts are going in terms of numbers of breeding birds. Small has been helping manage
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“All grassland birds in general are in decline,” Small said. “I can’t guarantee that we’ll get quail everywhere that we want to, but if we don’t make some changes, even small ones, throughout the landscape, we’ll never make a difference for quail.”
grasslands for many years. The focus of the Natural Lands Project is a high point of all this work. “I love working on this project; I really love working with private landowners, as well as on public lands, as it has a conservation focus, and together we can make a difference for those species in decline that require native grass and wildflower habitats. In addition to grassland birds, Monarch butterflies and hundreds of other pollinator insects are in decline, so we have a lot of work to do.” In terms of the Bobwhite, nothing is certain.
Michael Valliant is the Assistant for Adult Education and Newcomers Ministry at Christ Church Easton. He has worked for nonprofit organizations throughout Talbot County, including the Oxford Community Center, Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum and Academy Art Museum.
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Whether you describe yourself as vegan, paleo, vegetarian, Mediterranean, pescatarian, or straight-up f lexitarian, the common goal for everyone is to eat more vegetables. Grandma was right when she said, “Eat your veggies.” But who knew that eating vegetables could taste so good? The Mediterranean diet is one of the healthiest because it emphasizes fresh fruit and vegetables, with less meat and more fish. It has recently been cited in studies to improve heart health and prevent osteoporosis, and even prevents diabetes. Another study found that this style of eating can keep your brain healthy as you age. So ~ what is the secret? The Mediterranean diet is largely plant-based, meaning loads of fruits and vegetables, whole grains and legumes. Fish is also a big part of the diet, as is olive oil (not butter). According to many reports, Whole 30 and Keto diets are both
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sauce 1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted and halved 1 cup ricotta cheese or small curd cottage cheese 2/3 cup crumbled feta cheese 1 egg, beaten Freshly ground black pepper Preheat oven to 350°. Cook lasagna noodles according to package directions, removing from water when they are still a bit chewy. Drain. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and add onion. Sauté 3 minutes, add garlic and oregano and sauté for 2 more minutes. Add zucchini and sauté about 2 minutes. Add the spinach and jar
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of marinara sauce and cook about 4 minutes. Turn off heat, cover and set aside. In a medium bowl, mix the egg, ricotta and feta cheeses, and a generous amount of ground black pepper. Assemble lasagna in a 13 x 9-inch baking pan. Spoon a little of the sauce mixture into the bottom of the pan. Place a layer of the cooked lasagna noodles across this sauce. Ladle a generous serving of the sauce and veggie mixture over this, and spread half of the fetaricotta mixture over the sauce. Sprinkle 1/4 cup of the olives over the sauce. Repeat layering two more times, finishing with cheese. Cover pan with foil and bake at 350° for 20 minutes. Uncover and cook another 20 minutes, until lasagna is bubbling and cheese is browned on top. Allow lasagna to rest for 20 minutes before serving.
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MEDITERRANEAN CHARD SALAD 4 cups Swiss chard, shredded 1 red pepper, thinly sliced 4 radishes, sliced 1/2 English cucumber, sliced 6 cherry tomatoes, cut in half 1 avocado, sliced 1/4 cup kalamata olives, pitted and halved 1 cup chickpeas, cooked 1 cup Italian parsley, chopped 1/4 cup slivered almonds or pump-
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About 15 minutes before ready to serve, stir in the kale and juice of half the lemon. Stir and cover to finish cooking. Serve each bowl with freshly grated Parmesan. This can also be made on the stove top. GREEK LENTIL SALAD 1 cup lentils 1/2 cup quinoa 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved 2 small zucchinis, cubed 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped 1/3 cup kalamata olives, pitted and halved 1/4 cup fresh oregano, chopped 1/2 t. sea salt 1/4 t. freshly ground black pepper 2 T. fresh lemon juice 6 T. extra virgin olive oil Rinse and drain the lentils.
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When clarinetist J. Lawrie Bloom and cellist Marcy Rosen met at a music festival in Pennsylvania in 1972, neither dreamed they would later collaborate for 34 years as artistic co-directors of one of the nation’s most prestigious chamber music festivals ~ Chesapeake Chamber Music Festival, held in June each year on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. Over the years, the Festival grew from a week-long event to two full weeks of concerts. Although the two musicians have worked side by side since the Festival’s beginnings, Bloom will retire this year as the Festival’s artistic co-director. Bloom currently plays clarinet and bass clarinet with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra (CSO), teaches at Northwestern University’s Bienen School of Music and performs as clarinetist with the Civitas Ensemble. In honor of his 40th season with the CSO, Maestro Riccardo Muti has commissioned Nicolas Bacri to create a bass clarinet concerto for Bloom. The premiere performances will take place February 20-23, 2020. Bloom helped found the Chesapeake Chamber Music Festival in
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cheer-led, and kept things going, there are so many who have worked to get us to this point.” Rosen reflects, “As we come to the close of Lawrie’s final summer as artistic co-director, I am drawn to the memories of our humble beginnings and look back on years of steady growth and accomplishment. This accomplishment is shared with many people, some of whom are gone and some who continue to pursue the musical vision that was started 34 years ago.” Don Buxton, executive director of Chesapeake Music, states that Bloom’s wisdom helped move
Marcy Rosen his friend Marcy Rosen, who was a founding member of the Mendelssohn String Quartet, and invited a few musicians from the quartet to come play with him. That first year, they did one public concert and one private concert, to fund-raise for the next year’s event. Bloom comments, “I am enormously grateful to the people who have made it possible that for 34 years the Festival has been presenting wonderful classical music concerts. From my dad, who loved the idea enough to sign on as head of the first committee and run the business end of the first nine years, to Marcy, my friend, confidant and partner in the artistic creation of the Festival, to Don Buxton, who has led the details of the Festival, raised money,
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so happy to have the opportunity to work together in this way!” For further information about the 2019 Chesapeake Chamber Music Festival, to be held June 4 through June 15, 2019, at locations throughout the Mid-Shore, visit chesapeakemusic.org or call 410 819-0380. This year’s Festival will include concerts featuring “Enchanted Musical Pairings,” including harp and flute, as well as oboe and piano.
Chesapeake Music from that one concert to an extraordinary Chesapeake Chamber Music Festival that continues to bring the very best internationally recognized artists to the Eastern Shore of Maryland. He adds, “Telling our story through music and the quality of the musicians who come to our Festival has been the hallmark of what has made the Festival work.” Catherine Cho, a violinist with the Festival for 19 years, has agreed to replace Bloom as the next artistic co-director as the Festival begins to plan its 35th Anniversary in 2020. Rosen states, “Cathy will bring new ideas, new visions and an infusion of excitement to our programming and approach. I am
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Phil Burgess to be Keynote Speaker at Fourth Annual Senior Summit on Aging by Amelia Steward
Phil Burgess, PhD, an awardwinning educator, businessman and writer, will be the keynote speaker for the fourth annual Senior Summit, Illuminating Your Life, on Thursday, June 6, 2019, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Talbot Community Center in Easton. The day-long Summit for seniors, children of seniors, caregivers, professionals and concerned residents will provide presentations and discussions on the issues that seniors face today, including health and wellness, technology, staying active and transitioning in life. The event, sponsored by Talbot Community Connections (TCC) and the Talbot County Department of Social Services, helps to fund the unmet needs that are fundamental to the safety, security, health and well-being of Talbot County’s children and adults. Burgess, who has worked and lectured worldwide, has appeared on PBS, NPR, CNN and CNBC, and his views have been reported in national and regional media ~ including The New York Times, Wall Street Journal and Christian Science Monitor. He currently is president of The Annapolis Insti-
Phil Burgess, PhD, an award-winning educator, businessman, and writer. tute and a Senior Fellow, Center for the Digital Economy, University of Southern California. He writes a weekly column called Bonus Years ~ found in the Lifestyle section of the Sunday Annapolis Capital. At the Senior Summit, Burgess will present It’s Better to Wear Out Than Rust Out: How the New Longevity is Changing our Culture. His presentation will discuss how the post-career, bonus years are as rich and dynamic as the years from 25 to 60, and why the core value of continued social engagement is a key element in successful aging. He also will review the implications of increasing longevity for aging in81
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bot County Department of Social Services, has the mission to raise and distribute funds to help keep families together, support children in foster care and support the elderly so they can remain independent, safe and healthy members of our communities. The cost of the Senior Summit is $15 for the general public, including seniors, and $80 for professional social work CEUs. A healthy continental breakfast and lunch are included in the registration fee. Pre-registration is required by May 31. For further information, contact Kelley Werner at kelley. werner@maryland.gov, call 410770-5908 or visit talbotcommunityconnections.org to download a registration form or to purchase tickets online. Registration forms are also available at the front desk at Talbot County Department of Social Services at 301 Bay Street, Unit 5 in Easton. Platinum sponsors for the 2018 Senior Summit are the Talbot County Department of Social Services, Talbot County Government and Star Democrat. Gold sponsors to date are the Talbot County Health Department and CareFirst.
dividuals and the rapid growth of aging-in-place alternatives. The Senior Summit will include workshops such as Rising Strength and Self-Defense; Body-Wise Gardening; End-of-Life Wishes; Increasing Resilience; Dementia: Diagnosis, Treatment and the Impact on Families; and Scams, Identity Theft and Financial Exploitation. In addition to break-out workshops, participants will have the opportunity to have lunch and to visit vendor tables to gather additional information on aging issues and services. Talbot Community Connections (TCC), a nonprofit arm of the Tal-
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Mellow May artificial soil mix in a sufficient amount. I recommend that you carefully remove the peat pot from around the plant’s roots before planting in the raised bed. If you are keeping the peat pot
The month of May has arrived, with extended daylight and warmer temperatures. The sunlight is more intense, so the soil is warming up quickly. If you like to grow vegetables in the garden or in raised beds, now is the time to plant the warm season crops like snap beans, cucumbers, summer and winter squash, pumpkins and sweet corn. You can also put in the transplants for tomatoes, peppers, eggplant and sweet potatoes. The vegetable plants that we buy from the local garden center or big box store are usually grown in peat pots. I have found that if you plant them in raised beds with artificial soil, rather than native soil, the peat pots tend not to decompose. This restricts root growth through the sides of the pot and into the surrounding soil. One of the reasons they don’t disintegrate is that the bacteria and fungi that are usually present in native soils, and that help decomposition, are not found in the 85
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a couple more cuttings before the plants bolt and go to seed. If this is the first time you will grow sweet corn, be sure to plant the corn in blocks rather than in a single row. Corn is wind pollinated, so by growing in a block rather than a single row or two, you will increase the pollinating process and have a higher yield of ears.
and planting in the garden or raised bed with native soil, make sure to remove the top half-inch of the pot and bury the pot so the top edge is not exposed to the air. Leaving the top of the peat pot exposed will result in the peat in the pot wicking water from the soil ball around the plant roots and evaporating. The use of organic mulches in the vegetable garden reduces soil moisture loss through evaporation. Be sure to stake tomato and pepper plants at the time of planting. It is harder to go back and stake after the plants have started growing. You risk possible breakage of branches and disturbing the plants’ roots if you wait. Early May is a good time to plant a couple more seedlings of cool season crops like lettuce, spinach and other leafy greens. If we have a normal spring, and summer doesn’t show up until June, you can harvest
Around the home landscape, it is time for some selective pruning of trees and shrubs. Any branches or stems that were killed off by the cold winter temperatures should be pruned out. If those branches have not sprouted leaves by now, they have succumbed to winter dieback. Early flowering deciduous shrubs such as forsythias, weigela and spirea should be pruned back when they have finished blooming. Cut back a third of the oldest canes to ground level, then cut back onethird of the remaining branches by one-third of their height. Remove the wilting seed heads from lilacs and rhododendrons so that the plant’s energy can go to 86
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heat much better than other types and are more attractive throughout the summer. They are more resistant than other types to botrytis, a disease that cripples petunias, especially in damp weather. This type branches more easily, meaning less maintenance. Multifloras are most useful for massed effects in beds. The best time to put transplants in the ground is on a cloudy day, in the late afternoon or early evening. This helps the plants avoid “transplant shock” and wilting better than if they were planted in the middle of the day in full sun. I like to recommend that you water transplants in with a halfstrength fertilizer mix. If the label on the fertilizer box or can says
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two ounces per gallon of water, use one ounce instead. If you are using a liquid fertilizer straight from the bottle, dilute it with additional water to a 1:1 ratio. Using the halfstrength fertilizer/water mix for irrigation will help give the transplants, whether vegetable or flower, a jump start on getting established in the flower bed or container. As you look around your landscape, you might decide to do some additional shrub plantings this spring to enhance what you already have or to fill bare spots. Just walking into your local garden center with all the plants displayed in full color will give you the urge to plant some more! Be still, my horticultural heart.
When it comes to deciding what shrub or tree to plant, there seems to be a debate of “native” vs. “nonnative” plant people. The term “native” is up for discussion, as there are a variety of definitions of what “native” truly is. I really think that this plant debate is not productive, as there are places in the landscape for both “types” of plants. From a horticultural standpoint, I have always felt that the right approach is “the right plant for the right place” rather than this either-or discussion. I appreciate the qualities and merits of both groups of plants and use them both in the landscape. We must remember that we do not live in a pre-Colonial wilder-
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Tidewater Gardening ness. Even the “native” Americans modified the natural environment to suit their needs. The natural environment that we live in has been altered and changed over the centuries. Where I live in North Georgia, except for the national forests and state parks and wilderness areas, the wooded areas are second and third cutovers, as the lands were used extensively by earlier generations for cotton farming. It is unusual to find a white oak that is over 100 years old in these woods. The same situation applies to the Eastern Shore, with its history dating back to the Colonial period, and its extensive agricultural cultivation. The remaining space in this month’s column does not allow me to explore this discussion fully. Perhaps I will address it again in a future article. Having expressed my opinion, I will await the vociferous rebuttal from the native plant people. I would like to draw your attention to two “natives” that I think do well in our area. Summer sweet (Clethra alnifolia), a.k.a. coastal pepperbush, coastal sweet pepperbush or coastal sweet pepper. It prefers semi-moist soils but will tolerate clay soils and salt spray. It does best in semi-shade but will grow in full sun. The sweet pepperbush produces a mid- to late-summer bloom of
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Dorchester County is known as the Heart of the Chesapeake. It is rich in Chesapeake Bay history, folklore and tradition. With 1,700 miles of shoreline (more than any other Maryland county), marshlands, working boats, quaint waterfront towns and villages among fertile farm fields – much still exists of what is the authentic Eastern Shore landscape and traditional way of life along the Chesapeake. FREDERICK C. MALKUS MEMORIAL BRIDGE is the gateway to Dorchester County over the Choptank River. It is the second longest span 95
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 COUNTY VISITOR CENTER - The Visitors Center in Cambridge is a major entry point to the lower Eastern Shore, positioned just off U.S. Route 50 along the shore of the Choptank River. With its 100foot sail canopy, it’s also a landmark. In addition to travel information and exhibits on the heritage of the area, there’s also a large playground, garden, boardwalk, restrooms, vending machines, and more. The Visitors Center is open daily from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information about Dorchester County call 410-228-1000 or visit www.visitdorchester.org or www.tourchesapeakecountry.com. SAILWINDS PARK - Located at 202 Byrn St., Cambridge, Sailwinds Park has been the site for popular events such as the Seafood Feast-I-Val in August and the Grand National Waterfowl Hunt’s Grandtastic Jamboree in November. For more info. tel: 410-228-SAIL(7245) or visit www. sailwindscambridge.com. CAMBRIDGE CREEK - A tributary of the Choptank River, runs through the heart of Cambridge. Located along the creek are restaurants where you can watch watermen dock their boats after a day’s work on the waterways of Dorchester. HISTORIC HIGH STREET IN CAMBRIDGE - When James Michener was doing research for his novel Chesapeake, he reportedly called 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 97
Dorchester Points of Interest 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 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 American schoolhouse, dating back to 1865, is one of the oldest Maryland schools to be organized and maintained by a black community. Between 98
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 so many to freedom. Artifacts include the actual newspaper ad offering a reward for Harriet’s capture. Historical tours, bicycle, canoe and kayak
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Easton Points of Interest Historic Downtown Easton is the county seat of Talbot County. Established around early religious settlements and a court of law, today the historic district of Easton is a centerpiece of fine specialty shops, business and cultural activities, unique restaurants and architectural fascination. Tree-lined streets are graced with various period structures and remarkable homes, carefully preserved or restored. Because of its historical significance, Easton has earned distinction as the “Colonial Capital of the Eastern Shore” and was honored as #8 in the book, “The 100 Best Small Towns in America.” Walking Tour of Downtown Easton Start near the corner of Harrison Street and Mill Place. 1. HISTORIC TIDEWATER INN - 101 E. Dover St. A completely modern hotel built in 1949, it was enlarged in 1953 and has recently undergone extensive renovations. It is the “Pride of the Eastern Shore.” 2. THE BULLITT HOUSE - 108 E. Dover St. One of Easton’s oldest and most beautiful homes, it was built in 1801. It is now occupied by the Mid-Shore Community Foundation. 3. AVALON THEATRE - 42 E. Dover St. Constructed in 1921 during the heyday of silent films and vaudeville entertainment. Over the course of its history, it has been the scene of three world premiers, including “The First Kiss,” starring Fay Wray and Gary Cooper, in 1928. The theater has gone through two major restorations: the first in 1936, when it was refinished in an art deco theme by the Schine Theater chain, and again 52 years later, when it was converted to a performing arts and community center. For more info. tel: 410-822-0345 or visit avalontheatre.com. 4. TALBOT COUNTY VISITORS CENTER - 11 S. Harrison St. The Office of Tourism provides visitors with county information for historic Easton and the waterfront villages of Oxford, St. Michaels and Tilghman Island. For more info. tel: 410-770-8000 or visit tourtalbot.org. 5. BARTLETT PEAR INN - 28 S. Harrison St. Significant for its architecture, it was built by Benjamin Stevens in 1790 and is one of Easton’s earliest three-bay brick buildings. The home was “modernized” with Victorian bay windows on the right side in the 1890s. 6. WATERFOWL BUILDING - 40 S. Harrison St. The old armory is 105
Easton Points of Interest 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 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 academyartmuseum.org. 8. CHRIST CHURCH - St. Peter’s Parish, 111 South Harrison St. Founded in 1692, the Parish’s church building is one of the many historic landmarks of downtown Easton. The current building was erected in the early 1840’s of Port Deposit granite and an addition on the south end was completed in 1874. Since that time there have been many improve-
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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 The Prager 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. For more info. tel: 410-822-1626 or visit tcf l.org. 21. U. of M. SHORE MEDICAL CENTER AT EASTON - Established in the early 1900s as the Memorial Hospital, now a member of
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St. Michaels Points of Interest 2. LODGE AT PERRY CABIN - Located on the scenic Miles River with an 18 hole golf course - Links at Perry Cabin. For more info. visit www. belmond.com/inn-at-perry-cabin-st-michaels/. (Now under renovation) 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. INN AT PERRY CABIN BY BELMOND - 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.belmond.com/inn-at-perry-cabin-st-michaels/. 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, 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 122
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 office, post office and telephone company. For more info. visit www. carpenterstreetsaloon.com.
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St. Michaels Points of Interest 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 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 can-
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St. Michaels Points of Interest nonball 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. 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 supported entirely through community efforts. For more info. tel: 410745-9561 or www.stmichaelsmuseum.org. 25. GR ANITE LODGE #177 - Located on St. Mary’s Square, Granite Lodge was built in 1839. The building stands on the site of the first Methodist Church in St. Michaels on land donated to the Methodists by James Braddock in 1781. Between then and now, the building has served variously as a church, schoolhouse and as a storehouse for muskrat skins. 26. KEMP HOUSE - Now a country inn. A Georgian style house,
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Oxford Points of Interest Oxford is one of the oldest towns in Maryland. Although already settled for perhaps 20 years, Oxford marks the year 1683 as its official founding, for in that year Oxford was first named by the Maryland General Assembly as a seaport and was laid out as a town. In 1694, Oxford and a new town called Anne Arundel (now Annapolis) were selected the only ports of entry for the entire Maryland province. Until the American Revolution, Oxford enjoyed prominence as an international shipping center surrounded by wealthy tobacco plantations. Today, Oxford is a charming tree-lined and waterbound village with a population of just over 700 and is still important in boat building and yachting. It has a protected harbor for watermen who harvest oysters, crabs, clams and fish, and for sailors from all over the Bay. 1. JOHN WESLEY METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH - Built on a tiny patch of land outside Oxford, this unassuming one-room building without a steeple and without indoor plumbing, once served as an im-
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Oxford Points of Interest portant place of worship and gathering for generations of Talbot County African-Americans. It was an abolitionist and integrated church community in a county which was slave-holding since 1770. Talbot County was at the center of both legal manumission (the freeing of a slave) and Fugitive Slave Act enforcement. The African American community was 50% free and 50% enslaved. It was also the center of Union recruitment of slaves for the U.S. Colored Troops. For more info. visit johnwesleychurch.org. 2. OXFORD CONSERVATION PARK - The park’s 86 acres stretch out on the southern side of state Route 333, near Boone Creek Road, and features walking trails, wetland viewing areas, native bird species, and open landscapes. 3. TENCH TILGHMAN MONUMENT - In the Oxford Cemetery the Revolutionary War hero’s body lies along with that of his widow. Lt. Col. Tench Tilghman, who was Gen. George Washington’s aide-de-camp, carried the message of Cornwallis’ surrender from Yorktown, VA, to the Continental Congress in Philadelphia. Across the cove from the cemetery may be seen Plimhimmon, home of Tench Tilghman’s widow, Anna Maria Tilghman.
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Oxford Points of Interest 4. 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 visit oxfordcc.org. 5. 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 visit dnr.state.md.us/fisheries/oxford. 6. U.S. COAST GUARD STATION - 410-226-0580. 7. 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. 410-226-5134 or visit holytrinityoxfordmd.org 8. OXFORD TOWN PARK - Former site of the Oxford High School. 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
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Oxford Points of Interest 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. 9. 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 oxfordmuseum.org. 10. OXFORD LIBRARY - 101 Market St. Founded in 1939 and on its present site since 1950. Hours are Mon.-Sat., 10-4. 11. BRATT MANSION (ACADEMY HOUSE) - 205 N. Morris St. Served as quarters for officers of the Maryland Military Academy. Built about 1848. (Private residence) 12. 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 the National Register of Historic Places. (Private residence) 13. THE GRAPEVINE HOUSE - 309 N. Morris St. The grapevine over the entrance arbor was brought from the Isle of Jersey in 1810 by
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Oxford Points of Interest Captain William Willis, who commanded the brig “Sarah and Louisa.” (Private residence) 14. 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 visit robertmorrisinn.com. 15. 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. 16. TRED AVON YACHT CLUB - N. Morris St. & The Strand. Founded in 1931. The present building, completed in 1991, replaced the original structure. 17. OXFORD-BELLEVUE FERRY - N. Morris St. & The Strand. Started in 1683, this is believed to be the oldest privately operated ferry in
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Oxford Points of Interest 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. 18. 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) 19. 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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2 ~ The Restoration of Historic Wye Heights Plantation and Gardens. Presented by the Oxford Garden Club at OCC. 2 p.m. Free. Visit www.oxfordmdgc.org for more info. 2-5, 9-12 ~ Tred Avon Players present Laughing Stock at OCC., 7:30 p.m. $20 adult/$10 student. Half price preview May 2. 4 ~ Epicurean Journey with Ian Fleming, 6:30 p.m. at Robert Morris Inn. $95/pp Visit www.robertmorrisinn.com for more information. 410-226-5111 for reservations. 4 ~ Trivia Night at Latitude 38 at 7:30 p.m. 12 ~ Mother’s Day Breakfast at OVFD, 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., $10/pp 17 ~ Fine Arts at Oxford Opening Gala, 6 p.m. at OCC, $80/pp. 410.226.5904 for reservations. 18-19 ~ Fine Arts at Oxford. Over 40 juried artists. Lunch and homemade strawberry shortcake. Sat. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sun. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; $7 admissions. Saturday Happy Hour in the tent at 4 p.m. Enjoy light BBQ fare and mingle with the artists. Live music by the Wyse Guys. $25 plus cash bar. Visit www.oxfordcc.org for more information 18 ~ Antiques and Uniques at OVFD., 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Drop-off May 17, 9 to 4. 25 ~ Sammy Miller and the Congregation - jazz band comes to “swing” in Oxford. 8 p.m., $50/pp. Visit www.oxfordcc.org for tickets. 26 ~ Broadway Jukebox Revolution at OCC. With almost 30 Broadway songs to choose from. 8 p.m., $25/pp. Visit www.oxfordcc.org for tickets. 27 ~ Memorial Day Service at the Blue Star Memorial in Oxford Town Park. Music by Mid-Shore Community Band. 11 a.m. (Rain location- OVFD) 28 -29 ~ Landscapes in Oils Workshop with Carole Boggemann-Peirson at OCC. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily, $195/pp. www.oxfordcc.org for more information. 31-June 2 ~ Garden of Quilts at OCC, St. Paul’s Church and OVFD. Quilts, appraisals and vendors. Fri. & Sat. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., $10/pp for all locations. Ongoing @ Oxford Community Center ♦ Community Café - Mon., Wed. & Fri. - 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. ♦ Beg. Aerial Fabric Ex. Class, Wed. - 3 and 4:30 p.m. $20. ♦ Steady and Strong Exercise Class: Tues. & Thurs. 10:15 a.m. $8 each class. ♦ Beginner Tai Chi: Tues. & Thurs. 9 a.m. $75/mo. $60/10 classes or $8 drop-in. ♦ Book Club: 3rd Mon., 10:30 to Noon ♦ Cars & Coffee: 1st Sat. - 9:30 a.m. ♦ Anahata Yoga - Saturdays - 8 a.m., $12 ♦ Open Art Studio: Tues. 10 a.m.
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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. 139
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The ancient waterway of Knapp’s Narrows has played several roles over t he ye a r s. F i r st a nd most obv iously, it ser ves to separate Tilghman’s Island from the mainland of Talbot County, of which, nevertheless, it has always been a par t. When the island was a private plantation, the Narrows helped to provide boundaries and keep livestock in place without the expense of fencing. Beginning in the mid-19th century, it served to define a community, as it continues to do today. Second, K napp’s Narrows is a water highway, for people coming to and from the island, but also for many others who are passing
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Third, the Narrows is a critical factor in the economic life of Tilghman’s Island. Beginning with the oyster boom of the 1870s, commercial watermen from other ports found Tilghman’s Island a useful place to operate from, for various har vests in various seasons. Its central location at mid-Bay made it a convenient place to sell their catch, refuel and purchase supplies. Seafood buyers, stores and marinas lined the Narrows. The waterway also afforded a shortcut for vessels 141
Waterway Open Again on the Bay headed for the big packing companies on Avalon Island operated by the Covington, Roe, Faulkner and Harrison families. As harvests from the Bay have dw indled, the island’s economic activity has come to depend more on the hospitality trade. Actually, this is nothing new for Tilghman’s Island, as it has been in this game since the 1890s. Visitors from the western shore would arrive by steamboat in Claiborne, then board a train. At the first stop, carriages (later taxis) from Tilghman would meet travelers and transport them down to the island. Some visitors came to hunt or fish; others were families looking for a pleasant vacation. Families sometimes stayed a month or more, the women and children enjoying the good times, summer breezes
Mrs. Elsie Jackson ~ Riverdale and Eastern Shore cooking while their husbands in the stif ling cities looked forward to joining them on the weekends. Local watermen offered hunting and fishing parties and served as guides; their wives ran the guest houses. They provided delicious meals of Eastern Shore fare, supplemented by the fresh seafood and game brought in by the husbands and the guests. At one time, nearly a dozen such
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Waterway Open Again guest houses were operating on the island. Nowadays, most visitors arrive by car over the bridge. Many recreational boaters still make the trip by water. Those who pass through the Narrows often stop there to obtain goods or services; some tie up at one of the marinas and stay for several days. Although narrow, the Narrows is wide enough and deep enough to accommodate rather large pleasure boats ~ when it is dredged to its navigational depth. Since 1920, the Narrows has had a movable bridge that enables vessels with fixed masts to pass through. When the first bascule bridge was installed in 1935, the Narrows was
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Dredging the Narrows, November 16, 1934. dredged properly for the first time. Although the Narrows never was adequate for steamboat traffic, large yachts, buy-boats and other sizable craft made use of this convenient shortcut.
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Waterway Open Again Those unfamiliar with the Narr o w s s o m e t i m e s go t c o n f u s e d when the color of channel markers suddenly switched from red to green, or vice versa, at the bridge. As the bridge is “head of navigation,� the markers on the right side are red as you approach the bridge ~ from either direction. Many a captain, when emerging from the western end of the Narrows into the Bay and suddenly confronted by a red marker apparently in the middle of the channel, has guessed wrong about which side to pass on ~ and had to be towed out of the mud there. Keeping the Narrows dredged to its appropriate depth (around 11 feet at mid-channel) has always been the responsibility of the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers. And they do a grand job of it, when they are directed to do so and have money appropriated for the purpose. And that, more than once, has been a problem, as it was quite recently. By 2015, the western end was
badly silted in once again. Sediment coming down the Bay has a tendency to drift into the channel there, making regular dredging a necessit y, depending on w ind and current patterns. The Corps agreed to the dredging proposal, and money was authorized for it. A location on a nearby farm was identified where the dredge spoils could be placed, and the county agreed to help with those arrangements and costs. Public meetings were held to explain the project to local residents and hear their concerns. All was on track until one nearby homeowner objected to the spoils site. This concern effectively prevented the project from going forward on schedule. By the time the matter was resolved, the money that had been authorized for the dredging, some $2 million, no longer was available to appropriate, as it had been reprogrammed to other projects. For the next two years, the Narrows continued to gather silt from t he Bay u nt i l t he we s ter n end became virtually impassable for
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members of the community if the Council would be willing to visit the island some evening. The Council agreed, and Tim promised to set it up. Back on the island, Fluharty wasted no time. Quick ly, he contacted ten or so people from various interest groups ~ t he water men, t he T i lg h ma n Watermen’s Museum, the Phillips Wharf Environmental Center, the Tilghman Elementary School, the Tilghman Island Volunteer Fire Company, Severn Marine and so on. At the first meeting, he explained that they had a rare opportunity to express needs and make suggestions directly to the County Council, in an informal setting. All agreed it was worth giving it some careful thought and, after brainstorming a wide range of issues, a five-item list was developed. Members of the group volunteered to work up 3-minute presentations on each issue. Tim then notified the Council that they were ready to meet, and they agreed on a date. The group ~ which has no name, though the press dubbed it the Tilghman Action Committee ~ agreed not to publicize the discussion to avoid having the evening turn into a public gripe session. Two Council members and three County staff members showed up on the appointed evening. Fluharty said they were to hear five brief presentations and after each he hoped there would be Q&As and a sharing of ideas about 149
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for a clear and open waterway. The Council then explained what they had already been doing about the dredging of the Narrows in the mont h since Fluhar t y had f irst brought it to their attention. Their quick response to the need was a hopeful sign to the Tilghman group. The ot her four presentat ions proceeded in turn and led to discussions of how those needs might be met. All in all, it was a good exchange. Plans were made to pursue various ideas. All participants came away w ith the hope that, by work ing together, some movement forward was possible on all fronts. No hard
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their “smart” ATM. It is now up and running in the new Information Kiosk constructed and paid for by Tilghman volunteers. However, let’s be clear. The main point here is not the details of these Tilghman endeavors, or even the degree of success attained. What may be of interest ~ to all rural communities throughout the Eastern Shore ~ is the process, with citizens developing a reasoned set of community issues that need addressing, reaching out to their county leaders, and then coming up with ways to work together and move ahead. Even if nothing dramatic comes of any of these projects, the exercise in collaboration has been worthwhile. It encouraged the community to focus
on specific remedies when many had felt helpless to effect improvements, and it narrowed the gap between government and the governed. And, speaking of narrow gaps, I am delighted to report that the efforts of the Council, the citizens and many state and federal officials finally did pay off. In 2018, the Army Corps of Engineers returned. Knapp’s Narrows was dredged and is now in terrific shape once again. So please put Tilghman’s Island back on your boating itinerary. Gary Crawford and his wife, Susan, own and operate Crawfords Nautical Books, a unique bookstore on Tilghman’s Island.
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Caring About Talbot County’s Aging Population by Amelia Steward With May being the nation’s observance of “Older Americans Month,” Maryland Community for Life℠ - Talbot is offering county residents the opportunity to learn more about how they can contribute their talents to the community as older adults. The May educational event, “Connect, Create, and Contribute,” will be held on Thurs-
day, May 16 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Talbot County Free Library in Easton. A panel of experts will discuss how they contribute to the community of older adults by offering activities, experiences and services, and will focus on healthy aspects of aging. Presenters will include representatives from the Academy of Lifelong Learning at the Chesapeake
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MD Community for Life Bay Maritime Museum and YMCA of the Chesapeake. Maryland Community for Life℠ - Talbot had its origins in 2015 as Talbot Village Connections, part of a national nonprofit village movement to support seniors to age in their own homes. In 2018, Maryland’s governor established the first statewide program in the nation, Maryland Community for Life℠, to model and implement innovations for aging in place for seniors over 65. Talbot Village Connections was selected as one of the first four nonprofit organizations to become a Maryland Community for Life℠ Program through a partnership
with the Maryland Department of Aging. On November 1, 2018, the organization became Maryland Community for Life℠ - Talbot. To date, there are four other “Community for Life” communities in Maryland, including Broadmead in Cockeysville, Keswick in Baltimore, Ocean Pines, and Allegany. This creative and unique program provides a package of services for members. Developed for older adults living independently in their own homes, the Maryland Community for Life℠ program delivers key services in a cost-effective and supportive manner. For a monthly fee, members receive basic home repair and maintenance by a community “Handyman,” a list of vetted con-
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MD Community for Life tractors and contract review, transportation trips, monthly social and educational activities and regular contact with a “Service Navigator” to help coordinate access to services and to assist with other needs that may arise. Currently, there are 27 members of Maryland Community for Life℠ - Talbot, with vetted volunteers and vendors serving them. A Service Navigator, Stacey Woodworth, works with members to create a program that fits needs now and can be adapted as needs and circumstances change. Membership in Maryland Community for Life℠ - Talbot is open to individuals aged 65 and older who live in Talbot County. Elissa McGuire, a member of Maryland Community for Life℠ - Talbot, comments, “I really appreciated the Home Maintenance Assessment. The handyman was so professional and thorough. He found minor things that he was able to repair on the spot. It is nice to know that I am safe in my home and that gives me peace of mind.” Core services are personalized to individual needs. There are three levels of membership. Level 1 ($80/ month) includes service navigation; up to 8 round-trip rides per month; up to four hours of home maintenance service per month and an initial home assessment. Level 2 ($48/month) includes service navi-
gation; up to four round-trip rides per month; up to two hours of home maintenance service per month and an initial home assessment. Level 3 ($48/month) includes an initial home maintenance assessment; up to four hours of home maintenance services and up to three hours of other services from the menu of services. While the program does not provide medical services, the Service Navigator can refer to local medical services. Social and educational programs are also offered to members and the public to support social engagement. Member Phyllis Peddicord states, “It’s such a blessing to know that there are such caring people helping us out with my husband’s transportation.” The organization hopes to offer supportive memberships for people who can’t afford the membership fee. Maryland Community for Life℠ - Talbot is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization operating as a component fund of the Mid-Shore Community Foundation. MD Community for Life℠ - Talbot is located at 10 S. Hanson Street, Ste 18, in Easton, Maryland. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. To become a member or volunteer, email communityforlifetalbot@gmail.com or call 410-443-0760. For further information, visit mdcommunityforlifetalbot.org. Contributions are tax deductible.
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FASTNET One Man’s Voyage
by Roger Vaughan Forty years ago this coming August, a rogue storm savaged the Fastnet Race fleet, wrecking boats and claiming the lives of 15 sailors. “Fingers” (the author) was on board the maxi Kialoa, owned by the late Jim Kilroy, who was an industrial real estate developer. FASTNET, One Man’s Voyage will be re-issued this summer. August 1979 The crew: It is a strange marriage, this mixture of schoolteachers, businessmen, salesmen, engineers, displaced Kiwi professionals, and Jim Kilroy. But it seems to work. Sensitivity is high, especially so from Kilroy. He knows his limitations, knows when to keep a low profile, like during parties when the serious drinking and jiving starts. Kilroy is an awkward social animal. Subjects like seismic loading that fascinate this guru of efficiency go over like lead balloons in casual groups. And he is not a drinker. The party is not his favorite milieu. Fingers could definitely relate to that, and to the way Kilroy purposefully wandered off one evening at Cowes to be by himself, to walk several miles around the
island and then find a quiet spot to have a solitary bite of dinner. But even when he does get caught in
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Fastnet Redux the wrong place, Kilroy can usually slide out of it. Like the night before the Fastnet Race, after the party he gave in the house he had rented for himself and the crew. It was late, and Kilroy returned to the house and wandered into the kitchen where an elbow-to-elbow crowd of stalwarts was well into serious drinking and jiving, having discovered a half bottle of vodka that had to be finished because everybody was leaving the next day and you can’t lug along a half bottle of vodka on the Fastnet Race, even if Jim does permit the occasional alcohol ration at sunset to take the chill off. So it had to be finished.
Drink up. Wash it down with beer. The noise level in the kitchen was extraordinary. The first-rate talkers and fast-lipped humorists of the group were in excellent form. The funny lines were overlapping and the laughter was physically exhausting. Good times, an integral part of the Big Dream. It was Cowes Week, after all, and the party had been a good one. The steaks had been tough as hell, the booze was fifteen dollars a bottle, the ice ran out, and the night had been too damn cold for the patio, but it all simply meant that this was bloody England, the Isle of Wight, and here everybody was, together again, with the Fastnet Race tomorrow and then back on the damn plane, back
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to the old grind, so this would be it for sailing and racing, drinking and jiving, better have another. Jim walked into the middle of this late-night kitchen madness, into the midst of these fine lads and their ladies, his extended Kialoa Family, those who share the Big Dream with him, and they greeted the keeper of their Fantasy with a cheer of appropriate spontaneity and window-rattling volume that brought the color rushing to his face from the very bottoms of his sterilized feet. And then one of the fast-lipped humorists grabbed the f loor and put together a rather long, complex, vodka-inspired, and amazingly articulate toast that was humorous mainly at Jim’s expense, concluding with the demand for a speech from Jim in which he was charged to tell this overstimulated
gathering why and how Kialoa was going to win the Fastnet Race, in ten words or less please. Jim hesitated only a moment. His eyes darted up to the f lat surfaces of the kitchen cabinets where he found what he was searching for, and he looked back at the toast maker and said with a smile, simply, “luck.” One word for ten. A 90-percent saving. A triumph! The place went wild with people beating appreciation on the counters with the f lat of their hands and cheering. The howls of approval followed Jim down the hallway and must have echoed in his head long after he shut his door and went to bed. The stuff of sweet dreams. The storm: In pursuit of their destiny, storms evolve, build, meander a path of least resistance, and move
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Fastnet Redux on or blow out. It caused one to wonder how it was that a storm of this magnitude, with its unusually nasty disposition, had pulled itself together to strike the Fastnet f leet of three hundred three vessels with full ferocity, perfect timing, and faultless aim. Members of a more primitive society than ours would have quaked at the gods’ obvious wrath and taken immediate steps toward appeasement. Sacrificial virgins at least. Because this was not just another storm. Storms of various magnitudes are occurring all the time around the globe. Some of the most vicious happen in remote or unoccupied areas and are of interest only to meteorologists. To gain notoriety, a storm must cause measurable destruction. The storm that would hit the Fastnet f leet on Monday evening, August 13, 1979, was born four days earlier over the Great Lakes in the United States. It was a weak storm carrying tropical air
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that began its delinquency by dropping tornadoes over the Ohio valley as it traveled an easterly course. On August 10, the storm had proceeded into the Gulf of Maine and was causing thunderstorms in Massachusetts and Connecticut. A few storm-related fatalities were recorded. The storm also created excitement for sailors competing in the J-24 World Championships in Newport, Rhode Island. Thirtyfive-knot winds struck the eightyboat f leet, capsizing several boats and breaking gear. The storm system, still a small, weak low-pressure disturbance, continued moving eastward at about forty knots. At noon (GMT) on Sunday, August 12, it was located four hundred miles east-southeast of St. John’s, Newfoundland. According to Robert Rice, chief meteorologist for Weather Services Corporation in Boston, at that point the storm was going through an area of light support. The positions of long wave ridges (highpressure areas) and long wave troughs (lows) tend to be relatively predictable in the Northern Hemisphere. That is, they can be located in the same general areas with regularity. The long wave ridge to the southeast of St. John’s was doing little to enhance the storm. The storm was moving but not developing. It had a vertical depth of about five thousand feet on Sunday the twelfth, a far cry from major storm
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Fastnet Redux depth of fifty thousand to sixty thousand feet. By noon (GMT) on Monday, August 13, the storm had crossed the Atlantic and was positioned five hundred miles southwest of Fastnet Rock. It was registering a pressure of one thousand seven millibars (one thousand millibars equals thirty inches of mercury, or normal atmospheric pressure). “A pimple,� Rice calls it at that point. But now it was entering the periphery of the Icelandic Low, sliding off an upper-level high-pressure ridge into a trough. It hit the jackpot in the form of a pool of very cold air aloft that was in a perfect position to move in. The air pool carried temperatures of minus twenty-five to thirty degrees Celsius, unusual for that time of year. That is the kind of super-cold air that nourishes the vicious winter storms that regularly lash the Irish Sea. The storm system eagerly sucked the cold air in through its wake, and in just six hours it had acquired considerable muscle. By 6 p.m. (GMT), its center was within one hundred fifty miles of the southwestern tip of Ireland, and it now measured nine hundred ninety-five millibars. It was deepening rapidly, Rice says. Storms will usually attain wind speeds relative to their pressure gradient. A given millibar spac168
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Fastnet Redux ing will support a certain amount of wind. But if the pressure of a storm system falls rapidly, more air will force its way in and the resulting wind speeds will be higher than what might be expected ~ so-called super gradient winds. The Fastnet storm was a rapidly developing system. Rice said he would give it a score of eight out of ten so far as speed of development was concerned. In just two hours, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. (GMT), the pressure dropped from nine hundred ninety-five to nine hundred eighty-nine millibars. “Three millibars per hour,” Rice says, “is a very big drop. Impressive.” Some-
where near midnight on Monday the storm peaked, with a millibar reading of nine hundred seventyfive to nine hundred eighty. The storm had attained maximum development in just twelve hours. Rice says that is extraordinary. The explosive growth of the storm was the key to its violent nature. The rapid change of pressure produced gusting in excess of seventy knots. Since it was a young storm, it didn’t cover much territory. It remained small, forcing the high winds within it to race around in a tight, cyclonic (counterclockwise) pattern. As such a storm passes over an area, the wind shifts will be more pronounced, more frequent. For those
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at sea, the Fastnet storm came out of the south, veered to the southsouth-west, and ended up blowing out of the northwest. Winds of fifty to more than seventy knots rotated one hundred twenty degrees in twelve hours! Major disruption of the sea resulted. Not only were large waves stirred up by the high winds, they were approaching from several directions at once. The line of waves from the south had no time to dissipate before the southwest lines began, and they were still coming when the lines from the northwest were blown up. There was a high frequency of rogue waves. Add to that condition the funnel-like topography of the Irish Sea, and the way the ocean bottom shoals to one hundred feet or less as one moves south from Fastnet Rock, and one begins to understand just how perilous the situation was, especially for those boats that were still trying to beat into the wind and seas in order to round Fastnet Rock. As yacht racing chronicler Jack Knights wrote in Sports Il-
lustrated, “Yachtsmen began to relearn that in gusts of more than 60 knots craft under 40 feet cannot make progress against the wind. Those under 30 feet become fully occupied with the simple necessity of staying af loat.” Before the long night ended, fifteen sailors would be dead. The thirty- to forty-foot waves were closely spaced. Four hundred feet ~ measured from crest to crest ~ was the best estimate of Bruce Kendall, Kialoa’s sailing master. Kendall is a brawny, taciturn New Zealander who has been with Kilroy as skipper and watch captain for eleven years. In that time he has sailed 200,000 miles over the world’s oceans. Kendall is a complete sailor. He can build boats, sail them, race them, and keep all systems running. Kendall said that a typical South Seas storm might have larger waves, but they would be spaced normally at fifteen hundred feet, making them less steep. The seas of the Fastnet storm were very steep. Sailors call such seas “square,” perhaps
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Fastnet Redux because that is how they feel when a boat is trying to combat them. Members of the daily press who wrote about the Fastnet storm described boats falling off the sides of these waves, implying that boats actually went airborne, landing kerplunk in the troughs. That was certainly an exaggeration on the part of landlocked writers who were doing their best to deliver the full dramatic treatment they thought the subject deserved. But those writers were on the right track. What happened was this: As yachts that were moving along broadside to these waves were drawn up their sides, they would begin to lose buoyancy on the down (lee) side. This would increase their angle of heel. The
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higher they rose on the side of the wave, the steeper it would become and the more they would heel. Further, the wind speed was about twenty knots higher on the top of the wave than on the bottom. So here a yacht would be, already heeling at a hellish angle, getting slammed by an extra twenty knots of wind when she needed it least. If the wave happened to be breaking on top, she would get rocked by tons of water in addition. Smacko! It was such a situation that knocked two Kialoa crewmen off the rail toward the middle of the boat where they fetched up on their lifelines with a jerk, and then bounced back to land on Jim Kilroy’s back. Kilroy had seen the cresting sea coming and braced himself on a winch. The two careening bodies crushed him against it, ribs first. He went grudgingly below in pain with two broken ribs, and a protruding piece of dislocated cartilage that would be his permanent souvenir of the race. The conditions put the mast tips of several fifty-footers in the water. Many forty-footers put their mast tips in the water for long counts while everything from anchors to frying pans and people were uprooted and f lung about down below. And vessels under forty feet caught the most hell. Some of them rolled over completely, three hundred sixty degrees: mast tip in the water, mast tip pointing at the bottom, mast and rigging carried
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away as gravity reclaimed the keel, then popping right side up with lines and rigging and other gear looking like the aftermath of an explosion in a pasta factory. Olive oil on the overhead. And with people badly hurt, or gone, or maybe just half-drowned and scared to death. It was a storm with a disposition frightening enough to cause strange behavior within the fleet. Like the sudden confidence exhibited in life rafts. There are good life rafts (not many), but even a good raft is only as reliable as its record of maintenance and safety inspection is long. On most boats the life raft is a joke. It shouldn’t be, and maybe life-raft technology will improve to the point that it won’t be, but at the present time the life raft is a cumbersome, heavy, required piece of gear with a reputation only slightly above that of the town drunk. Life rafts aren’t often spoken about without the brand name being preceded by a disparaging modifier. And yet many crews on yachts that were having a rough time went immediately to the life rafts. Even assuming that all the rafts launched were the best that money could buy and in perfect condition, this reaction remains a puzzlement. The first thing any kid learns before going boating is to stay with the boat if anything happens. Stay with the boat. Rule number one. It is posted on the camp bulletin board. Later on one perhaps runs 173
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Fastnet Redux into Shakespeare’s The Tempest, in which the same point is implicit. During that storm, the various noblemen on board scream their last words of despair into the gale and plunge into the sea. Prospero, whose magic caused the storm, asks the spirit Ariel, “Who was so firm, so constant, that this [turmoil] would not infect his reason?” And Ariel answers, “Not a soul but felt a fever of the mad, and play’d some tricks of desperation. All but mariners plung’d in the foaming brine and quit the vessel.” All but mariners. Shakespeare’s vessel, with its mariners safely tucked below, survives the storm and makes it to a nearby port. Of the three hundred three yachts in the Fastnet Race, only five went to the bottom. Those who have ana-
lyzed the grim tally agree that taking prematurely to life rafts was a major cause of death in the Fastnet Race. The reason is clear: A raft was no match for that storm, even if it could have been successfully launched and boarded. Seven of the fifteen deaths were raft-related. Aboard Aries, one of the hot U.S. Admiral’s Cup boats, the life raft was f loated out of its compartment behind the helmsman by a torrent of water that came aboard during one knockdown. A crewman grabbed for it as it went past, clutched at a line hanging from it, held on, felt it give, and realized he had pulled the rip cord. There, on the deck of Aries, a forty-sixfooter in full, semi-controlled f light, a ten-man raft began to inf late. A push-pull ensued. The deck crew wanted it shoved below. The folks below said no thanks. Aries crashed on through the night. The helmsman began having trouble seeing past the expanding rubber bag. Two crewmen pulled knives and began stabbing it to death, a task complicated by the raft’s many compartments. When the raft had finally been subdued, someone asked if he should take it below and patch it in case they needed it later on. That was good for a laugh, and during such a night laughs were at a premium. Roger Vaughan lives, works and sails in Oxford, Maryland.
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“Calendar of Events” notices: Please contact us at 410-226-0422; fax the information to 410-226-0411; write to us at Tidewater Times, P. O. Box 1141, Easton, MD 21601; or e-mail to info@tidewatertimes.com. The deadline is the 1st of the month preceding publication (i.e., May 1 for the June issue). Daily Meeting: Mid-Shore Intergroup Alcoholics Anonymous. For places and times, call 410822-4226 or visit midshoreintergroup.org. Daily Meeting: Al-Anon and Alateen - For a complete list of times and locations in the Mid-Shore a re a, v i sit ea ste r n shore mdalanon.org/meetings.
Thru Nov. 1 Exhibition: Deconstructing Decoys ~ The Culture of Collecting at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels. The exhibition is generously sponsored by Judy and Henry Stansbury, and the world’s leading decoy auction firm, Guyette & Deeter. Entry is free for CBMM members or with general
Every Thurs.-Sat. Amish Country Farmer’s Market in Easton. An indoor market offering fresh produce, meats, dairy products, furniture and more. 101 Marlboro Ave. For more info. tel: 410-822-8989. 179
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seum, St. Michaels. The opening of the exhibit coincides with the 8th annual Eastern Shore Sea Glass and Coastal Arts Festival that will be held on the Museum grounds this year. For more info. tel: 410-745-2916 or visit cbmm.org.
admission. For more info. tel: 410-745-2916 or visit cbmm.org. Thru July 14 Exhibition: Richard Diebenkorn ~ Beginnings, 1942-1955 at the Academy Art Museum, Easton. The exhibition and its accompanying catalogue aim to present a comprehensive view of Diebenkorn’s evolution to maturity, focusing solely on t he pa i nt i ng s a nd d r aw i ng s that precede his 1955 shift to figuration at age 33. Free docent tours every Wednesday from 11 a.m. to noon. For more info. tel: 410-822-ARTS (2787) or visit academyartmuseum.org.
1 Bus trip to Mt. Cuba Center with Adkins Arboretum, Ridgely. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Join us for an indepth look at the gardens and natural lands with an expert docent, learn about notable native plants, and receive tips on sustainable gardening practices. $95 members, $120 non-members. For more info. tel: 410-634-2847, ext. 0 or visit adkinsarboretum.org. 1 Wye Grist Mill, Wye Mills, open for tours, Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m. Grinding days are the first and third Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Millers demonstrate the traditional stone grinding process. For more info. tel: 410827-3850 or visit oldwyemill.org.
Thru June 29 Exhibition: Beach Finds of the Chesapeake at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Mu-
1 We are Builders at the Talbot Count y Free Librar y, St. Michaels. 3:30 p.m. Enjoy STEM and build with Legos and Zoobs. For ages 6 to 12. For more info. tel: 410-745-5877 or visit tcfl.org. 1 Meeting: Nar-Anon at Immanuel
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United Church of Christ, Cambridge. 7 to 8 p.m. 1st Wednesday. Support group for families and friends of addicts. For more info. tel: 800-477-6291 or visit nar-anon.org.
Deli in Cambridge. No cost. All disciplines and skill levels welcome. Guest speakers, roundtable discussions, studio tours and other art-related activities. For more info. tel: 410-463-0148.
1,6,8,13,15,20,22,29 Food Distr ibution at the St. Michaels C om mu n it y C enter on Mondays and Wednesdays from 1 to 2 p.m. Open to a ll Ta lbot County residents. Must provide identification. Each family can participate once per week. For more info. tel: 410-745-6073 or visit stmichaelscc.org.
1,8,15 ,22 ,29 Chair Yoga w ith Susan Irwin in the St. Michaels Housing Authority Community Room, Dodson Ave. Wednesdays from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. Free. For more info. tel: 410-745-6073 or visit stmichaelscc.org.
1,8,15,22,29 Meeting: Wednesday Morning Artists. 8 a.m. at Creek
1,8,15,22,29 Class: Drawing the Human Figure with Brad Ross at the Academy Art Museum, Easton. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. $150 members, $200 non-members.
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May Calendar For more info. tel: 410 -822ARTS (2787) or visit academyartmuseum.org. 1,8,15,22,29 The Senior Gathering at the St. Michaels Community Center, Wednesdays from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for a well-prepared meal from Upper Shore Aging. For more info. tel: 410-745-6073 or visit stmichaelscc.org. 1,8,15,22,29 Acupuncture Clinic at Evergreen: A Center for Balanced Living in Easton. Wednesdays from noon to 1 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-819-3395 or visit evergreeneaston.org. 1,8,15,22,29 Meeting: Choptank Writers Group at the Dorchester Center for the Arts, Cambridge. 3 to 5 p.m. Everyone interested in writing is invited to join. For more info. tel: 443-521-0039. 1,8,15,22,29 Yoga Nidra Meditation at Evergreen: A Center for Balanced Living in Easton. Wednesdays from 6:45 to 7:45 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-8193395 or visit evergreeneaston. org. 2 Dog Walking at Adkins Arboretum, Ridgely. 1st Thursday at 10 a.m. For more info. tel: 410-634-
2847, ext. 0 or visit adkinsarboretum.org. 2 Arts & Crafts at the Talbot County Free Library, St. Michaels. 10 a.m. to noon. Bring your own needlework projects, Zentangle pens, coloring books or anything else that fuels your imagination. Limited instr uction for needlework. For more info. tel: 410-745-5877 or visit tcfl.org. 2 ALL Class: The Dynamic Gershwins with Judy Admur at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels. 1 to 3 p.m. Enrollment is limited. $10.50 members, $15 non-members. For more info. e-mail lseeman@ cbmm.org, tel: 410-745-4947 or register online at cbmm.org. 2 Free Family Law Assistance at the Talbot County Free Library, E a ston. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. A lawyer will be available to provide free consultation on how to represent yourself and complete forms for divorce, custody, visitation, child support, name change, guardianship, adoption and juvenile expungement. For more info. tel: 410-822-1626 or visit tcfl.org. 2 Pet Loss Support Group on the 1st Thursday from 6 to 7 p.m. at Talbot Hospice, Easton. Monthly support group for those grieving
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the loss of a beloved pet. Hosted jointly by Talbot Humane and Talbot Hospice. Free and open to the public. For more info. contact Linda Elzey at lwelzey@ gmail.com or Talbot Humane at 410-822-0107. 2 Concert: CAL The Beatles - Abbey Road at the Avalon Theatre, Easton. 8 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-822-7299 or visit avalonfoundation.org. 2-5 The Maryland Mid-Shore chapter of PFLAG to host first-ever LGBTQ Pride celebration. Paint with Pride at Kiln Born Creations in Easton on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. On Friday, a comedy show at the Eastern Shore Conservation Center in Easton at 8 p.m. and Dance with Pride at 5 p.m. in Fountain Park in Chestertown. On Saturday: Multicultural Festival at Idlewild Park, 10 a.m. in Easton; Pride in the Park festival from 1 to 5 p.m. in in Chestertown; Drag Show at Washington College at 9 p.m. A Drag Brunch on S u nd ay i n C a mbr id ge at 2:30 p.m. For more info. e-mail pflagchestertown@gmail.com. 2-12 Tred Avon Players present Laughing Stock by Charles Morley and directed by Zack Schlag at the Oxford Community Center. Laughing Stock is a hilarious backstage farce and genuinely
affectionate look into the world of the theatre. Tickets are $22 for adults and $11 for students (fees included). May 2 is “Half Price Preview Thursday.” Performances are Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. with Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. For more info. visit tredavonplayers. org or facebook.com/tredavonplayers. 2,7,9,14,16,21,23,28,30 Steady a nd St rong exercise cla ss at the Oxford Community Center. Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:15 a.m. $8 per class. For more info. tel: 410-226-5904 or visit oxfordcc.org. 2,7,9,14,16,21,23,28,30 Mixed/ Gentle Yoga at Everg reen: A Center for Balanced Living in Easton. Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:30 to 2:45 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-819-3395 or visit evergreeneaston.org. 2,9,16,23,30 Men’s Group Meeting at Evergreen: A Center for Balanced Living in Easton. Thursdays from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Weekly meeting where men can frankly and openly deal with issues in their lives. For more info. tel: 410819-3395 or visit evergreeneaston.org. 2,9,16,23,30 Mahjong at the St. Michaels Communit y Center.
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May Calendar 10 a.m. to noon on Thursdays. Open to all who want to learn this ancient Chinese game of skill. Drop-ins welcome. Free. For more info. tel: 410-745-6073 or visit stmichaelscc.org. 2,9,16,23,30 Caregivers Support Group at Talbot Hospice. Thursdays at 1 p.m. This ongoing weekly support group is for caregivers of a loved one with a life-limiting illness. Free and open to the public. For more info. tel: 410-822-6681 or e-mail bdemattia@talbothospice.org. 2,9,16,23,30 Cambridge Farmer’s Market: Browse and buy fresh (a nd mo s t ly lo c a l) pr o duc e , meats, eggs, f lowers, plants, crafts and more every Thursday from 3 to 6 p.m. at Long Wharf in Cambridge. Free parking. For more info. visit facebook.com/ CambFarmMarket/. 2,9,16,23,30 Kent Island Farmer’s Market from 3:30 to 6:30
p.m. every Thursday at Christ Church, 830 Romancoke Rd., Stevensville. For more info. visit kifm830.wixsite.com/kifm. 2,16 Meeting: Samplers Quilt Guild from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Christ Episcopal Church, Cambridge. The Guild meets on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of every month. Prov ide your ow n lunch. For more info. tel: 410-228-1015. 2,16 Classic Yoga at Evergreen: A Center for Balanced Living in Easton. 12:30 to 2 p.m. on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of every month. For more info. tel: 410819-3395 or visit evergreeneaston.org. 2-June 6 Workshop: Deepening Intimacy, Healing Conf lict with Dav id Merc ier at Ever g r e en Easton. Thursdays from 9 to 10:45 a.m. $149 members, $159 non-members. For more info. tel: 410-819-3395 or visit evergreeneaston.org. 3 First Friday in downtown Easton. 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. 3 First Friday reception at Studio B Gallery, Easton. 5 to 8 p.m. For
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Egypt Rd., Cambridge. $7 for guest members to dance. Club members and observers are free. Refreshments provided. 7:30 to 10 p.m. For more info. tel: 410221-1978, 410-901-9711 or visit wascaclubs.com.
more info. tel: 443-988-1818 or visit studioBartgallery.com. 3 First Friday in downtown Chestertown. Join us for our monthly progressive open house. Our businesses keep their doors open later so you can enjoy gallery exhibits, unique shopping, special performances, kids’ activities and a variety of dining options. 5 to 8 p.m. 3 Burning of the Vines at Layton’s Chance Vineyard and Winery, Vienna. Celebrate the new season by burning last year’s grow th with a huge bonfire! Food truck and live music from Charlie and the Cool Tones. Bring a law n chair. Over 21 only. $7 advance tickets, $10 at the door. Gold Leaf Members are free. 6 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-228-1205 or visit laytonschance.com.
3 Dorchester Sw ingers Square Dancing Club meets 1st Friday at Maple Elementary School on
3,4,10,11,17,18,24,25,31 Rock ’N’ Bowl at Choptank Bowling Center, Cambridge. Fridays and Saturdays from 9 to 11:59 p.m. Unlimited bowling, food and drink specials, blacklighting, disco lights and jammin’ music. Rental shoes included. $13.99 every Friday and Saturday night. For more info. visit choptankbowling.com. 3,7,10,14,17,21,24,28,31 Free Blood Pressure Screenings from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesdays and Fr idays at Universit y of Maryland Shore Medical Center, Cambridge. 3,10,17,24,31 Meeting: Friday Morning Artists at Denny’s in Easton. 8 a.m. All disciplines welcome. Free. For more info. tel: 443-955-2490. 3,10,17,24,31 Meeting: Vets Helping Vets ~ Informational meeting to help vets find services. 1st and 3rd Fridays at Hurlock American Legion #243, 57 Legion Drive, Hurlock; 2nd and 4th Fridays at VFW Post 5246 in Federalsburg.
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9 a.m. All veterans are welcome. For more info. tel: 410-943-8205 after 4 p.m. 3,10,17,24,31 Gentle Yoga at Evergreen: A Center for Balanced Living in Easton. Fridays from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. For more info. tel: 410-819-3395 or visit evergreeneaston.org.
3,10,17,24,31 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. 3-June 23 Exhibit: Conundrum
3,10,17,24,31 Jeannie’s Community Café soup kitchen at the St. Michaels Community Center. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Menu changes weekly. Pay what you can, if you can. Eat in or take out. All welcome. For more info. tel: 410-745-6073 or visit stmichaelscc.org.
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May Calendar by Deborah Colburn at Main Street Gallery, Cambridge. The St. Michaels painter works in her Wittman studio, WittAireArtists. There will be two Second Saturday receptions at the gallery on May 11 and June 8 from 5 to 8 p.m. All are invited and light refreshments will be served. For more info. visit mainstgallery. org or tel: 410-330-4659. 4 Join Pickering Creek Audubon Center for an incredible field trip to Chestertown to visit Foreman’s Branch Bird Observatory and w itness bird banding up close. 6:30 a.m. to noon. Space is limited to 11, so register early. For more info. tel: 410-822-4903 or visit pickering.audubon.org.
4 Youth Chess Tournament at the Presbyterian Church of Easton. Sponsored by the Talbot County Free Librar y, Easton. 10 a.m. O p en to c onte s t a nt s 16 a nd you nger. P re -reg i s t r at ion i s required. For more info. tel: 410822-1626 or visit tcfl.org. 4 Mar yland House and Garden P i lg r i m a ge ~ Q ue en A n ne’s County Tour. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Rain or shine. The tour offers an inside look at extraordinary historic and contemporary properties and gardens. Tickets range from $30 to $40, depending on date purchased. For more info. visit mhgp.org or e-mail 2019qachousetour@gmail.com.
4 25th annual Spring Fling Car Show at Western Auto, Stevensville. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Trophies, lunch and store specials. Open to all vehicles. For more info. tel: 410-643-5572. 4
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4 First Sat urday g uided wa lk. 10 a.m. at Adkins Arboretum, Ridgely. Free for members, $5 admission for non-members. For more info. tel: 410-634-2847, ext. 0 or visit adkinsarboretum.org. 4 20th annual Multicultural Festival, Idlewild Park, Easton. The Multicultural Festival celebrates cultural diversity by providing events that positively showcase cultural differences and encourages people to share and celebrate in unity. For more info. tel: 410822-0345 or visit avalonfoundation.org. 4 Benedictine Foundation spring benefit: A Night at the Races at
the Tidewater Inn, Easton. 5:30 p.m. Guests are invited to experience a Kentucky Derby-themed affair, complete with a live viewing of the races, sophisticated southern menu, live bidding on custom auction items and more. $150 per person. Registration at benschool.org or by phone at 410-634-2292. 4-5 DNR-Approved Boater Safety Course at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day in CBMM’s Van Lennep Auditorium. $25. Participants completing the course and passing the test will receive a Maryland Boating Safety Education Cer-
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May Calendar tificate, which is valid for life and is required for anyone born on or after July 1, 1972 and who operates a numbered or documented vessel on Maryland waters. Participants must be 10 or older. For more info. tel: 410-745-4947 or visit cbmm.org. 4-5 Workshop: Painting the Landsc ape w it h Pa stel w it h Nick Serratore at the Academy Art Museum, Easton. 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. $175 members, $210 nonmembers. For more info. tel: 410-822-ARTS (2787) or visit academyartmuseum.org. 4,11,18,25 Easton Farmers Market every Saturday from mid-April through Christmas, from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. Each week a different local musical artist is featured f rom 10 a.m. to noon. Tow n parking lot on North Harrison Street. Over 20 vendors. Easton’s Farmers Market is the work of the Avalon Foundation. For more info. visit avalonfoundation.org. 4 ,11,18,25 A nahata Yoga w ith Cavin Moore at the Oxford Community Center. Saturdays at 8 and 10 a.m. $12/class ~ drop-ins welcome. In Sanskrit, anahata means “unhurt, unstruck and unbeaten.” For more info. tel: 410-226-5904 or visit oxfordcc.org.
4,11,18,25 The St. Michaels Farmer s Ma rket i s a c om mu n it ybased, producer-only farmers market that runs Saturday mornings, rain or shine, from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., April-November, at 204 S. Talbot St. in St. Michaels. For more information contact: stmichaelsmarket@gmail.com. We do accept SNAP. 4,11,18,25 Cars and Coffee at the Classic Motor Museum in St. Michaels. Saturdays from 9 to 11 a.m. For more info. tel: 410-7458979 or visit classicmotormuseumstmichaels.org. 4,11,18,25 Historic High Street Walking Tour ~ experience the beauty and hear the folklore of Cambridge’s High Street. Onehour walking tours on Saturdays, sp on s or e d by t he We s t E nd Citizen’s Association. 11 a.m. at Long Wharf. Reservations not necessary, but appreciated. For more info. tel: 410-901-1000 or visit cambridgemd.org. 5 Workshop: Native Plants ~ Planting and Care with Chris Pax at Adkins Arboretum, Ridgely. 1 to 2:30 p.m. $15 members, $20 non-members. For more info. tel: 410-634-2847, ext. 0 or visit adkinsarboretum.org. 6
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chaels. Helping the World See Clearly w ith J. Kev in White, founder and executive director of Global Vision 2020. The unique approach of his organization challenges the conventional methods of delivering prescription glasses to the most remote areas of the world. Noon. For more info. tel: 410-745-5877 or visit tcfl.org. 6 Read with Wally, a Pets on Wheels Therapy Dog, at the Talbot County Free Library, St. Michaels. 3:30 p.m. Bring a book or choose a library book to read with Ms. Maggie Gowe and her therapy dog, Wally. For more info. tel: 410-745-5877 or visit tcfl.org. 6 Your (Free) Law yer in the Library at the Talbot County Free Library, Easton. 4 to 6 p.m. Attorneys from Maryland Legal Aid will provide legal assistance on civil topics for those that qualify based upon their income level. For more info. tel: 410-822-1626 or visit tcfl.org.
6 Meeting: Bereaved Parents group from 6 to 8 p.m. on the 1st Monday of the month at Compass Regional Hospice, Grief Support Services Wing, Centreville. For more info. visit compassregionalhospice.org. 6 Meeting: Tidewater Camera Club at the Talbot Community Center, Easton. 7 p.m. Guest speaker: Nik hil Bahl on Photographic Impact. Bahl is a full-time professional photographer, author, educator, workshop instructor and environmentalist residing in the Washington, D.C., area. The public is encouraged to attend. For more info. visit tidewatercameraclub.org. 6 Movie Night at Evergreen: A Center for Balanced Living in Easton. 1st Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-819-3395 or visit evergreeneaston.org. 6 Bluegrass Jam at St. Andrew’s Episcopa l Church, 303 Main St., Hurlock. 1st Monday from 7
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May Calendar to 10 p.m. Bluegrass musicians and fans welcome. Donations accepted for the benefit of St. Andrew’s food bank. 6 Meeting: Cambridge Coin Club at the Dorchester County Public Library. 1st Monday at 7:30 p.m. Annual dues $5. For more info. tel: 443-521-0679. 6 Meeting: Live Playwrights’ Societ y at t he Ga r f ield C enter, Chestertown. 1st Monday from 7:30 to 9 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-810-2060. 6 ,1 3 , 2 0 Me e t i ng: O ver e ater s Anonymous at UM Shore Medical Center in Easton. Mondays from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. For more info. visit oa.org. 6,13,20 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. 6-June 10 Class: Intermediate and Advanced Potter’s Wheel with Paul Aspell at the Academy Art Museum, Easton. Mondays from 1 to 3 p.m. $205 members, $245 non-members. For more info. tel: 410-822-ARTS (2787) or visit academyartmuseum.org.
7 ALL Class: U.S. Naval Academy Mu se um ~ D oc ent-L ed Tour with Charles Swift, PhD at the United States Naval Academy, Preble Hall, Annapolis. 10:30 a.m. to noon. Photo ID is requ i r e d for ent r y i nto US NA v ia Gate One. Enrol lment is limited. $10.50 members, $15 non-members. For more info. e-mail lseeman@cbmm.org, tel: 410-745-4947 or register online at cbmm.org. 7
Fa m i ly C r a f t s at t he Ta lb ot Count y Free Librar y, St. Michaels. 3:30 p.m. Spring crafts. For more info. tel: 410-745-5877 or visit tcfl.org.
7 Navy League Dinner at the Talbot Country Club with featured speaker Vice Admiral Walter E. “Ted” Carter, Jr. 6 p.m. $40 per person. For more info. tel: 410819-8029. 7
Meeting: Eastern Shore Amputee Support Group at the Easton Family YMCA. 1st Tuesday at 6 p.m. Everyone is welcome. For more info. tel: 410-820-9695.
7-9 Three-day patient care volunteer training at Compass Regional Hospice’s Grief Support Services, Centreville. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more info. tel: 443-2624112 or visit compassregionalhospice.org/volunteers.
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ness and poses that direct healing in positive ways. Participants will learn empowering techniques to cope with grief and honor their loss. No previous yoga experience necessary. Yoga mats will be provided, and walk-ins are welcome. Free and open to the public. For more info. tel: 410-822-6681 or bdemattia@talbothospice.org.
7-9 Workshop: Modern Wall Hanging with Jenny Walton at the Academy Art Museum, Easton. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. $120 members, $144 non-members. For more info. tel: 410-822-ARTS (2787) or visit academyartmuseum.org. 7,14,21,28 Tai Chi at the Oxford Communit y Center. Tuesdays from 9 a.m. with Nathan Spivey. $35 monthly ($10 drop-in fee). For more info. tel: 410-226-5904 or visit oxfordcc.org. 7,14,21,28 Free Blood Pressure Screening from 9 a.m. to noon, Tuesdays at University of Maryland Shore Regional Health Diagnostic and Imaging Center, Easton. For more info. tel: 410820-7778. 7,14,21,28 Meeting: Bridge Clinic Support Group at the UM Shore Medical Center at Dorchester. Tuesdays from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Free, confidential support group for individuals who have been hospitalized for behavioral reasons. For more info. tel: 410-2285511, ext. 2140. 7,14,21,28 Healing Through Yoga at Talbot Hospice, Easton. Tuesdays from 9 to 10 a.m. This new complementary therapy guides participants through mindful-
7,21 Meeting: Breast Feeding Support Group, 1st and 3rd Tuesdays from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at UM Shore Medical Center, 5th floor meeting room, Easton. For more info. tel: 410-822-1000, ext. 5700 or visit shorehealth.org. 7,21 Afternoon Chess Academy at the Talbot County Free Library, Easton. 4:30 p.m. Learn and play chess. For ages 6 to 16. Snacks ser ved. Limited space, please pre-register. For more info. tel: 410-822-1626 or visit tcfl.org. 7,21 Cancer Patient Support Group at the Cancer Center at UM Shore Regional Health Center, Idlewild Ave., Easton. 1st and 3rd Tuesdays from 5 to 7 p.m. For more info. tel: 443-254-5940 or visit umshoreregional.org. 7,21 Grief Support Group at the Dorchester County Library, Cambridge. 1st and 3rd Tuesdays at 6 p.m. Sponsored by Coastal Hospice & Palliative Care. For more
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info. tel: 443-978-0218. 7-June 4 Meeting: Compass Regional Hospice’s Grief Support Group. Tuesdays from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Kent County Public Library, Chestertown. Open to anyone 18 or older who has experienced the death of a spouse or partner. Program fee is $25, but no one will be turned away. For more info. tel: 443-262-4124. 8 Meeting: Bayside Quilters, 2nd Wednesday 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. 8 Peer Support Group Meeting ~ Together: Positive Approaches at Talbot Par tnership, 28712 Glebe Rd., Easton. 2nd Wednesday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Peer support group for family members currently struggling with a loved one with substance use disorder, led by trained facilitators. Free. For more info. e -ma i l mar iahsmission2014@gmail.com. 8 Meeting: Grief Support for Suicide group from 6 to 8 p.m. on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at Compass Regional Hospice,
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Me e t i ng: B ay w ater C a mer a Club at the Dorchester Center for the A rts, Cambridge. 2nd Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. All are welcome. For more info. tel: 443-939-7744.
8 Meeting: Optimist Club at Washington Street Pub, Easton. 6:30 to 8 p.m. For more info. tel: 410310-9347. 8
Open Mic at the Academy Art Museum, Easton. Theme: Get Out. Share and appreciate the rich tapestry of creativity, skills and knowledge that thrive here. A ll ages and styles of performance are welcome. The event is open to all ages. 7 to 9 p.m. Admission is free. Snacks provided; nominal charge for beverages. For more info. e-mail RayRemesch@gmail.com.
8-June 12 Class: Beginning and Intermediate Potter’s Wheel with Paul Aspell at the Academy Art Museum, Easton. Wednesdays from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. $205 members, $245 non-members. For more info. tel: 410 -822ARTS (2787) or visit academyartmuseum.org. 8-June 12 Class: Intermediate/
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participate. For more info. tel: 443-521-0039. 8 , 2 2 Da nc e C l a s s e s for NonDancers at Evergreen: A Center for Balanced Living in Easton. 2nd and 4th Wednesdays from 6 to 7:30 p.m. $12 per person, $20 for both classes. For more info. tel: 410-200-7503 or visit continuumdancecompany.org. 9 Mid-Shore Pro Bono Legal Clinic at the Caroline County Senior Center, Denton. 2nd Thursday from 10 a.m. to noon. For more info. and to schedule an appointment tel: 410-690-8128 or visit midshoreprobono.org. 9
Young Gardener’s Club at the Ta lbot C ount y Free L ibra r y, Easton. 3:45 p.m. For children in grades 1 to 4. Please pre-register. For more info. tel: 410-822-1626 or visit tcfl.org.
9 Concert: Blue Water Highway in the Stoltz Listening Room, Avalon Theatre, Easton. 8 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-822-7299
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or visit avalonfoundation.org. 9,16,23 ALL Class: Life Reimagined: It is Never too Late to Do What You Were Meant to Do & Be Who You Were Meant to Be with Dr. Dodie Theune at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels. 2 to 4 p.m. Enrollment is limited. $31.50 members, $45 non-members. For more info. e-mail lseeman@ cbmm.org, tel: 410-745-4947 or register online at cbmm.org. 9,23 Memoir Writers at the Talbot Count y Free Librar y, St. Michaels. 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Record and share your memories of life and family. Participants are invited to bring their lunch. For more info. tel: 410-745-5877 or visit tcfl.org. 10 Mid-Shore Pro Bono Legal Clinic at the Dorchester County Public Library, Cambridge. 2nd Friday from 10 a.m. to noon. For more info. and to schedule an appointment tel: 410-690-8128 or visit midshoreprobono.org. 10 Chesapeake College Storybook Series: Your Alien at the Todd Performing Arts Center, Chesapeake College, Wye Mills. 7 p.m. Sponsored by the Avalon Foundation. Tickets are $20 (adult)/$10
10 Concert: Diana Driftwood in the Stoltz Listening Room, Avalon Theatre, Easton. 8 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-822-7299 or visit avalonfoundation.org. 11
Friends of the Librar y Second Saturday Book Sale at the Dorchester County Public Library, Cambridge. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. $10 adults and children ages 3+. For more info. tel: 410-228-7331 or visit dorchesterlibrary.org.
11 22nd annual Fun Dog Show in Governor’s Hall at Sailw inds Park along the Choptank River in Cambridge. A fun, no-pressure event for canines and humans alike. Registration begins at 9 a.m.; event begins at 10 a.m. and runs until 2 p.m. The grand parade starts at 10 a.m. Refreshments available, raffle items, and prizes for dogs and owners. Sponsored by Christ Episcopal Church of Cambridge. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Baywater Animal Rescue. For more info. tel: 410-228-3161. 11 2019 BAAM (Building African A mer ican Minds) Festival at Idlewild Park, Easton. Noon to 4 p.m. Information booths, music, door prizes, face painting, dance
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contest, basketball tournament, photo booth, free food and refreshments. 11 Live at the MET in HD: Poulenc’s Dialogues des Carmelites at the Avalon Theatre, Easton. 1 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-822-7299 or visit avalonfoundation.org. 11 Second Saturday at the Artsway from 1 to 5 p.m., 401 Market Street, Denton. Interact w ith artists as they demonstrate their work. For more info. tel: 410-4791009 or visit carolinearts.org. 11 The Chesapeake Film Festival presents Moving Stories at the Ta lbot C ount y Free L ibra r y, Easton. 3 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-822-1626 or visit tcfl.org. 11 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. 11 Second Saturday Art Night Out in St. Michaels. Take a walking tour of St. Michaels’ six fine art galleries, all centrally located on Talbot Street. For more info. tel: 410-745-9535 or visit townofstmichaels.org. 11,25 Country Church Breakfast at Fa it h Ch ap el a nd Tr app e United Methodist churches in Wesley Hall, Trappe. 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. TUMC is also the home of “Martha’s Closet” Yard Sale and Community Outreach Store, open during the breakfast and every Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. to noon. 12 Mother’s Day 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.
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May Calendar 12 Mother’s Day Picnic at Layton’s Chance Vineyard and Winery, Vienna. 1 p.m. Treat mom to a picnic on her special day! Live music by Willow Brook, all moms receive one free glass of wine w ith lunch. Choice of grilled chicken Caesar salad, Mediterranean wrap or chicken salad on croissant. $20 per person. For more info. tel: 410-228-1205 or visit laytonschance.com. 13 16th Annual Greater Greensboro Open Golf Tournament at Wild Quail Golf and Country Club, Wyoming, DE. Registration begins at 9 a.m., tee-off at 10 a.m. Support the heritage initiatives of the Greensboro Historical Society and support the research, preservation and dissemination of the history and cultural heritage of Greater Greensboro and Caroline County. For more info. tel: 410482-8903 or 410-829-1433. 13 Meeting: Caroline County AARP Chapter #915 at noon, with a covered dish luncheon, at the Church of the Nazarene in Denton. Come and enjoy the sounds of the Free and Eazy Band. New members are welcome. For more info. tel: 410-482-6039. 13 Caregiver Support Group at the Talbot County Senior Center,
Easton. 2nd Monday, 1 p.m. For more info. tel: 443-746-3698 or visit snhealth.net. 13 Stitching Time at the Talbot County Free Library, Easton. 3 to 5 p.m. Work on your favorite project with a group. Limited instruction for beginners. Newcomers welcome. For more info. tel: 410-822-1626 or visit tcfl.org. 14 Advance Healthcare Planning at Talbot Hospice, Easton. 2nd Tuesday at 11 a.m. Hospice staff and trained volunteers will help you understand your options for advance healthcare planning and complete your advance directive paperwork, including the Five Wishes. Free and open to the public. For more info. tel: 410822-6681 to register. 14 Coloring for Teens and Adults at the Talbot County Free Library, St. Michaels. 3:30 p.m. Explore the relaxing process of coloring. For more info. tel: 410-745-5877 or visit tcfl.org. 14 Grief Support Group Meeting ~ Healing af ter a Traumat ic Loss at Talbot Hospice, Easton. 2nd Tuesday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. This ongoing monthly support group is specifically for anyone impacted by a traumatic death, including accident, overdose, suicide or homicide. For more
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14,28 Bay Hundred Chess Class at the Talbot County Free Library, St.
Michaels. 2nd and 4th Tuesdays from 1 to 3 p.m. Beginners welcome. For all ages. For more info. tel: 410-745-5877 or visit tcfl.org. 14,28 Meeting: Buddhism Study Group at Evergreen: A Center for Balanced Living, Easton. 2nd and 4th Tuesdays from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Open to the public. For more info. tel: 410-819-3395 or visit evergreeneaston.org. 15 Arts Express bus trip to Washi ng ton , D.C ., Mu s e u m s D ay sponsored by the Academy Art Museum, Easton. $45 members, $49 non-members. For more info. tel: 410-822-ARTS (2787) or visit academyartmuseum.org. 15 Me et i ng: Dorche ster C a re g ivers Suppor t Group. 3rd Wednesday from 1 to 2 p.m. at Pleasant Day Adult Medical Day Care, Cambridge. For more info. tel: 410-228-0190. 15 St. Michaels Library Book Club to discuss Need to Know by Karen Cleveland. 3:30 p.m. Open to all. For more info. tel: 410-745-5877 or visit tcfl.org. 15 Paint and Sip: Fine Craft and Craft Beer with Theresa Schram at the Academy Art Museum, Easton. 6 to 8 p.m. $45. For more info. tel: 410-822-ARTS (2787) or visit academyartmuseum.org.
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May Calendar 15 Child Loss Support Group at Ta lbot Hospic e, Ea ston. 3rd Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. This support group is for anyone grieving the loss of a child of any age. Free and open to the public. For more info. tel: 410-822-6681 or e-mail bdemattia@talbothospice.org. 16 Stroke Survivor’s Support Group at Pleasant Day Medical Adult Day Ca re in Ca mbr idge. 3rd Thursday of the month. 1 to 2 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-2280190 or visit pleasantday.com. 16 Third Thursday in downtown Denton from 5 to 7 p.m. Shop for one-of-a-kind floral arrangements, gifts and home décor, 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. 16 Art in Three Acts at the Academy Art Museum, Easton. Writers’ interpretations of artists’ works, including the works of Museum i nst r uc tor s, member s of t he Working Artists Forum and the St. Michaels Art league. 6 p.m. Free. Refreshments available. For more info. tel: 410 -822ARTS (2787) or visit academyartmuseum.org.
16 Meeting: Grief Support for Overdose Loss group from 6 to 8 p.m. on the 3rd Thursday of the month at Compass Regional Hospice, Grief Support Ser vices Wing, Centreville. For more info. visit compassregionalhospice.org. 16 Concert: NRBQ at the Avalon Theatre, Easton. 8 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-822-7299 or visit avalonfoundation.org. 17-March 1, 2020 Exhibition: On Land and On Sea ~ A Century of Women in the Rosenfeld Collection at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels. The exhibition features the work of Morris and Stanley Rosenfeld, who created the world’s largest and most significant collection of maritime photography. This exhibition is sponsored by the Mar yland State Arts Council. For more info. tel: 410-745-2916 or visit cbmm.org.
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are $80. Tickets for Saturday and Sunday are $7. For more info. tel: 410-226-5904 or visit oxfordcc.org. 18 The Talbot County 4-H is sponsoring a Flea and Farmer’s Market from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Tr ac tor S upply C ompa ny i n Easton. Produce, crafters, direct sale consultants, household items, furniture, jewelr y, antiques and more. For more information or to reserve a space, tel: 410-310-8934. Early Deadline to ensure a space is May 4. 18 Class: All Aboard! Travel the World to Canada with Constance Del Nero at the Academy A rt Museum, Easton. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free. For children ages 6+ and their parents. For more info. tel: 410-822-ARTS (2787) or visit academyartmuseum.org. 18 Oxford Fire Company Auxiliary Antiques and Unique Sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-599-7403. 18 Soup ’n Walk: Tuckahoe Creek and Beyond at Adkins Arboretum, Ridgely. 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Observe the beautiful Tuckahoe Creek view and look for signs of beavers. Plants of interest include mountain laurel, beech, tulip tree, pink lady’s slipper, Solomon’s seal and may apple.
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May Calendar Following a guided walk with a do c ent nat u ra l i st, enjoy a delicious and nutritious lunch along with a brief lesson about nutrition. Copies of recipes are prov ided. $25 members, $30 non-members. For more info. tel: 410-634-2847, ext. 0 or visit adkinsarboretum.org. 18 Local author Jim Richardson to read from his Vietnam novel Middle Blue at the Talbot County Free Library, St. Michaels. 2 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-745-5877 or visit tcfl.org. 18 Music on the Nanticoke Concert ~ Enjoy a free waterfront concert in the quaint, historic town of Vienna. Bring a blanket or lawn chairs. Concessions will be available, or bring your own picnic. Boat ramp and overnight dockage are free. Concert runs 4 to 7 p.m. For more info. tel: 443-239-0813.
Chairman of the House Oversight and Reform Committee. For more info. and reservations, visit talbotdems.org. 18 CASA to host a spring fundraiser, CASABLANCA, at Easton Airport’s Trident Aircraft Hangar. This unique venue, complete with vintage aircraft and autos, a live piano bar and 1940s music, upscale nightclub décor, and casino games a la “Rick’s Café Americain,” will pave the way for a fantastic evening featuring something for everyone! Food by Gourmet by the Bay includes French and Moroccan appetizer s a nd g i n-ba s e d sp e c i a lt y cocktails. Sherry Truhlar of Red Apple Auctions will conduct the “Fund a Need” portion of the evening, and guests can enjoy blackjack, roulette and craps while helping us create brighter
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futures for vulnerable children. 6:30 to 10 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-822-2866, ext. 3 or visit casamidshore.org. 18-19 Talbot Kids Grief Camp at the Talbot Agricultural Center, Easton, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. For children on the Mid-Shore ages 6 to 12 who have experienced the death of someone close to them regardless of whether or not their loved one was served by Talbot Hospice. Free. 35 spaces available. For more info. visit talbothospice.org/events or tel: 410-822-6681. 18-19 Two-Day Learn-to-Row Clinic on the Tred Avon in Easton. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (rain dates, June 1-2), $100. Come learn to row or refresh your rowing skills with the Eastern Shore Community Rowers (ESCRowers.org). To register, or for more information, e-mail director@escr.org or call 410 924-6621. 18-19 109th annual Cambridge Powerb oat Re gat t a at Gr e at Marsh Park, Cambridge. The Cambridge Classic is the oldest powerboat racing event in North America. The f leet ranges from the classic Jersey speed skiffs turning on their sides and going airborne at 70 m.p.h. to t he 1,500 -horsepower g ra nd prix boats that reach speeds of
170 m.p.h. Admission is FREE w ith a $5-per-day charge for in/out parking. Food and drink w i l l be ava i lable. (Sor r y, no outside coolers allowed.) Races are scheduled to r un rain or shine, although if the wind is strong, the race organizers will make the call. For more info. visit visitdorchester.org/events/ cambridge-classic-powerboatregatta-5/. 18-19 13th Maritime Model Expo at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels, and cosponsored by the Washington Ship Model Society. In addition to numerous indoor and outdoor maritime exhibitions, there will also be pond demonstrations, mo del r ac e s, sp e c i a l e x h ib its, family activities, food and more. Open to the public and free to CBMM members, or with general admission. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. For more info. tel: 410-745-2916, visit bit.ly/ chesapeakefestivals or e-mail gnylander@atlanticbb.net. 19 Community Day at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels. Free admission for everyone, live music, regional foods and drinks, family activities, free boat rides and more. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bay Hundred Covenant Churches’ tent service begins at 9 a.m. For more info. tel:
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3 p.m. For more info. tel: 410739-2176. 20 Caregiver Support Group at the Talbot County Senior Center, Easton. 3rd Monday at 1 p.m. For more info. tel: 443-746-3698 or visit snhealth.net. 20 Read with Tiger, a certified therapy dog, at the Talbot County Free Library, Easton. 4 p.m. Bring a book or choose one from the library and read with Janet Dickey and her dog, Tiger. For children 5 and older. For more info. tel: 410822-1626 or visit tcfl.org. 20 Peer Support Group Meeting ~ Together: Positive Approaches at Tilghman United Methodist Church. 3rd Monday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Peer support group 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. 20 The Easton Book Group to discuss Alice McDermott’s book The Ninth Hour. 6:30 p.m. Open to all. For more info. tel: 410-8221626 or visit tcfl.org. 21 Work shop: Edible A r t! The Decorated Cook ie w ith Maggii Sarfaty at the Academy Art Museum, Easton. 9:30 a.m. to
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May Calendar 12:30 p.m. $65 members, $78 non-members. For more info. tel: 410-822-ARTS (2787) or visit academyartmuseum.org. 21- Ju ne 4 A L L Cla s s: Smar t Phone Photo Magic with Martin Zell at the Chesapeake Bay M a r i t i m e Mu s e u m , S t . M i chaels. Tuesdays from 1 to 3 p.m. Enrollment is limited. $31.50 members, $45 non-members. For more info. e-mail lseeman@ cbmm.org, tel: 410-745-4947 or register online at cbmm.org. 22 Herb Garden Tour and Tea at Pickering Creek Audubon Center, Easton. 5 to 6:30 p.m. Tour the herb garden with Chesapeake Bay Herb S o c ie t y memb er s, then enjoy some herbal tea and cookies. For more info. tel: 410822-4903 or v isit picker ing. audubon.org. 22 Meeting: Diabetes Suppor t Group at UM Shore Regional Health at Dorchester, Cambridge. 4th Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. Free and open to the public. For more info. tel: 410-822-1000, ext. 5196.
tion and book signing. For more info. tel: 410-822-1626 or visit tcfl.org. 23 Family Unplugged Games at the Talbot County Free Library, St. Michaels. 3:30 p.m. Bring the whole family for an afternoon of board games and f un. For all ages (children 5 and under accompanied by an adult). For more info. tel: 410-745-5877 or visit tcfl.org. 24 Concert: Black Rhinoceros in the Stoltz Listening Room, Avalon Theatre, Easton. 8 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-822-7299 or visit avalonfoundation.org. 24-26 Chester tow n Tea Par t y: Now in it s 40t h consecut ive year, the Tea Party Festival offers an engaging glimpse into its colonial past in addition to enter tainment, children’s activities, crafts, wine and beer tastings, and more. Follow the re-enactment of Colonists and Tor ie s a s t he y ma rch to t he Chester River and board Chestertown’s 18th century tall ship,
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Sultana, to dispatch its cargo of tea overboard. Afterwards, you can take a public sail on the Sultana itself. Walking tours of the historic district, demonstrations of colonial crafts, revolutionary theater by local playwrights and the popular “Tory Toss” into the river all make for a fun and educational weekend. For more info. visit chestertownteaparty.org. 25 Beckwith Strawberry Festival at the Neck District Volunteer Fire Department, Cambridge. 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Beckwith United Methodist Church strawberr y festival has lots of strawberry treats, large outdoor flea market, homemade soups, chicken salad sandwiches, hot dogs and more. Rain or shine. For more info. tel: 410-228-6916.
Check out cars, motorcycles and planes displaying, demonstrating and competing from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be food vendors, drinks and live music. Admission is $5 per person; children 10 and under are free. For more info. tel: 410-251-5000. 25 Annual Birthday Bash at Layton’s Chance Vineyard and Winery, Vienna. 6 to 9 p.m. Front Page News will be rocking the vineyard with classic tunes. Food available for purchase, cake and much more. $7 in advance, $10 at the door. For more info. tel: 410-228-1205 or visit laytonschance.com.
25 Workshop: Learn to Make Rope Fenders with Pete Peters and Jennifer Kuhn at t he Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Learn the art of creating decorative rope fenders. Materials and basic tools included in the $75 registration fee. 20% discount for CBMM members. For more info. tel: 410-745-4947 or visit cbmm.org/ropefenders. 25 Cambridge Wings & Wheels at the Cambridge-Dorchester Regional Airport in Cambridge. 211
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25 Concert: The widely popular Jazz on the Chesapeake concert series returns to Oxford Community Center with Sammy Miller & The Congregation ~ a performance that promises to be lively, energetic and oh-so-much fun! The performance is presented by Chesapeake Music’s Jazz on the Chesapeake in partnership with Oxford Community Center. Tickets are $50. Show at 8 p.m. For more info. or to purchase tickets, visit Jazzonthechesapeake.com or call 410-819-0380. 26 40th annual Ridgely Strawberr y Festival at Martin Sutton Memor ia l Pa rk , R idgely. The festivities begin at 8 a.m. with the 9th annual Strawberry Chase 5K Run/Walk. There will
26 Brown Box Theatre presents The Broadway Jukebox Revolution at the Oxford Community Center. 8 p.m. For more info. visit brownboxtheatre.org. 28 Meeting: Grief Support Group from noon to 1:15 p.m. on the 4th Tuesday of the month at Caroline County Public Library’s Federalsburg branch. This is a lunch group, so participants are encouraged to bring a lunch. Sponsored by Compass Regional Hospice. For more info. v isit compassregionalhospice.org. 28 Tuesday Movie at Noon at the Talbot County Free Library, St. Michaels. Free. Film TBD. For more info. tel: 410-745-5877 or visit tcfl.org. 28 Down by the Bay at Pickering! Pickering Creek feeds into the Chesapeake Bay and is home to many different aquatic species. Learn how to fish and seine and practice identif ying what you find at Pickering Creek Audubon Center, Easton. 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
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ane DuBois Mullaly and Sheryl Southwick at the Academy Art Museum, Easton. 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. $95 members, $114 nonmembers. For more info. tel: 410-822-ARTS (2787) or visit academyartmuseum.org.
Fishing rods and bait provided. For more info. tel: 410-822-4903 or visit pickering.audubon.org. 28 Monthly Grief Support Group at Talbot Hospice. This ongoing monthly support group is for anyone in the community who is grieving the death of a loved one, regardless of whether they were served by Talbot Hospice. 4th Tuesday at 5 p.m. Free and open to the public. For more info. tel: 410-822-6681 or e-mail bdemattia@talbothospice.org. 28 -30 Work shop: Paint A long with Diane and Sheryl with Di-
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30 7th annual Chesapeake Champion celebration honoring the Hutchison Brothers at the Waterfowl Festival building, Easton. Sponsored by the Horn Point Laboratory. 5 to 7 p.m. Proceeds benefit the research of HPL graduate students and faculty. $50 per person. For more info. tel: 410-2218408 or visit umces.edu/events/ chesapeake-champion-2019. 30 Movie: Star Wars Revelations at the Talbot County Free Library, Easton. 6:30 p.m. This show is being presented as part of the buildup to our 4th Annual Chesapeake Children’s Book Festival, whose theme this year is “A Universe of Stories.” Special appearance by the Star Wars Storm Troopers of the 501st Legion. For more info. tel: 410-822-1626 or visit tcfl.org. 31 Casey Cares Rockfish Tournament at the Bay Bridge Marina and an evening of fundraising and celebrating at The Inn at Chesapeake Bay Beach Club on Kent Island. 5:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. For more info. tel: 443-568-0064 or visit caseycares.org.
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31- Ju ne 1 The annual Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Conference at the Dorchester Visitor Center, Cambridge, just a few miles from the lands where Harriet Tubman lived and toiled, as well as the site of the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Visitor Center. The two-day symposium focuses on the research about Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad. This year’s theme is “It
Ran on Faith.” For more info. tel: 410-228-1000 or e-mail info@ harriettubmanbway.org. 31-June 2 A Garden of Quilts quilt show sponsored by the Bayside Quilters of the Eastern Shore. The main event will be held in the Oxford Community Center. Antique quilts will be displayed in St. Paul’s Church, and there will be a Vendors Mall in the Oxford Fire Hall, all on Oxford’s main street. Admission is $10 and tickets will be available at the f ront door of the Ox ford Community Center. For more info. visit baysidequilters.org.
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