St. Michaels Map and History

© John Norton

On the broad Miles River, with its picturesque tree-lined streets and beautiful harbor, St. Michaels has been a haven for boats plying the Chesapeake and its inlets since the earliest days. Here, some of the handsomest models of the Bay craft, such as canoes, bugeyes, pungys and some famous Baltimore Clippers, were designed and built. The Church, named “St. Michael’s,” was the first building erected (about 1677) and around it clustered the town that took its name.

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vaudeville songs and basking in his attention. In adulthood, Tallulah came to be called an exhibitionist, habitually garnering notoriety until she finally became a caricature of herself.

Several Bankheads had theatrical tendencies. A friend from Ada’s Gay ’90s youth recalled her in the privacy of her bedroom, reciting poetry and passages from novels, declaring, “I’m an actress.” In public, proper young southern ladies were limited to classic tableaux vivant (living pictures). Ada was fond of posing. William had once joined a stock company, claiming imaginary theatrical experience, until Captain John returned him to the reality of law school. The

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captain himself, on warm summer Jasper evenings, could be heard declaiming Shakespeare to family gathered on the porch.

Ada, on her deathbed, somehow foresaw the girls’ future: “Take care of Eugenia,” she entreated William’s sister. “Tallulah will always be able to take care of herself.” Eugenia was a frail child. Tallulah, though younger, weighed twice as much and developed into quite a bully. Eugenia recalled, “I used to lock myself in the bathroom every time Daddy left, until he came home for lunch. If I didn’t, she’d break in and be twisting my arm.” Eugenia kept a blanket and Rover Boys novels stashed in the linen closet. “As soon as Daddy left, I made myself a little bed and read until he came home.”

Due to Eugenia’s frailty, the girls attended the same grade in school: Eugenia an excellent student, Tallulah indifferent and disruptive. Competition between them as preteens overwhelmed their grandmother. They were sent to boarding schools (five in five years) before their formal studies ended prematurely. Tallulah won a beauty contest at fifteen and begged to follow her theatrical dreams. Family debated propriety until the captain settled the issue: “Stand back, all of you. This is my job. Tallulah shall have her chance!” Chaperoned by her Aunt Louise, Tallulah left for New York.

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Oxford Museum - Come visit and see the new display ‘ABC’s of Oxford’ and visit the expanded gardens. Audio walking tour is a great way to spend an afternoon. Friday – Monday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. 100 S. Morris St., 410-226-0101 Oxford Ferry runs daily from 9 a.m. till sunset. Call 410-745-9023 for exact times of the last trips! Tred Avon Yacht Club race schedule and updates are available at http://tayc.com/racing. Caronna Estate Sales - online auction at caronnacollections.com. Yoga with Susie Hurley. Mondays @ 1 p.m. and Saturdays @ 9:30 a.m. Pre-registration required. $20/ class or $150/10 classes. Oxford Community Center. Steady and Strong with Janet Pfeffer - A 45-minute class for adults. Tuesdays and Thursdays @ 10 a.m. Pre-registration required. $10/class, $80/10 classes. Oxford Community Center 9/4 - Cars and Coffee - Come out and enjoy cars, coffee, and camaraderie. Sponsored by Prestige Auto Vault and Doc’s Sunset Grille. Oxford Community Center. Free; 8:30 -10:30 a.m. Oxfordcc.org; 410-226-5409 9/4 - The Fabulous Hubcaps at the Oxford Community Center has been postponed. 9/4 - Oxford Fire Company Auxiliary Drive-Thru Bake Sale Pickup, noon – 2 p.m. Pre orders only ofcamd.net 9/4 –Community Open House – Meet the many organizations serving Oxford. New resident? Meet your town officials, new neighbors, and fast friends. Kids activities, too. 10 – 12 outdoors at the Oxford Community Center. 9/5 – Oxford Artists’ Studio Tour has been cancelled. 9/6, 9/13, 9/20, 9/27 - Jam Session - Bring your instrument or voice and come jam with musical friends. Free. 6 p.m., Oxford Community Center. 9/9 or 9/17 - Beginner Chalk Mineral Paint Class – Learn how to use Dixie Belle chalk mineral paint and sealers. You will be painting practice boards, applying paints, glazes & sealers. All materials provided. 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., $45. The Treasure Chest, 111 S. Morris St. Visit treasurechestoxford.com or call 410-924-8817. 9/12 – Firehouse Breakfast – Come see your friends and enjoy a full, all you can eat, breakfast lineup. Oxford Volunteer Fire Department, 8 – 11 a.m. Adults, $10; children under 12, $5 . 9/13 - Bring Your Own Piece Furniture Painting Class - Bring a small piece and learn how to paint it with Chalk Mineral paint. Includes 8 oz jar paint and 8 oz sealer for you to keep. 5:30 – 8:30 p.m., $65. The Treasure Chest, 111 S. Morris St. Visit treasurechestoxford.com or call 410-924-8817. 9/18 - 2nd Annual Road Rally- 8 a.m. Assemble at the Oxford Community Center for breakfast, flag out at 9 a.m. for a 2- hour ride ending with buffet lunch and awards at Suicide Bridge Restaurant. Cost is $125.00 per car, includes lunch for driver and one passenger. Rain date 9/19. RSVP No Later than August 31st to oxfordcc.org and click “Road Rally”. For questions, call: 410-226-5904. 9/22 – Decorative Pumpkin Painting Class - Use Dixie Belle chalk mineral paint to paint and seal a faux pumpkin for your porch or home. All materials provided. 5:30 – 8:30 p.m., $36. The Treasure Chest, 111 S. Morris St. Visit treasurechestoxford.com or call 410-924-8817. 9/25 – Oxford Library annual Book Mart – 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. outdoors on Market Street in Oxford. Save the Date – Sun. 10/23- 1st Annual 5K/Run/Walk for mental health awareness. Partnered with the Christopher Foundation for Life, walk together to reduce the stigma of mental health and help increase mental health services, especially for teens. Oxfordcc.org to find out more.

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