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Chestertown Tea Party

Spend Memorial Day Weekend in Chestertown at the Chestertown Tea Party. When British Parliament closed the port of Boston in May 1774, citizens of Chestertown set ‘Resolves’ forbidding importing, selling, or consuming tea in Chestertown. According to local legend, residents came together, marched down High Street, and tossed the cargo of tea on Geddes overboard. The Tea Party will have a parade and reenactment of the events that happened in 1774 and so much more to offer. Find more information at chestertownteaparty.org.

MARYLAND HOUSE AND GARDEN PILGRIMAGE TOUR 

The Maryland House and Garden Pilgrimage tour will be visiting Queen Anne’s County on May 13th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This tour highlights our architectural and cultural history and shares Maryland’s unique and diverse heritage. Proceeds will benefit the restoration of the Tucker House, built in 1797, in Centreville. The tour will begin at Queenstown Town Hall and will hit Queenstown Colonial Court House, Bowlingly (pictured), White Banks, Strothe Farm, Wright’s Chance, The James Croney House, Tucker House and Gardens, The Kennard School, Lansdowne, and The Church Hill Theater. Get tickets at mhgp.org.

 Derby Day at Talisman Therapeutic

Talisman Therapeutic Riding in Grasonville is hosting their annual Talisman Derby Day signature fundraising event on May 6th. The festivities of the day include a traditional mint julep and bourbon tasting, meet and greet the herd and special riders, delicious appetizers, dinner, and dessert, live and silent auctions, and so much more. Find more information at talismantherapeuticriding.org.

CASA Royale 

Think Bond, James Bond at CASA of the Mid-Shore’s spring event: CASA Royale. The event will be held 6:30 to 10 p.m. on May 20th at Trident Aircraft Hangar at Easton Airport and will feature casino games, music, themed cuisine, and cocktails (shaken, not stirred), prepared by Gourmet by the Bay. This is CASA’s first in-person fundraiser since 2019 so grab your 007 or Bond Girl attire and get ready for a hand of poker. Get tickets at casamidshore.org.

ST. MICHAELS RUNNING FEST

One of just two Maryland events recognized in the Top 100 Half Marathons in the USA will kick off at St. Michaels High School on May 20th. The race will take you through downtown St. Michaels, then through waterfront communities and country lanes back toward Fremont Street to the finish line celebration. This is the flattest and fastest half marathon in the mid-Atlantic! Register today at runstm.com.