Charles Jackson was born enslaved in 1814 near Vienna, Dorchester County. Little is known of his early life except that his mother was alive in the 1830’s and by then Charles had…
Making Oxford Connections
With its lengthy history, Oxford has seen its fair share of reincarnations over the centuries. From its charter in 1683 when it was known as Williamstadt, Oxford is the Eastern Shore’s oldest…
Clean Up for Pollinators
Many gardeners approach the fall cleanup with the zeal of a head nurse doing spring cleaning after a pandemic. “Leaves!!! Aaackkk!!! Must. Get. Rid. Of. Leaves!” Much waving of leaf blower and…
Baring The (Plant) Soul
Most gardeners can point to at least one plant and tell you a story about how it came to be in their garden. Very frequently, it was a gift from a friend…
Classic Works Exhibit at Troika Gallery
William Storck – Classic Works, opens at Troika Gallery on October 1 and will run through November 12. There will be an artist’s reception at the gallery on October 1 from 5…
The Battle of the Little Choptank, Part 2
“When the Pirates Ruled the Roost” Battle of the Little Choptank, Part 1 In the first part of the story of the Battle of the Little Choptank, the police sloop Groome had…
Rides of Their Dreams
There were tears on the tarmac at Easton Airport on August 26 as three World War II veterans from Londonderry on the Tred Avon and their family members gathered to participate in…
Guyette & Deeter’s Recent Auction a Success
There is no question that prices for decoy and sporting art continue to be strong in 2021. Guyette & Deeter, Inc.’s summer auction on August 6 and 7 grossed close to the…
The Prestige of Presentation
To serve or arrange food on a plate or plates is a simplistic definition for the plating madness we have seen displayed on the internet and television in the last decade or…
Santo Grande: Dreaming Big and Advocating for Others
This column visits the faces of those who have benefited from the generous and tireless work of the nonprofits on the Mid Shore. Perhaps unknown to many of us, these individuals have…