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September 2023
A Date with History Speaker Series: “Answering Alaska’s Call”
On September 20 at 1 pm, Linda Fritz, author and historian, will share the story of her uncle in this tale of heroism and hardship. "Answering Alaska’s Call" explores the life and passions of Milo Fritz, a pioneering physician, WWII hero, bush pilot, and state legislator who dedicates his life to bringing modern medicine to Alaska and its Native peoples. Reservations are required and the cost is The speaker series is free for THS members and $5 for non-members. If you have…
Find out more »BMX Event with Focus on Drug Prevention
Talbot Goes Purple this week announced a free BMX event with drug prevention messages, at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 21 at Saints Peter & Paul High School in Easton. Saints Peter & Paul School is a long-time partner of Talbot Goes Purple (TGP), which is a substance use prevention initiative founded in 2016 by Talbot County Sheriff Joe Gamble. The program encourages people to Go Purple in September, as a sign of standing up against substance abuse. TGP focuses on…
Find out more »Concours d’Elegance 2023
Delahaye is the featured Marque of the 16th Annual St. Michaels Concours d’Elegance on Chesapeake Bay, with Bentley Motors as this year’s presenting sponsor. This year Corvette’s 70th anniversary is being celebrated with an invitational class of racing Corvettes sponsored by Cunningham Automotive. The September 22-24 event takes place at the Kent Island Yacht Club on the Kent Narrows and includes pre- and post-war classes of automobiles and a selection of Chesapeake Bay yachts and antique boats. Sunday, September 24…
Find out more »Presenting “The Wedding of the Century”
The Talbot Historical Society (THS) presents its Annual Gala “The Wedding of the Century” on September 22 at the breathtaking Myrtle Gove Estate. This extraordinary event promises an enchanting evening filled with history, elegance and celebration. The original wedding ceremony of Robert Goldsborough and Sarah Nicols will be reenacted on the scenic setting of the estate, which serves as the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable gathering as it did originally in 1739. The ceremony is set to commence at 5…
Find out more »“The Addams Family” Musical
From the creators of “Jersey Boys,” book writers Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice, along with Drama Desk Award-winning Composer and Lyricist Andrew Lippa, “The Addams Family - A New Musical” is based on the morbidly witty Addams Family cartoon. Created by Charles Addams, the Addams stories typically find patriarch Gomez and his beloved wife Morticia guiding their clan through the perils of living singularly in a world of uninteresting “normal” people. The original plot of the musical is every father’s…
Find out more »Research Center/Library Dates and Hours
The Upper Shore Genealogical Society of Maryland Research Center/Library is located at 12156 Greensboro Road, Greensboro, Maryland 21639. The hours of operation are most Saturdays, from 9 AM - 2 PM. The Research Center is usually closed on holiday weekends and dates of membership meetings. Particularly for out of town researchers, the Research Center can be visited by special request. Email us at usgsmd@yahoo.com. The Research Center will be open the following dates: April 29; May 06, 20; June 03, 10,…
Find out more »Cordova Day
Enjoy a fun filled day celebrating the Village of Cordova on September 23 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Cordova Firehouse. View the Cordova and Chapel District history displays and visit with local artisans. Cordova Volunteer Firemen's Association members will be on hand to talk about fire prevention and discuss membership opportunities. Enjoy a lunch sold by the Ladies Auxiliary and much more. For more information, call 410-924-8296 or email cordovahistoricalsociety@gmail.com.
Find out more »Frederick Douglass Day 2023
PLEASE NOTE: CHANGES HAVE BEEN MADE DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER FORECAST. The Frederick Douglass Honor Society joins with the Town of Easton, the Talbot County Free Library, and Talbot County to celebrate the life and legacy of Frederick Douglass on Saturday, September 23 from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Frederick Douglass Day, the Honor Society’s hallmark event, features a parade (cancelled), welcome ceremony, live entertainment, Frederick Douglass artifacts (courtesy of the National Park Service), lecture, book signings, a children’s village,…
Find out more »Talbot Hospice Fall Gala Returns
After a five-year hiatus, the Talbot Hospice Fall Gala will return on Saturday, September 23 at the Historic Wye House in Easton. Robert and Maureen Fogarty are serving as the 2023 event chairmen. “All of us at Talbot Hospice are excited to bring back the Fall Gala,” said Mia Cranford, Director of Development. “Our gala brings together local leaders, dedicated supporters, and compassionate individuals who are committed to making hospice, palliative care, and grief support services available to our community.”…
Find out more »“The Addams Family” Musical
From the creators of “Jersey Boys,” book writers Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice, along with Drama Desk Award-winning Composer and Lyricist Andrew Lippa, “The Addams Family - A New Musical” is based on the morbidly witty Addams Family cartoon. Created by Charles Addams, the Addams stories typically find patriarch Gomez and his beloved wife Morticia guiding their clan through the perils of living singularly in a world of uninteresting “normal” people. The original plot of the musical is every father’s…
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