Tidewater Times August 2012 by Tidewater Times

Tidewater Times August 2012

Two New Waterfront Home Listings

HERON CHASE Overlooking the confluence of Edge and Solitude Creeks near Royal Oak, this 4.6 acre estate has “All the Right Stuff”... Deep water dock (6’ MLW); 300’ of SW-facing shoreline; mature shade trees; swimming pool and a wonderful 4-bedroom home w/10’ ceilings and extensive waterside glass to capture the panoramic sunset views. Just Listed - $1,900,000

LEEDS CREEK Close to Easton by car and close to St. Michaels Harbor by boat, this 4-bedroom brick home on 2.35 acres has been beautifully maintained and updated. Fabulous screened porch overlooking the waterside swimming pool and deep water dock. Just Listed - $1,250,000

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Tidewater Times

Since 1952, Eastern Shore of Maryland Vol. 61, No. 3

Published Monthly

August 2012

Features:

About the Cover Photographer: Richard Paul Weiblinger . . . . . 7 Pool: Helen Chappell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Easton Craftsman Carves a Niche: Dick Cooper . . . . . . . . . . 23 Tidewater Traveler: George W. Sellers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Did St. Michaels Really Fool the British?: James Dawson . . . . . . 45 The Monty Alexander Jazz Festival: Amy Blades-Steward . . . . . 67 Tidewater Gardening: K. Marc Teffeau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Tidewater Review: Anne Stinson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 The Rise and Fall of the Eastern Shore: Gary D. Crawford . . . . . . 143 Tidewater Kitchen: Pamela Meredith-Doyle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163

Departments: August Tide Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Dorchester Points of Interest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Easton Points of Interest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 St. Michaels Points of Interest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 Caroline County - A Perspective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 Oxford Points of Interest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 Tilghman - Bay Hundred . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 Queen Anne’s County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159 Kent County and Chestertown at a Glance . . . . . . . . . . . . 161 August Calendar of Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177 David C. Pulzone, Publisher · Anne B. Farwell, Editor P. O. Box 1141, Easton, Maryland 21601 102 Myrtle Ave., Oxford, MD 21654 410-226-0422 FAX : 410-226-0411 www.tidewatertimes.com info@tidewatertimes.com

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About the Cover Photographer Richard Paul Weiblinger Smithsonian Zoogoer, Photo Life, Audubon Naturalist and the Chesapeake Bay Foundation magazine. The cover photo is entitled “Monarch on Yellow Flower.” Richard resides in suburban Maryland, just outside of Washington, D.C. For more information, e-mail Richard at rweiblin@jhsph.edu or www.weiblingerphotography.com.

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by Helen Chappell If I win the lottery, the first thing I’m going to do is get a pool. Maybe two. One for outside and one for inside. To my mind, when the weather turns hot and steamy, as it does every summer on the Eastern Shore, there is nothing better than throwing yourself on the mercy of cool, blue water. You can creep in, bit by bit, letting that cold water rise above your knees, then your thighs, then your waist, then your chest and the final shock of the cold on your

shoulders. Then you dunk your head in and you’re home. Perfectly adjusted to the delicious coolness, the sun can beat down on you just as hard as it wants, but you are chilled. Even when you get out, you’re chilled to the bone for hours, and the steaming heat is just a little more bearable. There are few things more pleasurable than swimming. Weightless, you float in that blue world, maybe staring up at an achingly blue summer sky. Just letting the water carry you away is one of

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er and healer. It can also provide inspiration. Once upon a time, as I was swimming laps, I wrote an entire chapter of a novel in my head – dialogue, background and all – then went home and typed it out almost verbatim. Would that all writing was as easy as that chapter. Stroke, sentence, stroke, sentence, stroke, sentence and done. Easiest chapter I ever wrote. Now, I’ve gotten inspiration washing dishes, lolling in the bathtub, vacuuming, and folding laundry, but never as much as when I’m in the water. I guess if your body is involved with something else, your mind is free to roam.

Ponds? I acquired a permanent ear infection from swimming in a pond. You can keep ’em to stock bass and water the livestock. So, I have an active imagination, but indulge me in my love of something as sybaritic and decadent as a chlorinated blue pool with that robot Polaris and I’m so happy. Pools are very healing. You can move about, you can grab a float, you can lie there in the sunshine sipping your favorite beverage, you can swim laps, or you can stare at the back of your eyelids and listen to the ambient noise. For me, a pool is a great sooth-

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I’ve been fortunate to have many friends with pools. I’ve enjoyed swimming laps by myself and hanging around beside the pool listening to music, snacking and playing games with friends. It’s all good when it’s beside the pool. But a couple of years ago, I was exceptionally fortunate to have friends who are very generous with their pool. I was recovering from a pretty serious illness, and they were kind enough to allow me to come use their pool when they were at work. I was in pretty rough shape, but many summer afternoons in their secret garden

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An Easton Craftsman Carves a Niche Business by Dick Cooper

In his Easton home workshop, Howard Hughes (no, not that Howard Hughes, but we’ll get back to that later) turns blocks of exotic wood into objects of art that have function as well as form. Inlaid cutting and serving boards, artfully sculpted peppermills and intricate wine-bottle stoppers take shape on the specialty saws and lathes that vie for space in the shop with stacks of holly, cherry, maple and ebony. The shop is home to How-Wood Products LLC, the mom-and-pop

bu si ne s s Hug he s a nd h i s w i fe, Carol, started shortly after moving permanently to the Eastern Shore more than a decade ago. Every Saturday from April to December, the Hugheses are regulars at the Easton Farmers’ Market, the primary retail venue for their wooden treasures. “When people try to give Howard money, he tells them to give it to me. He says he is not allowed to touch it,” Carol says. “She tries to keep me focused,” Hughes says, pointing to a whiteboard in his

Howard Hughes in his shop showing off one of his peppermills. 23

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have 50,000 peppermills just like it on sale for $25.” Hughes says his woodworking business started as a hobby. “When we would go to friends’ houses for dinner, we would bring a bottle of wine. I would make a wine-stopper and tie it to the bottle. After a while, some friends started ordering them, and the next thing you know we were in business.” As Hughes, a jovial man with an urbane, sometimes self-effacing sense of humor, tells it, How-Wood is only the latest of his many occupations. “I think I have ADD, but I didn’t know it then. Once I learned everything I could, I moved on.” A native of Brooklyn, New York, Hughes says he dropped out of high

shop with a list of orders that reads “Stay Focused.” While the cutting and serving boards make up the majorit y of his sales (he has sold almost 600), Hughes is best known for making foot-high peppermills that sell for $250 each. “That may seem like a lot, but it takes 10 hours to make one, plus the wood and the grinder,” he says. His mills grace the tables of customers from Mar yland to California, Europe, Australia and China. “I am helping the economy all by myself. Who else do you know who sells things to China? Of course a friend told me that a month after I sent them to China, WalMart would

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Peppermills in waiting. school. “Being too smart for most people,” he says with a roll of his eyes, “I left school at 16. I got a job in a laundry and took a machine class at Brooklyn Tech at night. Someone called the teacher looking for an apprentice, and I got a job in a little die shop.” He says he learned how to use most of the machines in the shop. “Of course, then I got too smart for that.” He joined the Navy and, because of his training, was assigned duty as a machinist. “I got out of the Navy as a Machinery Repairman, Second Class, which was the highest you could go in three years, nine months and eleven days.” His tool and die skills took him to several jobs making precision instruments, gauges and even parts for missile guidance systems. He f inally wound up work ing for a division of Pfizer, Inc. in Ruther-

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ford, New Jersey, making medical instruments and hip and knee replacements. He opens a drawer in his shop and pulls out an artificial knee to prove his point. “I spent 23 years on the bench and then went into management. That really saved me because that is when I started making some real money.” He ea r ned his pr ivate pi lot ’s license and bought a small plane, which is how he and Carol made their first trip to the Eastern Shore. “We really liked the area,” he says. In 1998, he took an early retire-

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Easton Craftsman ment and the Hughses began a new adventure. They sold their home in Monmouth County, New Jersey, and decided to go sailing. “We sold ever y t h ing exc ept some fa m i ly furniture pieces and put them in storage. We bought a 24-foot boat, but that was too small, so we bought a 44-foot boat.” For the next few years they lived aboard, sailing up and down the Atlantic Coast, finally landing in Oxford. “We were looking for a new home, and we liked it so much here we came back.” They bought their Oxford Road home in 2002, and How-Wood started to evolve soon after. Hughes began exper imenting with different woodworking techniques to come up with unusual pieces. He laminates several different types of wood, saws them into strips and then glues then together to form a random checkerboard designs. He pick s ra re wood s, like purpleheart from the South American rainforests and bubinga, also known as African rosewood, to make his boards stand out from everyday maple or oak. He recently made a matching pair of salt and peppermills for a customer who had spent a lot of time in Africa. “He wanted them made from African wood,” Hughes says. “I made a husband and wife set from ebony.” He pulls them out

Purpleheart serving board. of their padded case to show off his handiwork. The highly polished mills gleam in the glow of the shop lights. “He wanted ebony that cost $70 a boa rd foot, c ompa red to cherry at $6 a board foot.” He also has an almost unlimited supply of very hard maple that was once the floor of a college gymnasium. He says the gym was at the base of a hill and flooded during a rainstorm. The Hugheses have developed several unique marketing ideas to help sell their products. Every piece has a serial number that is filed along with a photo and a description of the wood and technique used. If a customer wants another, Hughes just has to check his records to make one similar. “They will never be identical, because each piece of wood is different.” He has taken a slice from the bottom of every peppermill he has made and has them strung together and hanging in the 30

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Easton Craftsman shop. Each piece is numbered and recorded. The cutting and serving boards are all marked with a “memory dot” on one side. “I had a customer who wanted to cut garlic and onions on one side and fruit and vegetables on the other,” he says. The subtle inlaid dot helps tell one side from the other. Hughes says he and Carol have made new friends from How-Wood customers. “We have been to their homes for dinner and were even invited to a customer’s wedding.” As Hughes talks, the Brooklyn accent gets a little thicker and faster, and you can tell how much he truly

This cutting board has an inlaid memory dot. enjoys this new stage in his creative life. He says he has to get back to work because his inventory is down to only a few cutting boards, and market day is just three days off. “I have to stay focused,” he says. As for his name, Hughes says he w a s b or n i n 1939, t he ye a r after billionaire aviator Howard Robard Hughes Jr. made international headlines by f lying around the world. His two older brothers prevailed on their parents, and he was name Howard Hazen Hughes. Hazen is an old family name. “I am HHH and he was HRH. The only differences are an ‘H’ and an ‘R’ and a gazillion dollars.”

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Tidewater Traveler by George W. Sellers, CTC

The Chickens of Kauai Our ship completes a full turnaround in the tight harbor at the edge of Nawiliwili Bay, then gently nudges the rubber-tire bumpers at the dock beside a small commercial warehouse. Up the hill beyond the warehouse is an abandoned loading chute, such as might be used to convey coal or other bulk materials down the mountain to a waiting cargo ship.

The building at the end of the chute is in disrepair and appears not to have been in service for many years. Dilapidated signage indicates that the structure might have been used for loading sugar cane. Beside the warehouse is a parking lot where several dozen motor coaches await their guests for the day. Shortly after the shipâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lines are

Nawiliwili Harbor on the island of Kauai. 35

Chickens of Kauai

exploration of the Hawaiian Island of Kauai. Walter is visibly of Hawaiian descent. He could double for Detective Chin Ho Kelly of Hawaii Five-O fame, with his broad tanned face and short dark hair. In his real life, Walter is an agricultural inspector for Hawaii. He traipses through corn fields searching for signs of disease and pestilence that could potentially

secured, we walk down the gangway and through the warehouse to the parking lot, where we find Walter standing beside a short limo-bus and holding a hand-written sign inscribed with “SellersTravel.com Group.” Pleasantries are exchanged and our group of ten settles into the comfortable seats to begin an

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is known as the Garden Island. Lush vegetation is everywhere. A short ride takes us past the elementary school that Walter attended as a child and into the village of Lihue. In the town center is a park, and across the street, a town hall that welcomes tourists to its restrooms – nice touch! There is nothing really remarkable about the park or the town. It just seems like “Everywhere, USA.” But we are all fascinated by the spectacle that barnyard-type chickens are meandering throughout the park and along the streets. Some of the roosters are quite spectacular in their plumage. We board our carriage to leave the village, heading into an area

rich with corn fields, cane fields and orchards. “Look! There’s one in the edge of the field! Over there are three of them!” You would think we were spotting kangaroos, giant sea turtles or whales. It’s more chickens! Now, we have all seen chickens before – no big deal – really! But we are seeing “wild” chickens. Wild - not an adjective often used to precede the word chicken. But we all agree – this is quite fascinating. Our limo-bus leaves the main road to proceed on a long, winding climb to the top of Mount Waialeale. The trip to the top of the mountain reminds me of the drive to Elliott’s Island in Dorchester County – narrow road, no side roads or pull-offs

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Chickens of Kauai to accommodate meeting other vehicles – one way in and one way out. The difference, of course, is that the views here do not include marshland. The mountain road ride of about forty-five minutes allows ample time for Walter to share some of the history and features of the area. Near the top of the old volcano, we arrive at Kalalau Lookout. A short walk from the bus park and we are looking into the famous Waimea Canyon. It is one of those spectacles that can capture one’s attention for hours. It seems that each look into the canyon yields something that did not seem to be there on the last glance – rich green foliage; rock outcropings; steep canyon walls with tall narrow gouges and gorges; long, slender white ribbons of water cascading – a truly spectacular scene. Some claim to have spotted wildlife, but I didn’t. Viewing Waimea Canyon like this will certainly be a highlight of this trip. Yes, there are chickens wandering about the overlook. About five miles back down the mountain, Walter steers us into the parking lot of a quaint-looking log cabin that houses a Mom-and-Pop eatery and gift shop. My choice from the menu is referred to as a “favorite of locals.” I can neither pronounce the name nor describe the dish, but I am commended by both Walter and the waitress for

Chickens are running amok. being willing to give it a try. No, it isn’t chicken! After a hearty meal and a little souvenir shopping, we all gather outdoors for more photo opportunities. Here we are, from DelMarVa – the chicken capital of the world – and most of us are photographing chickens like we have never seen them before. On the trip down the mountain and back to the ship, Walter decides we are now ready to hear the history of Kauai’s wild chicken population. The phenomenon could be likened to Stonehenge, wherein no one really seems to know for sure why they are there! But there are some popular theories/stories that purport to explain the presence of so many wild barnyard fowl. One of the most viable explana40

natural predators such as the mongoose. Locals consider the chickens to be a nuisance, and there has been some talk about importing mongoose. (I wonder if the plural of mongoose is mongeese?) But the hens and roosters, some with elaborate plumage, are certainly an attraction to tourists. May all of your travels be happy and safe!

tions is that when Hurricane Iniki hit Kauai in 1992, it destroyed a number of chicken farms, thus releasing the birds into the wild. Another theory is that laborers on sugar cane plantations in the late 1800s brought chickens for food and for cock fighting, and over the years those chickens got loose and reproduced. Others suggest that the “beautifully plumed roosters and multicolored, spotted hens are descendants of the original ‘canoe fowl’ brought to Hawaii by the first Polynesian voyagers to be used for food and eggs.” The truth is probably a compilation of all these stories. There is no threat to the chicken population because there are no

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Did St. Michaels Really Fool the British in the War of 1812? by James Dawson

With the approaching bicentennial of the Battle of St. Michaels, it is time to take a fresh look at the events of August 10, 1813, the night the British attacked the town. That much is certain, but big questions remain: did the plucky little town fool the enemy by hanging lanterns in trees or did the locals all run home when the shooting started? Was the Cannonball House actually struck by a cannonball that passed through the wall and rolled down

the stairs, or was that also a 20th century fabrication? Perhaps the best account is Gilbert Byron’s St. Michaels: The Town That Fooled The British, which came out in 1963, but Tilghman’s Talbot County: A History, published in 1915; Norm Plummer’s excellent Another Look at the Battle of St. Michaels in the Spring 1995 issue of the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum’s The Weather Gauge; and period newspapers and other sourc-

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Fooled the British? es also provide interesting details. By 1813, the War of 1812 was in its second year, and the British were playing havoc in the Chesapeake Bay that whole summer. They had attacked and burned Havre de Grace, Georgetown and Frenchtown in the upper Bay and by August had regrouped off Kent Island and set their sights (literally) on the little town of St. Michaels. Although only about 300 people lived there, it was important to the war effort because of its several busy shipyards. On August 9th, a British brig was seen sounding the entrance to the Miles River, so the townspeople were evacuated to Onion Hill on Pea Neck just outside of town. The Talbot Militia, probably several hundred men made up of companies from all parts of the county under Brig. Gen. Perry Benson, had been on alert for days and were quartered in the two churches in town. A fort under the command of Capt. William Dodson had been thrown up on Parrottâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pt., and a boom made of logs chained together blocked the entrance to the harbor. The town was as ready as it would ever be. Sometime after midnight but before dawn, probably about 3 or 4 a.m., British soldiers and marines, said to be about 300 men in 11 barges advanced up the Miles River and landed near the fort. It was so dark that a sentry, a black man named 46

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Fooled the British? John Stevens, may have only had time to fire one warning shot before the attack. The fort’s cannons were double charged with powder, grape and canister shot plus 27 pounds of scrap iron. The recoil knocked one cannon off its carriage and into a ditch. Brig. Gen. Benson wrote that only two guns had been fired before the British took the fort. The number of guns at the fort is in dispute. Local accounts put the number at one, two or four, while the Brits thought it was as many as six, ten or twelve. The 30 men stationed in the fort were outnumbered by the invaders about ten to one, and all but three retreated or deserted. Those remaining – Capt. Dodson, Lt. Richard Kennemont and Lt. John Stevens – did not have time to reload – they had barely enough time to save the flag that had been presented to them by the ladies of St. Michaels and spike the guns before beating a strategic retreat across a cornfield to join the rest of the force in town. To spike a gun disabled it. This was done by driving a nail or small spike into the touch hole to prevent the powder from being ignited. Both the Americans and the British each claimed credit for spiking the fort’s cannons, but who really did? The answer may be found in the eyewitness account by an Eastonian

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printed in the Baltimore Federal Gazette of August 17, 1813. He reported that there were four cannons in the fort and that the locals had only time to spike one of them while the remaining three were spiked by the British. It is interesting that both sides each had their reasons for wanting the guns spiked. The locals did it to keep them from falling into the hands of the Brits and then turned on the town, and the Brits did it to keep the locals from using them again. As soon as the Brits had captured the fort, they were quick to celebrate their apparently easy victory, but no sooner had their three cheers echoed across town than the rest of the Talbot militia returned a with-

ering fire with muskets and several more cannons that had been strategically placed at two other locations. British Lt. Puckinghorne’s report dated later that day stated that “the Enemy had collected in considerable numbers and commenced firing from two field pieces in the Town.” These were the two six pounders stationed at Impey Dawson’s wharf that did themselves proud that night: the very cannons that had been given to the town a few months earlier by Jacob Gibson (but that is a whole other story in itself). As it turned out, it was very smart of Brig. Gen. Benson not to have put all his cannons into one fort. The Brits had not expected such a warm welcome, and so having

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barges to keep it from sinking. The number of British casualties is in dispute. Lt. Puckinghorne mentioned only two wounded, but Brig. Gen. Benson wrote that “[t] here was much blood on the grass at the water” and that two pistols, sabers and other equipment had been left behind. Over the next week or so, British deserters (who had probably been impressed into service of the Crown against their will) variously reported that the enemy dead numbered anywhere from two officers to as many as twenty-seven more marines. One deserter, a fugitive slave named Thomas Ennalls, said he overheard that one of the dead officers was the nephew of Admiral Cockburn whose last words were that he “wanted to have one more frolic with the Yankees” before he was struck down as he sat in one of the barges. The British dead, whatever their number, were taken to Parson’s Pt., where locals observed their burials through spyglasses. Although the town was expecting another attack, the British left St. Michaels to burn Queenstown on August 13, and by the end of the month had left the Chesapeake Bay entirely. There is no proof that the enemy knew about the shipyards at St. Michaels, but had events played out differently they would certainly have found and destroyed them soon enough. There were no Americans killed

One of two replica cannons that now guard St. Michaels harbor. achieved their limited objective of capturing and disabling the fort, they declared victory and returned to their barges at a high rate of speed. Never mind that there were now even more guns shooting at them than there had been in the fort, and never mind that the shipyards and the town had been left intact. As Byron concluded, “[a]ll in all, [Puckinghorne] appears to have been in a bit of a hurry to return to his boats.” It was said that three of the barges were struck by cannon shot. One of them was damaged so badly that it had to be tied to two of the other 50

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so fast that he tripped and fell in his hog pen and when one of his hogs nudged him, he cried out, “I surrender! I surrender!” Another story was that William Caulk of Bozman jumped in his boat and rowed all night long out to the British fleet to surrender, calling “I’m coming, Mr. British! I’m coming!” not realizing in his haste that he had forgotten to untie the boat. To be fair, these stories seem to be more silly than true, and both the Pasterfields and the Caulks hotly denied the slander. But what is the truth in the matter? Brig. Gen Benson wrote that “[t]he militia generally behaved well.” Reading between the lines, if most generally behaved well, we might assume that some did not. It would be

or wounded that night, and some have made sport of that fact by claiming that the militia was safe and sound because they had all run away when they heard that the British were coming. It was rumored that when the shelling started one entire company of local militia ran the two miles back to Royal Oak, not losing a single man to exhaustion. Could it have been that the Royal Oak company, Hearts of Oak, were more Fleet of Foot than Stout of Heart? Tales soon spread about the possibly less than heroic actions taken by some in the Bay Hundred area. It was said that Mr. Pasterfield ran

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Fooled the British? logical to expect that when some of the local farmers and shopkeepers armed with fowling pieces came face to face with well-trained and wellarmed soldiers of probably the most feared army on the planet, they took flight as soon as the battle started. And who could blame them for literally running for the figurative hills (after all, it was the mostly flat Eastern Shore) when they heard that the British were coming? But if the militia had all run away, the British would have had free reign to plunder and burn as they did to several other Bay towns that summer. St. Michaels was left virtually untouched, so enough of the Talbot militia must have stayed to make the invaders change their plans and leave. The locals had reason to stay, as they were fighting for their homes and their families. The next question is, did St. Michaels really fool the British by extinguishing all the lights and hanging lanterns in tree tops and mastheads, causing the British gunners to overshoot the town as per the legend? In particular, humorist Rick Kollinger savaged the tale by claiming instead that St. Michaels fabricated the story in the 20th century in order to sell overpriced decoys, brass do-dads and potpourri to visitors, and, in effect, that St. Michaels was the town that fooled the tourist, not the British.

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anyone. But on rereading the old accounts, I find that it was a very dark, rainy night, and in this age of flashlights and electricity, we moderns forget how dark it could be back then before even such things as kerosene lights. About all they had then were candles, rushlights and small oil lamps. On one occasion, it was so dark the night of April 21, 1805 that Dr. John Barnett of St. Michaels recorded in his diary that he arrived home “at 1/2 after five in [sic] morn.g – a most disagreeable ride I had of it – rode three mile [sic] where I could not see 10 feet before me.” Nicholas Willis of Trappe wrote in his diary that when he was returning from Easton by horse and buggy the night of February 11, 1876, it was so dark that sometimes he could not see his own horse and drove into ditches, over stumps, and off the road several times on his way home. Brig. Gen. Benson said that the British attacked under a dark cloud that night, and it would have made sense that they would have waited until then for their surprise attack. Now, if it was such a black night that out on the water you couldn’t tell where the sky stopped and the water began (I have seen it like that, too), then lanterns hung in treetops might have been very effective. Apparently the locals had the weather in their favor, just as they would a year later on August 25, 1814, when a terrible thunderstorm and tornado

This golf ball-sized piece of iron canister shot posing in the muzzle of a St. Michaels cannon was passed down through a local family and may be a relic of the Battle of St. Michaels. I should say that I don’t have any sea dogs in this fight. I don’t care whether they hung lights in the trees or not. I just want to know if it is possible to determine at this late date what really happened. Personally, I used to think it was a bunch of hooey because I have been out on the water at night, and even on clear, moonless nights there is still enough reflected starlight to easily see trees and the shore, so there was no way a bunch of silly lights hung in treetops would fool 56

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Fooled the British? literally chased the British out of Washington D.C., preventing them from torching the rest of the place. Gilbert Byron has taken some flack himself for titling his booklet St Michaels: The Town That Fooled The British and championing the tale of the lights in the trees. Naysayers have pointed out that since there were no contemporary accounts that mentioned the lights in the trees, it couldn’t have happened because you would think that would have been a big deal worthy of note. Thomas Norton wrote to the Star Democrat on May 16, 2005 that: “In Talbot County, a good myth always has been better than a fact. One of the most egregious is the claim by St. Michaels to be “the town that fooled the British.” About 20 years ago I did a series of Smithsonian Associates lectures on Maryland’s maritime history, at which time I researched the Battle of St. Michaels thoroughly. The Maryland State Archives and Maryland Historical Society provided copies of contemporary St. Michaels and Easton newspapers, which not only covered the battle itself but carried numerous letters to the editor after the battle, most of them deriding the militia for running all the way to Royal Oak before feeling safe. Not a single word was written, at that time, about hanging lan-

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nothing about it, but his is a terse account barely over 200 words long, and he may have had his own reasons for not mentioning the lights. Maybe they only worked for a short time until the sun came up. Sunrise on August 10, 1813 in St. Michaels would have been about 5:09 a.m. mean time (or 5:14 a.m. E.S.T. for us, but modern time zones had not been invented yet). Or maybe it did work and he wanted it kept a secret from the enemy in case he needed to use it again, or if it worked it was only because the night of Aug. 10 was an unusually dark and (dare I say it?) stormy night, something that could not be counted on to happen again. Or maybe Benson didn’t mention it because he thought it was a stunt not worthy of a Brigadier General who had fought under General Washington in the Revolutionary War. In any event, the British were gone by 10 a.m., by which time there would have been enough light for them to have seen where the town was, fog or no fog. But that also meant that the locals would have had time to perfect their aim, and do even more damage to the British and their barges. Does the story that the so-called Cannonball House was struck in its upper elevation prove that lights were hung in the trees that night? In recent years, some nay-sayers have disbelieved the story that the Cannonball House was hit by a cannon-

terns in trees. If that actually had happened, you can bet there would have been news stories and letters about it. In fact, the earliest mention of the lantern incident that I was able to find was from the 1930s. At one time I thought that Gil Byron made it up for the town’s sesquicentennial celebration, but I was wrong and now, alas, it is too late to ask him where he got the story.” Actually, Capt. Norton need only to have looked in Byron’s booklet to answer that question. Although it is true that there are no contemporary accounts, we have the next best thing: Byron quotes two 19th century accounts of it by the sons of Capt. Joseph Kemp, who commanded the St. Michaels Patriotic Blues, and Capt. William Dodson, who had charge of their artillery. Thomas Kemp was a boy when it happened, and his account was published in the Baltimore American sometime before his death in 1890. Kemp wrote, “Lights were placed at night upon trees and masts of vessels.” (Byron, p. 26). Leonidas Dodson also mentioned the lights: “Happily the fire of the enemy went over the heads of the defenders due to the sagacity of Gen. Benson who had ordered lights placed at great elevations.” (Byron, p. 27). Brig. Gen. Benson himself said 60

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the founders of the town, who had perhaps one of the largest and best houses around, a two-and-a-halfstory brick structure on Mulberry St. While the Brits may or may not have been aiming at that particular house, it would have been surprising if it was not hit due to its proximity to the action. Even if true, the story could have been embellished a bit down the years. The progression perhaps being first that the house was hit, next that the cannon ball was still lodged in the wall and finally that it crashed in through a dormer window, leaving burn marks as it rolled down the stairs past Fairbanks’ mother and grandmother. But whatever way it happened, it is perfectly reason-

ball at all, and pointed out that the only account of it was given nearly a century later by an elderly man, Wm. Fairbanks, by which time his memory may not have been reliable. And why had no one mentioned it before? Wasn’t it suspicious that the story first appeared in 1907, so close to the 1913 centennial celebration? But Brig. Gen. Perry Benson wrote that some of the houses were “perforated.” And the anonymous Eastonian wrote that “grape shot fell like hail in the town, and there [sic] balls went through a number of the houses.” The Cannonball House was owned by William Marchant, one of

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Fooled the British? able to believe that the Cannonball House was struck that night. Something caused the British to overshoot the town. As Tilghman put it on p. 168 of his history “... the aim of the enemy was defective. Their balls were from small six pound pieces flew above the town penetrating the roofs of some of the houses, or striking some of the higher gables. The injury done was insignificant.” Tilghman says this was “owing to the foggy condition of the atmosphere” that night and does not mention a word about the lanterns. But he does not mention the accounts of Joseph Kemp and Leonidas Dodson, either, and so

he presumably did not know about them or the lights. Could the defective aim of the Brits that night have been due not only to the fog of war (literally) but also to the lanterns hanging in the trees? We probably will never know for sure, but it sounds plausible to me. Jim Dawson owns and operates the Unicorn Bookstore in Trappe.

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The third annual Monty Alexander Jazz Festival will take place in Easton during Labor Day weekend from August 31 through September 2. The Festival is presented by Jazz on the Chesapeake, a program of Chesapeake Chamber Music, and will be held at Easton’s historic Avalon Theatre. The Festival headlines legend-

ary jazz pianist Monty Alexander, the Festival’s artistic director and namesake, leading the Monty Alexander Quartet. Alexander recently received a Grammy nomination for best reggae album for his recording “Monty Alexander HARLEMKINGSTON EXPRESS: LIVE!” His music, which bridges the worlds of American jazz, popular song, and

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Monty Alexander Jamaican reggae, twice topped the U.S. and world jazz charts in 2011. The Avalon Theatre’s intimate setting and the lineup of superb artists make the Monty Alexander Jazz Festival an Eastern Shore destination for Labor Day weekend. Trumpet player Dominick Farinacci, who kicked off last year’s Festival in a duet with Aaron Diehl, will return this year to open the Festival on Friday evening, August 31 at 8 p.m. Farinacci’s horn recalls early Miles Davis and Chet Baker, among other trumpet greats. Dominick was recently featured on NPR’s Jazz Rising Stars and was recognized by The New York Times as “having the

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at Easton’s Tidewater Inn, and they will once again join in the festivities by offering a Jazz Brunch on Saturday, September 1 at 11 a.m. (www. tidewaterinn.com). Local restaurants will also have special offers for Festival participants. This year, a Festival Pass will be available for $140 for premium seats, $110 for orchestra seats, and $65 for balcony seats. All Festival Passes include entrance to the Sunday concert. For a direct link to tickets, go to www.instantseats.com/ events/MAJF. For further information about Jazz on the Chesapeake, visit www.chesapeakejazz.org or call the CCM office at 410-819-0380.

an energetic blend of cultures to Easton on Labor Day weekend that will leave audiences wanting more. To wrap up the weekend of jazz, a new event will be added on Sunday, September 2 at 2 p.m. when acclaimed jazz vocalist Dee Daniels and her Trio, along with a local gospel choir from Easton’s Asbury United Methodist Church, will headline a jazz gospel concert, “A Salute to Mahalia Jackson.” The Los Angeles Times says, “Daniels’ hardy tones, jazz-wise phrasing and triumphant scat showed why she’s considered among the cream of mainstream jazz singers.” Weekend packages are available

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Summer Doldrums August is the time when most activities slow down in the landscape. We usually focus on maintenance efforts like cutting the grass, if it has rained and the grass is still growing, and harvesting vegetables in the garden. We can be proactive, however, and start to look at the upcoming fall season. As we get into August, perfect conditions for powdery mildew usually develop. Powdery mildew diseases attack a great many ornamentals, most often in late summer when the days are warm and nights cool. Some mildews, particularly those on roses, apples and cherries, also are increased by high humidity. Prevention with proper cultural techniques is the first defense. Grow resistant varieties; space and prune plants to improve aeration and lessen shading; water early in the day and at the base rather than

Powdery mildew on leaves; and reduce nitrogen applications to avoid excessive lateseason growth. You can apply over-the-counter fungicides to certain plants to try to keep the mildew under control, but it is usually a difficult battle. For plants like lilac, just ignore the problem and be sure to remove all diseased leaves during your fall cleanup to prevent a source of infection next year. August is not the time to be putting down mulch. In fact, you 77

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During hot, dry August days, avoid deep cultivation of your flower beds. Loosening the soil under these conditions reduces water retention and can damage surface roots. Plants often look much worse after cultivation. Fruit plants also need your attention now. Fertilize your strawberries in August. For plants set out this spring, apply 4 to 6 oz. of ammonium nitrate, or 12 to 18 oz. of a 10-10-10 complete fertilizer per 25 linear feet of row. Spread the fertilizer uniformly in a band, 14” wide over the row while the foliage is dry. Brush the fertilizer off the leaves to avoid leaf burn. For plants in the

should examine any shrubs where the mulch is touching the stems. Shrubs may not develop mature stem tissue where the mulch is touching. To harden stems so they can withstand early frost damage, remove about 2 to 3 inches of the mulch from the base of the stems in mid-August.

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Tidewater Gardening second year of growth, increase the application rate to 6 to 8 oz. ammonium nitrate or 18 to 24 oz. of 1010-10 per 25 ft. of row. If you want to use an organic fertilizer equivalent, check the bag label for the recommended application rate. Strawberries set their fruit buds in the late summer/early fall for the next year, so they need a lot of fertilizer at this time. It is also important to maintain adequate water to the strawberries, blueberries and bramble crops now. A long, slow soaking around the plants during the dry spells of August will ensure good fruit bud production for next year’s crop.

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gust. Many plants, including azaleas, rhododendrons, camellias and lilacs are setting flower buds now for next spring’s flower display. Water early in the morning and apply the water to the base of the plants, not the foliage. Do not fertilize or prune these plants now. Start transplants of broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts and lettuce varieties now. Keep the produce picked on a daily basis to encourage continued production through the fall. Make one more planting of an early-maturing green bean variety in early August. Root crops like beets and turnips can be seeded.

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heat of summer, sow the seed in a partly shaded spot or provide shade with spun polyester cloth to keep them cooler. Mist lightly during the day to refresh the seedlings and young plants. Other wise they require no different care than springsown seeds. Growing spinach in the spring can be a challenge as it doesn’t like the late-spring heat. In the fall, it is happy with the cooling weather. Be sure to avoid any varieties that are labeled “summer spinach.” As with the other plants for fall harvest, sow the seed in a partially shaded area to keep the soil from getting too warm. Happy Gardening!

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Terror Flower by Thomas Hollyday. Solar Sipper Publications. Paperback. 202 pp. $14.95. Kindle, $2.99. Listed as A River Sunday Romance Mystery, Hollyday’s Terror Flower is a repeat visit to the small town where the Nanticoke River moseys in and out of the Chesapeake Bay. Slave Graves, the first of his four previous books in the series, is a good introduction to the locale, not unlike Tilghman or St. Michaels in the 1960s. This book opens with a grabber first sentence: “The town ambulance shocked the early summer heat with its wail.” The fictional village of River Sunday is whisked out of somnolence in response to a gathering crowd at the watermen’s dock in the tiny harbor. The workboat Emmy is being towed home by the Coast Guard. In it lies the body of Captain Bob, an elderly black waterman respected by the whole village. “He drowned,” is the almost universal verdict by the onlookers. There’s a half-empty wine bottle roll-

ing around in the bilge. The corpse is badly cut by his line, apparently what snagged the old man when he fell overboard and pulled him into the blades of the propeller. He’s minus one boot, and the boat anchor is nowhere to be found, absent from its usual spot on deck. Only one dissenter vetoes the likelihood of accidental death. The Captain’s grandson, Smote, yells

Tidewater Review his opinion. “He was murdered!” And right there in chapter one, Hollyday sets up the rest of the story, introducing the reader to the good guys, the bad guys and the maybe guys. It should be said from the start, the chapters are short, the action is engrossing and cleverly plotted and the dialogue is – well – not always a match with the speakers. But, let’s overlook that flaw. It’s still a very good read. The hero and main character is Jim Tench, part owner of the village auto body shop. He’s a classic car enthusiast who is building his own racer in the back of the shop. That’s no small clue, so stay tuned.

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is listed in the maybe good, maybe bad man category. On the side of the bad guys is the new caretaker of the Big House. Stagmatter is universally hated by everyone for his rudeness and contempt for the whole village. He’s a native Argentinean hired to guard and service the boss man’s collection of rare classic cars. Stagmatter oversees a nasty group of new hires, all black specialty mechanics. Stagmatter speaks only German to them. Uh-oh! The people of River Sunday are grateful that none of that crew ever comes into the village. And now to the maybes. The Big House is a former plantation owned by Mr. Starke, a rich man in the oil business who is only occasionally in

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a weapon, dope, terrorism and betrayal. Whoopee! The shrewd reader will identify one bad guy early on, but the ending of the book, fraught with as many special effects as an action movie, has a climax as vivid as an IMAX movie that make the audience wear those funny 3-D glasses. In short, Terror Flower is a cautionary tale. Not a likely scenario, but a deliciously scary battle between good and evil. To quibble, Hollyday is a talented writer who should hire an eagle-eyed proofreader. In spite of that annoyance, I really enjoyed this tale and read it twice. Recommended.

Now that the reader knows the cast, a new face appears. A tall beautiful black woman who is a guest at the Big House and is the author of a book pleading the case for African tribes exploited by colonialism. Because River Sunday has a mildly famous slave memorial, Dr. Owerri decides to talk about her book at the local library before a scheduled appearance before the United Nations. Meanwhile, Tench and Smote sneak into forbidden waters to look for any clue to the old man’s death. It’s not giving away the plot to expect that those forays are not simple – anything but. Thus begins the terror of the book title. Two of the trusted good guys come out tarnished, and the villains are ungodly villainous. Hollyday pulls out a lot of inventive twists to send the plot spinning at warp speed. He links a threat from a bulldozer in pursuit, a show of World War II aircraft in Annapolis, an old underground tunnel, the use of well-chewed bubble gum as

Anne Stinson began her career in the 1950s as a free lance for the now defunct Baltimore NewsAmerican, then later for Chesapeake Publishing, the Baltimore Sun and Maryland Public Television’s panel show, Maryland Newsrap. Now in her ninth decade, she still writes a monthly book review for Tidewater Times.

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Dorchester Points of Interest original founders and offers excellent examples of colonial architecture. HURLOCK TRAIN STATION Incorporated in 1892, Hurlock ranks as the second largest town in Dorchester County. It began from a Dorchester/Delaware Railroad station built in 1867. The Old Train Station has been restored and is host to occasional train excursions. For more info. tel: 410-943-4181. VIENNA HERITAGE MUSEUM The Vienna Heritage Museum displays the Elliott Island Shell Button Factory operation. This was the last surviving mother-of-pearl button manufacturer in the United States. Numerous artifacts are also displayed which depict a view of the past life in this rural community. The Vienna Heritage Museum is located at 303 Race St., Vienna. For more info. tel: 410-943-1212 or visit www.viennamd.org. LAYTON’S CHANCE VINEYARD & WINERY - This small farm winery, minutes from historic Vienna at 4225 New Bridge Rd., opened in 2010 as Dorchester County’s first winery. For more info. tel. 410228-1205 or visit www.laytonschance.com.

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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 www.waterfowlfestival.org. 7. ACADEMY ART MUSEUM - 106 South St. Accredited by the American Association 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 to adults and children, the Museum also offers a vibrant concert and lecture series and an annual craft festival, CRAFT SHOW (the Eastern Shore’s largest juried fine craft show) featuring local and national artists and artisans demonstrating, exhibiting and selling their crafts. The Museum’s permanent collection consists of works on paper and contemporary works by American and European masters. Mon. through Fri. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; extended hours on Tues., Wed.and Thurs. until 7 p.m. For more info. tel: (410) 822-ARTS (2787) or visit www.art-academy.org. 8. CHRIST CHURCH - St. Peter’s Parish, 111 South Harrison St. The Parish was founded in 1692 with the present church built ca. 1840, of Port Deposit granite.

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Washington St. Now Lanham-Hall Design & Antiques, 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 Douglass stayed in the Brick Hotel when he came back after the Civil War and gave a speech in the courthouse. It is now an office building. 14. THOMAS PERRIN SMITH HOUSE - 119 N. Washington St. Built in 1803, it was the early home of the newspaper from which the StarDemocrat grew. In 1912, 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 influences 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.

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Easton Points of Interest 16. FIRST MASONIC GRAND 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 they first met in is gone, a plaque marks the spot today. This completes your walking tour. Other Sites in Easton 17. FOXLEY HALL - Built about 1795 at 24 N. Aurora St., 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) 18. TRINITY EPISCOPAL CATHEDRAL - 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. 19. INN AT 202 DOVER- Built in 1874, this Victorian-era mansion reflects 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., except during the summer when it’s 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday. For more info. tel: 410-822-1626 or visit www.tcfl.org. 21. THIRD HAVEN MEETING HOUSE - Built in 1682 and the oldest

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Easton Points of Interest frame building dedicated to religious meetings in America. The Meeting House was built at the headwaters of the Tred Avon: people came by boat to attend. William Penn preached there with Lord Baltimore present. Extensive renovations were completed in 1990. 22. MEMORIAL HOSPITAL - Established in the early 1900s, with several recent additions to the building and facilities, and now extensive additions and modernization under construction, making this what is considered to be one of the finest hospitals on the Eastern Shore. 23. EASTON POINT MARINA & BOAT RAMP - At the end of Port Street on the Tred Avon River 24. TALBOTTOWN, EASTON PLAZA, EASTON MARKETPLACE, TRED AVON SQUARE and WATERSIDE VILLAGE- Shopping centers, all in close proximity to downtown Easton. 24A. TALBOT COUNTY VISUAL ARTS CENTER, INC. - The Talbot County Visual Arts Center provides Talbot County artists with a venue to exhibit artwork to the public. Thurs.-Sat., 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-822-0966 or visit www.talbot-art-center.org.

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Near Easton 25. HOG NECK GOLF COURSE - 18 hole Championship course, 9 hole Executive course. Full service pro shop. For more info. tel: 410-822-6079. 26. TALBOT COMMUNITY CENTER - The year-round activities offered at the community center range from ice hockey to figure skating, aerobics and curling. The Center is also host to many events throughout the year, such as antique, craft, boating and sportsman shows. 27. EASTON AIRPORT - 29137 Newnam Rd., just off Rt. 50. 28. PICKERING CREEK - 400-acre farm and science education center featuring 100 acres of forest, a mile of shoreline, nature trails, low-ropes challenge course and canoe launch. Trails are open seven days a week from dawn till dusk. Canoes are free for members. For more info. tel: 410-822-4903 or visit www.pickeringcreek.org. 29. TALBOT COUNTRY CLUB - Established in 1910, the Talbot Country Club is located at 6142 Country Club Drive, Easton. 30. WHITE MARSH CHURCH - Only the ruins remain, but the churchyard contains the grave of the elder Robert Morris, who died July 22, 1750. The parish had a rector of the Church of England in 1690.

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St. Michaels Points of Interest 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. 1. WADES POINT INN - Located on a point of land overlooking majestic Chesapeake Bay, this historic inn has been welcoming guests for over 100 years. Thomas Kemp, builder of the original “Pride of Baltimore,” built the main house in 1819. 114

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St. Michaels Points of Interest 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 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. 410745-2900 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 118

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St. Michaels Points of Interest historic character of the gracious Victorian era. 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. All the rooms have a view of the harbor. 13. MILL HOUSE - Originally built on the beach about 1660 and later moved to its present location on Harrison Square (Cherry St. near Locust St.). 14. 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. 15. TALBOT COUNTY FREE LIBRARY - St. Michaels Branch is located at 106 S. Fremont Street. For more info. tel: 410-745-5877. 16. 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. 17. TWO SWAN INN - The Two Swan Inn on the harbor served as

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Caroline County A Perspective Caroline County is the very definition of a rural community. For more than 300 years, the county’s economy has been based on “market” agriculture. Caroline County was created in 1773 from Dorchester and Queen Anne’s counties. The county was named for Lady Caroline Eden, the wife of Maryland’s last colonial governor, Robert Eden (1741 - 1784). Denton, the county seat, was situated on a point between two ferry boat landings. Much of the business district in Denton was wiped out by the fire of 1863. Following the Civil War, Denton’s location about fifty miles up the Choptank River from the Chesapeake Bay enabled it to become an important shipping point for agricultural products. Denton became a regular port-ofcall for Baltimore-based steamer lines in the latter half of the 19th century. Preston was the site of three Underground Railroad stations during the 1840s and 1850s. One of those stations was operated by Harriet Tubman’s parents, Benjamin and Harriet Ross. When Tubman’s parents were exposed by a traitor, she smuggled them to safety in Wilmington, Delaware. Linchester Mill, just east of Preston, can be traced back to 1681, and possibly as early as 1670. The mill is the last of 26 water-powered mills to operate in Caroline County and is currently being restored. The long-term goals include rebuilding the millpond, rehabilitating the mill equipment, restoring the miller’s dwelling, and opening the historic mill on a scheduled basis. Federalsburg is located on Marshyhope Creek in the southern-most part of Caroline County. Agriculture is still a major portion of the industry in the area; however, Federalsburg is rapidly being discovered and there is a noticeable influx of people, expansion and development. Ridgely has found a niche as the “Strawberry Capital of the World.” The present streetscape, lined with stately Victorian homes, reflects the transient prosperity during the countywide canning boom (1895-1919). Hanover Foods, formerly an enterprise of Saulsbury Bros. Inc., for more than 100 years, is the last of more than 250 food processors that once operated in the Caroline County region. Points of interest in Caroline County include the Museum of Rural Life in Denton, Adkins Arboretum near Ridgely, and the Mason-Dixon Crown Stone in Marydel. To contact the Caroline County Office of Tourism, call 410-479-0655 or visit their website at www.tourcaroline.com. 131

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Oxford Points of Interest 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 Marie Tilghman. 2. THE OXFORD COMMUNITY CENTER - 200 Oxford Road. The Oxford Community Center, a pillared brick schoolhouse saved from the wrecking ball by the town residents, is a gathering place for meetings, classes, lectures, dinner theater and performances by the Tred Avon Players and has been recently renovated. Rentals available to groups and individuals. 410-226-5904 or www.oxfordcc.org. 3. BACHELOR POINT HARBOR - Located at the mouth of the Tred Avon River, 9’ water depth. 4. THE COOPERATIVE OXFORD LABORATORY - U.S. Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and Maryland Department of Natural Resources located here. 410226-5193 or www.dnr.state.md.us/fisheries/oxford. 4A. U.S. COAST GUARD STATION - 410-226-0580. 5. OXFORD TOWN PARK - Former site of the Oxford High School.

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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 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. 6. O X F O R D M U S E U M - M o r r i s & M a r k e t S t s . D e v o t e d t o t h e memories and tangible mementos of Oxford, MD. The Museum is open on Mon., Wed., Fri. and Sat. from 10-4 and Sun. from 1-4. Admission is free; donations gratefully accepted. For more info. tel: 410-226-0191. 7. OXFORD LIBRARY - 101 Market St. Founded in 1939 and on its present site since 1950. Hours are Mon.-Sat., 10-4. 8. THE BRATT MANSION (ACADEMY HOUSE) - 205 N. Morris St. Served as quarters for the officers of a Maryland Military Academy built about 1848. (Private residence) 9. 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) A Successful Building Team for more than 20 years

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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. 141

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The Rise and Fall of the Eastern Shore by Gary D. Crawford

We don’t call it the Eastern Land. Nor was it ever referred to as “East Maryland” or the “Eastern Territory.” No, from the earliest days of European settlement, our part of the Chesapeake always has been known in terms of its shoreline. It is the Eastern Shore. That interface between land and water has many special features. Along the seashore it is known as the intertidal zone; along creeks and rivers, it is the riparian zone. Some plants and animals thrive only within these narrow biomes, portions of which are sometimes submerged, sometimes not. For some animals, a trek across the shoreline is part of their life cycle and necessary for survival. Many humans, too, are attracted to the shore to live, work, or play. Most work on the land side, but some folks – especially in these parts – seem to prefer working on the water side. As we can see all around us, vast numbers of humans like to live near the shore, the closer the better, within sight of the water if possible. Perhaps we are drawn to the water’s edge by some ancient biological imperative.

Beautiful as shorelines are, however, they do have a quirk. They simply won’t stay put. Even when the water level remains constant, the water itself is in motion. Where the current is weak, the stream becomes filled with silt. More rapidly flowing water will carry the soil away downstream and drop it in other locations. Similarly, along seashores the tidal action works to build up or take down beaches and soil embankments. Only rock can resist, though not forever, and there is precious little rock around here. Casual observers of Chesapeake’s disappearing islands sometimes imagine they are sinking beneath the waves. Sorry, folks. Sharp’s Island isn’t down there. It’s gone, just plain washed away. We can see it happening on any active shore – the water saturates the soil, splashes against it, and pulls it away. Vegetation helps to resist the tugging, but if all else stays the same, eventually the water wins every time. Sand and rock tumble along, but the soil of the Eastern Shore is loess for the most part: windblown silt. Unfortunately, loess

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Rise and Fall Yes, the water level in the Bay is rising. Indeed, it has been rising for some 18,000 years, since the peak of the last “glaciations.” These are colder periods within an Ice Age, between which are “interglacials,” like the one we’re in now. (Yes, that means we’re still in an Ice Age, though it sure doesn’t feel like it this summer.) During the last glaciation, a massive ice sheet covered most of North America as far south as New York. So much water was tied up in the ice that the world sea level fell several hundred feet. Moreover, the ice pack was so heavy that it put a dent in the earth’s crust, which is actu-

ally more plastic than ‘crusty.’ Underneath, Lake Erie-to-be became tilted toward the north. Something had to give, so when New York went down, Maryland came up. (This is similar to what happened to the Yankees and the Orioles during the period 1963-1984.) In our area, the combination of rising land and falling sea level made the relative water level go way down. It was like slowly sitting up in the tub while the water runs out. By one estimate, the sea level was 300 feet lower than it is today. Then, around 18,000 years ago, everything reversed – the ice began to melt, the sea level rose, New York popped back up, we subsided, Lake Erie leveled off. It was like slowly

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Rise and Fall sliding down in the tub while it fills up. By about 3,000 years ago, bingo! – we had the Chesapeake Bay and the flooded coastline of our side of the Delmarva Peninsula. But as fascinating as all this geologic history may be to you, I’m beginning to glaze over. After all, I’m really more interested in what’s going to happen in a smaller time scale, say, in the next 50-100 years. What I really want to know is: Do I need more riprap? Figuring out the near future requires an analysis of the near past. We need to switch time scales and avoid confusing events in geologic time with events in historic time. It’s very easy to do – as easy as mistaking land erosion for water-level rise. The critical question is whether the Bay is rising today, and if so, how fast? There are lots of opinions out there these days, but the projection that seems to be taking firm hold is “a foot a century, and accelerating.” Everybody seems to be picking up on that prediction, from environmental organizations, to government agencies, to the press, to the man in the street. Some warn that the rate of water rise is even higher. A word about projections. Some people brush projections aside as if they were mere beliefs or opinions. But we’re not in Idiot America here. We know we must make projections 148

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Rise and Fall and act upon them. They play a vital role in our everyday lives, from forecasting the weather to telling you when you should sell your stock in the Tesla Coil. Projections enable us to prepare for what we think is going to happen. No projection is fact, of course, for the future doesn’t become fact until it happens. But by then it’s too late to prepare. (“I know what they’re sayin’, Jim-Bob, but I’m going to ride this one out ’cause that levee has never let N’Orleans down yet.”) So, by definition, a projection is an extension of the past into the future, so there is some room for error. We need to rely on a projection, but how good is this one about “a foot a century and accelerating”? One major study sponsored by NOAA and published in November of 2010 supports this projection. It was done by Boon, Brubaker, and Forrest at the Virginia Institute of Marine Science at Gloucester Point, Virginia, and it looks pretty good. (Take a look yourself: http://web. vims.edu/GreyLit/VIMS/sramsoe425.pdf) They based their study on water level measurements taken at ten locations around the Bay. Beginning with 2009, they went back as far as reliable records were kept, which they determined was 1903. That’s only 106 years, but it’s a rather

more recent period than 18,000 years ago, when few people were taking measurements around here. The VIMS researchers concluded that between 1903 and 2009 the absolute sea level in the Mid-Atlantic area rose 2mm per year, less than the world-wide average. Unfortunately, however, they found the relative water level rose faster than that, about 3.5mm per year. They attribute that to land subsidence – which means we’re still sliding down in the tub. How much is 3.5mm? Well, 3.5mm per year is 350mm per century. My slide rule tells me that 350mm works out to 13.8 inches. So, yes, that’s about “a foot per century.” What they did not find, however, is evidence of the 3.5mm rate accelerating. That is good news, and we’ll come back to it. It’s a shame we don’t have reliable water level measurements from before the 20th century. We’re basing quite a lot on what happened during one small interval on the historic time line. Is there nothing prior to 1903, something other than water level measurements? Yes, there are written accounts of changes in the landscape, in the press and other records. Maps, too, record marked changes in shorelines. But it is very difficult to determine whether the shorelines receded because of rising water or because of frictional erosion, as

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upland slowly enough, the marsh grows over it. He has found upland overlaid by marsh in many places, and he always examines the top layer of the upland soil very carefully. He says it can tell us whether the water rose over the upland in historic times. (I pricked up my ears.) Upland topsoil, he reminded me, is covered with a few inches of organic material called humus. When the core sample shows a narrow layer of humus, it’s good evidence that the upland was never plowed. Plowing, as we all know, disturbs the soil – that’s the point of plowing, after all. The humus becomes mixed with the topsoil below down to a foot or

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more. This wide layer of churned humus is an unmistakable marker of modern agriculture. Farmers have been plowing around the Bay for 350 years and more. Most lived near the shore and plowed right up to the edge of the marshes, as they still do. Where a core sample of upland soil from beneath a marsh has a thick layer of humus, he said, the Bay must have risen over that upland since Europeans arrived. Lacking plows and beast of burden, the agriculture practiced by the First Americans didn’t disturb the soil much. Now here’s the curious thing. Where has he found thick layers of humus under marshes? Nowhere. Our scientist has taken lots of core samples, in lots of locations, and found lots of buried upland down there. But not once has he found buried upland that had been disturbed by man. It’s what makes him wonder about that projection of “a foot a century and accelerating.” He

thinks the rate in historic times is more like 3 inches per century. Which analysis is right? Both could be wrong, of course. But both could be right, too – if the rate changed significantly in the recent past. Putting the two together might look something like this. The shallow historic rise (yellow) might have turned up sharply, quadrupling since 1850 or so, to the rate measured between 1903 and 2009 (blue). Whether man had anything to do with it is another question – and I am so not going there. (I can’t even remember when the Industrial Revolution took place, so don’t bother to ask.) One problem, though. Our local contrarian – who is not a denizen of Idiot America, by the way, but a respected scientist himself – reminds us that the VIMS researchers found no evidence of acceleration during the period 1903-2009. Thus, projection B (red) may be the best. A foot a century.

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3” per century As LBJ once boomed, after listening to some Middle East experts for an hour, “Therefore, what!?” I merely offered this essay, Gentle Reader, to put forward several points: 1. The water-level question is complicated. 2. Projections are important for planning. 3. Planning should be based on accurate projections. 4. The Bay’s water level is rising, but much of the land we are losing is due to erosion, not flooding. 5. The “foot-a-century-and-accelerating” isn’t established beyond doubt, especially the acceleration. 6. The rate of rise could be less than a foot a century. It could be more. 7. The rapid melting in the Arctic will cause an increase in the absolute sea level, maybe a lot. 8. We need to pay attention and ask questions. The answers aren’t on the TV. Those who live in old farmhouses just 74 feet from the marsh will continue to follow this discussion

with great interest, though perhaps with a bit less panic. Besides, a guy in St. Michaels says he can get me a deal on riprap. Gary Crawford and his wife, Susan, operate Crawfords Nautical Books, a unique bookstore on Tilghman’s Island.

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Talbot County, with more than 600 miles of tidal shoreline, has been wateroriented since earliest times. Ringed by such rivers as the Choptank, Tuckahoe and Wye, it looks out on the west to Chesapeake Bay and is transected by the broad Miles, the beautiful Tred Avon, and countless smaller creeks and coves. The quality of Talbot life has long reflected this maritime flavor. Its first English settlers, arriving in the 1650s, traveled by sloop, barge, priogue and Indian log canoe. Its first town, Oxford, developed as a port-of-call for English merchants whose ships traded finished goods for tobacco directly at the plantation wharves. Its shipbuilding center, St. Michaels, created the swift, sharp-hulled sailing vessels which became famous as the “Baltimore Clippers” of the War of 1812. Founded in 1661 and named for Lady Grace Talbot, sister of the second Lord Baltimore, the county has ever since been the geographical and spiritual heartland of the Eastern Shore. Its county town, first called Talbot Court House and later Easton, was known as the “East Capital” of Maryland because the Eastern Shore’s courts and governmental offices functioned there. Easton had the Shore’s first bank, its first newspaper, its first Federal offices, its first brick hotel. Talbot’s early settlers were noted for independence and love of personal freedom, which remain hallmarks of the county’s population today. Many were Quakers, seeking a haven from persecution; their Third Haven Meeting House, completed in 1684, still is in active service as a house of worship. Others were Puritans driven from Cavalier Virginia, or Irish and Scottish rebels transported to the colony as indentured servants. The county’s blacks, coming as slaves, produced in Frederick Douglass, the nation’s greatest 19th century exponent of freedom and justice for Negroes. In colonial times Talbot politics and society were dominated by aristocratic families, the Lloyds, Tilghmans, Goldsboroughs, Hollydays and their marital allies, who had their principal seats of residence here. Their charming Georgian plantation houses, built on the waterfront, remain as graceful echoes of a vanished way of life. Talbot citizens played key roles in the events leading to Maryland and American independence, and a citizen army headed by Gen. Perry Benson repelled a British attack on the town of St. Michaels in the War of 1812. In the Civil 156

War the county was deeply divided. Post Civil War times found the county gaining national note as a site of summer homes for wealthy Northerners and a vacation resort for less affluent “summer boarders” from the nearby cities. Along with products of the Bay, agriculture has always provided Talbot’s chief source of income. First tobacco, then wheat, later tomatoes, fruit and truck crops, and in recent years corn, soybeans and poultry have sustained its basic population of sturdy family farmers. Today retail trade and small industry are increasingly important, but much of the rural and maritime atmosphere of an earlier era lingers on. Easton is the Mid-Shore region’s principal shopping center, but retains its mid-Victorian charm. Its splendid hospital, fine library and the county’s excellent schools, public and private, make Easton one of Maryland’s most attractive places to live. Oxford and St. Michaels are favorite ports of call for the world’s yachtsmen; Tilghman Island is home base for one of the last oyster-dredging skipjack fleets on the Bay; Trappe district is an area of lovely homes tucked away on secluded coves. Rooted deeply in the past, but looking progressively toward the future, Talbot County is proud of a way of life which seeks the best of both yesterday’s and tomorrow’s worlds.

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Queen Anne’s County The history of Queen Anne’s County dates back to the earliest Colonial settlements in Maryland. Small hamlets began appearing in the northern portion of the county in the 1600s. Early communities grew up around transportation routes, the rivers and streams, and then roads and eventually railroads. Small towns were centers of economic and social activity and evolved over the years from thriving centers of tobacco trade to communities boosted by the railroad boom. Queenstown was the original county seat when Queen Anne’s County was created in 1706, but that designation was passed on to Centreville in 1782. It’s location was important during the 18th century, because it is near a creek that, during that time, could be navigated by tradesmen. A hub for shipping and receiving, Queenstown was attacked by English troops during the War of 1812. Construction of the Federal-style courthouse in Centreville began in 1791 and is the oldest courthouse in continuous use in the state of Maryland. Today, Centreville is the largest town in Queen Anne’s County. With its relaxed lifestyle and tree-lined streets, it is a classic example of small town America. The Stevensville Historic District, also known as Historic Stevensville, is a national historic district in downtown Stevensville, Queen Anne’s County. It contains roughly 100 historic structures, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is located primarily along East Main Street, a portion of Love Point Road, and a former section of Cockey Lane. The Chesapeake Exploration Center, located in Chester at Kent Narrows, houses a hands-on interactive exhibit providing and overview of the Chesapeake Bay region’s heritage, resources and culture. The Exploration Center serves as Queen Anne’s County’s official welcome center. Queen Anne’s County is also home to the Chesapeake Bay Environmental Center (formerly Horsehead Wetland Center), located in Grasonville. The CBEC is a 500-acre preserve just 15 minutes from the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. Over 200 species of birds have been recorded in the area. Embraced by miles of scenic Chesapeake Bay waterways and graced with acres of pastoral rural landscape, Queen Anne’s County offers a relaxing environment for visitors and locals alike. For more information about Queen Anne’s County, visit www.qac.org. 159

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Cooking Camp for Kids! I am very passionate about cooking. One of the things I love most is teaching kids how to cook with cooking camps. Children have such a busy schedule during the school year that I love to run these camps during the summer. The kids love it so much it is a sellout every time! When you cook with children, make sure you have them read through the recipe first, then make a shopping list. It is important to have them involved in every aspect of the cooking process. Try to cook what is fresh and in season. Cooking light is a must in the summertime. Also remember to have them wash their hands and have adult supervision around the stove and sharp knives. Here are some of my favorite cooking camp recipes. COLORFUL SUMMER FRUIT PLATTER 1 ripe cantaloupe 1 small seedless watermelon 1 pineapple

2 bunches seedless grapes 1 pint strawberries 1 pint raspberries 1 pint blueberries I like to begin the platter with a base of colorful sliced watermelon, cantaloupe and pineapple. Peel the outside of the cantaloupe, cut it in half through the stem end and scoop out the seeds. Place the melon halves cut side down on the cutting board and slice them straight across into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Fan each half melon out slightly and arange it on the platter. Next, cut off the top and bottom of the pineapple, peel the outside

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Preheat oven to 350°. Toss the first 10 ingredients together in a large bowl until they are completely combined. Pour onto a sheet pan and bake, stirring occasionally with a spatula, until the mixture turns a nice even golden brown, about 20 minutes. Remove the granola from the oven and allow to cool completely, stirring once. This can now be stored in a large plastic freezer bag. Combine the strawberries, blueberries and pineapple in a bowl. In four tall glasses, first layer the fruit, then the yogurt and then the cooled granola alternately until you fill the glasses. Serve with a long spoon and enjoy! GRANNIE ANNIE’S FAMOUS QUICK PENNSYLVANIA DUTCH COFFEE CAKE It is WONDERFUL for breakfast! I’ve made this for 25 years, so you know I like it. 2-1/2 cups flour 1-1/2 cups sugar 2 t. baking powder 1/2 cup Crisco or other solid vegetable shortening Mix these ingredients together with a pastry blender (or two crisscrossing knives) to form crumbs. Take out a handful of crumbs for the topping. To the remainder add: 1 egg 1 cup sour milk (put 2 T. vinegar in

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milk to sour it) 1/2 t. baking soda 1/2 t. vanilla Preheat oven to 375°. Mix this all together and pour into a greased and floured 9”x13” pan. Sprinkle with reserved crumbs and sprinkle top with cinnamon. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes. GREAT LEMONADE Sure to sell out at stands! 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (5 to 6 lemons) 1/2 cup superfine sugar, to taste 1 cup crushed ice 4 cups water

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1-1/2 t. kosher salt 4 garlic cloves, minced 1/3 cup tahini (sesame paste) 6 T. freshly squeezed lemon juice (2 lemons) 2 T. reserved chickpea liquid Place all ingredients in the bowl of a food processor fitted with a steel blade and process until the hummus is coarsely pureed. Taste for seasoning and serve chilled or at room temperature. LEMON and KALE SANDWICHES with HUMMUS Whole grain tortillas 1 lemon 1/2 bunch kale, chopped into bitesized pieces and steamed

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Tidewater Kitchen 3 green onions, chopped 1/2 bunch of fresh cilantro, chopped 1 large tomato, sliced Take a whole grain tortilla and spread with your homemade hummus as a base. Then layer on your steamed kale pieces, squeeze a teaspoon or so of fresh lemon juice and then sprinkle with some green onions, chopped cilantro and sliced tomato. Roll up into a burrito or as a roll-up, slice and enjoy! MRS. JORDAN’S STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKES 2 cups all-purpose flour 4 t. baking powder 1 t. kosher salt 4 T. cold unsalted butter, diced 1/2 cup sugar (more or less as you want) 3/4 cup milk or water 2 pints fresh strawberries, hulled and thickly sliced Sweetened whipped cream Preheat oven to 400°. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper. Mix the flour, salt, baking powder and sugar. With a pastry blender, cut in the butter until the mixture is crumbly and resembles pea-sized bits. Add the milk or water and stir just enough to make a soft dough. Spoon biscuit-sized amounts of dough onto the sheet pan and

bake for 10 minutes. Toss the strawberries with 1/3 cup of sugar in a medium bowl. There are several ways you can serve this. You can take 4 tall glasses and fill with berries, top with a dollop of whipped cream and serve the shortcakes on the side. You could also do it the old-fashioned way and split the shortcakes, fill with berries and top with whipped cream and more berries. Note: If you use self-rising flour, you don’t have to add the salt and baking powder. I also sometimes use sour milk or sour yogurt or cream that has soured in place of the milk or water. SUSAN WOOLFORD’S CAESAR SALAD 2 garlic cloves, smashed 1 t. anchovy paste 2 T. mayonnaise 1 T. lemon juice Hearts of romaine lettuce, chopped 1/3 cup olive oil 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan

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Upcoming Events at the Historical Society of Talbot County Friday, August 3 War of 1812 Exhibit Opening Reception from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. 25 S. Washington Street, Easton  The Complete History of America (Abridged) by the Reduced Shakespeare Company Performed by the Roadhouse Players Fri. and Sat., August 10 & 11 at the Historical Society Auditorium Friday and Saturday August 17 & 18 at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels - 7:30 p.m. The Complete History of America (abridged) is a ninety minute rollercoaster ride through the glorious quagmire that is American History, reminding us that it’s not the length of your history that matters – it’s what you’ve done with it! This show’s version of the War of 1812 and the Star Spangled Banner will change your perceptions forever. $10 per person in advance or at the door. Presented jointly by the Historical Society, the St. Michaels Museum and the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum as part of the War of 1812 Bicentennial. This program is funded in part by a grant from the Talbot County Arts Council, with revenues provided by the Maryland State Arts Council, Talbot County and the Towns of Easton and Oxford.

 Open House at Longwoods School Saturday, August 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Rte 662 (Longwoods Road), Longwoods  Fair Plays Base Ball vs. Arundel Excelsiors Sunday, August 19 at 1 p.m. Mt. Pleasant Park, Easton  Cruise on the H.M. Krentz Sunday, August 19 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Leaves from the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels $50 per person for HSTC members, $55 for non-members Events are free unless otherwise noted.

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2 28-oz. cans whole peeled plum tomatoes, drained – or – 7 lg. fresh tomatoes (2-1/2 lbs.), blanched with skins removed Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 3/4 lb. penne pasta 2 T. chopped fresh oregano leaves, plus extra for serving 1 cup heavy cream 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving

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1/4 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed 1/2 t. kosher salt 1/4 t. ground cinnamon 1 stick cold unsalted butter, diced Preheat oven to 350°. Peel the peaches, slice them and place them in a large bowl. Add the lemon zest, lemon juice, granulated sugar and flour. Toss well. Gently mix in the blueberries. Allow the mixture to sit for 5 minutes. Spoon the mixture into ramekins or custard cups. For the topping, combine the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, salt, and cinnamon in a bowl. With a pastry blender, cut in the butter until the mixture is crumbly and resembles pea-sized bits. Sprinkle the topping over the fruit. Place the ramekins on a sheet pan and bake for 40 to 45 minutes, until the tops are browned and crisp and the juices are bubbly. Serve warm or at room temperature with whipped cream or ice cream. A long-time resident of Oxford, Pamela Meredith Doyle, formerly Denver’s NBC Channel 9 Children’s Chef, now teaches both adult and children’s cooking classes on the south shore of Massachusetts, where she lives with her husband and son. For more of Pam’s recipes, you can access her archive at www. tidewatertimes.com.

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Rogers, and son, Patrick. He spent many years working as a wildlife illustrator, traveling the world studying and painting wildlife. Matthew is a multiaward-winning artist both in the US and in the UK. For more info. tel: 410-822-2787 or visit www. academyartmuseum.org. Thru Sept. 15 The 6th biennial Outdoor Sculpture Invitational at Adkins Arboretum, Ridgely. Artists in Dialogue with Nature will be on view in the Arboretum’s forest and meadow. For more info. tel: 410-634-2847, ext. 0. or visit www.adkinsarboretum.org.

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August Calendar Thru Sept. 30 Exhibit: Mark Leithauser - Nature and Illusion at the Academy Art Museum, Easton. The small scale of the paintings and the personal nature of the items engage the viewer to scrutinize and imagine the answer to the kaleidoscopic puzzle at hand. For more info. tel: 410-822-2787 or visit www. academyartmuseum.org. Thru Sept. 30 Exhibit: Mesdag to Mondrian - Dutch Art from the Redelé Collection at the Academy Art Museum, Easton. This selection of Dutch paintings and drawings includes works

produced by a group of artists who lived and worked in the Hague, Netherlands, between 1860 and 1890. For more info. tel: 410-822-2787 or visit www. academyartmuseum.org. 1 St. Joseph’s Jousting Tournam e n t and Horse Show at St. Joseph’s Church, Cordova. The horse show will begin at 9 a.m., followed by the dinner at 11:30 a.m. and jousting tournament at 1 p.m. The dinner will include barbecued chicken and country ham. For more info. tel: 410-822-6915. 1 Drawing Stories: Making Picture Books with Laura Rankin at the Talbot County Free Library,

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fruits, organic vegetables, bison meat & products, sauces, baked goods, flowers, plants and craft items. 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Harrison Street Public Parking Lot, Easton. For more info. tel: 410-822-0065.

1,8,15,22,29 Meeting: Wednesday Morning Artists meet each Wednesday at 8 a.m. at Creek Deli in Cambridge. No cost. wednesdaymorningartists.com or contact Nancy at ncsnyder@ aol.com or 410-463-0148.

1,8,15,22,29 Social Time for Seniors at the St. Michaels Community Center, every Wednesday from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The first Wednesday of the month is always BINGO, the second and fourth are varying activities, and the third is art class. For more info. tel: 410-745-6073.

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Gravely. 1 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-745-8117. 1,8,15,22,29 Senior Games at the Talbot County Free Library, St. Michaels. 1 to 3 p.m. Enjoy Mahjong, Parcheesi, Mexican dominoes and other board games. For more info. tel: 410-822-1626 or visit www.tcfl.org. 1,8,15,22,29 Centreville Farmer’s Market from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Courthouse Square. For more info. tel: 410-758-1180 or visit www.townofcentreville.org. 1,8,15,22,29 Oxford Farmer’s Market from 4 to 6 p.m. on the grounds of the Oxford Commu-

1,15 Plant Clinic offered by the U n i ve rs i t y o f M a r y l a n d C o operative Extension’s Master Gardeners of Talbot County at the Talbot County Free Library, Easton. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-822-1244. 2 Stitch and Chat at the Talbot County Free Library, St. Michaels. 10 a.m. Bring your own projects and stitch with a group. For more info. tel: 410-822-1626 or visit www.tcfl.org.

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We are a producer-only market featuring raw milk artisan cheeses, yogurt made with local maple and honey, sustainable wild caught seafood, local wheat artisan breads, grass fed beef, local heirloom fruits & vegetables and produced by farmers from the Chesapeake Bay region. For more info visit www. kentislandfa rmersmarket.com .

2,9,16,23,30 Thursday Writers - A memoir writing class at the Talbot County Free Library, St. Michaels. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Learn how to preserve your family’s stories. Patrons are invited to bring their lunch. For more info. tel: 410-822-1626 or visit www. tcfl.org. 2,9,16,23,30 Cambridge Main Street Farmers Market will be open from 3 to 6 p.m. in downtown Cambridge. 2,9,16,23,30 Kent Island Farmer’s Market from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Christ Church, Stevensville.

3 First Friday Gallery Walk in downtown Easton. 5 to 9 p.m. Easton’s art galleries, antiques shops and restaurants combine for a unique cultural experience. Raffles, gift certificates and street vendors! For more info. tel: 410770-8350.

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Colaneri, at the Avalon Theatre, Easton. 7 p.m. $20. For more info. tel: 410-822-7299 or visit www.avalontheatre.com. 3 Dorchester Swingers Square Dance from 7:30 to 10 p.m. at Maple Elementary School, Egypt Rd., Cambridge. Refreshments provided. For more info. tel: 410-820-8620. 3,4,10,11,17,18,24,25,31,1 Lighthouse Overnight Adventures at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels. Program begins at 6 p.m. and ends at 7:30 a.m. the next day. Fees include a dedicated museum facilitator, the cost of program activities, two

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days admission, souvenir patch and a scenic river cruise aboard the Mister Jim. For more info. tel: 410-745-4941. 3-5 Flea Market sponsored by the Federalsburg Historical Society at the Eastern Shore Threshermen’s & Collectors Assn. at sites #53 and #54, 5806 Federalsburg Hwy., Federalsburg. Large variety of items plus all the Society’s products. Come find a bargain rain or shine. For more info. tel: 410-754-3074. 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. 4 The Dorchester County Historical Society presents the First Annual Tomato Festival to celebrate the history and heritage of the tomato and the canning industry in Dorchester County. This free family festival will encourage locals and visitors alike to learn through presentations, demonstrations and great food. Free. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Elks Lodge #1272, Cambridge. For more info. tel: 410-228-7953. 4 Betterton Appreciation Day begins at 10:30 a.m. at Betterton Beach. Come enjoy a family

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p.m. This year’s dinner auction will include a band and dancing. The dinner will include rockfish, chicken, fresh vegetables, Scottish Highland Creamery ice cream and other desserts. Beer and wine are included. For more info. visit www.pwec.org.

friendly day. Enjoy the parade down Main St., food, crafts and games at the beach all day. For more info. tel: 410-348-5678. 4 17th Annual Peach Festival from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Kent Fort Farm, Stevensville. U-Pick peaches, blackberries, veggies; free admission and parking; free hayrides and petting zoo- kid’s tent, crafters, pit beef, hot dogs, homemade peach ice cream, crafters. For more info. tel: 410643-1650. 4 First Saturday Guided Walk at Adkins Arboretum, Ridgely. Explore the Arboretum’s diverse plant communities on a guided walk led by an Arboretum docent naturalist. 10 a.m. For more info. tel: 410-634-2847, ext. 27. 4 Wright’s Chance and Tucker House Open House sponsored by the Queen Anne’s County Historical Society from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Centreville. Wright’s Chance is a restored 18th century plantation house, and Tucker House is a restored 1792 home. Docents will lead these free tours. For more info. tel: 410-758-3010. 4 Phillips Wharf Environmental Center’s annual gala at the Tilghman Fire Hall from 6 to 11

4 Raffle Drawing - The Bay Hundred Bee of Bayside Quilters have made and donated a quilt to the St. Michaels Fire Department’s Carnival, to be raffled off as a fundraiser. The raffle drawing will take place on August 4 at the annual Carnival, which runs July 30 thru August 4. Raffle tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5 and may be purchased at the carnival or at markets around town, or you may call Rosie Schwier at 410745-2079. 4-Oct. 14 Exhibit: Pat Steir - A View will be on display at the Academy Art Museum, Easton. Steir attended Pratt Institute and Boston University College of Fine Arts, and returned to Pratt, receiving a BFA in 1962. Both institutions have since honored Steir: Boston University in 2001 with a Distinguished Alumni Award and Pratt in 1991 with an honorary doctorate. Her work is collected by major museums, including the Contemporary Museum in Honolulu, the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, the Museum

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tries, cow’s milk cheeses, orchids, eggs and honey. We also host events and activities throughout the season, including our Chef at Market events and a community cook-off. For more info. e-mail: StMichaels@freshfarmmarkets. org. 4,11,18,25 Historic High Street Walking Tour - Experience the beauty and hear the folklore of Cambridge’s High Street. Learn about the people who lived there, their homes, churches and commercial ventures. One-hour walking tours are sponsored by the non-profit West End Citizens Association and are accompanied by colonial-garbed docents. $8 (children under 12 free). 11 a.m. at Long Wharf, Cambridge, weather permitting. For more info. tel: 410-901-1000. 4,11,25 Skipjack Sail on the Nathan of Dorchester, 1 to 3 p.m., Long Wharf, Cambridge. Adults $30; children 6-12 $10; under 6 free. Reservations online at www. skipjack-nathan.org. For more info. tel: 410-228-7141. 4-5,6-10 Summer Sailing Program at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels. Explore the Miles River and learn maritime skills, where new sailors and old salts gain the confidence to sail a small boat in a fun, safe

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and encouraging environment. For more info., class times and descriptions tel: 410-745-4941 or visit www.cbmm.org. 4,18 Grist Mill Grinding Day at the Wye Mills Grist Mill. 1 to 4 p.m. Watch the process as fresh corn or wheat is ground on millstones that date back to the 1840s. Gluten-free buckwheat flour is available. For more info. tel: 410-827-3850 or visit www. oldwyemill.org. 4,18 Frederick Douglass, a Slave in St. Michaels, 1833-36: A walking tour presented by St. Michaels Museum. The 90-minute tour will offer a historical perspective

5 Pancake Breakfast at the Oxford Volunteer Fire Dept. 7 to 11 a.m. Proceeds to benefit the Oxford Volunteer Fire Services. $8. For more info. tel: 410-226-5110. 5 Concert in the Park at the Oxford Town Park at 3 p.m. featuring the Chesapeake Steel Drum Band from Annapolis. This 25-piece ensemble was here in 2010 and drew a large crowd. For more info. tel: 410-745-9023 or visit www.portofoxford.com.

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August Calendar 5,12 Workshop: Garden Bells and Chimes with Dawn Malosh at Adkins Arboretum, Ridgely. Learn how to make your own unique garden bells and chimes out of ceramic. All bells will be fired at her studio in Sherwood at no extra charge. 1 to 3:30 p.m. $50 members, $65 general public. For more info. tel: 410-634-2847, ext. 0 or visit www.gargoylebells.com.

County Arts Council, will present the series on the grassy knoll between the County building and Brewers Lane on N. Harrison St. (across from the parking lot used for Easton Farmers Market). Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Children are invited and welcome with adult supervision. In case of inclement weather, the movie will be shown in the Avalon Theatre, at no charge. For more info. tel: 410-822-7299.

5,12,19,26 Cinema by Starlight shown on the inflatable Moonflicks screen beginning at sunset. Free. The Avalon Foundation, along with community-minded business sponsors and the Talbot

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6-11 Queen Anne’s County Fair at the 4-H Park, Rt. 18, Centreville. This is the 70th year that the fair has been held at the QAC 4-H Park. Family entertainment all week long. For more info. tel: 410-310-1957, e-mail tdcd@goeaston.net or visit www. queenannescofair.com. 6,13 Movie at Noon at the Talbot County Free Library, St. Michaels. Aug. 6 – The Adventures of Tin-Tin; Aug. 13 - Zookeeper. Bring your lunch and enjoy a free film on the library’s big screen. For more info. tel: 410-822-1626 or visit www.tcfl.org. 190

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August Calendar 6,13,20,27 Tot Time Story Hour at the Talbot County Free Library, St. Michaels. 10:15 a.m. Stories and crafts for children 5 and under accompanied by an adult. For more info. tel: 410-822-1626 or visit www.tcfl.org. 6,13,20,27 Monday Night Trivia at the Market Street Public House, Denton. 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Join host Norm Amorose every Monday at the Market Street Public House for a fun-filled evening of trivia! For more info. tel: 410479-4720. 7 All About Birds with Pickering Creek at the Talbot County Free Library, Easton. 2 to 2:45 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-822-1626 or visit www.tcfl.org. 7 The Academy for Lifelong Learn ing hosts a visit to Poplar Island with the Poplar Island staff. 9 a.m. to noon. The boat leaves from Tilghman Island. For more info. tel: 410-745-2916. 7,9,14,16,21,23,28,30 Dancing on the Shore every Tuesday and Thursday at the Academy Art Museum, Easton. 7 to 9 p.m. Learn to waltz, swing, salsa, Argentine tango and more. For more info. tel: 410-482-6169.

7,14,21,28 Tour of Horn Point Lab, Cambridge. As part of the walking tour, visitors will have the unique opportunity to peer into state-of-the-art working environmental labs where researchers are studying issues influencing our local environment. Tours are free and begin at 10 a.m. For more info. tel: 410-221-8383 or visit www.umces.edu. 8 Bus Trip to Radio City Music Hall in New York to see Zarkana, Cirque du Soleil, sponsored by the St. Michaels Community Center. Dinner is on your own. $80 covers the cost of admission, bus fare and tip. For more info. tel: 410-745-6073. 8 Meeting: Talbot Optimist Club at the Washington Street Pub, Easton. 6:30 p.m. For more info. e-mail tglass@leinc.com. 8 Concert: John Mock at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels. 6 p.m. Mock will perform original compositions on the guitar, concertina, and tin whistle â&#x20AC;&#x201C; all accompanied by a photographic presentation of the maritime vistas that inspire his music. $5 for Museum members, or $10 for non-members, with children under six and active military admitted free. For more info. tel: 410-745-4991.

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August Calendar 9 Terrific Tweens – Starting the New School Year Strong and In Style! at the Talbot County Free Library, Easton. 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. For ages 10 and up. A 4-H program of the University of Maryland Extension. For more info. tel: 410-822-1626 or visit www.tcfl.org. 9 Meeting: St. Michaels Library Book Club at the Talbot County Free Library, St. Michaels. 5:30 to 7 p.m. August title: Isaac’s Storm by Erik Larson. For more info. tel: 410-822-1626 or visit www.tcfl.org.

9 Unique Bookmarks: Learn to make your own bookmark with Carolyn Serviss at the Talbot County Free Library, Easton. 6 p.m. Beginners are welcome and all materials will be supplied. For more info. tel: 410-822-1626 or visit www.tcfl.org. 9-12,17-19,24-26 The Tred Avon Players present The Drowsy Chaperone at the Oxford Community Center, Oxford, by Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison and directed by Marcia Gilliam. The Tony-winning Broadway hit pays homage to 1920s American musicals. For more info. tel: 410-226-0061 or visit www. tredavonplayers.org.

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10-12 Rock Hall’s Pirates and Wenches Fantasy Weekend sponsored by The Greater Rock Hall Business Association. Only “nice” pirates live here! Come by land or sea to the premier swashbuckling event featuring decorated dinghy flotilla and race to the beach with a Caribbeanstyle beach party, buccaneer’s ball, kid’s games, crafts, storytelling, tattoos, pirate encampment, street performers, merchants, artisans and crafters, sea shanty sing-a-long, rum tasting, plenty of grub and grog, music, mayhem and more surprises! For more info. tel: 410-935-3491 or visit www.rockhallpirates.com.

11,25 Country Church Breakfast at Faith Chapel & Trappe United Methodist Churches in Wesley Hall, Trappe. 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. Menu: eggs, pancakes, French toast, sausage, scrapple, hash browns, grits, sausage gravy and biscuits, juice and coffee. TUMC is also the home of “Martha’s Closet” Yard Sale and Community Outreach Store, which is always open during the breakfast and also every Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. to noon. 11 Peach Festival at Antioch Methodist Church, Cambridge. Join us for the celebration of this annual summertime favorite! Featuring

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sun-ripened peaches, mouthwatering pies, delicious fritters, homemade cobbler, authentic Eastern Shore crab cakes, cool refreshing ice cream, unique vendors and more! You won’t want to miss out on this summer event that people look forward to all year long. For more info. tel: 410-228-4723. 11 Sailing Saturday at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels. 10 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. Participants can go out on Fogg’s Cove on one of the Museum’s Apprentice for a Day sailing or rowing skiffs. The boats are perfect for up to two people, with instructions provided for beginners. Cost is $10 per session, with reservations recommended. For more info. tel: 410-745-4960 or visit www.cbmm.org. 11 33rd Annual Seafood Feast-I-Val at Sailwinds Park, Cambridge, sponsored by the Cambridge Rescue Fire Company. The all-youcan-eat menu includes steamed

crabs, fried fish, crab soup, fried clams, BBQ chicken, sweet potato fries, ranch fries, watermelon, corn on the cob, sliced tomatoes, hot dogs, cake and freeze pops. Soft drinks are included in the price; beer is sold by the cup. Live music by Golden Touch, car show, historic town tours, and more. 1 to 6 p.m. Advance ticket prices (through Aug. 5) are $35 for adults, $10 for children (512 years), and free for children under 2. After Aug. 5 and at the door, the price is $40 for adults; children’s prices will remain the same. For more info. tel: 410228-1211 or visit www.seafoodfeastival.com. 11 Second Saturday Guided Walk at Adkins Arboretum, Ridgely. 1 p.m. Come on a unique journey toward understanding native plants and how they can become a greater part of your home garden. For more info. tel: 410-634-2847, ext. 0. or visit www.adkinsarboretum.org.

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August Calendar 11 Second Saturday 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 will feature live music. For more info. visit www.cambridgemainstreet.com. 11 2nd Saturday at the Foundry at 401 Market St., Denton. Watch local artists demonstrate their talents. 2 to 4 p.m. Free. For more info. tel: 410-479-1009. 11 The Easton High School Class of 1992 will hold its 20th Class

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For more info. tel: 410-822-7299 or visit www.avalontheatre.com. 11-14 The Underground Actors, directed by Talley Wilford, hit the Avalon Theatre stage with the musical comedy Company. Thurs. and Fri., 8 p.m.; Sat. 2 and 8 p.m.; Sun., 2 p.m. A musical staging style never before seen in Talbot County, performed by students, no less, makes this a production you do not want to miss! For more info. tel: 410-822-7299 or visit www.avalontheatre.com. 11,25 Historic St. Michaels Waterfront: a walking tour presented

12 Watermenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Appreciation Day and crab feast at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Meet Chesapeake watermen celebrating their heritage. Watch professionals in action at a Boat Docking contest or take a chance in the silent auction featuring local artwork. Eat your fill at the crab feast or enjoy hot dogs and cold beer while listening to live music.

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12 One-Hour Skipjack Sails on the Nathan of Dorchester, 11 a.m. & 12:30 p.m., Long Wharf, Cambridge. Adults $15; children 6-12 $7; under 6 free. Reservations online at www.skipjacknathan.org. For more info. tel: 410-228-7141. 13 Academy for Lifelong Learning: Memoir Writing Group with Joan Katz at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels. 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-745-2916.

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13 Outdoor Concert Series features Just Add Water on Harrison St., Easton. Free. 7 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-822-7299 or visit www.avalontheatre.com. 14 Good Night, Sleep Tight â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Nighttime Stories from Near and Far at the Talbot County Free Library, Easton. 10:30 a.m. For children of all ages and their families. For more info. tel: 410-822-1626 or visit www.tcfl.org. 14 Save your gas money, extend the life of your vehicle and reduce air pollution by making one change. Ride the bus! Delmarva Community Transit (DCT) provides bus transportation in Dorchester, 203

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August Calendar Caroline, Kent and Talbot counties. More people riding in only one vehicle has got to be good for everyone. Want to know more? Come see a DCT Travel Trainer and Transportation Exhibit at the Greensboro Library. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more info. tel: 866-645-7111.

19 Concert: Max Fisher with special guests Mino Cinelu and Ron Holloway at the Avalon Theatre, Easton. 8 p.m. $25. For more info. tel: 410-822-7299 or visit www.avalontheatre.com.

14,28 Meeting: Tidewater Stamp Club at the Mayor and Council Bldg., Easton. 7:30 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-822-1371.

21 Save your gas money, extend the life of your vehicle and reduce air pollution by making one change. Ride the bus! Delmarva Community Transit (DCT) provides bus transportation in Dorchester, Caroline, Kent and Talbot counties. More people riding in only one vehicle has got to be good for everyone. Want to know more? Come see a DCT Travel Trainer and Transportation Exhibit at the St. Michaels Library. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more info. tel: 866-645-7111.

15-16 Boater Safety Course at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels. 6 to 10 p.m. $25 per two-evening session. Pre-registration required. For more info. tel: 410-745-4941 or visit www.cbmm.org.

22 Bus Trip to Winterthur sponsored by the St. Michaels Community Center. Spend the day enjoying the magnificent estate opened to the public 60 years ago by Francis duPont. $67 covers the admission, bus trip and tip.

14 Puppet Show: Back to School is Cool! at the Talbot County Free Library, St. Michaels. 2 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-822-1626 or visit www.tcfl.org.

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Dinner will be on your own on the return home. For more info. tel: 410-745-6073. 23 Concert: Free and Eazy Group will perform at the Avalon Theatre, Easton to benefit the Talbot Mentors. Also featured will be vocalist Pat Kiebler and a special appearance by the Cemetery Cove String Quartet. The evening includes dancing, hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar. There will also be a live auction of an in-home performance by the Cemetery Cove String Quartet, plus door prize and raffle. $25. 7:30 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-770-5999

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24 Schooner Sultana 2-hour public sail on Friday from 5 to 7 p.m. and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 to 4 p.m. at the dock in Chestertown. Sultana’s two-hour public sails onboard a traditional schooner. Passengers are encouraged to help raise the sails, steer using Sultana’s seven-foot-long tiller and explore the authentically reproduced crew’s quarters below-decks. $30 adult /$15 under 12, no children under 5. For more info. tel: 410-778-5954 or visit www. sultanaprojects.org. 25 Queenstown Fireman’s Fair from 5 to 10 p.m. in Queenstown. Come to the annual fair with fireworks at 9 p.m. to benefit the Queenstown Volunteer Fire Department. For more info. tel: 410-827-8377 or visit www.qvfd3.com. 26 Taylors Island Boat Docking Contest sponsored by the Taylors Island Volunteer Fire Company at Slaughter Creek Marina. Come and see some of the best dockers on the Chesapeake Bay showcase their skills. The day of fun starts at noon with practice runs, and the competition starts at 1 p.m. Great cash prizes and trophies will be awarded. For more info. tel: 410-228-3585.

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27 Outdoor Concert Series features the U.S. Navy Commodores on Washington St., Easton. Free. 7 p.m. For more info. tel: 410822-7299 or visit www.avalontheatre.com. 31 The Academy for Lifelong Learning presents Jazz and the AfricanAmerican Experience with Al Sikes and Bill Edgar from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Academy Art Museum, Easton. For more info. tel: 410745-2916.

there will be a Salute to Duke Ellington with Chuck Redd and the University of Maryland Jazz Ensemble. Later that night, at 8 p.m. the Monty Alexander Quartet will perform. On Sunday at 2 p.m. there will be a salute to Mahalia Jackson featuring Dee Daniels. For more info. tel: 410-822-7299 or visit www. chesapeakejazz.org.

31,1,2 The Monty Alexander Jazz Festival at the Avalon Theatre, Easton. On Friday the Dominick Farinacci Quintet will perform at 8 p.m. On Saturday at 4 p.m.

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111 N. West St., Suite C · Easton, MD 21601 410-820-5200 · 800-785-4075 NMLS ID: 148320 tcohee@gofirsthome.com · www.tracycohee.com

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Kathy Christensen

410-924-4814(D) 路 410-770-9255(O ) Benson & Mangold Real Estate 24 N. Washington Street, Easton, MD 21601 kccamb@gmail.com 路 www.kathychristensen.com UNDER CONTRACT

Stunning Honga River Masterpiece - $795,000

Peachblossom Creek Waterfront - $945,000

Gracious Choptank River Estate - $995,000

Gross Creek/Wye River Farm - $2,235,000

Chesapeake Bay Waterfront - $349,500

Oxford Town Creek Waterfront - $895,000

Craig Linthicum

410-726-6581(D) 路 410-770-9255(O ) Benson & Mangold Real Estate 24 N. Washington Street, Easton, MD 21601 craig.linthicum@gmail.com 路 www.craiglinthicum.com

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WATERFRONT FARM 88 acres, mostly tillable, improved by handsome residence and old fashioned gardens. Dock, outbuildings. $945,000

114 Goldsborough St. Easton, MD 21601 路 410-822-7556 www.shorelinerealty.biz 路 info@shorelinerealty.biz