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Features: About the Cover Photographer: Kevin Fleming . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Twilight of the Post Office: Helen Chappell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Vet’s Inventions Help Pets: Dick Cooper . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 The Spirit of Giving: Bonna Nelson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Gentleman George, Defender of Easton: James Dawson . . 49 Tidewater Traveler: George W. Sellers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Tidewater Gardening: K. Marc Teffeau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Dame Destiny: Gary D. Crawford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 The Art of Seating: Amy Blades Steward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157 Tidewater Kitchen: Pamela Meredith-Doyle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161 Tidewater Review: Anne Stinson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175

Departments: December Tide Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Dorchester Points of Interest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Easton Points of Interest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 St. Michaels Points of Interest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 Oxford Points of Interest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 Tilghman - Bay Hundred . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139 Caroline County - A Perspective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183 Queen Anne’s County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185 Kent County and Chestertown at a Glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187 December Calendar of Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189 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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The Twilight of the Post Office by Helen Chappell

your packages, it’s the loss of the last true heart of the community. You go to the post office to find out about yourself, first of all. Here you can learn what you’re supposed to have been up to, and what your neighbors think about it. In small towns, people know what you’re going to do before you do it. In rural areas the post office is where you see your friends and neighbors and find out what’s up with them. Of course, the neighbors may not be up to what everyone says they’re up to, but you never know. For many years, the post office

They’re talking about making big changes to the post office in our little town. Our options are to close it down, shorten the hours, or let someone run it out of their existing business. In the two hundred and fifty years since Benjamin Franklin started the postal service, it’s come to this. I know change is inevitable, and electronic media is swallowing the culture, but I still find this sad. It’s hard to imagine life without the post office in a small town. It’s not just a question of where you’re going to pick up your mail (mostly bills), buy your stamps and send

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place of exchange. If you had a ton of extra zucchini or some turnips, you left them on the counter at the P. O. for other people to share. Didn’t want a magazine or a catalog? Tear your address off and leave it there for someone else who might like it. Find a set of keys along the road? Leave them on the counter at the post office and sooner or later, someone would claim them. Lone gloves and notices about church suppers, school performances and local events were all tacked up on the bulletin board. You learned about the spaghetti dinner fundraiser to buy new school band uniforms and all about a patent dredge going for $2K OBO. People who wanted to sell a boat

was not just the place I picked up my mail (any checks in there?), it was also the place where I ran into everyone I knew. Only the very rudest people wouldn’t stop and chat. I actually met people there and formed lifelong friendships with them. If you were sick or elderly and didn’t pick up your mail for a few days, the postmistress would call your home or your relatives’ home to make sure you were okay. She knew everyone and everything, and for years was a sort of benign queen of the village. Not only did you meet new people at the post office, it was also a

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or rent a house left notice at the post office. You could spend ten or fifteen minutes browsing the bits of other people’s lives while you sorted through your mail, if you had a P.O. box, which I did. The snowplow knocked down the mailbox in front of my house once too often. After the old general stores closed up and melted away in the ’60s, with the advent of the supermarket, the small-town post office was all we had left. Not everyone attends the same church, or any church at all. Community meetings, where we all clustered with torches and pitchforks to protest a road widening or a new septic sys-

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Vet’s Inventions Help Pets with Disabilities by Dick Cooper

As Dr. Lincoln Parkes tells the story, it was a simple request from the owners of a pet in 1962 that set him on a path to a second career building specialized carts for injured or ill animals. “They said, ‘Help our dog survive, please. He can’t walk and we’re not going to put him down,’” Parkes recalls. “They were unwilling to give up their dog and I think that is reasonable when a dog’s only disability is not being able to use his legs.”

Fif t y years and 60,000 car ts later, Parkes is still designing ingenious mechanical devices to make life easier for physically impaired dogs and cats. He has even come up w ith ways to help a crippled barnyard rooster, a pet pot-bellied pig and paralyzed rabbit get around. “We’ve even done sheep,” he says. “They are all challenges.” Parkes, 84, a lean, athletic man who runs regularly, sails and skis, received his Doctor of Veterinary

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Wheelchair Company and Handicapped Pet Mobility Experts.” In 1991, Parkes, a World War II veteran, retired from his medical practice and in 1994 he moved to Oxford. “I retired 21 years ago and haven’t had a day off yet,” he jokes. He now runs K-9 Cart Company East (his ex-wife operates K-9 Cart Company West in Washington State) from a shop on East Pier Street. The brightly lit shop looks more like a go-cart factory than an animal care facility. This is where Parkes’ designs take shape at the hands of technician Jamie Norris and machinist Tom Pessagno. They shape plastic blocks and bend aluminum tubing into wheeled contraptions that are custom-built

Medicine degree from Colorado State Universit y. He taught for seven years at the prestigious University of Pennsylvania’s School of Veterinary Medicine and was a pioneer in veterinary orthopedic surgery who has performed thousands of surgeries. He was at the Animal Medical Center in Manhattan when he received that first request. “I went out in New York City and found some wheels and put something together and he just took off,” he says of the ailing pet.” Animals don’t have inhibitions like people.” He went on to patent his cart designs and founded the K-9 Cart Company that he bills as “The Original Dog

Cart Company, they have already been through some bad times. Most of the animal patients are dogs that have either had a bad injury or are

for each animal. “When I started this we were the only kid on the block, but now there are five or six companies that are making carts,” Pa rke s say s. “But we a re ver y ser v ice-oriented because I have treated most of these diseases over the years.” He says they make the carts out of the lightest materials they can find to make them more comfortable for their animal patients. To get the lightest wheels on the market, he says he had to buy a cargo container of 22,000 wheels from China. “This is a very expensive hobby,” he says with a chuckle. “We are not here to make money, but it would be nice to break even.” When pet owners come to the K-9

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lowed a stray ball into the surf. That brings us to London the kitten, who was born with a brain disorder. Parkes and his crew assembled a four-wheeled cart that was adjustable to accommodate the cat as it grew in size. Not all of Parkes’ products that help pets and their owners have wheels. In the front office of the shop, Rebecca Carson maintains an inventory of “Pooch Pants” diapers and “Catch-It-All” sacks that mount on the back of carts and do what the name implies. “It is very important to design a cart that allows the pet to urinate and defecate,” Parkes says with a slightly clinical air. One of their best sellers is the “P rote c t-A-Pet ” pouch. It i s a diaper-lined Nylon sack for dogs

Dr. Parkes adjusts a cart designed for a German shepherd. suf fer ing from a progressive or debilitating disease. “A young dog with a traumatic injury can live 11 to 14 years getting around in a cart,” Parkes says. “An older dog with a progressive disease can have two to three more good years.” H i s pat ient s h ave pr e s ente d Parkes with wide range of problems to solve, from a Chihuahua named Ruby Roo, who was born without front legs, to Stroker Ace, NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s Great Dane, who needed a K-9 Cart for support after back surgery. Parkes says that one of his patients, Henry, loved to play on the beach but was suffering from a disease similar to multiple sclerosis in human beings. He designed a cart that allowed Henry to chase balls and fitted it with f lotation devices to keep him safe if he fol-

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pet up to $825 for a four-wheeler for a large animal. In his spare time, Parkes is working on a new design for carts that will be even lighter and easier to adjust. “What I am hoping to do is to get a sponsor. Almost on a daily basis, we hear from rescue leagues and special interest groups that are taking care of animals and they don’t have much money. I think it would be a good project for one of the dog food companies or an angel of some sort so we can serve animals that are not being served.” The sad fact of Parkes’ business is that the animal patients are often old and in the last stages of their lives and the carts will outlast their users. He says his company does not take carts back, but it does keep files

Henry likes to chase balls on the beach. with paralyzed hind legs. Parkes explains that dogs with that condition will pull themselves around, often seriously chafing their undersides and back legs. The “Protect-A-Pet” prevents that problem. It is washable and “water resistant to keep floors clean from accident.” They even sell doggie booties that look like miniat ure combat boots to protect pets with sore feet. Parkes says about 20 percent of his patients actually come to the shop for fittings. “Most of our business is delivered by UPS,” he says. Other veterinarians or the pet owners themselves follow specific measuring instructions for each animal. The carts are designed to be easy to fine-tune using a hex-head key that fits all of the adjustable parts. Carts range in price from $300 for a two-wheeler for a small

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ians for use by other animals after theirs passes away. “Those are the people who are often the most grateful for what we do,” Parkes says. “They come to us and say, ‘Thank you for giving us one, two or even three more years with our pet.’ That’s our greatest reward.” More information about the K-9 Cart Company East can be found on its website, www.k-9cart.com, or by calling 1-866-K9-CARTS.

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The Spirit of Giving

The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul by Bonna L. Nelson “When I was hungry you gave me food; When I was thirsty you gave me drink; When I was a stranger you welcomed me; When I was naked you clothed me; When I was ill you came to my health; When I was in prison you visited me; Whenever you do this, you do it for me!” (Matthew 25:35-40) Sunbeams danced on the hunter green roof of the new Society of St. Vincent de Paul building as I pulled onto the parking lot on a Tuesday morning. A mid-size truck sitting by the curb near the front door announced, “We Help People, Since 1845.” Volunteers were bustling here and there. It reminded me of Santa’s workshop. One fellow was pick-

ing up rocks from the hard soil in the newly planted green lawn surrounding the facility. Others were unloading brown grocery bags, filled with food and clothes, from cars and hauling them in the door. More volunteers were preparing for the arrival of patrons, as they do every Tuesday (from 1 to 4 p.m.) and Saturday (from 9 a.m. to noon), at the Society of St. Vincent de Paul

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cared for the poor, forgotten and downtrodden of Paris. A man of great faith, intellect, and creativity, he founded the Congregation of the Mission, Daughters of Charity and Ladies of Charity, among other organizations for which he became known as “The Apostle of Charity” and “The Father of the Poor.” The United States SVDP Society was first established in 1933 in St. Louis, MO, which remains its U.S. headquarters. Some 12,000,000 people are helped by Vincentians annually in the U.S. The Talbot County SVDP was established in 1978 and has about 300 members. The Society is unique in the world of non-profits for providing tangible assistance to those with need on a person-toperson basis. Interestingly, members do not have to be of the Catholic faith to join. They are men and women who strive to grow spiritually by offering personal service to those in need. Member profiles include all genders, all age groups, all religions, all nationalities, all ethnicities, all

(SVDP) on Canvasback Drive in Easton. Inside, I was cheerfully greeted by Alex Handy, president of the local SVDP; John Wafer, vice president; and Nancy and Michael Klein, volunteers and major donors to the building fund. I was there to learn all about the helping Society, founded in 1845 in Paris, France, by Frederic Ozanam, a young layman and student who organized charitable projects. I wanted to learn how we can help SDVP help others. According to the Talbot County SVDP Website, the Society is one of the oldest and most successful charitable organizations in the world. The international Catholic lay organization has approximately 700,000 members who seek out and provide one-on-one aid to the poor and needy in 142 countries on five continents. Members of the Society are called “Vincentians,” after St. Vincent de Paul (1581 – 1660). St. Vincent de Paul was named the Society’s patron because he

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races and all economic strata. They are joined by the common belief in sharing their blessings of time, talent, or treasure with their brothers and sisters in need. SVDP is an all-volunteer organization with much needed church, community and individual donations all going directly to their clients and not to administrative costs. The non-profit SVDP Society offers direct assistance to those who are suffering or in need. Their motto is â&#x20AC;&#x153;No act of charity is foreign to the Society.â&#x20AC;? Assistance is offered in the form of food; clothing; house furnishings; financial advice and assistance, including rent and

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seminars and meetings to ready them for the job. In the food pantry, Kathy Weaver and her volunteer team were sorting and bagging groceries and organizing newly arriving food donations for distribution to patrons soon to arrive. There were also tables stacked with bread and desserts. The Society distributes bags of groceries to families and individuals in need on a weekly basis. Food is donated and also can be purchased with monetary donations. In addition to Vincentian volunteers, school groups and others stop by to help bag groceries. Since 2002, Weaver has kept careful records on food bag distribution by month and year. Thus far the lowest total of bags distributed

commandments: loving God and loving their neighbor. Members hope to grow spiritually and closer to God by helping their neighbors. I wandered around the spacious Easton SVDP community center chatting with volunteers and observing the preparations underway. I first noticed that the large open space was divided into departments for food, furniture, housewares and clothing. A separate room off the lobby housed a boutique clothing shop and there were also a few offices. Smiling, chatting, happy volunteers greeted me and shared information about their departments and tasks. It was like one big happy family. Volunteers attend training

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provide proof of residency. Frequently, clients work at the pantry to pay back for the help given them. The Thrift Center, chaired by Marge Boyer and Eleanor Morrell, collects clothing, furniture, house wares, and children’s items: books, toys, etc. Volunteers sort the items and attractively arrange them by type. The Thrift Center offers the items to those in need for a small donation. The volunteers say that they laugh a lot and sometimes cry at the plight of their clients. On the day I visited, I was impressed with the quality of the merchandise offered and the inviting displays with seasonal decorations. The shop was neatly arranged and appealing. In a discussion in a small office

by year was in 2003 at 602 bags with a high in 2008 (no surprise there), at 5850. 2011 came in at 5076, with the Society providing almost $114,000 in food and financial assistance that year. Kathy predicts that 2012 may top the 2008 record. SVDP operates the biggest food pantry in Talbot County. A dietician advises SVDP on good nutritional choices to include in bags. Food is picked up at the center on Tuesday and Saturday and distributed to homes. Food is donated by farmers and food stores and is bought from the Food Bank in Salisbury. They only serve Talbot County residents, and clients must

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with John Wafer, Alex Handy, and Nancy and Michael Klein, a few minutes before the center’s opening hour, I was shocked to learn that there are a couple hundred homeless people in Talbot County who are mostly invisible, and the number is growing. The Interfaith Shelter formed by local churches can’t begin to meet their shelter needs, handling only five or so people a night. The December to March period is the most difficult for these folks due to the cold weather. In some emergency situations, the SVDP puts up folks in local hotels and provides them with food. Many of the Vincentians are retirees and lend their expertise to the organization to help as needed. Retirees Michael and Nancy Klein established a foundation in 2007 and wanted to find a place that needed them, where they could make a difference with financial contributions and their work experience, business and nursing, respectively. They wanted to get personally involved. Though not Catholic, the Kleins were impressed with the SVDP mission, the dedication and spirit of the volunteers, and the positive impact of SVDP on neighbors in need. When Michael observed that SVDP was outgrowing its former space, he and Nancy generously offered to help with the funding of the new facility. Both volunteer at the facility

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Gentleman George, Defender of Easton in the War of 1812 by James Dawson

George Cannon is our oldest veteran, but you probably have never heard of him. Even more astonishing is that George is a veteran of the War of 1812. To be more specific, George is an unusual type of cannon called a carronade. Carronades were sort of a short, sawed-off shotgun of a cannon that got their name because they were developed by the Carron Foundry in Scotland about 1780. Some carronades, like the one in Easton, had an under loop cast at the bottom for a trunnion pin to pass through to fix it to a gun carriage or other mount. On the later types, the trunnion pins were cast in at the sides to reduce the center of gravity. The ring at the rear was used for lifting, and the elevation was adjusted by using wedges called quoins. Newer carronades used a screw jack for adjustments. Carronades, also called smashers, were designed for nautical use. Their short, smooth bored barrels were much lighter than a full-sized cannon, but still threw a large cannon ball with great effect at close quarters, say from ship to ship, but were too inaccurate for long dis-

The carronade was originally designed for use on ships. tance aiming. Carronades reached their peak popularity during the American Revolutionary War period, but were gradually replaced by newer cannons with rifled bores, which were much more accurate. The carronade was obsolete by the Civil War. Although George is only three feet long, his 5 inch (5 caliber) bore packs quite a punch - imagine an 18-pound solid iron cannon ball propelled by about 2 pounds of black powder coming at you at 250 miles an hour. 49

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Easton was a prime target because of the guns and ammunition in its armory and the nice, juicy money in the Easton National Bank. Brigadier General Perry Benson, commander of the Talbot Co. militia, Nicholas Hammond, president of the bank, and several other prominent citizens wrote to Gov. Winder asking for help. Their letter reads in part:

George is a 5 caliber cannon. One caliber equals one inch. What is commonly called a 50 caliber handgun actually has a bore .5 of an inch in diameter not, 50 inches, but I guess 50 caliber sounds so much more impressive than half a caliber, which would only be half an inch. Make my day, indeed! George is an early style carronade, but nothing is known about his early years, or how he got to Easton. We first hear of him when the British came to the Chesapeake Bay in March 1813. As the British advanced up the Bay, all Talbot County was in a panic. People were convinced that

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that the town of Easton as a place which ought, in their opinion, to be so considered. It contains a public armory, in which arms and ammunition belonging to the State are deposited. It contains a bank, in which the State is considerably interested as a stockholder, as well as many individuals... the neighboring militia are generally without arms or ammunition, and though the companies in Easton have been heretofore furnished with public muskets for the purpose of exercise and training, and of guarding against possible danger, it has been found, upon examination, that in their present condition few of them are fit for effectual service. No redoubts are provided.

That your memorialists are creditably informed and verily believe that a squadron of British ships has been for some time stationed in Lynhaven bay, at the mouth of the Chesapeake, and that the number of ships has lately considerably increased, thereby proving a design in the enemy to continue a fleet in that anchorage and a probable intention to detach his vessels from thence into the rivers and waters of Maryland, to seize and plunder the persons and property of the inhabitants, or to commit still greater injuries... Your memorialists beg leave to represent to your Excellency and Honors

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[i.e., Miles River] and Choptank Rivers leaves it surrounded by so many accesses by which it may be approached that extraordinary measures of watchfulness and resistance appear to be necessary. These measures do not, however, exist...” [Tilghman, History of Talbot Co., vol. 2, p. 150] Gov. Winder answered that Benson had the authority to call up the local militia, but could offer nothing to give any further security to the inhabitants, whom no doubt he regarded as sitting ducks. He forwarded the letter to U.S. Secretary of State John Armstrong, who replied that “[i]n a country so intersected by rivers and bays as ours it is impossible to employ troops at

The field pieces employed by the artillery company are not in town, but kept in charge of the commanding officer; and it is doubted whether the services of the militia can be controlled by the General of the Brigade where the prospect of danger is not immediate, without the precise orders of your Excellency...” [Tilghman, History of Talbot Co., vol. 2, pps. 149-50] It was their conclusion that Easton “must always be contemplated as an inviting object of pillage by an invading foe, and the nearness of the town to the waters of Third Haven, Saint Michaels Gift es! t ifica r e C t he Gift t e v i ! G ealth of H

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tionary War vets were on hand to give advice to the greenhorns about fighting and other military matters. James Stoakes, a shipbuilder on weekdays and Methodist minister on Sundays, took this Sunday off to have his men erect an earthwork redoubt on a point of land on Ratcliff Manor just down the Tred Avon river from his shipyard at Easton Point. They were assisted by local farmers, doctors, lawyers, mechanics and probably some free blacks and slaves, too. Nearly one hundred men worked feverishly into the long night digging several trenches by the light of campfires, throwing the dirt to one side to make fortifications. It was said that they finished the work in one night. Our carronade, certainly one of the six field pieces under the command of Capt. Clement Vickers of the Talbot Volunteer Artillery Company,

all the points an enemy, having a naval superiority, may menace or assail.â&#x20AC;? [Tilghman, History of Talbot Co., vol. 2, p. 151]. Secretary of State Armstrong added helpfully that it might be well to remove the armory! We were on our own. The armory stayed, but the specie in the bank was sent under guard in a covered wagon drawn by five horses to a bank in Lancaster, Pa., for safekeeping until the end of the war. On March 28, 1813, when several enemy boats were reported to be off the Tred Avon, a large number of men assembled along with the Easton Light Infantry Blues under the command of Capt. George Smith and marched through the streets vowing that they would defend Easton at all costs. Revolu-

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cious-looking vessels, but was only manned in times of alarm, such as when the British returned to the Choptank River in October 1814. But this time the Brits were driven off by bad weather and no local resistance was necessary. Fort Stoakes was abandoned after the war and largely forgotten, but the earthworks at Fort Stokes (the modern spelling) can be seen to this day. Hugh Smith, whose father bought Ratcliff Manor in 1949, played at keeping Easton safe from the British in the fort when he was a boy. The fort was also a popular destination for Boy Scouts, and Jacques Baker remembered his troop eating lunch in the old trenches while on a day hike from Easton.

was set up on one of the embankments to help repel the enemy. While large ships could not have made it up the Tred Avon to Easton, the Brits could have easily come up in barges and done all kinds of mischief. However, in this instance, it was a false alarm as the enemy boats turned out to be harmless Bay craft carrying lumber. Although the British attacked several towns on the Bay that summer, including St. Michaels, they never menaced Easton, so the fort never saw action. Fort Stoakes always had sentries posted in a small guard house to watch the river and sent a boat out to check any suspi-

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of the trenches, had washed away since he first saw it due to erosion caused by the barge and power boat traffic from Easton Point. When Ratcliff Manor was sold to Elm Street Development, the site was examined by the Maryland Historical Trust for about a month, but all they could find were a few belt buckles, so Gentleman George is by far the largest artifact surviving from the fort. Elm Street Development generously donated the site to the Archaeological Society of Maryland for preservation. A March 28, 1914, Easton Star Democrat article details some of Gentleman George’s history after the war and also how he got his name. The story goes that George Somebody (his last name is not known), a local dandy who boasted that he was a cannon expert, was put in charge of firing the carronade to celebrate the final departure of the British. He loaded it with powder and mud instead of a shell, and his intention was to place a lit candle by the touch hole so he would be a safe distance away when the candle burned down and set off the charge. Good plan, except for one miscalculation. Instead of lighting the candle first and then placing it on the cannon, George placed the candle on the cannon and proceeded to light it by striking his flint and steel, with the result that the sparks set off the cannon prematurely with

Norman Harrington’s photo of George. Smith recalled that their farmer had plowed up a 6- or 8-pound cannonball in a nearby field in the 1970s that caused some concern until it was found that it was not live. It was examined by a naval historian who pronounced it to be of British manufacture. Smith’s father sent it to the Alibi Club, a very exclusive private club in Washington D.C., to which he belonged, where it still rests. The Historical Society of Talbot County also has a War of 1812 cannonball that may be from Fort Stokes. Smith thought that as much as 20 feet of the point, including one 62

sion was celebrating Independence Day. Each 4th of July, he would lead a parade down Washington St. wearing his old uniform and cocked hat while playing Revolutionary War tunes on his fife. Behind him came some local boys in harness pulling George. Barrott was quite proud of George and claimed a history for him that no one thought to record because of its presumed inaccuracy. At the time of his death in 1851, Barrott had been the last surviving Continental soldier of the Maryland Line in Talbot Co. He is buried in Spring Hill Cemetery. George stayed on the Court House grounds when not in use. The next we hear of him was during President Cleveland’s inaugura-

a roar that nearly knocked him to the ground. The carronade was named Gentleman George in honor of this fellow. After the War of 1812, Gentleman George’s guardian was a character named Solomon Barrott, who had been a drummer boy at the Battle of Cowpens during the Revolution. Sol was the caretaker of the Court House, and one of his duties was to ring the Court House bell twice a day, for which he was paid 7 cents per ring. This was a hundred years before the Court House got a clock. Barrott’s portrait shows him to have been a jovial old fellow, perhaps because it was said that he spent most of his salary on whiskey. Besides whiskey, Solomon’s pas-

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that are individually listed in the article and “in the meanwhile the firing of guns enlived [sic] the emotions of the mind in a peculiar degree; and after the day was closed, the citizens dispersed in perfect harmony, filled with hopes that the consequences of the DAY would be continued to them and their prosperity forever.” But one wonders whether the glow of enjoyment seen on their faces was due to patriotic fervor or the inevitable result of the 15 toasts they drank. Sometimes an excess of patriotic fervor and gunpowder resulted in fatalities. A tombstone in the Greensboro cemetery in Caroline County stands as sad testimony to this reading: “SACRED to the memory of Alexander Harrington who was Instantaneously Killed by the bursting of a Cannon on the 4th of July 1835. Aged 21 Years.” Probably a more detailed epitaph might have added that “the Cannon exploded because Some Idiot put too much Gunpowder in it.” Oddly enough, there is another War of 1812 carronade on Taylor’s Island in Dorchester County named Becky Phipps that suffered the same fate. Becky has her own roof and historical marker that states she was taken from the British ship Dauntless on Feb. 7, 1815, during the Battle of the Ice Mound, so named because ice along the shore allowed the local militia to come within fir-

A few years ago, he was moved and set up on a new base outside the new American Legion on Canvasback Lane behind WalMart. But he hadn’t been there a week before person or persons unknown, either for reasons of vandalism or for the scrap metal price, chained George to a vehicle and tried to pull him loose. The thousand-pound cannon stayed put, but the base was damaged. No word on the vehicle. The cannon and base were moved to Easton Utilities Power Plant #2 under the care of Denny Clough. George is currently resting on a pallet, but will soon be set back up at the American Legion site, this time with a more secure base with lights and security cameras. A pyramid of duckpin balls painted black will double as cannonballs, but the muzzle and touch hole will be closed off to prevent anyone from firing on WalMart. Fortunately, George has remained in one piece, but many of these old cannons exploded when overzealous celebrants got more than they bargained for. And to liven things up, alcohol and gunpowder have been a popular combination for celebrating elections and Independence Days from the very beginning. As reported in the Maryland Herald for July 8, 1794, the participants at the 4th of July celebration in Trappe drank a total of 15 toasts 66

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Gentleman George ing range of the grounded ship. The story is that she was named for two of the twenty who were captured: Commander Phipps and his African American cook Becca, but a white commander and a black sea cook seem like an odd couple to name a carronade after, so perhaps there was more to that story we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know. Unfortunately, someone overloaded Becky (no surprise there), also to celebrate Clevelandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s election (no surprise there either), and, as the old writers would have put it, she bursted. Years later what pieces could be found were assembled on a concrete base to guard the short bridge at the entrance to the island, but she is an empty threat now. Gentleman George was made of sterner stuff. Even after two centuries of abuse and neglect, he remains intact and still ready to defend Easton from the British or anyone else who would consider us to be an inviting object of pillage. Thanks to Becky Riti, Librarian of the Maryland Room at the Talbot County Free Library in Easton, Jacques Baker, Denny Clough, Lee Fluharty and Hugh Smith for their contributions. Jim Dawson owns and operates the Unicorn Bookstore in Trappe. 68

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Lola the Lab and the Lucky Lobster Chocolate – really dark, rich, chocolate – is the color of her coat. Smooth as velvet is the texture of her flawless hair. Her eyes are bright as she surveys folks strolling past. Lola’s chin rests on her front paws. She waits politely while her human sister, seated on a nearby brick step, licks the runs from an ice cream cone. Lola seems perfectly satisfied to rest on the brick sidewalk until the frozen treat is brought under control. Her contentment is further demonstrated by a slack leash. Her demeanor is uncommonly mature for a four-month-old puppy. At the other end of Lola’s leash is Dad. He tells us that she is a pure-bred chocolate Labrador retriever and he credits his wife for Lola’s remarkably good behavior. She is a beautiful young dog. Her hair pattern is immaculate and its shiny smoothness begs to be touched to be believed. The brick pavers on which Lola reclines are part of a several-block area around Market Square in the revitalized downtown of Newbury-

Lola, a beautiful young chocolate Labrador retriever. port, Massachusetts. I still have trouble quickly putting together those three word parts to pronounce the name of this town smoothly – Newburyport. It sounds like a name that could have been created by a committee. Start with Bury, a small city in Manchester, England; and like so 71

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many towns and cities in Colonial America, the word New was affixed at the front as an indication that the Old World is not forgotten, but is improved by the New World Colonists. And so, around 1630 Newbury was founded by European immigrants. About 135 years later the success of the city as a thriving seaport, mixed with a bit of political squabble, caused the commercial area of the city to become relabeled Newburyport. We had been looking for an afternoon/evening activity, and a friend suggested Newburyport and nearby Plum Island, both near the confluence of the Merrimac River and the Atlantic Ocean in northeastern Massachusetts. Walking through the Market Square area is like being on the set of a movie that depicts an old New England seaport. It seems almost too perfect. Dozens of long, brick, multi-story buildings of mid1800s vintage fill the area. I stand near the middle of the Square and imagine these buildings filled with manufacturing and trade enterprises; streets bustling with pedestrians and horse drawn vehicles; cargo stacked on docks having arrived or ready to leave on masted-ships. Continuing to survey the streets and buildings, I imagine an era when industry and commerce dried up, leaving huge, vacant brick shells in decay, broken windows, faded

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signs and vagrants loitering in the streets and alleys. And then I wonder about the visionaries that somehow brought this community back to life – back to a vibrant, healthy life! Hundreds of people are strolling about in and out of dozens of shops, restaurants and pubs. Clothing, antiques, art, collectibles, special-

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lines. It is a quality, family-oriented, community event! I am glad I suppressed the urge to run for the hills. Having just finished a lobster casserole, we are drawn to a young man and his dad in the crowd. Dad is modestly dressed as a waterman and in his hands he carries a fivegallon cooking pot. The red claws of a giant lobster grip the sides of the big pot. The lobster is a young tike, maybe about a year old, costumed in red, and seemingly very satisfied to sit in the lobster pot while his dad hauls him throughout Market Square. Back in the Prius, a few blocks from Market Square we turn onto Water Street, named for its proximity to the Merrimac River, and drive toward the ocean coast. Just

The Grog like a good venue to experience a local seafood entrĂŠe. The food is good and the window seat provides unexpected entertainment. It is a Friday evening in late October, and not until we begin to see families with costumed children walking past do we realize that Market Square is hosting a Trick or Treat evening. I must admit that my initial reaction is to finish dinner and walk in the opposite direction, but fascination and curiosity win out and we walk back toward Market Square. Amazing! There must be over a thousand costumed children with their families just wandering around enjoying the seasonal sights. Shopkeepers stand by their doors with baskets of goodies for those willing to wait in short

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permanent residences, but it appears that most are seasonal, vacation homes packed tightly along the dune line and for a couple of blocks westward. We drive to the northern tip of Plum Island, pull to the side of a vacant lot and encounter Captain George. The Captain’s tools for the moment are a bucket and paint brush as he applies a clear weatherproof coating to the side of a small blue and white shack that serves as headquarters to the family business. Behind the little building and down the slope toward the river is docked The Captain’s Lady III, one of four excursion and fishing boats owned and operated by the family. George says the other three boats

a couple of miles away from Market Square, as we leave the more populated area of Newburyport, the single-lane road with no shoulders is labeled Plum Island Turnpike – good for a chuckle! Plum Island is a typical Atlantic barrier island – one of those long, slender bars of sand designed by the Architect of coastal geography to protect the mainland from erosion and other damage from storms – one of those long, slender bars of sand that is so heavily developed that there is little if any space between the dwellings. Nearly all of the buildings on Plum Island are family dwellings with very little commercial development. Some of the houses are

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make our way to the top of the high, grassy dune just in time to look west and watch the huge orange ball disappear behind the silhouette of Newburyport across the river. A beautiful way to end the day! May all of your travels be happy and safe!

have already been taken inland, and before dark he will take this one away from the coast in preparation for a coming storm. He gestures toward the beach and suggests that we walk to the water’s edge. The sky is clear of clouds and the sun is just a few degrees above the western horizon. The beach toward the mouth of the Merrimac River is nearly deserted - only a couple of dogs exercising their masters. Around a bend and we come into sight of the gray Atlantic. The beach bank is steep and debris marks the high water line, indicating a dramatic difference between high and low tides. We

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Holiday Herbs and Plants With most of our outdoor gardening activities completed for the year, our interests turn to being inside and the plant â&#x20AC;&#x153;opportunitiesâ&#x20AC;? that the gardener might have indoors. Have you considered an indoor herb garden? A couple of herbs that were in your outside herb garden can be kept indoors for use in the kitchen for the winter. For example, if you grew lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) in the flower garden this past summer, you may be enjoying the sweet scents of dried bouquets right now. Fragrance is not the only nice feature of this flower, however, as it is also used for color in potpourri. Some people occasionally use it sparingly to flavor teas and meats. Lavender is a perennial that traditionally will not bloom the first year from seed. There is one variety, however, Lady English Lavender, that can be grown from seed and will consistently flower the first year.

Indoor herb gardens bring a little spice to your cooking in the winter. Tender lavender varieties do best in winter window gardens and they perform well in pots placed near sunny windows. Use a well drained potting media such as peat moss and perlite in equal amounts with one tablespoon of lime added per 6 inches of pot. Lavender cannot tolerate acidity below pH 6.5 or above pH 8.5. Allow the soil to dry between waterings so the roots of the lavender do not rot. During the winter, fertilize monthly with a weak solution of a liquid houseplant fertilizer. 81

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ties that hold the stem to its support. The stem will not change in height but will increase in diameter. Both the head of the standard and the body of the wreath need to be shaped periodically, so clip new growth for cooking or drying. Clipping will enhance branching, and you’ll have a fuller topiary. Rosemary does best in a sunny, southern window. Allow this plant to dry between waterings almost to the point of wilting. It is very sensitive to excess watering. If leaf tips or whole leaves turn brown and fall off, the plant has too much water. Rosemary does not require high humidity, either. A discussion about holiday plants is missing a major player if we don’t

Overcrowded roots can cause potted herbs to turn brown on the leaf tips. If you see these signs, replant in a pot one or two sizes larger. Rosemary is another herb that can be grown indoors during the winter. This herb has a long holiday tradition in Europe where it is used as a Christmas evergreen. Topiary rosemary in the form of a wreath or a tree is an excellent holiday plant to give or receive. They require a little extra care to maintain their shape and health. Leave the supporting wires for the wreath or topiary in place. For a standard form with single, bare stems, you occasionally will have to loosen the

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The yellow poinsettia is relatively new to the holiday scene. they dropped their leaves. In fact, florists used to plant ferns with them so that when the leaves fell off the poinsettias their stems wouldn’t look so bare. The first improvement in the florist’s poinsettia was the variety called “Oakleaf,” reported to have been developed in New Jersey in 1923. Development of this exotic plant has continued and today’s poinsettias are a great improvement over those of only a few years ago. They are vigorous growers, produce multiple blooms, and hold their leaves, and their flowers

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To get the maximum satisfaction from your Christmas poinsettia, make sure that it doesn’t dry out. But at the same time, don’t keep it sitting in water. Each day test the soil for proper moisture content with your finger down the side of the pot an inch or two. While the poinsettia is “in flower” it requires a considerable amount of water. Keep the soil moist, but not soaking wet. Poinsettias, like people, don’t like drafts. Keep them away from an outside door where they will receive a blast of cold air each time the door is open. Also keep it away from hot air vents. Since the poinsettia is a warm-weather plant, it is important that the room be kept at

last a long time after Christmas. The flower of the poinsettia is an example of the great versatility of nature. The red “petals” are really leaves or bracts. They are green at first and then turn red as the real flowers develop. The true flowers are inside the knob-like bumps in the center. Each of these bumps ~ called a cyathium ~ contains a single female flower surrounded by a cluster of male flowers. Each cyathium also has a prominent yellow gland that produces nectar. This combination of nectar and the surrounding brilliant red bracts is an irresistible attractant for insect pollinators in nature.

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The boiling water coagulates the latex in the tubes and forces out any that may have been pulled into the base of the water-conducting cells. When this treatment is not given, the latex apparently plugs the water-conducting tissues causing the flowers to wilt soon after cutting. One final note on poinsettias. They are NOT poisonous. You will often find them on lists of poisonous house plants, but they are not considered dangerous. Toxicity research done at Ohio State University a number of years ago determined that poinsettias were not poisonous. There are other plants that can serve in the role of “holiday” plants. Many of them are available at flo-

70 to 75 degrees. Keep the plant in bright, indirect sunshine, but don’t place it in a sunny window for more that a few hours a day. Have you ever thought of poinsettias as cut flowers? They can be used in cut flower arrangements if they have been treated properly. As soon as half of the small yellow flowers in the center have opened, cut the stems to the desired length. After cutting the stem, you will notice white latex oozing from the latex tubes. To prevent further loss of the latex and to prolong the vase life of the flower, dip the cut ends of the stems in boiling water, approximately two inches deep.

Tidewater Gardening rist shops, garden centers, supermarkets and greenhouses for the Christmas season. For example, consider the amaryllis. This flower can be bought in any stage of growth from a single bulb, all the way to the semi-opened or “puffy bud” stage. If you purchase one, be sure that one third of the bulb is above the soil line in the pot. Place it in a sunny, warm location and watch the leaves unfold and the flower stem stretch. Keep the growing medium that the bulb is in on the dry side ~ don’t over-water it. Since the amaryllis is a tropical plant keep the room temperatures above 60˚ and

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thick, firm, fleshy leaves. However, the kalanchoe’s are more flattened and tightly packed than the jade plant. The kalanchoe likes it hot and dry. If you need a plant that can take being in a hot room (like where the wood stove is located) or drafts from the nearby radiator or heat vent, this plant will do well. You can even forget to water it sometimes, however if you do, flowering will be reduced. When choosing your kalanchoe, look for a minimum of two to three flower clusters on a four inch plant, and four or five on a six inch plant. Make sure that the plant has lots of color and little or no dead flowers. If you, or someone you know

first flower bud begin to swell and turn color, it will only be another day or two until it completely opens. As a general rule the larger the circumference of the bulb, the more flowers you will get. Larger bulb sizes (10 inches or more in circumference) will give you at least four flowers. Amaryllis flower colors range from white and pink to orange. Kalanchoes are another holiday plant that is tough and can endure in our homes for a couple of months during the winter. If you compare the leaves of the kalanchoe to the common jade plant, you will notice a resemblance. They both have

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can violets. Avoid high-intensity, direct sunlight and water them from the bottom of the pot with warm water. Never water African violets or gloxinias from the top of the pot as this will encourage stem rot in the plant. Keep the soil moist but not waterlogged and avoid cold and hot drafts. Look for plants that have at least three to five open flowers and at least that many more buds growing in the center of the plant. A six-inch gloxinia will have a dozen or more buds and will continue to flower for three to four weeks if properly cared for. If you allow the plant to dry out or you have located it in a room that is too dark, the flower buds will fall

likes begonias, consider getting a Rieger begonia. They look very similar to the garden tuberous begonias. Reigers are relatively tolerant of sun exposure and temperature. They do prefer a slightly moist, but not sopping wet media, to grow in. Single and double flowers can be found on the same plant. The measure of a high quality plant will be one that is at least half covered with flowers. African violets are always popular as a holiday gift plant, but have you considered purchasing a close relative ~ the gloxinia? They are large, low-growing and spreading plants with small, trumpet shaped flowers. You can treat gloxinias like Afri-

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taking the plant home the outside temperature is less than 45 degrees, have the plant sleeved to protect it. If possible, buy these plants last on your shopping trip. Do not leave them in a cold car while you continue to shop. Only an hour or so of exposure to cold temperatures can result in leaf and blossom drop. Happy gardening and happy holidays! Marc Teffeau is the Director of Research and Regulatory Affairs at the American Nursery and Landscape Association in Washington, D.C. He lives in Preston with his wife, Linda.

Ornamental peppers are festive. off. Gloxinias come in a wide flower color range of whites, purples, pinks and bi-colors. Colorful fruiting plants are also popular holiday plants. Ornamental cherries and peppers display vivid yellows, reds, and oranges as fruit colors. These plants prefer a sunny location and even soil moisture. They will flower and retain their fruit longer than many of the holiday flowers. Depending on the species, they can be potentially poisonous so don’t garnish your Christmas or New Year’s salad with the fruit from these plants. Whether you buy a flowering plant, a fruiting plant, or an herb as a holiday present, buy the freshest plant possible. Avoid extremes in temperature and light when locating them in the house. If, when

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DORCHESTER COUNTY VISITOR CENTER - The Visitors Center in Cambridge is a major entry point to the lower Eastern Shore, positioned just off U.S. Route 50 along the shore of the Choptank River. With its 100-foot sail canopy, it’s also a landmark. In addition to travel information and exhibits on the heritage of the area, there’s also a large playground, garden, boardwalk, restrooms, vending machines, and more. The Visitors Center is open daily from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information about Dorchester County call 800-522-8687 or visit www.tourdorchester.org or www.tourchesapeakecountry.com. SAILWINDS PARK - Located at 202 Byrn St., Cambridge, Sailwinds Park has been the site for popular events such as the Seafood Feast-I-Val in August, Crabtoberfest in October and the Grand National Waterfowl Hunt’s Grandtastic Jamboree in November. For more info. tel: 410-228SAIL(7245) or visit www.sailwindscambridge.com. CAMBRIDGE CREEK - a tributary of the Choptank River, runs through the heart of Cambridge. Located along the creek are restaurants where you can watch watermen dock their boats after a day’s work on the waterways of Dorchester. HISTORIC HIGH STREET IN CAMBRIDGE - When James Michener was doing research for his novel Chesapeake, he reportedly called

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Dorchester Points of Interest HORN POINT LABORATORY - The Horn Point Laboratory offers public tours of this world-class scientific research laboratory, which is affiliated with the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science. The 90-minute walking tour shows how scientists are conducting research to restore the Chesapeake Bay. Horn Point Laboratory is located at 2020 Horns Point Rd., Cambridge, on the banks of the Choptank River. For more info. and tour schedule tel: 410-228-8200 or visit www.umces.edu/hpl. THE STANLEY INSTITUTE - This 19th century one-room African American schoolhouse, dating back to 1865, is one of the oldest Maryland schools to be organized and maintained by a black community. Between 1867 and 1962, the youth in the African-American community of Christ Rock attended this school, which is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Tours available by appointment. The Stanley Institute is located at the intersection of Route 16 West & Bayly Rd., Cambridge. For more info. tel: 410-228-6657. BUCKTOWN VILLAGE STORE - Visit the site where Harriet Tubman received a blow to her head that fractured her skull. From this injury Harriet believed God gave her the vision and directions that inspired her to guide

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Easton Points of Interest Historic Downtown Easton — the county seat of Talbot County. Established around early religious settlements and a court of law, Historic Downtown Easton is today a centerpiece of fine specialty shops, business and cultural activities, unique restaurants and architectural fascination. Tree-lined streets are graced with various period structures and remarkable homes, carefully preserved or restored. Because of its historical significance, Easton has earned distinction as the “Colonial Capital of the Eastern Shore” and was honored as #8 in the book, “The 100 Best Small Towns in America.” Walking Tour of Downtown Easton Start near the corner of Harrison Street and Mill Place. 1. HISTORIC TIDEWATER INN - 101 E. Dover St. A completely modern hotel built in 1949, it was enlarged in 1953 and has recently undergone extensive renovations. It is the “Pride of the Eastern Shore.” 2. THE BULLITT HOUSE - 108 E. Dover St. One of Easton’s oldest and most beautiful homes, it was built in 1801. It is now occupied by the Mid-Shore Community Foundation. 3. AVALON THEATRE - 42 E. Dover St. Constructed in 1921 during the heyday of silent films and Vaudeville entertainment. Over the course of its history, it has been the scene of three world premiers, including “The First Kiss,” starring Fay Wray and Gary Cooper, in 1928. The theater has gone through two major restorations: the first in 1936, when it was refinished in an art deco theme by the Schine Theater chain, and again 52 years later, when it was converted to a performing arts and community center. For more info. tel: 410-822-0345 or visit www.avalontheatre.com. 4. TALBOT COUNTY VISITORS CENTER - 11 S. Harrison St. The Office of Tourism provides visitors with county information for historic Easton and the waterfront villages of Oxford, St. Michaels and Tilghman Island. For more info. tel: 410-770-8000 or visit www.tourtalbot.org. 5. BARTLETT PEAR INN - 28 S. Harrison St. Significant for its architecture, it was built by Benjamin Stevens in 1790 and is one of Easton’s earliest three-bay brick buildings. The home was “modernized” with Victorian bay windows on the right side in the 1890s. 6. WATERFOWL BUILDING - 40 S. Harrison St. The old armory is now the headquarters of the Waterfowl Festival, Easton’s annual celebration 105

Easton Points of Interest 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. 9. HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF TALBOT COUNTY - 25 S. Washington

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Easton Points of Interest St. Enjoy an evocative portrait of everyday life during earlier times when visiting the c. 18th and 19th century historic houses and a museum with changing exhibitions, all of which surround a Federal-style garden. Located in the heart of Easton’s historic district. Museum hours: Thurs., Fri. & Sat., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (winter) and Mon. through Sat., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (summer), with group tours offered by appointment. For more info. tel: 410-822-0773 or visit www.hstc.org. Tharpe Antiques and Decorative Arts located at 30 S. Washington Street. Hours: Tues.-Sat. 10-4 and Sun. 11-4. Consignments accepted on Tues. or by appointment 410-820-7525 Proceeds support HSTC. 10. ODD FELLOWS LODGE - At the corner of Washington and Dover streets stands a building with secrets. It was constructed in 1879 as the meeting hall for the Odd Fellows. Carved into the stone and placed into the stained glass are images and symbols that have meaning only for members. See if you can find the dove, linked rings and other symbols. 11. THE TALBOT COUNTY COURTHOUSE - Long known as the “East Capital” of Maryland. The present building was completed in 1794 on the site of the earlier one built in 1711. It has been remodeled several times.

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Easton Points of Interest 12. SHANNAHAN & WRIGHTSON HARDWARE BUILDING 12 N. 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 Shoreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 1911, the building was acquired by the Chesapeake Bay Yacht Club, which occupies it today. 15. ART DECO STORES - 13-25 Goldsborough Street. Although much

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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. 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 Re-Opening walk. The Inn’s renovation in 2006 March 1 was acknowledged by the Maryland Historic Trust and the U.S. Dept. of the Interior. 12A Talbot Ln., Easton 20. TALBOT COUNTY FREE behind the LIBRARY - Housed in an attracBartlett Pear Inn tively remodeled building on West and Mason's 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 By chance or appt. Fri. and Sat., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., except and most First Fridays during the summer when it’s 9 a.m. 410-310-5394 to 1 p.m. on Saturday. For more info.

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St. Michaels Points of Interest 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. 410-745-2900 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 410745-3100. 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

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St. Michaels Points of Interest for over 75 years. As a bed and breakfast, circa 1988, major renovations took place, preserving the 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.

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St. Michaels Points of Interest 17. TWO SWAN INN - The Two Swan Inn on the harbor served as the former site of the Miles River Yacht Club, was built in the 1800s and was renovated in 1984. It is located at the foot of Carpenter Street. 18. TARR HOUSE - Built by Edward Elliott as his plantation home about 1661. It was Elliott and an indentured servant, Darby Coghorn, who built the first church in St. Michaels. This was about 1677, on the site of the present Episcopal Church (6 Willow Street, near Locust). 19. CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH - 301 S. Talbot St. Built of Port Deposit stone, the present church was erected in 1878. The first is believed to have been built in 1677 by Edward Elliott. 20. THE INN - Built in 1817 by Wrightson Jones, who opened and operated the shipyard at Beverly on Broad Creek. (Talbot St. at Mulberry). 21. THE CANNONBALL HOUSE - When St. Michaels was shelled by the British in a night attack in 1813, the town was “blacked out” and lanterns were hung in the trees to lead the attackers to believe the town was on a high bluff. The houses were overshot. The story is that a cannonball hit the chimney of “Cannonball House” and rolled down the stairway. This “blackout” was believed to be the first such “blackout” in the history of warfare.

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St. Michaels Points 22. AMELIA WELBY HOUSE Amelia Coppuck, who became Amelia Welby, was born in this house and wrote poems that won her fame and the praise of Edgar Allan Poe. 23. TOWN DOCK RESTAURANT - During 1813, at the time of the Battle of St. Michaels, it was known as “Dawson’s Wharf” and had 2 cannons on carriages donated by Jacob Gibson, which fired 10 of the 15 rounds directed at the British. For a period up to the early 1950s it was called “The Longfellow Inn.” It was rebuilt in 1977 after burning to the ground. 24. ST. MICHAELS MUSEUM at ST. MARY’S SQUARE - Located in the heart of the historic district, offers a unique view of 19th century life in St. Michaels. The exhibits are housed in three period buildings and contain local furniture and artifacts donated by residents. The museum is supported entirely through community efforts. Open May-October, Mon., 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Fri., 1 to 4 p.m., Sat., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sun., 1 to 4 p.m. Other days on request. Admission is $3 for adults and $1 for children with children under 6 free. 410-745-9561 or www.stmichaelsmuseum.com. 25. KEMP HOUSE - Now a country inn. A Georgian style house, constructed in 1805 by Colonel Joseph Kemp, a revolutionary soldier and hero of the War of 1812. 128

26. THE OLD MILL COMPLEX - The Old Mill was a functioning flour mill from the late 1800s until the 1970s, producing flour used primarily for Maryland beaten biscuits. Today it is home to a brewery, winery, artists, furniture makers, a baker and other unique shops and businesses. 27. ST. MICHAELS HARBOUR INN, MARINA & SPA - Constructed in 1986 and recently renovated, it has overnight accommodations, conference facilities, marina, spa and Pascalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Restaurant & Tavern. 28. ST. MICHAELS NATURE TRAIL - The St. Michaels Nature Trail is a 1.3 mile paved walkway that winds around the western side of St. Michaels starting at a dedicated parking lot on South Talbot Street across from the Bay Hundred swimming pool. The 8-foot-wide path is a former railroad bed and is popular with walkers and cyclists who want to stay away from traffic. The path cuts through the woods, San Domingo Park, over a covered bridge and past a horse farm and historic cemetery before ending in Bradley Park. The trail is open all year from dawn to dusk. 29. ST. MICHAELS VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT - The St. Michaels Fire Department is located at 1001 S. Talbot Street with a range that includes all areas from Arcadia Shores to Wittman, covering 120 square miles of land area, and 130 miles of shoreline.

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Oxford Points of Interest 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. 410-226-5193 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. OXFORD MUSEUM - Morris & Market Sts. Devoted to the memories and tangible mementos of Oxford, MD. The Museum will close for the season on November 12 and will re-open on the 4th Saturday of April 2013. 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) Tidewater Residential Designs since 1989

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Oxford Points of Interest 10. THE GRAPEVINE HOUSE - 309 N. Morris St. The grapevine over the entrance arbor was brought from the Isle of Jersey in 1810 by Captain William Willis, who commanded the brig “Sarah and Louisa.” (Private residence) 11. THE ROBERT MORRIS INN - N. Morris St. & The Strand. Robert Morris was the father of Robert Morris, Jr., the “financier of the Revolution.” Built about 1710, part of the original house with a beautiful staircase is contained in the beautifully restored Inn, now open 7 days a week. Robert Morris, Jr. was one of only 2 Founding Fathers to sign the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, and the United States Constitution. 12. THE OXFORD CUSTOM HOUSE - N. Morris St. & The Strand. Built in 1976 as Oxford’s official Bicentennial project. It is a replica of the first Federal Custom House built by Jeremiah Banning, who was the first Federal Collector of Customs appointed by George Washington. 13. TRED AVON YACHT CLUB - N. Morris St. & The Strand. Founded in 1931. The present building, completed in 1991, replaced the original structure.

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Oxford Points of Interest 14. OXFORD-BELLEVUE FERRY - N. Morris St. & The Strand. Started in 1683, this is believed to be the oldest privately operated ferry in the United States. Its first keeper was Richard Royston, whom the Talbot County Court ‘pitcht upon’ to run a ferry at an unusual subsidy of 2,500 pounds of tobacco. Service has been continuous since 1836, with power supplied by sail, sculling, rowing, steam, and modern diesel engine. Many now take the ride between Oxford and Bellevue for the scenic beauty. 15. BYEBERRY - On the grounds of Cutts & Case Boatyard. It faces Town Creek and is one of the oldest houses in the area. The date of construction is unknown, but it was standing in 1695. Originally, it was in the main business section but was moved to the present location about 1930. (Private residence) 16. CUTTS & CASE - 306 Tilghman St. World-renowned boatyard for classic yacht design, wooden boat construction and restoration using composite structures.

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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. 139

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Dame Destiny by Gary D. Crawford

You never know how things are going to turn out, do you? Some of the things I have really wanted and tried really hard to get – a certain job, for example (or a certain girlfriend) – just didn’t always pan out as expected. Conversely, some of the best things in my life were accidental happenings or chance encounters…or seemed to be. I could provide dozens of examples, which would bore you quite to tears since you have plenty of your own examples. So I’ll limit myself to just two. Oddly, both have to do with islands. When I was a sprat, I taught English in high school for two years. It was great fun, but it soon began to dawn on me that I was just one small step ahead of some of my brightest kids. I was shocked to discover that despite four years spent at a large Midwestern university there still were a few tiny gaps in my understanding of the doings of man, past and present. So I resigned my post and returned for a master’s degree. I enrolled in the English department, but couldn’t focus. Instead I dabbled: picked up a bit of anthropology, played 16th century Spanish music on period instruments, got a smattering of art

history, philosophy, delved into the 1917 Russian Revolution, studied turbidity currents, the heavens, the game of Go, and other trivial pursuits. It was all so much more interesting than working on a degree in English. So, after five quarters, with no thesis in mind and no end in sight — and running out of money — I bagged it and joined the Peace Corps. This sudden move was prompted by the discovery that the Peace Corps, then just four years old, was scurrying about trying to open a new program — in Micronesia. Well, now! Living in the islands among palm trees and dark-eyed maidens seemed rather more congenial than hunkering down on the Bolivian Altiplano. So I filled out an application and, sure enough, a few months later I was invited to training in Florida. I would be teaching English as a Second Language to some kids on some island — which one I had no idea — somewhere out there. And “out there” was about all I knew about the Pacific islands. The world atlas reminded me that the “Polynesian” islands lie within a big triangle bounded by New Zealand, Easter Island, and

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Dame Destiny Hawai’i. (A year later, when I stepped off the plane in Honolulu, a cute gal dropped a flower lei over my head and said “Aloha!” “Thank you,” I smiled. “Say, could you clear up a little puzzle for me? I’ve always wondered whether the correct pronunciation is “Hawai’i” or “Havai’i.” “It’s Havai’i,” she answered brightly. “Thanks,” I said. “You’re velcome,” she replied.) Polynesia also includes such fabled islands as Tahiti, Samoa, Tonga, and many more. Farther to the west, and lying northeast of Australia, lie the less well known “Melanesian” islands, including the Solomons, New Guinea, New Hebrides, New Caledonia and Fiji. Then I looked for “Micronesia.” To my surprise, it wasn’t anywhere

in the South Pacific, for it lies entirely north of the equator. Despite its name, its 2,000 “little islands” sprawl across an area the size of the continental United States. It’s mostly water, of course, the total land mass being just 1,230 square miles. (For perspective on that, Dorchester and Talbot counties together are 1,460 square miles.) Delving further, I learned that following WWII, the United Nations created eleven “trust territories” in the Pacific and assigned them to various countries to look after. America got just one, but it was a whopper — Micronesia. We were supposed to assist their development and then help them decide what they wanted to be after they no longer needed our protection, whether independence or some other arrangement.

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Dame Destiny Over the years, ten of the eleven trust territories had achieved some new permanent status. All but one — ours. The U.S. really hadn’t done much out there in 22 years except keep other people out. So when the United Nations finally insisted we get on with it and fulfill our mandate, one of our first moves was to send in the Peace Corps. After all, it was 1967. In any event, I was told that I must report for training in North Miami Beach, Florida. Now that little adventure is a tale all its own, which I must reserve for another day, in order to focus on the point here today — namely, how some

things can turn out so unexpectedly. The Peace Corps intended to place ESL teachers on various islands throughout the six administrative districts of Micronesia — Marianas, Marshalls, Palau, Ponape, Truk, and Yap. Which of us went where, they didn’t much care. They didn’t know us and we sure didn’t know anything about the islands. To be truthful, we could barely pronounce the island names and knew even less about them. The bus coming in from Miami International stopped frequently to drop off elderly folks at various splendid hotels. Gradually, a youthful and somewhat scruffy residue began to become apparent at the bottom of the bus clientele.

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We soon discovered that a dozen or more of us were headed for the Peace Corp training site. Having made the acquaintance of a charming young woman across the aisle, we wiled away the miles chatting about the upcoming adventure, where we were from, why we’d joined up, and so on. Finally the bus lumbered across Collins Avenue and into the aptly named Sunset Motel, a 1940s establishment that had seen better days. Right in front, they had set up a welcome table where arriving trainees said their names, were checked off the list, and assigned to a training group. We had to be divided into groups right away, because language training began that very evening. It turns out each island group speaks a different language. It was at this point, Gentle Reader, that Dame Destiny came sashaying in. Now, my mother taught me always to open doors for girls and allow them to go first. She also taught me to walk on the traffic side when strolling along a sidewalk, saying this was an old custom to prevent mud from passing horses and carriages from splattering on ladies’ dresses. (My dad said it was in case somebody emptied a chamber pot out of an upper window, the “night soil” wouldn’t fall on the guy.) However that may be, I was fairly 146

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Dame Destiny well trained in deportment. We climbed off the bus, grabbed our luggage, and headed over to the line at the welcome table where, naturally, I let my acquaintance step ahead of me. As a consequence, when she got to the table, the PC staffer said, “Hi, Becky (or whoever), you’re going to…let’s see… Truk.” Then she turned over the top card and placed it face down beside a little stack. When I gave my name, she looked at the next card and said “OK, Gary, you’re going to Yap.” Then she turned the whole stack over again. Apparently the cards were in alphabetical order. It dawned on me that if had I barged in front of Becky (or whoever), then I would have gone to Truk. More astonishingly, Becky (or whoever) would have lived some variation of the Peace Corps experience that lay in store for me. So, rather than Truk, Destiny decreed that I should go to the storied, strange, proud, wonderful, slightly spooky island of Yap, the fabled island of stone money. It lies some 500 miles southwest of Guam in the Western Caroline Islands. Five thousand people then lived on its 95 square miles. I soon was to find out that no one else speaks Yapese or anything very close to it. Getting hold of it was something of a struggle, but it sure has come in handy back here in the 148

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Dame Destiny Peace Corps volunteers in various places, and sort of getting lost out there, eventually I washed ashore in Arlington, Virginia. It was February of 1979. The next month I met Susan, and we married in early August. (She refused to move the date any earlier on my account.) The following year, as a sort of anniversary celebration, we took off for a long weekend in Chincoteague, a destination suggested by some friends. Then after two days, having seen what was to be seen there, we decided to lop a day off our stay and take our sweet time driving home. My idea was, as we meandered up Delmarva, to take every road that ran west, knowing we’d eventually hit the Bay shore somewhere. We got ourselves into some funny little places, I can tell you. When we ran out of road, we back-tracked or took little ferries across creeks to explore the next neck to the north. Nearing Easton, we came to the Oxford Road and decided to take

a peek at that charming old town. At road’s end we took yet another ferry, across the Tred Avon to Bellevue, and drove up Ferry Neck to Route 33. Turning left seemed more adventurous and would take us out to the Bay again, or so I thought. Instead we discovered St. Michaels. Determined to see what lay at the end of the road, we pressed on. Eventually we crossed the bridge onto Tilghman’s Island and, to our surprise, recognized the place. We’d been there once before, by water, when a friend took us aboard his sloop for a weekend raft-up in San Domingo Creek. We drove on through Tilghman village and out into the farmlands beyond. Just past St. John’s Chapel, we turned down Fairbank Road, zig-zagged around the

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little curves, and into the 1930s streetscape of Fairbank village. There, finally, the road ended — at the county wharf on Black Walnut Cove. It was hands-down the most beautiful spot we had seen throughout our trip. After admiring the view, we sighed, envying the people who lived in the last house with that great view, and turned reluctantly for home. At that instant, Dame Destiny, after having such a hand in my Peace Corps service, suddenly reappeared with a sly little grin and, with a flick of her finger, gave our lives a spin. As we backed up into the turnaround, our eyes fell upon a sign in the yard ahead. “For Sale,” it read, and gave an agency in St. Michaels.

“We have to go back through there on our way out,” said I, resolving to watch for the real estate office. Sure enough, some 20 minutes later, there it was. I popped in and asked for the listing agent of that house. He was out, so I left my name and phone number. Back in Arlington that night, I got a call. “Sorry,” he said, “but that house you were asking about already has a contract on it. I could show you some others, though.” When I relayed the news to Susan, she looked perplexed. “Really?” she asked. “That’s funny.” Now Susan has some Welsh blood, making her a bit canny, even fey, at times. She and her sisters sometimes seem to get the news

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Dame Destiny in odd ways; sometimes they know who is on the phone before they pick up. Anyway, she said she was surprised the house in Fairbank was not available because she “had a feeling about it.” Well, maybe, but they really did have a contract on it and so we looked at ten or so other houses, here and there in Talbot County. Nothing came of it, however, and no house struck us as that first one had. Then, Destiny, having teased us, decided to drop the other shoe. One evening the phone rang; it was that realtor. “Guess what?” he asked. “That house in Fairbank is back on the market. Their deal fell through.”

Excitedly, I relayed the news to Susan. She just looked up and smiled. “I knew it.” So we bought the old place and the rest is history. Now, whenever I go to an island, somewhere, anywhere — whether Topsail Island in North Carolina or Sanibel Island in Florida — I know I need to keep my eyes peeled. Surprising things may be in store for me. Say, I’ll bet you know Dame Destiny, too. Oh, I’m sure you’ve met her. Indeed, Gentle Reader, you could have written this story, or something like it, right? Gary Crawford and his wife, Susan, operate Crawfords Nautical Books, a unique bookstore on Tilghman’s Island.

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Tidewater Kitchen per halves, cheese side up, on grill rack coated with cooking spray. Grill peppers for 5 minutes or until bottoms of peppers are charred and cheese mixture is lightly browned. Carefully place peppers on a serving platter and sprinkle with cilantro. HAM and CHEESE FRITTATAS Cooking spray 1/2 cup finely chopped onion 2/3 cup reduced-fat ham 1/3 cup shredded reduced-fat extra-sharp cheddar cheese 2 T. chopped fresh chives 1/8 t. dried thyme 1/8 t. black pepper 4 large egg whites 1 large egg Preheat oven to 350˚. Heat a large non-stick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat. Add onion and sauté for 2 minutes, or until crisp-tender. Add ham and sauté for 3 minutes. Remove from heat and cool for 5 minutes. Combine the remaining ingredients in a large bowl and stir with a whisk. Add the ham mixture, stirring with a whisk. Spoon this mixture into 24 miniature muffin cups coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350˚ for 20 minutes or until set. CHICKPEA SALSA This is a great snack as it has

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Joseph Anton, A Memoir by Salman Rushdie. Random House. 633 pages. $30. Salman Rushdie, the India-born British citizen who enraged the Islamic world with his 1998 book, The Satanic Verses, has produced this latest best-seller. It is a memoir of his life during nearly 13 years of protection from assassination. Rushdie had committed the unforgivable sin of criticizing those branches of the Islamic religion in which fanaticism and total control ruled its adherents. One of the fictitious characters in the Verses had a remarkable likeness to Iran’s Ayatollah Khomeini. The Ayatollah was unhappy. In fact, he was enraged. He announced that the author and all those involved in producing the book were sentenced to death. “I ask all the Muslims to execute them wherever they find them,” he ordered. In brief, before long, nearly the whole world was familiar with the word “fatwa,” generally recognized as an Islamic death sentence. Thus began Rushdie’s long period

as a marked man, alive only thanks to the skill of English law protection teams. Rushdie was asked to suggest an alias to keep his identity secret, thus the creation of Joseph Anton, the first names of two writers whose work he loved, Joseph Conrad and Anton Chekhov.

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Tidewater Review The warning of the fatwa was quite specific. It included anyone associated with publication of his work. Ettore Capriolo, the translator of the Italian edition of Verses was attacked with a knife and nearly died. A worse fate befell the Japanese translator, Hitoshi Igarashi. He was stabbed repeatedly and died of his wounds. Next in line was William Nygaard, the Norwegian publisher who barely survived two bullets into his head and one through his chest. As if the stress was not keen enough as his third year of hiding loomed, his marriage with wife number two was crumbling and headed for divorce. Unfortunately,

his soon-to-be-ex was doing her best to injure him with interviews and frequent quotes that made the newspapers. She attacked him at every opportunity. She described him in various unattractive words - untruthful, egotistic, selfish, unreliable, self-centered, arrogant and conceited, etc. etc. The Salman Rushdie Defense Organization, she said, was supposed to be about freedom of speech and tolerance, but it was really all about his selfaggrandizement. After furtively moving from place to place - dark apartments, short stays in friendsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; houses or basements or wherever he could find a haven approved by British Security - he was permitted to buy a house that met

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their specific requirements and was as inconspicuous as possible. “And tone down trying to keep the free press in your news,” he was lectured. The British public was tired of his problems and was beginning to seriously resent the cost of keeping Rushdie shielded from harm. One of the complainers was Charles, Prince of Wales. In response to the public grumble about the price to the British exchequer, a supporter of the author retorted that the bill was nothing compared to the cost of keeping the prince and he couldn’t even write. After wading bravely through the first 300 pages of this tome, the reader notes that the author’s writing style lightens and becomes

amusing, even gossipy at times. Security is emphatic as before, but the routine becomes more smooth at the inconspicuous new house. No one seems to wonder about the new neighbor behind the tall hedge and pretty garden, with the friendly looking lady who is sometimes seen trimming the flowers. Elizabeth, wife number three, is kept absent from pictures of her husband, so she can safely go shopping, or to lunch with a woman friend, without being connected with that awful man who’s such a nuisance. And Rushdie’s continuous output of new books over the following years in hidden “exile” continues to bring more literary prizes and awards. As always, the threats to

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Rushdie holds a copy of “The Satanic Verses.” parties. Rushdie seems to love listing the guest lists with familiar names - Harold Pinter, Bono, U2, Christiane Amanpour, Susan Sontag, Christopher Hitchens, Günter Grass, etc, etc,.etc. The maddening habit of later referring to the celebrities by their first names only, assuming that the reader is just as chummy with them as the author, is a bit much. On the other hand, Rushdie has a loving side that he illustrates as the years of captivity roll on. His affection for his first wife and adoration for the son from that marriage are touching. His effort to paint the second wife as less than a shrew is fruitless. The third wife is praised and admired for her comfort and unfailing love during the long years of hiding. They married after the birth of his second son, only to be divorced over how to spend his pending freedom. She wanted more children and a quiet life in England. His keen desire is to move to the United States where he has basked in open freedom unlike any he has experienced in England.

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It was quite an insoluble dilemma. At the book’s end, Rushdie is settled in New York, flitting back and forth to Los Angeles, writing novels and screenplays, and married again, this time to a glamorous, incredibly beautiful young actress who was born in India. It was destined to be a disaster. It was. This book with the misleading title (Joseph Anton?) is long. Very, very long. Six hundred plus pages of drama, frustration and high spirits. If the reader hangs in past the halfway mark, Rushdie’s intellectual gifts shine alongside his loosened humor. He’s slightly wicked and slyly funny. It’s like visiting Confucius sneaking off and on a whoopee cushion.

And remember the words that grated in his ears, ”Sorry. We can’t allow it.” That was the frustration he felt all the nearly 13 years he was, as he called it, “in a cage.” Now he’s allowed to howl with joy. He’s earned it. Anne Stinson began her career in the 1950s as a free lance for the now defunct Baltimore News-American, 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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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. 183

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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. 185

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Kent County and Chestertown at a Glance Kent County is a treasury of early American history. Its principal towns and back roads abound with beautiful old homes and historic landmarks. The area was first explored by Captain John Smith in 1608. Kent County was founded in 1642 and named for the shire in England that was the home of many of Kentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s earliest colonists. When the first legislature assembled in 1649, Kent County was one of two counties in the colony, thus making it the oldest on the Eastern Shore. It extended from Kent Island to the present boundary. The first settlement, New Yarmouth, thrived for a time and, until the founding of Chestertown, was the areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s economic, social and religious center. Chestertown, the county seat, was founded in 1706 and served as a port of entry during colonial times. A town rich in history, its attractions include a blend of past and present. Its brick sidewalks and attractive antiques stores, restaurants and inns beckon all to wander through the historic district and enjoy homes and places with architecture ranging from the Georgian mansions of wealthy colonial merchants to the elaborate style of the Victorian era. Second largest district of restored 18th-century homes in Maryland, Chestertown is also home to Washington College, the nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tenth oldest liberal arts college, founded in 1782. Washington College was also the only college that was given permission by George Washington for the use of his name, as well as given a personal donation of money. The beauty of the Eastern Shore and its waterways, the opportunity for boating and recreation, the tranquility of a rural setting and the ambiance of living history offer both visitors and residents a variety of pleasing experiences. A wealth of events and local entertainment make a visit to Chestertown special at any time of the year. For more information about events and attractions in Kent County, contact the Kent County Visitor Center at 410-778-0416, visit www. kentcounty.com or e-mail tourism@kentcounty.com. For information about the Historical Society of Kent County, call 410-778-3499 or visit www.kentcountyhistory.org/geddes.php. For information specific to Chestertown visit www.chestertown.com. 187

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for silent auction. Bid on your favorite wreath and guess the dollar amount of the “Money Wreath.” For more info. tel: 410-228-0190. Thru Feb. 10 Exhibit: The Art of Seating - Two Hundred Years of American Design at the Academy Art Museum, Easton. The exhibition, organized by The Museum of Contemporary Art, Jacksonville, and the Jacobsen Collection of American Art, presents a survey of exceptional American chair design from the early 19th century to the present day. For more info. tel: 410-822-ARTS (2787) or visit www.academyartmuseum.org.

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December Calendar 1-30 Christmas Garden of Trains at the old firehouse, 307 Gay St., Cambridge. Gaze in wonder at this holiday-themed train display in historic downtown Cambridge, Monday-Friday, 6 to 9 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 1 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-228-1670. 1-31 Visit the Hammond Harwood House in Annapolis this holiday season to see the beautiful decorations local clubs have crafted to adorn the period rooms. Tours will be available on the hour between noon and 4 p.m. The house is closed on Mondays and Christmas Day. There will also be greens for sale featuring boxwood, magnolia wreaths and centerpieces. For more info. tel: 410-263-4683 or visit www.hammonharwoodhouse.org. 1

Church of the Holy Trinity Christmas Bazaar at 502 S. Morris Street, Oxford. 9 a.m. to noon. The Bazaar theme is Deck the Halls. Food tables will include frozen soups, baked goods, hors d’oeuvres, the men’s food table and more. There will also be a raffle. For more info visit www. holytrinityoxfordmd.org.

1 Class: Create a treasured piece of art from an old photograph with

Katie Cassidy at the Academy Art Museum, Easton. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Work in your choice of medium to create something timeless. For more info. tel: 410822-ARTS (2787) or visit www. academyartmuseum.org. 1 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. 0. 1 Holiday Wreath Sale at Adkins Arboretum, Ridgely. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Ring in the season with local greenery for a beautiful Eastern Shore holiday. Shop for unique handcrafted wreaths, holiday swags, natural topiary, fresh-cut greens and hand-mixed winter birdfeed. For more info. tel: 410634-2847, ext. 32. 1 Workshop: Creating a Holiday Wildlife Tree at Adkins Arboretum, Ridgely. 10 to 11:30 a.m. This program will be held at the Arboretum Nursery. Join Children’s Program Coordinator Jenny Houghton in making natural ornaments designed to welcome wildlife. $12/adult, $20/family for members and $15/adult, $25/family for the general public. To register visit www.adkinsarboretum.

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gathering featuring Santa! Come enjoy crafts, refreshment and don’t forget your list! All crafts, refreshments, and pictures with Santa are included in the cost. For more info. tel: 410-778-1948.

org or tel: 410-634-2847, ext. 0. 1 Workshop: Holiday Decorating at Adkins Arboretum, Ridgely. 10 a.m. to noon. Create beautiful natural decorations for the holidays with Nancy Beatty, garden designer and Arboretum docent. $35 members, $45 general public. To register visit www. adkinsarboretum.org or tel: 410634-2847, ext. 0. 1

Midday Madness Christmas Boutique and Used Jewelry Sale at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, St. Michaels. Lovely jewelry and accessories, gifts and baked goods available from noon to 3 p.m. and from 6 p.m. ’til. For more info. tel: 410-745-2534.

1 Jane Austen Christmas Tea with Tracy Kiely at Mystery Loves Company, Oxford. Noon to 4 p.m. For more info. tel: 410226-0010. 1 The Met: Live in HD at the Avalon Theatre, Easton, features Mozart’s La Clemenza di Tito. 1 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-822-7299 or visit www.avalontheatre.com. 1 Santa’s Workshop at the Kent County Community Center. 1 to 4 p.m. Children and families will love to participate in this seasonal

1 Opening reception for Kent Island Federation of Art’s combined exhibits: Annual Holiday Boutique and Printmaking Exposed: Techniques and Tools. Free and open to the public. 3 to 5 p.m. For more info. tel: 410643-7424 or visit www.kifa.us. 1 11th annual Midnight Madness in downtown St. Michaels. Kick off your holiday shopping, get in the spirit of Christmas, find great bargains, and earn one or many chances to win over $17,000 in great prizes. Shops are all open until midnight with refreshments and snacks, and special sales for that day and evening. The town is festively decorated for the season, and carolers stroll the streets. With every purchase you’ll receive raffle tickets to win fabulous prizes. Drawings start at 11:30 p.m. and you must be there to win. 1 Cambridge Dorchester Christmas Parade at 5 p.m. Get caught up in the swirl of light and sound during one of Maryland’s largest nighttime parades. This is a great small town tradition.

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Olde Tyme Holiday Parade through Easton Town Center is sponsored by Easton Main Street and Oxford Commercial and celebrates the season in grand Victorian style. The parade begins at 6:30 p.m. For details about time, e-mail: muren@goeaston.net or tel: 410-822-5089.

1 Rock Hall’s annual Christmas Festivities at Rock Hall Harbour. Boat parade and Santa’s arrival at Rock Hall Harbor at 5:30 p.m. Tree lighting ceremony and parade on Main Street from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Santa will be collecting canned food and toys to be given to children and families in Rock Hall. Free refreshments provided by Durding’s Store and free photo with Santa provided by Smilin’ Jakes. 1 Concert: The Queen Anne’s Chorale will perform a Holiday Pops concert with the Capital Ringers at Todd Performing Arts Center, Chesapeake College, Wye Mills. 7 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-758-3183. 1 Concert: Mule Train’s Covered Wagon at the Avalon Theatre, Easton. Join Mule Train, Pony Bones, and the newly formed Makeshift Moon for this special end-of-year concert that celebrates

the legacy of legendary musicians who passed on in 2012. 8 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-822-7299 or visit www.avalontheatre.com. 1 Concert: “Mistletoe with Maureen” in the Stoltz Listening Room, Avalon Theatre, Easton. Maureen Curtin has wowed music lovers around the Shore with her dazzling performances in local stage productions and music revues like last year’s hit “Mimosas with Maureen.” 8 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-822-7299 or visit www.avalontheatre.com. 1-2 Concert: The Easton Choral Arts Society, under the direction of artistic director Wes Lockfaw, performs the Christmas portion of Handel’s Messiah in the Talbot County Auditorium of Easton High School. Sat. at 8 p.m. and Sun. at 3 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-200-0498 or visit www. eastonchoralarts.com. 1-2 Christmas on the Creek in Oxford. Join the town of Oxford as they celebrate the Christmas season with many activities throughout town, to include lighting of the creek, Santa’s arrival, Open Houses, Bazaars and more! For more info. visit www. oxfordmd.net. 1,2,8,9,15,16,22,23,29,30 Program: Apprentice for a Day Public

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fice; in Easton at Crackerjacks and Talbot Chamber of Commerce; in Oxford at Mystery Loves Company: or by mail Rural Life Museum, c/o E. Ferguson, 29299 Maple Ave, Trappe, MD 21673. For more info. tel: 410476-4857 or visit www.RuralLifeMuseum.org.

2 Christmas Market at Layton’s Chance Vineyard and Winery, Vienna. 11 a.m. Shop without the hustle and bustle of malls and centers. Join us for An Old Fashioned Christmas at Layton’s Chance this year for unique, locally made gifts, mulled wine, carolers, and a special kids’ area! For more info. tel: 410-228-1205 or visit www.layton’schance.com.

1,8,15 The Farmers’ Market in Easton is held every Saturday until mid-December. Over 20+ vendors offering a variety of fresh 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. Live music most Saturdays. For more info. tel: 410-822-0065.

2 Christmas Open House with Susan Marmo at Mystery Loves Company, Oxford. Noon to 4 p.m. For more info. tel: 410226-0010.

2 Bird Walk at Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge, Cambridge. 8 a.m. with Harry Armistead at the VC station. For more info. tel: 410-228-2677 or e-mail ray_paterra@fws.gov.

2 Holiday Tour: The Rural Life Museum and four Trappe homes will be open and decorated for Christmas. All of Trappe’s churches will also be open. Santa and a train display will be at the Foster House. 1 to 6 p.m. $10 donation per person. A paying adult may bring one child under 12 at no additional charge. Tickets are available in Trappe at Unicorn Books and the Trappe Town Of-

2 Chester River Chorale presents A Chester River Holiday at the Presbyterian Church of Chestertown at 3 p.m. The 95-voice community chorale will present a selection of new and old music celebrating the joys of Christmas and Chanukah. Suggested donation is $15. For more info. visit www.chesterriverchorale.org.

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3 Brown Bag Lunch at the Talbot County Free Library, St. Michaels presents Jason Karlawish, a physician and author, to speak on why, in this new age of datadriven medicine, stories still matter. He is the author of the critically acclaimed novel Open Wound: The Tragic Obsession of Dr. William Beaumont. For more info. tel: 410-745-5877 or visit www.tcfl.org. 3 St. Michaels Art League Arty Party at the Parish Hall of Christ Episcopal Church, St. Michaels. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. There will be dinner, Martha Hudson Watercolor Awards presentation, light entertainment and more. For more info. visit www.stmichaelsartleague.org.

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December Calendar 3,10 Academy for Lifelong Learning: The Delightsome Land at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels. 3 to 4:30 p.m. For more info. tel: 410745-2916. 3,10,17 Tot Time at the Talbot County Free Library, St. Michaels. 10:15 a.m. Stories, puppets and crafts for children 5 and under accompanied by an adult. For more info. tel: 410-822-1626 or visit www.tcfl.org. 4 Academy for Lifelong Learning: Memoir Writing Club at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels. 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-745-2916. 4 The Talbot Cinema Society will present The General (1926) at the Avalon Theatre, Easton. Doors open and food served at 5:15 p.m., film introduction at 5:45 p.m., film starts at 6 p.m. followed by questions, answers and discussions. For more info. e-mail piratepete@ goeaston.net. 4 Class: Ballroom Dancing at the Academy Art Museum, Easton. Basic beginner American Tango at 7 p.m. and beginner level 1 West Coast Swing at 8 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-822-ARTS

(2787) or visit www.academyartmuseum.org. 4,6,11,13,18,20 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. 5 Holiday Crafts at the Talbot County Free Library, Easton. 3 to 4:30 p.m. Holiday crafts for the whole family. For more info. tel: 410-822-1626 or visit www. tcfl.org. 5 Member Night: Shop ’til You Drop! at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels. 5:30 p.m. Find distinctive holiday gifts at our Museum Store, specially stocked for the season. Members receive a 25% store discount and free gift wrapping, while enjoying wine and refreshments while they shop. For more info. tel: 410-745-2916. 5 Concert: Ari Hest (CD release show) in the Stoltz Listening Room, Avalon Theatre, Easton. The singer songwriter, whose music has been featured on the series “Grey’s Anatomy,” is known for his rich baritone and introspective acoustic pop-rock. 8 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-822-7299 or visit www.avalontheatre.com.

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5,12,19 Meeting: Wednesday Morning Artists meet each Wednesday at 8 a.m. at Creek Deli in Cambridge. No cost. For more info. visit www.wednesdaymorningartists.com or contact Nancy at ncsnyder@aol.com or 410-463-0148. 5,12,19 Class: The Face and Figure in Pastel with Katie Cassidy at the Academy Art Museum, Easton. 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-822-ARTS (2787) or visit www.academyartmuseum.org. 5,12,19 St. Michaels Art League’s weekly “Paint Together” at the home of Alice-Marie Gravely. 1 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-745-8117.

5,12,19 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. 5,12,19,26 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. 5,19 Meeting: Plant Clinic offered by the University of Maryland

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7 Antique Appraisal Day - 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Tandem Antiques and Fine Arts Center, LLC, 8614 Ocean Gateway, Suite #1, Easton to benefit the Historical Society of Talbot County. Bring your treasures for a verbal fair market appraisal - 1 item for $5 or 3 items for $10. For more info. tel: 410770-4464. 7 Exeter Candlelight Tour and Wassail from 5 to 8 p.m., sponsored by the Federalsburg Historical Society. Take a tour of Exeter by guides in period costume. Exeter is located at 408 Old Denton Rd. in Federalsburg. For more info. tel: 410-754-3074. 7 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. 7 Chestertown’s First Friday. Extended shop hours with arts and entertainment throughout historic downtown. For a list of activities visit: www.kentcounty. com/artsentertainment. 7 Dorchester Swingers Square Dance from 7:30 to 10 p.m. at Maple Elementary School, Egypt Rd., Cambridge. Refreshments

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Maritime Museum, St. Michaels. 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Members and the public are invited to the boat shop to work on small projects of their own, or to bring ideas for a future project, and receive the advice of an experienced shipwright and woodworker. Participants can expect assistance with machinery and tools, plans, measurements, and the execution of their small-scale project, which could include plans for a Christmas or birthday present, frames, furniture, models, artwork, etc. $20 members; $30 non-members. Pre-registration required. For more info. tel: 410-745-4941.

provided. For more info. tel: 410-820-8620. 7 Concert: Beth McDonald and Joe Holt in the Stoltz Listening Room, Avalon Theatre, Easton. Local singer/songwriter and recording artist Beth McDonald will return to the Avalon, this time in the Stoltz Listening Room, for an evening of Christmas classics and other favorites with pianist Joe Holt. 8 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-822-7299 or visit www. avalontheatre.com. 7,14 CBMM’s Friday Open Boat Shop at the Chesapeake Bay

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7-8 Arts in Easton Banner Auction Preview: In early spring 44 local artists created 88 pieces of original artwork on canvas. These banners will be auctioned at the Arts in Easton Banner Auction located in the Waterfowl Festival building. Banner preview hours are Fri., 5 to 8 p.m. and Sat., noon to 4 p.m. For more info. visit www.theavalonfoundation.com. 7-9 Christmas in St. Michaels – This picturesque small town offers a wonderful holiday weekend for the whole family, with a Christmas parade, Santa’s Wonderland, Gingerbread House display, and Celebration of Choirs, all free. Tickets are available for a

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8 Refuge Open House at Eastern Neck National Wildlife Refuge, Rock Hall. 2012 marks the 50th Anniversary of the establishment of Eastern Neck National Wildlife Refuge. The Open House will feature birding walks, a youth archery range with certified instructors, booths from partner organizations, guided refuge tours, kids activities, and more! Meet at the Refuge Office/Visitor Contact Station. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-639-7056 or visit www.fws.gov/northeast/ easternneck/ 8 Meeting: Oxford Ladies’ Breakfast at the Robert Morris Inn. 9:30 a.m. All ladies in the community, including friends and visiting guests, are welcome. $15 per person includes tax and gratuity. For more info. tel: 410-226-0340. 8 Workshop: Waterfowling for Beginners at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels. The workshop combines practical hands-on waterfowling skills with information about gunning history, including the tools and tales of outlaw gunners along the Chesapeake. 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-745-4941 or visit www.cbmm.org. 8 Take the plunge for Care and

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December Calendar S h a r e at the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay in Cambridge. Registration is at 9:30 a.m. with the swim to begin at 10 a.m. Take the plunge, then warm up in the Hyatt pool and hot tub. Hot drinks, snacks and desserts follow in the ballroom. All proceeds will benefit Care and Share. For more info. visit www.careandsharefund.org. 8 Seminar: Living Life Fully - Appreciating Life and Accepting Death at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, Easton. 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. This half-day of reflection will include direction in mindfulness as we contemplate what we are grateful for in our lives. For more info. tel: 410-822-1931. 8 The Federalsburg Heritage Museum and Exeter will be part of the House Tour sponsored by Union United Methodist Church in Federalsburg. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost of the tour is $20. For further info. tel: 410-754-5594. 8 Meeting: Charcot-Marie-Tooth Support Group at the Talbot Senior Center, Easton. 10 a.m. to noon. Guest speaker will be Amy Cole Warfield, DPT, NCS of the National Rehabilitation Hospital. For more info. e-mail missywarfield@cmtausa.org.

8 Holiday Crafts at the Talbot County Free Library, Easton. 10 to 11:30 a.m. Holiday crafts for the whole family. For more info. tel: 410-822-1626 or visit www. tcfl.org. 8 Semi-Annual Book Sale at the Talbot County Free Library, St. Michaels. 10 a.m. until we run out of bargains! For more info. tel: 410-822-1626 or visit www. tcfl.org. 8 The Met: Live in HD at the Avalon Theatre, Easton, featuring Verdi’s Un Ballo in Maschera. 1 p.m. For more info. tel: 410822-7299 or visit www.avalontheatre.com. 8 Colonial Chestertown’s Holiday House Tour from 1 to 4 p.m. in downtown Chestertown. Several of Chestertown’s most historic and significant buildings will be on display in their holiday best during the 28th Annual Holiday House Tour. Docents will guide you through each location and answer questions about each building and its decor. Some of the homes included on the tour are the Hynson-Ringgold House, Wide Hall and the Wickes House. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. For more info. tel: 410-810-3990 or visit www. holidayhousetour.com.

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8 11th annual Arts in Easton Banner Auction at the Waterfowl Festival Building, Easton. 7 to 9:30 p.m. A silent auction is held from 7 to 8 p.m. Each banner is accompanied by a bid sheet. The starting bid is the top bid for each banner from the online bidding, or $150 if no online bid was made for a banner. Bids must increase in price by at least $25. To view the banners and bid online please visit www.bannerauction.com. For more information about the Arts in Easton Banner Program please visit www.theavalonfoundation.com. 8 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. 8 Old-Fashioned Christmas - Shore Style in downtown Cambridge. 5 to 9 p.m. Key blocks will be closed to traffic for the festivities, which include a visit with Santa, holiday music, horse and

carriage rides (starting from Simmons Center Market, 600 Race St.), fireside s’mores, and more. Get your holiday shopping done—shops will stay open until 9 p.m. Galleries will open new shows and hold free receptions with refreshments and live music. For more info. visit www. cambridgemainstreet.com. 8 ’Tis the Season - a candlelit evening of caroling, stargazing and music at Adkins Arboretum, Ridgely. 6 to 9 p.m. Ring in the holiday season with an evening of light, music and greenery. Enjoy sweet treats in the gallery with live musical performances, then join an Arboretum docent in a luminaria-lit walk, stopping along the way to sing carols and sip hot cider by a roaring bonfire. Adults: $25 members, $30 general public, children 18 and under: $15 members, $20 general public. To register visit www.adkinsarboretum.org or tel: 410-634-2847, ext. 0.

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December Calendar 8 Concert: Stephane Wremble in the Stoltz Listening Room, Avalon Theatre, Easton. He’s been called “a revelation” by Rolling Stone. Woody Allen recruited him to score the theme to the 2012 Academy Award winning film Midnight in Paris, and he performed live during this year’s Oscars telecast. 8 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-822-7299 or visit www.avalontheatre.com. 8-9 Easton Studio and School Holiday Show and Sale, 307 East Dover Street, Easton. View works exhibited by students of the Easton Studio and School. Vote for your favorite during the opening reception! All work is for sale. Sat., 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sun., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Reception on Saturday from 5 to 7 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-770-4421. 9 Pancake Breakfast at the Oxford Volunteer Fire Dept. 8 to 11 a.m. Proceeds to benefit the Oxford Volunteer Fire Services. $8. For more info. tel: 410-226-5110. 9 An 1812 Christmas Celebration at Christ Episcopal Church, Cambridge. 7 p.m. Enjoy an 1812 Christmas Celebration with traditional carols performed by the Chorus of Dorchester. For more info. tel: 410-228-3161.

10 The Federalsburg Historical Society will sponsor its annual Old Fashioned Christmas in The Museum from 6 to 10 p.m. Decorated Christmas trees, refreshments and a visit from Santa after the Federalsburg Christmas Parade. For more info. tel: 410754-9036. 10 Federalsburg Christmas Parade begins at 7 p.m. at University Ave. and ends at Railroad Ave. 11 Holiday Storytime at the Talbot County Free Library, Easton. 10 to 10:30 a.m. For children 3 and under accompanied by an adult. Supported by the HOHO group of Country School students. For more info. tel: 410-822-1626 or visit www.tcfl.org. 11 Tuesday Movie at Noon at the Talbot County Free Library, St. Michaels. One for the Money, based on a book by Janet Evanovich. Bring your lunch or a snack and enjoy the film. For more info. tel: 410-822-1626 or visit www.tcfl.org. 11 Meeting: Tidewater Stamp Club at the Mayor and Council Bldg., Easton. 7:30 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-822-1371. 12 Music and Tea at the Academy Art Museum, Easton. 1 p.m. Baritone Jeffrey Grayson Gates

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will sing sacred and secular songs of the season. For more info. tel: 410-822-ARTS (2787) or visit www.academyartmuseum.org. 12 Puppet Show: Christmastime Is Here! at the Talbot County Free Library, St. Michaels. 4 p.m. An original production by our own Ms. Carla. For more info. tel: 410822-1626 or visit www.tcfl.org. 12 Twelve, Twelve, Twelve: Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Holiday Shopping Night at the Kent Island Federation of Art. 4 to 8 p.m. Female advisors will be available to help you choose just the right gift. Beer and wine, snacks, gift wrapping. Free and open to the public. For more

info. tel: 410-643-7424 or visit www.kifa.us. 12 Meeting: Talbot Optimist Club at the Washington Street Pub, Easton. 6:30 p.m. For more info. e-mail tglass@leinc.com. 12 Concert: Clay Aikenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Joyful Noise Tour at the Avalon Theatre, Easton. American Idol star Clay Aiken warms up the holidays on the Shore when his Joyful Noise Tour comes to the Avalon for a special evening of seasonal cheer and Christmas classics! 8 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-822-7299 or visit www.avalontheatre.com. 13 Toys for Tots Luncheon from

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December Calendar noon to 1:30 p.m. in the Crystal Room of the Tidewater Inn. Sponsored by the Talbot County Young Professionals and the Easton Police Department. $25 per person and the donation of one new, unwrapped toy. For more info. tel: 410-822-4606 or e-mail yp@talbotchamber.org. 13 The Kittredge-Wilson Speakers Series will present Burt Kummerow on Discovering the War of 1812 in the Chesapeake at the Academy Art Museum, Easton. 6 p.m. The presentation will coincide with the recent release of his book, In Full Glory Reflected, Discovering the War of 1812 in the Chesapeake. For more info. tel: 410-822-ARTS (2787) or visit www.academyartmuseum.org. 13,20,27 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: 410822-1626 or visit www.tcfl.org. 14 Messiah Sing-In at the Garfield Center for the Arts at the Prince Theatre, Chestertown. 8 p.m. The Chester River Chorale sponsors the Messiah Sing-In, with artistic director Doug Cox and

accompanist Sam Marshall leading the assembled participants in a reading of George Frederick Handel’s Messiah, the most wellknown choral composition of the Western world. For more info. visit www.chesterriverchorale. org. 15 Workshop: Build a Wave Hill Chair at Adkins Arboretum, Ridgely. 10 a.m. to noon. Chanticleer Garden horticulturist and craftsman Dan Benarcik returns to lead a workshop in the construction of the Wave Hill chair. Fee: $150 members, $185 general public. To register visit www. adkinsarboretum.org or tel: 410634-2847, ext. 0. 15 The Met: Live in HD at the Avalon Theatre, Easton, featuring Verdi’s Aida. 1 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-822-7299 or visit www. avalontheatre.com. 15 Soup Day at the St. Michaels Community Center. Choose from three delicious soups for lunch. $6 meal deal. Choose from Chicken & Dumplings, Cheese & Broccoli or Vegetable Beef. Each meal comes with a bowl of soup, a roll and a drink. Take out or eat in! We deliver in St. Michaels. For more info. tel:410-745-6073. 15 St. Michaels Historic Christmas Market in downtown St. Mi-

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chaels. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Stores on Talbot Street will have tables on the sidewalks in front of their businesses. Vendors will be selling crafts, Christmas ornaments, wreaths, kettle corn, roasted chestnuts, hot cider and cocoa. For more info. tel: 410-745-0411. 15 Concert: Tidewater Singers Holiday Concert at Trinity Cathedral, Easton. 7:30 p.m. Under the direction of William R. Thomas, the Tidewater Singers will perform Vivaldi’s Gloria. For more info. visit www.tidewatersingers.org. 15 Concert: Maggie Sansone’s Celtic Celebration for the holiday season in the Stoltz Listening Room, Avalon Theatre, Easton. Maggie Sansone, one of America’s premier hammered dulcimer virtuosos, is joined by Grammynominated fiddler Andrea Hoag and Celtic harp player Sharon Knowles for a very special and festive celebration of the season that includes jigs, reels, traditional carols, and wassail tunes.

8 p.m. For more info. tel: 410822-7299 or visit www.avalontheatre.com. 16 Christmas Bird Count at Eastern Neck National Wildlife Refuge, Rock Hall. Bird counting teams will cover all of Kent County on this day, including Eastern Neck NWR. To sign up and get details, please contact Walter Ellison and Nancy Martin at rossgull@baybroadband.net or 410-778-9568. 17 Stitching Time at the Talbot County Free Library, Easton. 3 p.m. Join a group and work on your needlecraft projects. Limited instruction for beginners. For more info. tel: 410-822-1626 or visit www.tcfl.org. 18 Holiday Crafts at the Talbot County Free Library, St. Michaels. 4 p.m. For all ages. For more info. tel: 410-822-1626 or visit www.tcfl.org. 20 Curator Led Tour: A new exhibition at The Academy Art Museum

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December Calendar in Easton, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Art of Seating: Two Hundred Years of American Design,â&#x20AC;? was organized by The Museum of Contemporary Art, Jacksonville and the Jacobsen Collection of American Art. The exhibition presents a survey of exceptional American chair design from the early 19th century to the present day. The exhibition is sponsored by Wye Financial & Trust, the Talbot County Arts Council and the MD State Arts Council. Noon. For more info. tel: 410-822-ARTS (2787) or visit www.academyartmuseum.org. 22 Dads and Kids Holiday Outing

in downtown Cambridge. 11 a.m. First, treat the kids to lunch at a downtown restaurant. Then everyone hits the shops in search of perfect gifts, cards, wrapping, and treats for Mom, Grandma, and other loved ones. For more info visit www.cambridgemainstreet.com. 22 Annual Luminaria Night Celebration in downtown Vienna. More than 1,500 glowing luminarias will line the streets of Vienna this Christmas as the Vienna Heritage Foundation, with the assistance of the Chicone Ruritan Club, will once again sponsor this popular annual event. Private homes decorated for the season,

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historic buildings, including the old Customs House and Ferry Toll Collector’s House, and community churches will open their doors for tours, Christmas music, refreshments and old-fashioned hospitality from 5 to 8 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-376-3413 or visit www.viennamd.org. 22 Holiday Jazz Concert with Chuck and Robert Redd at the Church of the Holy Trinity, Oxford. 7 p.m. Come share the evening with these outstanding musicians as we enjoy the holiday season! For more info. tel: 410-226-5134.

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