Tidewater Times
December 2014
If you are serious about selling your waterfront home, Call Tom and Debra Crouch
CONTRACT in 30 DAYS
CONTRACT
CONTRACT in 1 DAY
Riverview Terrace $1,545,000
Leadenham Creek $1,195,000
Historic St. Michaels $1,295,000
SOLD in 21 DAYS
SOLD
SOLD in 14 DAYS
Mt. Misery $875,000
“Three Creeks Crossing” $1,395,000
“Windswept” $1,325,000
SOLD
CONTRACT
SOLD in 1 DAY
“Heron Chase” $1,750,000
North Bend $585,000
Old House Cove $1,150,000
SOLD
SOLD
SOLD in 30 DAYS
Tilghman Quay $395,000
200 Ac. Broad Creek $4,395,000
Solitude Creek $1,195,000
Tom & Debra Crouch
Benson & Mangold Real Estate
116 N. Talbot St., St. Michaels · 410-745-0720 Tom Crouch: 410-310-8916 Debra Crouch: 410-924-0771
tomcrouch@mris.com debracrouch@mris.com
1
90th Anniversary, 1924-2014
Baker • Hickory Chair • Century • Lee • Vanguard • The Ralph Lauren Home Collection
6 E. Church St., Selbyville, DE 302 · 436 · 8205
27 Baltimore Ave. Rehoboth Beach, DE 302 · 227 · 3780
www.jconnscott.com 2
Tidewater Times
Since 1952, Eastern Shore of Maryland Vol. 63, No. 7
Published Monthly
December 2014
Features: About the Cover Photographer: Larry Hitchens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 A Life in Words: Helen Chappell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Warm Memories of Christmas Presents Past: Dick Cooper . . . . . 25 Christmas in St. Michaels Homes Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Keeping the Umbrella Open: Bonna L. Nelson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 Tidewater Kitchen: Pamela Meredith-Doyle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 Tidewater Gardening: K. Marc Teffeau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 In the (C)Old Days: Gary D. Crawford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143 The First Automobiles on the Eastern Shore: James Dawson . . . 157 Tidewater Review: Anne Stinson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Departments: December Tide Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Dorchester Points of Interest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Easton Points of Interest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 St. Michaels Points of Interest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Oxford Points of Interest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 Tilghman - Bay Hundred . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 Caroline County - A Perspective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175 Queen Anne’s County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177 December Calendar of Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181 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
Tidewater Times is published monthly by Tidewater Times Inc. Advertising rates upon request. Subscription price is $25.00 per year. Individual copies are $4. Contents of this publication may not be reproduced in part or whole without prior approval of the publisher. The publisher does not assume any liability for errors and/or omissions.
3
Bold, beautiful backyards … IT’S WHAT WE DO.
SINGLE SOURCE
DESIGN + BUILD
McHALE LANDSCAPE DESIGN LANDSCAPE
MASONRY
CARPENTRY
301.599.8300 ANNAPOLIS: 410.990.0894 MAIN OFFICE:
4
mchalelandscape.com
MAINTENANCE ■ ■
CONSTRUCTION
410.770.9449 MCLEAN: 703.760.8600 EASTON:
The Retreat
Unique Waterfront Estate Deep Water, 108 Acres, One Mile of Waterfront Perfectly Secluded and Private
Best Sunset on the Bay! $5,900,000
Call David Lambertsen at 410-443-3259
david@UniqueWaterfront.com
COUNTRY PROPERTIES, INC. REAL ESTATE
410.820.6000
www.CountryEstates.com 5
Voted Best Furniture Store on the Shore!
The finest in home furnishings, interior design, appliances, floor coverings, custom draperies and re-upholstery. 902 Talbot Street, St. Michaels, MD 410-745-5192 · 410-822-8256 · Mon. - Sat. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. www.higginsandspencer.com · higginsandspencer.hdwfg.com 6
About the Cover Photographer Larry Hitchens Larry Hitchens always had an interest in photography but lacked the time to devote to the hobby. After semi-retiring on 2007, he purchased a super-telephoto lens and several digital cameras to pursue his avocation in earnest. With the help and advice of several fellow photographers on the finer points of light, camera settings and equipment use, his love of photography began. Owls quickly became a favorite to photograph and there are hundreds of owl images in his portfolio. Larry has placed first, and twice
was named runner-up, in the Maryland DNR photography contest and second in the Ducks Unlimited National Contest. Interestingly, his photos have also been chosen for use in children’s books and aerial identification guides used by pilots in Alaska. Recently, he had 5 images place in the top ten of the Peoples Photography Society 2014 International Competition and he celebrated his 6th year as an exhibitor in Easton’s Waterfowl Festival. Larry can be contacted at hitch@goeaston. net and his work can be seen at hitchensphotography.com.
Junior - Red Fox Kit 7
8
A Life in Words by Helen Chappell
Bill and Melissa Peak are describing their recent vacation to the South of France. Its beauties, its history and, inevitably, its food. It is impossible to go to France and not have a gastronomic experience. Their description of a lunch at a three-star restaurant is so sensuous that all I can do is poke at my salad and sigh with envy. Words are our trade, so their description is almost as good as being there ~ the crusty breads, the sauces, the beautifully prepared gems of food ~ ahhh, yes! Readers of the Star-Democrat will recognize Bill Peak as “The Library Guy,” whose popular column on books, writing, libraries and random musings on all things words appears monthly. Talbot County Free Library patrons know Bill as an affable and kind librarian who’s more than ready to answer any question, or help you find the answer. Laid back, funny, intelligent and intellectual ~ Bill’s a good man to have on your team. The doctor’s son from Kentucky attended Washington and Lee University, and a creative writing program at Hollins University. He has been published in The Delmarva Review and Tidewater Times, as
Photo by Tom McCall
Bill Peak well as the Star-Democrat. Bill is married to Melissa McCloud, a distance learning teacher for Goucher and Johns Hopkins, and a force in her own right. We’re dining in Easton today to talk about Bill’s first novel that is coming out this month. The Oblate’s Confession took ten years to write, and Bill has all the expected excitement of a writer with a first book. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime thing, and probably one of the most exciting 9
GREAT READING JUST A MINUTE AWAY The Lord’s Oysters The 1957 classic novel by Gilbert Byron.
Formatted for E-Readers— For the first time ever! The Eastern Shore Cookbook “Delmarvalous” cornucopia, by Whitey Schmidt.
Done Crabbin’ The sequel to The Lord’s Oysters.
Conversations in a Country Store Hal Roth listened to the old timers talk.
The Oysterback Omnibus A humor collection by Helen Chappell.
The Crab Cookbook Nearly 200 ways to savor crustaceans, by Whitey Schmidt.
The Oblate’s Confession Easton author William Peak pens a future classic.
Available on Amazon, Apple, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, Oyster, Scribd, and others Eastern Shore Classics, Old and New
www.secantpublishing.com 10
11
A Life in Words events in any scribbler’s life. It’s an event that is on a lot of people’s bucket list. Just seeing your byline on a book jacket is a thrill. The Oblate’s Confession is set in England’s Dark Ages, after the collapse of the Roman Empire left most of Europe in anarchy and decay, rampant with wars, disease and chaos. In this disorder, the monasteries, orders of religious men and women, were often the only citadels against the darkness. They preserved literature, Christianity, medicine, hospitality and some semblance of order. They also offered sanctuary for the possible offender, a hostelry
Molly
STILL LIFE PET PORTRAITS LANDSCAPE/SCENES
410-310-3748
pattyfisherartist@gmail.com 12
13
Trees Crab Pot
NOT JUST for CHRISTMAS
Pre-Lit Crab Pot Christmas Trees for display Indoors or Outdoors
· Made from pvc-coated crab pot wire · Folds flat for storage · Great for docks & Piers · 1½’ - 8’ Clear & Multi in stock Special order sizes available on request
MHIC #120126
1206 Talbot St., St. Michaels · 410-745-2533 14
15
A Life in Words
you had to get up in the middle of the night just to meet the schedule ~ the rules of silence and obedience to higher authority must have seemed, at the time, a light in a great disorganized darkness. Monastic life was indeed Hobbesian: nasty, brutish and short. It took a great deal of determination and courage to enter such a life, to give up the world outside. But, if you have a vocation, a call to devote yourself to Christ, the sacrifice of worldly pleasures would be a small price to pay. Winwead, our main character, is little more than an infant when he is deposited by his warrior father into the care of the monks. Growing up, the life of the monastery is the only
for travelers, a spiritual center for the community, a school for boys, and a sort of public welfare system, taking care of the poor and ill. Against their obligation to their surrounding lay community, the monks somehow manage to find the time for their primary commitment to God, to a life of contemplation and prayer within the order. A closeness to Christ was their primary mission, and the discipline they maintained in-house was shown by their vows of poverty, chastity and obedience. It’s easy to see why the discipline of these orders was so important. The 24-hour cycle of prayers ~ so
SINCE 1930
Building A Future On Tradition
A Complete Design/Build Contractor 410-479-2890 · 410-822-2905 MHIC 9245
701 Lincoln St., Denton, MD www.nuttlebuilders.com nuttlebuilders@verizon.net 16
MHBR 657
17
Happy Holidays!
Shearer the Jeweler
22 N. Washington St., Easton 410-822-2279 路 www.shearerthejeweler.com 18
Call 877-DR4-2020 for your FREE LASIK Consultation.
THE CLEAR CHOICE FOR YOUR VISION
Don’t forget to use your Flexible Spending Account. Ask us about 24 months interestfree financing!
2002 Medical Parkway Sajak Pavilion, Suite 320 Annapolis, MD 21401 877-DR4-2020 www.ChesapeakeEyeCare.com
Surgery must be completed by January 31, 2015. This cannot be combined with other promotions.
19
A Life in Words thing he knows. Bill Peak’s great talent as a writer is to know his subject thoroughly. He immerses the reader in this strange, long gone world. We experience Winwead’s growth into manhood among the monks. We can smell the earth, the wood smoke, the unwashed bodies. We can feel the solid coldness of the stone monastery walls, feel the dampness of a cold English winter penetrating our bones, yearn for just a little more food in hard times, learn to dread the mysterious outbreaks of disease. Peak also brings to life the joy and wonder of belief, the trust and love Winwead places in his mentors, most especially a kind hermit who takes him under his wing. We can travel with Winwead’s often naïve sense of wonder at the world around him, feel the novelty of every new experience that confronts this sheltered, and yet unsheltered boy. Placing a child in a monastery was not uncommon in those times. You had the heir and you stashed your spares so there would be someone to pray for your soul who had a hotline to Christ. When Winwead’s long lost warrior father returns and tries to command his estranged son to commit a terrible crime, we are with the sheltered boy in the greatest decision of his life. Bill’s love of history led him to choose the Dark Ages as a spe20
ST. MICHAELS
THE BEST OF
Whale Tail Fabulous expansive views, 7.5 acres and lots of living space. Front porch, waterfront deck, pool, private pier/boat lift. Vacation rental opportunity. Close to St. Michaels. $1,399,000
Dun Cove Waterfront Enjoy wide views from this elegant brick Colonial with 3-car garage, pool and dock. Features include a chef’s kitchen, wood floors, large bonus room and third floor office-exercise room. $830,000
St. Michaels/Golf Course G o r g e o us h o m e i n Ma r t i n g ha m, 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, vaulted ceiling with skylights, fireplace in family room, sun room, wood floors, main floor master suite. Perfect for entertaining. $515,000
St. Michaels Cape Cod Great floor plan with sun room, wood floors, main floor master suite, kitchen with granite counters. 2 acres with garage, shed, workshop. 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths. Access to waterfront lot. $365,000
ELIZABETH Y. FOULDS
109 S. Talbot St., St. Michaels, MD
cell: 410.924.1959 office:410-745-0283 foulds@longandfoster.com www.stmichaelsrealestate.net 21
A Life in Words
templative life of devotion. When he discovered The Venerable Bede, the English monk, historian, and theologian who wrote the earliest history of England, he knew he’d found his place. With The Oblate’s Confession, Peak hopes to bring that world to the public. For the next few months, Peak will be popping up everywhere to speak and sign copies of his book, so keep an eye out! Helen Chappell is the creator of the Sam and Hollis mystery series and the Oysterback stories, as well as The Chesapeake Book of the Dead. Under her pen name, Rebecca Baldwin, she has published a number of historical novels.
cial field of interest, the way some people become Civil War mavens. A reader all his life, he was drawn to the period by the idea of a con-
Old Fashioned
Happy Holidays - Open House Dec. 6 & 7, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Families Welcome
Join us for Old-Fashioned Cider, Cookies and freshly popped Kettle Corn. Design and Make your own Christmas Wreath - the old-fashioned way. Greens and Pinecones available (bring pruning clippers and favorite trimmings) Extended Holiday Hours for Christmas Week Mon.-Sun. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Closed Christmas Day) 8614 Ocean Gateway, Easton, MD 410-829-3559 · 410-770-4464 · TandemAntiquesEaston.com 22
23
Pristine waterfront on Legates Cove. Completely renovated featuring 4 bedroom, 3 bath, great space, light & water orientation. Private setting, pier with lifts, good water. This one won’t last. $995,000. www.28054OaklandsCircle.com
Gorgeous brick waterfront home on the Tred Avon in the Easton Club. Custom built 3 bedroom with open floor plan perfect for entertaining, showcasing many great views! $945,000. www.28484Waterview.com
First Time Offered! Immaculate home on Fishing & Church Creeks. Broad views, 500’+ of shoreline, pier & in-ground pool. Property includes a 1 bedroom apartment, 10+ acres, private setting. $699,000. www.1704BrannocksNeckRd.com
Waterfront Estates, Farms and Hunting Properties also available.
Kathy Christensen
410-924-4814(D) · 410-770-9255(O ) Benson & Mangold Real Estate 24 N. Washington Street, Easton, MD 21601 kccamb@gmail.com · www.kathychristensen.com
24
Warm Memories of Christmas Presents Past by Dick Cooper Of all the Christmas presents I have received in all my 67 Christmases, f lannel pajamas are the most memorable. From teddy-bear designs to paisleys to masculine vertical stripes, f lannel pajamas were a constant through my formative years. They were not just any flannel pajamas. They were bespoke PJs,
custom-tailored and lovingly handsewn by my Gramma deSchipper. T he r e w a s s e ldom a ny my s tery about what was in the nicely w r app e d lo o se for m u nder t he Christmas tree in Gramma’s living room. It may have been a surprise in my earliest memories, but by the time I had reached eight or nine,
The Cooper kids ~ Mary, Dick and Bob in their new PJs. 25
Christmas on the Creek December 5 ~ 7
Schedule of Events Friday, December 5 Gospel Music & Spirited Community Caroling Waters United Methodist Church 6 p.m.
Saturday, December 6 Christmas Bazaar Church of the Holy Trinity 9 a.m. to Noon Oxford Library Open House Gift & Book Sale w/Cider and Cookies 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Treasure Chest 10-25% Off - Refreshments 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Special Christmas Tea Mystery Loves Company Book Shop 2 to 5 p.m. - Reservations Req.
Oxford Business Association ~ portofoxford.com 26
Saturday, December 6 continued Christmas Wreath Workshops Combsberry Inn ~ Reservations Required ~ 410.226.5353 11 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. Oxford Museum Open House & Festive Holiday Window Display 1 to 5:30 p.m. Town Creek Illumination Dusk Homemade Soup Supper & Christmas Bazaar Oxford United Methodist Church 5 to 7 p.m. Santa & Tree Lighting Oxford Park 5:30 p.m.
Sunday, December 7 Breakfast with Santa & Ladies Auxiliary Gift Shop Oxford Fire House 8 to 11 a.m. The Treasure Chest 10-25% Off & Refreshments 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Holy Trinity Church hosts Advent Lessons & Carols Concert by the Choral Scholars of St. Andrews School(DE.) 4 p.m.
Visit us online for a full calendar of events 27
Christmas Presents Past it was a well-known quantity. By the time I reached my know-it-all teens, the gift was almost embarrassing and I had to fein my thanks. But for the rest of the winter, those pajamas were used more than any other present under the tree. The process would begin in the fall. Gramma would be sitting at her sewing machine in the small, sunny space off her kitchen and say, “Come over here, Dickie, let’s see how much you have grown.” I would stand, arms stretched out, as she measured from wrist to wrist with her worn and wrinkled tailor’s tape. The tape was so old the yellow coloring was brittle and many of the numbers were no longer legible. She would measure me from shoulder to shoulder, neck to ankle and then around my waist, making notes as she worked. Grampa deSchipper was usually sitting at the kitchen table, a thick white cloud of pipe smoke billowing around his head, as he watched the annual ritual. More likely than not, there was a Tigers baseball game on the AM radio. Some romantics say they like the smell of a good pipe. Grampa’s pipe did not have that rummy, sweet and warm smell that makes you think of college professors and ship’s captains. He smoked a brand of cheap tobacco called Old Summertime. It came in a pack with a picture of a Victorian
Beautiful and Unique Gifts for Every Gal on your List!
20 Goldsborough St., Easton Mon.-Sat. 10:30 - 5:30, Sun. 11-3 410.770.4374 28
Chesapeake Bay Properties
ROYAL OAK - Completely renovated 3,000 sq. ft. 3 BRs, 3½ BAs, gourmet kitchen w/Viking stove, all-season river room, hdwd. floors. SW breezes, dock w/4’ MLW, pool and detached 3-car garage. $1,500,000
MILES RIVER WATERFRONT - 6,000 sq. ft. contemporary on 7.54 acres with park-like setting and 466 ft. of rip-rap shoreline. 7’ MLW at pier with 4 boat lifts, including a 50,000 lb. lift. SW exposure. $1,875,000
EASTON - 7,500 sq. ft. Tidewater w/ two 1st floor masters, European kitchen, pool, private beach. 3’ MLW at pier. 2.03 ac. point of land on Trippe Creek. $1,695,000.
EASTON - 3,000 sq. ft. Brick Ranch on 3.18 acres with broad water views in Travelers Rest. Very high elevation w/293’ of protected shoreline on the Tred Avon River. 7’ MLW. $1,195,000
Please Call Us On Many Other Exceptional Listings Of Waterfront Lots And Estates or visit www.ChesapeakeBayProperty.com Kurt Petzold, Broker Sheila Monahan
Brian Petzold Jacqueline Haschen-Killian Randy Staats
102 North Harrison Street Easton, Maryland
410-820-8008
29
Christmas Presents Past
w ith his pinkies held high. Dad used to joke that if Grampa broke a pinky, he would not be able to drink coffee. Grampa would slather butter on a slice of white bread, fold it in half, pull out his pocket knife and meticulously cut the bread into very exact diagonal bite-sized pieces. A f ter lunch Grampa and I would head dow n to his basement wood-working shop where he always had some project under way. Gramma would adjourn to her ancient sewing machine powered by a foot treadle. Grampa and Gramma deSchipper, my mother’s parents, lived their entire married life in the Arts and Crafts house that my Grampa built. His was a life’s story I wish
bathing beauty that was very old school even in the 1950s. It had an odor that, even now, can bring back mental scents of sawdust and coal ash. W it h t he me a su r i ng pr o c e s s finished for another year, Gramma would fix lunch on the big stove in the corner of the open kitchen. Her vegetable soup with tiny meatballs and broad noodles was one of my favorites. Grampa would set aside his pipe and join in. Grampa was born in the Netherlands and was ver y c ont i nent a l i n h i s d i n i ng habits. He always saucered his hot coffee or tea, blew it cool and then sipped it from the raised saucer
Interior Decoration by
Stephen O’Brien Easton, MD 410-770-5676 snobrien@goeaston.net
30
31
Christmas Presents Past
a child. My grade school was a block away. When the lunch bell rang, I would put on my coat, walk out of school and around the corner to Gramma’s house where she would have a hot meal waiting. A lot of my classmates also lived close to school. So many so that the older kids ~ the big sixth graders who were re sponsible enoug h to be named crossing guards, but we called them “safeties” ~ would don their white belts and help us cross the streets. Today the very thought of a five-year-old walking out of a school on his own and disappearing down the street for a half hour is enough to trigger an Amber Alert and call in the search helicopters.
he would have sha red more of. He trained as a carpenter in his native Netherlands. In 1905, he came alone to the United States as a young man. He traveled the Old West and in his early thirties thought it was time to settle down. He knew there were a lot of Dutch people living in Western Michigan, so he moved to Grand Rapids, got a job and built a house. He knew that the good girls went to church, so that is where he met and married my grandmother. Mom is the younger of their two daughters. I was their first grandchild and spent a lot of time at their house as
Grandparents ~ Grampa and Gramma deSchipper and Gramma and Grampa Cooper. 32
Traci Jordan Associate Broker
29 E. Dover Street Easton, MD 21601
410-310-8606 - Direct 410-822-2152, ext. 303 tjordan@mris.com www.TraciJordan.com
SavoirFaireOntheBay.com
Spectacular Sunsets on the Chesapeake Bay surrounded by nature on 54± acres of privacy and seclusion. Five ensuites, gourmet kitchen, sandy beach and pier with 4’+/- MLW. 60’x80’ detached garage for your toys, in-ground pool and outdoor kitchen. Make your vacation permanent! $3,700,000
EASTON CLUB TOWNHOUSE with Elevator! Spacious home with 1st and 2nd floor master suites, hardwood floors, gas fireplace, 2nd floor balcony overlooking the pool. Asking $329,900
GREEN MARSH POINT - Build your dream home on 33+/- acres. Westerly views across the Chesapeake Bay to Poplar Island. Large mature trees, sandy beach, marsh and 4’+/- MLW. $695,000 33
Christmas Presents Past
lls a h e h t k c e D
But in the 1950s, we were freerange kids. Preparations for Christmas usually started around the first week in December. Mom and Dad were always fresh-tree folks, but Grampa and Gramma were early adopters of the artificial arborvitae. The tree and an equally artificial fireplace filled the same corner of the living room ever y year. Christmas Eve was always spent at the deSchippers’. The attendance list seldom varied. My mother’s sister, Aunt Helene, lived with her parents and was the major bread-winner in the house. She was usually good for some great Christmas presents. My Grampa and Gramma Cooper were regulars as well. I have previously explained my somewhat confusing family situation before, but let me repeat that my grandmothers were sisters. My Gramma Cooper was my dad’s stepmother, and my parents are not related by blood. My Aunt Bet and Aunt Sara, who were spinster sisters of both my grandmothers and lived on the second f loor of the Cooper home across the alley from the deSchippers, were also always there. We were a very close-knit family. Over the years, as my brother, Bob, and sister, Mary, came along, the number of soft packages inc r e a s e d a s Gr a m m a worke d to make each set more age and gender
!
ORIENTAL TRIBAL & CONTEMPORARY RUGS HOME FURNISHINGS FINE ART
302.645.9047 www.jkltd.com
102 Savannah Road, Lewes, DE
34
Sandy beach, amazing views, a well- Casual waterfront living. Taking full appointed home on the water. Close advantage of the setting with spacious to St. Michaels. 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, rooms and plenty of sunlight. 4 bedrooms, pool, pier. $1,075,000. 3.5 baths, pool, pier. $849,000.
Wishing You A Joyful Holiday Season and A New Year Blessed With Peace
Wink Cowee
Benson & Mangold Real Estate 211 N. Talbot St., St. Michaels, MD 410-745-0415 (O) or 410-310-0208 (cell)
PAPER 路 ROCK 路 SCISSORS A boutique work+shop featuring gifts of uncommon awesomeness and all things handmade. 410-745-8248 The Old Mill 路 605 S. Talbot St. #7, St. Michaels www.paperrockscissorsshop.com 35
Christmas Presents Past appropriate. But to be truthful, at the time, the pajamas were nice and warm at night, but the toys and games always took top billing. After opening presents and f inishing off dessert of cake and ice cream, Mom and Dad would gather all of the loot together and get ready to go take us kids home to where the real presents—the hockey skates and the bicycles—were waiting under the real Christmas tree. But before we could leave, Bob and Mary and I had to model the pajamas. We would pull them over our clothes and kneel in front of the tree in Gramma’s front room for a photo. L ook ing at one of those pho tographs takes me back over the decades and brings to mind the soft, warm feel of the f lannel and the comfor table custom f it. The hockey skates and the bicycles are long gone, but the images of those PJs are still very clear. They have become mental placeholders for a simpler time when gif ts were made by hand and with love. No WiFi, charging cords or batteries required.
FINE CRAFTS & FAIR TRADE GIFTS Please Join Us! First Friday December 5th 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Demo by Featured Artist:
Dick Cooper is a Pulitzer Prizewinning journalist. He and his wife, Pat, live and sail in St. Michaels, Maryland. He can be reached at dickcooper@coopermediaassociates. com.
Laura Rankin
Needle Felted Holiday Creations
31 N. Harrison Street Easton
410-822-7554
36
The Little Red Cottage That Could!
In the heart of Oxford’s historic district and living way larger than it lets on from the outside, this enchanting home features several comfortable living spaces, a separate dining room, screened front porch, master suite with tiled bathroom and Jacuzzi tub, and three additional bedrooms. But wait ~ there’s more! Garage is connected to a studio space and sits just off the fenced stone and brick patio area ~ perfect for an al fresco get-together. With a history as an income-producing vacation rental you’ll quickly see that this property is both an excellent investment and a place to call home. Offered at $649,000.
Henry Hale - Benson & Mangold Real Estate Sales & Service
O: 410-226-0111 C: 410-829-3777 220 N. Morris St. Oxford, MD www.haleproperty.com 37
38
Christmas in St. Michaels Homes Tour Celebrating 28 Years of Community Service December 13-14 One of t he h ig h l ig ht s of t he Christmas in St. Michaels weekend is the Tour of Homes. This year, both historic homes in the village and some very special countryside homes are featured in one of the longestrunning home tours in Maryland. The houses in town are within walking distance of each other, giving visitors a great opportunity to stroll through town and soak up the historic atmosphere. Most of the homes, built in the 18th and 19th centuries, were at one time the residences of watermen and seafarers. Many of these homes have since been restored, expanded, and adapted for modern living. T h e c o u nt r y s i d e h o m e s a r e located just outside of town, often situated on expansive waterfront settings. These houses should not be missed, as they employ exquisite architectural details and are set against the backdrop of the stunning Eastern Shore landscape. Visitors reach the country homes via professional licensed shuttle bus service, which is included in the price of the ticket. The buses leave from the Crab Claw parking lot, with the last bus departing at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday and 2:30 p.m. on Sunday.
106 GRACE STREET Similar to neighboring homes along narrow Grace Street, this home represents what once was a waterman’s cottage. Built around 1890, the saltbox-style house was renovated and expanded in 1999 to include a second floor master suite, a family room/dining area, a galley kitchen and a screened porch. Plaster stars, built into the detailed trim, mark the transition from the original structure to the new addition off the living room. As you venture into the family room, the rustic closet door to the left is said to have been the original front door, complete with a doorbell. The current owners have made further renovations, including a 39
St. Michaels Homes Tour walkway and river stone drainage system in the backyard, a screened porch and a new picket fence.
Ocean City Sunset Oil by Betty Huang
THE OLD MILL The St. Michaels Mill is a circa1890 brick structure with a large 20th century frame addition built for storage. It is the town’s only remaining industrial site. The Mill passed through several owners. In 1920, Samuel Quillen purchased the proper t y and established Just Right Flour, which was distributed for local and regional sale. The Mill operated as a grist mill until 1972. Today, part of the “Mill” houses a my r iad of u n ique shops a nd businesses and is listed on t he Maryland Registry of Historic Sites.
First Friday Gallery Reception December 5, 5-8 p.m.
Petaluma Creek Shadows Oil by Camille Przewodek
216 E. CHEW AVENUE The original house was built in 1997, and the owners purchased it in 2001 to use for vacations and family gatherings because of its unique setting and views as the house sits at
Appointments/Commissions 443.988.1818 7B Goldsborough St., Easton www.studioBartgallery.com 40
JUST REDUCED TO $495,000 Wonderful deal on this incredible custom home located on gorgeous 3+ acres in Wye Mills. Open floor plan, large master suite, lots of extras.
JUST REDUCED TO $699,900 Super buy on Grove Creek! 3 ft. +/- mlw, completely renovated waterfront home with finished basement just minutes from Bay Bridge and Centreville!
$369,000 A must see ~ outstanding home in Easton’s 55+ amenity filled Chesapeake by Del Webb. Open floor plan with 1st floor master suite, much more!
REDUCED TO $1,695,000 Enjoy 6 ft. +/- on Island Creek with this spacious and ideally located Oxford residence. Lovely grounds, grandfathered waterside pool.
Janet Larson
410-310-1797 · 410-822-6665 janetlarson@mris.com www.shoremove.com
Benson and Mangold Real Estate 31 Goldsborough St., Easton 41
42
TIDE TABLE
OXFORD, MD
DECEMBER 2014
HIGH PM AM
1. Mon. 11:13 11:15 2. Tues. 12:15 3. Wed. 12:11 1:13 4. Thurs. 1:04 2:06 5. Fri. 1:55 2:55 6. Sat. 2:44 3:41 7. Sun. 3:32 4:24 8. Mon. 4:18 5:06 9. Tues. 5:04 5:47 10. Wed. 5:50 6:27 11. Thurs. 6:38 7:08 12. Fri. 7:28 7:49 13. Sat. 8:22 8:31 14. Sun. 9:18 9:15 15. Mon. 10:15 10:02 16. Tues. 11:10 10:51 17. Wed. 12:01pm 11:42 18. Thurs. 12:49 19. Fri. 12:34 1:35 20. Sat. 1:25 2:20 21. Sun. 2:16 3:06 22. Mon. 3:07 3:52 23. Tues. 3:58 4:40 24. Wed. 4:50 5:29 25. Thurs. 5:45 6:19 26. Fri. 6:42 7:10 27. Sat. 7:43 8:03 28. Sun. 8:46 8:57 29. Mon. 9:52 9:53 30. Tues. 10:58 10:50 31. Wed. 12:02pm 11:48
AM
Find the boat of your dreams at Campbell’s.
LOW PM
5:22 6:10 6:09 7:18 6:55 8:21 7:40 9:18 8:23 10:10 9:05 10:59 9:47 11:43 10:28 12:25 11:11am 1:05 11:54am 1:43 12:41 2:20 1:32 2:57 2:29 3:35 3:34 4:14 4:45 4:55 5:55 5:36 7:01 6:18 8:00 7:02 8:53 7:47 9:43 8:33 10:29 9:22 11:15 10:14 12:00 11:08am 12:46 12:07 1:32 1:10 2:19 2:19 3:08 3:34 3:58 4:51 4:48 6:04 5:39 7:12
CCY 37
With everything from day sailors to Bay cruisers in stock, Campbell’s can make this a “boatful” holiday.
SHARP’S IS. LIGHT: 46 minutes before Oxford TILGHMAN: Dogwood Harbor same as Oxford EASTON POINT: 5 minutes after Oxford CAMBRIDGE: 10 minutes after Oxford CLAIBORNE: 25 minutes after Oxford ST. MICHAELS MILES R.: 47 min. after Oxford WYE LANDING: 1 hr. after Oxford ANNAPOLIS: 1 hr., 29 min. after Oxford KENT NARROWS: 1 hr., 29 min. after Oxford CENTREVILLE LANDING: 2 hrs. after Oxford CHESTERTOWN: 3 hrs., 44 min. after Oxford
3 month tides at www.tidewatertimes.com 43
P.J. Campbell · 410-829-5458 boats@campbellsyachtsales.com www.campbellsyachtsales.com
CIRCA 1883 COLONIAL
Exterior renovation is complete. This stately home awaits total interior renovation. FHA 203K loans available. Trappe $185,000
BALLS CREEK RETREAT
Delightful waterfront cottage offers 2 fireplaces, wood floors, granite and marble counters, cherry cabinets, and pier with 3’ mlw in village setting. Neavitt $410,000
Chris Young Benson and Mangold Real Estate 24 N. Washington Street, Easton, MD 21601 410-310-4278 ¡ 410-770-9255 chrisyoung@mris.com 44
St. Michaels Homes Tour
as the Amelia Welby House, was built before 1783. It is a one-and-a-halfstory structure; the bay structure has brick gable ends and brick nogged frame walls. Compared to the other dwellings located on “St. Michaels Town” lots listed in the 1783 assessment, the Harrison House was typical in size, but had construction of above-average material. Unlike neighboring log and frame residences, the building’s masonry construction contributed to its survival.
216 E. Chew Avenue the very head of St. Michaels Harbor. Since that time they have made extensive renovations designed to feature the views. Today the house is furnished with items that the family has collected from around the world. Decorative treasures from Turkey, as well as Cajun inspirations from New Orleans, reflect the diverse interests of the homeowners.
207 MULBERRY STREET THOMAS H. KIRBY HOUSE ca. 1884
Since before the Civil War, there has been a house on this site. In 1884, shipbuilder Thomas H. Kirby hired contractors James Dyott and E. P. Sparks to build a new home on the lot, reusing materials from the original structure, such as doors, f loor boards and woodwork. The center-cross gable and front porch are typical of houses built in the area in the late 1800s. At the time the house was constructed, St. Michaels’ harbor extended to Christ Church. Kirby,
209 MULBERRY STREET The Harrison House, believed to be the oldest home in St. Michaels, was built by William Harrison, who, with his sons, was a blacksmith and shipbuilder. The house, also known 45
St. Michaels Homes Tour
Your Community Theatre
who owned much of the land where Muskrat Park is now located, built a footbridge over what was called Church Cove as a shortcut to his boatyard on Cherry Street.
UPCOMING SHOWS
Glen Miller Orchestra Holiday Show December 11 - 8 p.m.
Also This December 12/5 - Susan Werner 12/12 - Mark Willis Holiday & Hits
CLAIBORNE VILLAGE HALL The original clapboard building was built in the 1890s when Claiborne was a thriving ferry and railroad center. In 1921, the church was moved from Harrington Ave., a street off Miracle House Circle, to its present site on Claiborne Road. Dur ing the 1920s, the bell tower, narthex and Fellowship Hall were added. In 2000, the Claiborne Methodist congregation merged with the Neavitt congregation, and the Claiborne church became inactive.
12/19-22 & 12/27-28 Miracle on 34th Street
This year’s annual holiday play at The Avalon Theatre is the yuletide classic, Miracle on 34th Street! Fri. and Sat., 7 p.m. Sun., 2 p.m.; Mon., 6 p.m.
For tickets and info. 410-822-7299 or visit www.avalonfoundation.org 46
47
St. Michaels Homes Tour
automobiles onto the ferry, which eliminated the need for rail service. The Claibor ne-A nnapolis Fer r y Company continued to transport millions of passengers across the Chesapeake until the completion of the Bay Bridge in 1952. Tod ay t here is a publ ic boat landing, beach and picnic area.
In October 2010, The Claiborne Association purchased the property w ith the goal of raising enough funds to restore and maintain the historic church. Their goal was to use it as a community gathering place for culture, education and social interaction, but ongoing fundraising efforts are needed to continue the restoration. The Village Hall serves as a place for gatherings and exhibits and now houses the village post office. It is listed on the Maryland Registry of Historic Properties.
MAPLE HALL This farmhouse-style home was designed and built in 2007. The main portion of the house is composed of five modular cubes that were placed on pre-set footings and then “wrapped” with porches and decks. In keeping w ith her Southern roots, the owner furnished the home with antiques and family heirlooms.
THE CLAIBORNE LANDING and OLD FERRY WHARF Claiborne and the Eastern Shore of Maryland have long been summer destinations for tourists from the western side of the Chesapeake Bay. In 1890, steamship ser v ice was started between Baltimore and Claiborne, along with connecting rail service to Ocean City, MD, and towns in between. The Baltimore, Chesapeake and Atlantic rail system served the Shore until 1928. At that time, a majority of ferry passengers brought their
WEBLEY The long lane leading to this house is an approach to one of Talbot County’s finer homes. The Flemish bond brick farmhouse was built in 1805. Now, only the central portion is original. The property was originally owned by Edmund Webb in the 1600s. John and Mary Kersey, who bought the property and built a home in 1805, 48
New Homes Additions Renovations Historical Commercial
May your holidays be warm and happy...
49
BENSON & MANGOLD R E A L E S TAT E
Chuck Mangold Jr. - Associate Broker CELL: 410.924.8832 OFFICE: 410.770.9255 mangold@bensonandmangold.com ∙ www.talbotwaterfront.com 24 N. Washington Street, Easton, Maryland 21601
Spectacular Water Views! Stunning open floor plan design, masterfully executed with exquisite care and attention to detail. Sailboat depth ~ 6+MLW. Gorgeous main house with 4 master suites, 3 fireplaces, pristine gourmet kitchen. Superb waterfront guest house. Ideal Easton/Oxford Road location. Peachblossom Creek. A perfect Eastern Shore sanctuary! Visit LegatesCoveEstate.com $3,500,000
Breathtaking historic masterpiece just steps from downtown Easton. Meticulously & completely restored, this one-of-a-kind home has every modern convenience. Gourmet kitchen, generous storage, large master suite, extensive molding, lush landscaping, and a fenced yard. Functionally a new home ~ all new plumbing, electric, HVAC, roof, landscaping & hardscapes. This spectacular home is a must see for anyone who wants to enjoy the very best of downtown living. Visit 200GoldsboroughStreet.com $1,295,000
50
BENSON & MANGOLD R E A L E S TAT E
Chuck Mangold Jr. - Associate Broker CELL: 410.924.8832 OFFICE: 410.770.9255 mangold@bensonandmangold.com ∙ www.talbotwaterfront.com 24 N. Washington Street, Easton, Maryland 21601
Fantastic waterfront estate near the Talbot Country Club. Features include 500+ ft. of waterfrontage on Trippe’s Creek, 8’ at MLW and huge westerly views. The house is a completely remodeled and well-appointed home with a great pool and main level master suite. Visit 5999CanterburyDrive.com
$2,495,000
Perfect Shore Retreat - Custom-built home situated on 3+/- private acres on Edge Creek. Features include hardwood flooring, loft and an open kitchen to dining and great room with plenty of windows to take in the gorgeous views. Visit 6877EdgeCreekRoad.com $925,000
51
St. Michaels Homes Tour
Bay Pilates and Wellness
Webley named it “Mar y ’s Delight.” The property is now known as “Webley.” I n a b o u t 1 8 3 0 , o w n e r D r. Absalom Thompson established the first Eastern Shore hospital on the premises. Dr. Thompson was a prominent physician possessed with extraordinary medical skills. He is said to have performed operations considered very progressive for the time. Superstitions still abound about the bones found in the cellar.
Pilates Makes a Great Gift! Getting Started Package 5 Reformer lessons for $159
Tickets are $25 until 4 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12, and $30 during Christmas in St. Michaels weekend. Your ticket provides: one-time admission to all tour homes; transportation to the countryside homes; a detailed tour g uide book let w it h lots of local information and complete descriptions of each home on the tour along with other major landmarks in St. Michaels; and admission to the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum both Saturday and Sunday. Order online, via mail or in person. For more information visit www. christmasinstmichaels.org.
Improve Posture Tighten Lower Abs Increase Flexibility Regain Balance Strengthen Muscles and Joints Our teachers are over 55 and have experience helping all ages and fitness levels. Chris 410-253-1052 Allison 410-310-6188 Lorri 410-924-0451
295 Bay Street, Suite #5, Easton info@baypilates.net 410-924-0451 52
Once A Year Sale!!
Buy any Computer, Laptop or Desktop and get another one 1/2 OFF!!! Even Santa’s Elves Can’t Do That!
Happy Holidays from
Jason’s Computer Services 410-924-7987 53
54
Keeping the Umbrella Open For All Seasons, Inc. by Bonna L. Nelson
Just as the seasons change, so do the events in the lives of our families, friends and ourselves, creating needs that often cannot be met alone. Sometimes those needs are best met with professional support. For All Seasons is here to help. We have all experienced issues, ing that you don’t know where to challenges and changes in life. We turn ~ you are at wits’ end and you are not always happy about the feel totally unequipped to handle cards that life has dealt us. We don’t any more. We have all read stories always know where to turn for help and have thought, “There, but for when we are overwhelmed by life’s the grace of God, go I.” We wonder how a person can handle all of the trials and tribulations. Just now, for example, like many stress and get through the day. Fortunately, for those of us who of my friends, I am experiencing the anxieties of the so-called “sandwich l ive on t he Mid- Shore t here i s generation.” I am coordinating the help. FOR A LL SE A SONS, INC. care of an ailing parent in Dela- Behavioral Health Clinic and Rape ware and helping out children and Cr isis Center has the resources a grandchild on the western shore. and expertise available for those in I often feel on edge and pulled in need. Whether one is dealing with being overwhelmed by the stresses many directions. Trying to care for parents, chil- of daily life, the loss of a loved one, dren and grandchildren, and attend or coping with life-altering trauma, to our own aging and health issues, this wonderful, caring organization can be exhausting and it can take its is there for support through the diftoll. With the support of family and ficult times. “We want to raise awareness in friends we usually can get through it, but what if the stresses become the community that we are here to help,” Beth Anne Langrell, new unmanageable? Just imagine if you or a loved one executive director of FAS, told me. experience some life-altering trau- “‘It’s okay to not be okay,’ is our new ma, whether it be physical, mental campaign theme for the coming or emotional, that is so overwhelm- year,” she continued. “We are work55
For All Seasons, Inc.
r
ll u Ca To rA Fo
ing hard to get the word out there.� I was intrigued to hear about the campaign theme and to learn about FAS services when I recently met Beth Anne and Alice Ryan, the new president of the FAS board of directors, at their clinical and administrative offices in Easton. I like the FAS umbrella logo and concept, which they described as a metaphor for the array of support services that FAS provides to individuals, groups, organizations, and communities throughout the Mid-Shore regardless of race, religion, income, sex, or age. How do they accomplish their mission? With 32 dedicated employees, including 18 clinicians (counselors), three psychologists and support staff, and with help from 11 board members (all volunteers). FAS staff serve clients in offices in Talbot, Caroline, Dorchester, Kent and Queen Anne’s counties. FA S clinicians are trained in treating clients experiencing trauma. Each clinician has their own style of therapy, but all focus on creating a sense of safety and a therapeutic relationship. They currently counsel 1,200 clients a month in their Mid-Shore Behavioral Health Clinics and average 45 clients a month in their Rape Crisis Centers. Clients are both self-referred and agency referred, such as from hospitals, social services agencies, 56
the criminal justice system, schools and doctors. Lesa Lee, LCSW-C, FAS Clinical Services Director, and my friend, told me that “I choose to be a part of FAS because of the absolutely amazing staff and because of the programs that allow people who have experienced traumatic events the ability to receive therapy regardless of their ability to pay. The commitment of our entire staff to not only our consumers but to each other is beyond words for me. I feel so blessed to be a part of such a great team that truly feels like a second family.� I realized, after talking to Lesa and Beth Anne, how insignificant my challenges are compared to the challenges faced by many of their clients. Beth Anne explained that they do treat clients with mild anxiety, but they also treat those who have experienced horrendous trauma. FA S counsels clients who are victims of crimes including rape, incest, child abuse, sexual abuse, assault, robbery, domestic violence a nd human traf f ick ing. Clients
include families that have lost a member by v iolence or suicide. The y a l so c ou n sel i nd iv idua l s, couples, families, and groups in workplaces and schools, anyone or anyplace affected by traumatic event s. They t re at client s w it h anxiety and depression and other mental health issues. They treat clients with issues related to everyday life problems like divorce, marital problems, job loss, or caregiving. Their clients range in age from toddlers to the elderly. FAS, a private, non-profit human services agency established in 1986, of fers outpatient mental health ser vices and crisis support. The FAS umbrella of services includes: psychotherapy and psychiatric support; crisis intervention and mobile crisis support services; advocacy; education; communit y suppor t; 24-hour hotline; crime victims assistance; sexual assault prevention education; special Latino community outreach and support; urgent care services; anger management program; family visitation center; post-detention center counseling;
57
For All Seasons, Inc. school-based mental health services; and a community speakers bureau. Since the beloved previous executive director of FAS, Dick Goldstein, passed away in December 2013, FAS has been smoothly implementing a transition plan that Dick and Bet h A nne L angrell developed. FAS board president A lice Ryan said, “We have a strong, committed board, dedicated, caring staff and new goals and commitments to our clients and the community.” In addition, said Lesa, “When our prev ious executive director, Dick Goldstein, died, we not only received an outpouring of support from outside agencies, but the internal care and support of the clinicians and board members continues to touch my heart. The entire team rallied together to make sure the needs of our clients were met but also to take care of one another. I think other agencies, potential interns, and our clients recognize this about FAS. Because what a gift it is that a person would come to our agency and trust us enough to help them work on their life.” Added Beth Anne, “My heart is happy every day that I come to work because we provide such important services to the community.” Why do clients choose FAS? Lesa responded, “We respect our clients and see their mental health issues as a part of them. They are not bipolar,
Direct From Amish Country To You Fine Handcrafted Solid Wood Furniture
Living Rooms · Entertainment Centers Bedrooms · Office Furniture Dining Rooms · Tables & Hutches
Showroom located in AMISH COUNTRY FARMER’S MARKET 101 Marlboro Ave. · Easton, MD 410-763-8002 www.lancohandmadefurniture.com 58
Byways and Waterways An Exhibit of Paintings by Lisa Egeli and Lisa Mitchell Through December 27 “Trees With Grace” Lisa Mitchell
“Patience” Lisa Egeli
Artist Meet & Greet Reception Dec. 5, 5 to 8 p.m.
59
For All Seasons, Inc. depressed or traumatized. They are so much more. Our clinicians and staff hold our clients’ needs at the forefront while challenging them to work on their lives. Our clients know that we support them on their journey to wellness.” “We are honored that they choose us and continue with our services,” Lesa continued. “Our clients come in and tell us their stories and work hard on their lives. And it is not easy. In the precious little moments when they feel successful in having worked through a difficult experience, I am grateful that I was able to be present with them. What I want everyone to know is that we are lucky to be working with such amazing people who trust us with some of the most difficult issues in their life.” I asked how the staff handles their emotions when dealing with dif f icult trauma experienced by individuals or the community. Beth Anne said that they help each other in regular meetings, debriefings and counseling. They try to stay healthy and engaged. They encourage each other to keep up morale. What does the future hold for FAS? Beth Anne and Alice shared that plans include more community outreach, education and communication; redesigning and updating the FAS website; becoming more of a presence on social media; and in-
Merry Christmas from
Sue Sterling’s Hair Studio, Inc Sue ◆ Bev Mike ◆ Travis Scruples · Moroccan Oil DS Labs · Sebastian Guinot · Aquage Jane Iredale
Thank You for Your Patronage! 105 Federal St., Ste. A, Easton 410-822-6777 60
We Have Moved!
Pamela P. Gardner, AIA, LLC 311 N. Aurora Street, Easton, MD 410-820-7973 ppgaia@ verizon.net
www.pamelagardneraia.com 61
For All Seasons, Inc.
range of community services and education and uninsured services as well as staff development and training.” Beth Anne added, “I believe that a part of living in a community is taking care of everyone in the community. Everyone knows someone who is affected by mental illness. ‘It’s okay to not be okay.’ Educate and communicate, spread awareness, ask families and friends, ‘how are you doing?’ whether it is a longtime illness or sudden tragedy. Refer people to FAS.” In addit ion to donat ions and referrals, volunteers are needed to
creasing the donor base. FAS hopes to continue to collaborate with community agencies, schools, hospitals and non-profits to provide the best services possible. When I asked how the community can help FAS, Alice said, “I hope that FAS is added to everyone’s list for year-end donations and year-round donations. Some FAS services are covered by Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurances on a sliding scale, and some by grants, such as for trauma cases, but more donations are needed to cover our wide
Lesa Lee, LCSW-C, FAS Clinical Services Director and Beth Anne Langrell, new executive director of FAS. 62
63
For All Seasons, Inc.
for an appointment, for more information, to volunteer, or to donate at 410-822-1018 or on their website at www.forallseasonsinc.org. Donations may be mailed to the main office at 300 Talbot Street, Easton, MD 21601. E-mail Beth Anne Langrell at blangrell@forallseasonsinc. org. Check the website for the addresses of the four satellite clinical offices. The FAS 24-hour hotline numbers are 410-820-5600 or 800 310-7273.
help with fundraisers. You might recognize Beth Anne for her musical talents. She has sung in numerous musical productions over the past few years, such as “Heart & Music: Sing, Dance, Smile, Inspire,” to raise money for FAS. I attended one during which, between the wonderful musical vignettes, FAS clients spoke about their lives, from depression and abuse to drug problems and losing a home in a fire, heartbreaking stories that could happen to anyone. More fundraisers are being planned for 2015. Be sure to donate, volunteer and attend. Help to sustain the FAS umbrella. For All Seasons may be contacted
Bonna L. Nelson is a Bay-area writer, columnist and photographer. She resides with her husband, John, in Easton.
Sound advice you can rely on. Dedicated to professionalism, responsiveness and quality. ■ Tax planning & preparation - Individual, Business, Estate & Trust ■ Quickbooks accounting services ■ 15% Senior Citizen Discount ■ Free initial consultation Kullman Siebert, LLC 7 South Street ■ Easton, MD 21601 410-266-9885 ■ skullman@kullmancpa.com 64
65
66
Holiday Cookie Recipes Cream butter and sugar together. Add egg yolk, flour and vanilla. Spread by hand on an ungreased 10½ by 15½ edged cookie sheet. Beat egg white. Spread lightly on top of cookie mixture. Sprinkle with pecans and pat down. Sprinkle 1 to 2 tablespoons of sugar over the top. Bake at 300° for about 50 to 60 minutes, or until brown. Cool for 2 to 3 minutes only before you cut into squares.
The snowf lakes are coming, so it must be time to think about baking cookies for the holidays. Consider adding one of these cookie recipes to your family’s traditional lineup this year. We all have favorite foods that we expect to see every time we gather for a holiday meal. As the years go by, they become traditions. To pay tribute to some of my family members and friends, I have gathered these cookie recipes for you to try. I hope they will add warmth to your holiday season! BUTTER COOKIES Yield: 2 dozen This recipe was given to my mom by a dear friend, Lynn Mills. My mom makes these every Christmas as they are my dad’s favorite. 2 sticks butter ~ room temperature 1 cup sugar 1 egg, separated 2 cups flour, sifted 1 cup chopped pecans 2 t. vanilla
Butter Cookies 67
Tidewater Kitchen
21 BEERS ON TAP
Many Changing Seasonally
HOLIDAY BUTTER CRISPS Yield: 2 dozen This recipe is from a dear family friend, Liz Whatley. She also loves to bake.
Planning a holiday gathering or office party? Check out the Pub’s private and semi-private dining areas. Great for cocktail parties or sit-down meals. Consult with Chef Doug Kirby to create a custom menu that fits your taste and budget.
Great Food and Drinks in a Cozy Pub Atmosphere Check Out Our New FALL & WINTER MENU
1 cup butter, softened 3 oz. cream cheese, softened 1 lg. egg yolk 1 t. vanilla 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 t. salt 1/4 t. baking powder Turbinado sugar or cinnamon sugar to sprinkle on top
410·822·1112 20 N. Washington St., Easton washingtonstreetpub.com
Cream the butter and cream cheese together. Add sugar and beat until fluffy. Add the egg yolk and vanilla and stir until combined. Add the dry ingredients and make a dough. Shape the dough into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for 30 or more minutes. Roll a quarter of the dough at a time into 1/8 inch thickness and cut. 68
Call Us For Party Ideas!
Not Just Seafood Anymore!
Let Us Make Entertaining Easy!
Wholesale & Retail 路 Complete Line of Fr esh Seafood S p e c i a l O r d e r s b y Re q u e s t 路 We S h i p f o r N ex t D a y D e l i v e r y Mon. - Wed. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 路 Thurs. - Sat. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. 3 1 6 G l e b e R d . , E a s t o n ( Ac r o s s f r o m E a s t o n P l a z a ) 4 1 0 - 8 2 0 - 7 1 7 7 路 w w w. c a p t a i n s k e t c h s e a f o o d . c o m 69
Tidewater Kitchen Bake at 350째 for 10 to 12 minutes until the edges turn golden. CURRANT COOKIES Yield: 2 dozen This is a favorite of mine, and one that my Aunt Elizabeth shared with me many years ago. She would come to our home 3 days prior to Christmas and we would bake lots of cookies! 1 cup butter + 2 T. 1-2/3 cups sugar 2 eggs, beaten 2 cups flour 1/2 t. baking powder 1/2 t. nutmeg 1 cup currants Powdered sugar Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl. Drop by the spoonful onto a cookie sheet. Do not use Teflon or a dark cookie sheet or they will burn. Make sure there is enough room between cookies as they will spread. Bake at 350째 for 8 minutes. Sift powdered sugar over them while they are warm. GINGER OATMEAL COOKIES Yield: 4 dozen Naudain Sellers gave me this recipe when I started my Pudding on the Ritz Cooking School and they remain a Christmas favorite. 70
71
Tidewater Kitchen
Cool for 1 minute; remove from baking sheet and cool completely on wire racks. Note: These chewy-crisp cookies will stay fresh for 2 weeks in airtight containers.
Ginger Oatmeal Cookies 3/4 cup butter 1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed 1/2 cup sugar 1 egg 1/4 cup molasses 1-1/2 cups f lour 1-1/2 t. baking soda 1/2 t. salt 1 t. cinnamon 3/4 t. ginger 1/4 t. cloves 2 cups quick oats
RANGER COOKIES Yield: 4 dozen My great grandmother made these, and they are still a family favorite. 1 cup butter 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup canola oil 1 cup white sugar 1 egg Cream all of these ingredients together in a large bowl.
Beat together the butter and sugar until creamy. Beat in the egg and molasses until smooth. In a separate bowl, sift together the f lour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, cloves and ginger. Stir in the oatmeal. Blend the wet and dry ingredients together thoroughly. Drop by level tablespoons on lightly greased cookie sheets, placing dough about 3 inches apart. Bake at 350째 for 8 minutes or until browned.
Sift and blend together with the wet ingredients: 3-1/2 cups flour 1 cup old-fashioned oats 1 t. vanilla 1 t. cream of tartar 1 t. baking soda 1 cup Rice Krispies cereal 72
May your holidays sparkle with joy and happiness! 13 Goldsborough Street, Easton 路 410.822.2211 Open Tues. - Sat. 10-5 路 www.dwellinganddesign.com 73
Tidewater Kitchen
Sift together the dry ingredients and slowly add to the creamed mixture. Fold in nuts and oatmeal. Drop by teaspoon on cookie sheet 3 inches apart. Bake at 350째 for 6 minutes.
Drop by teaspoon onto cookie sheets. Flatten each cookie with a fork dipped in milk, if you want a f latter cookie. Bake at 350째 for 8 to 10 minutes.
CRANBERRY-CASHEW DROP COOKIES Yield: 4-1/2 dozen These bite-sized confections bring back many childhood memories.
COCONUT MACAROONS Yield: 4 dozen My sister Kim requests these every Christmas! 1 cup butter or shortening 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup sugar 2 eggs, beaten 1 cup pecans or other nuts 1 cup coconut 1 t. vanilla 1 cup flour 1 t. baking soda 4 cups quick oats 1 t. salt 1/2 t. nutmeg 1/4 t. cinnamon
1 cup butter, softened 1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed 1/2 cup sugar 2 eggs 1 t. vanilla 2-1/4 cups flour 1 t. baking soda 1 t. salt 1 12-oz. pkg. white chocolate chips 1 cup chopped cashews 1 cup dried cranberries In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla.
Melt butter and add beaten eggs, sugar, vanilla and coconut. 74
Tharpe Antiques and Decorative Arts Visit us at our new location. 25 S. Washington Street, Easton
Donate or consign your gently used antique, vintage and contemporary furniture and home accessories. Call 410-820-7525 for more information. All profits allow the Talbot Historical Society to continue to preserve, communicate and celebrate Talbot County’s rich history.
Talbot Historical Society 410-822-0773 · www.hstc.org 75
Tidewater Kitchen
1-1/2 to 2 inches in diameter, wrap in waxed paper and chill for at least six hours. Unwrap the rolls and cut into 1/4-inch slices. Place on ungreased cookie sheets about two inches apart. Bake at 375° for 9 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on wire racks. Note: Dough will keep for 2 weeks in the refrigerator.
In another bowl combine the f lour, baking soda and salt. Gradually add the creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in the chocolate chips, nuts and cranberries. Drop by rounded tablespoons about 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 9 to 11 minutes or until brown. Remove to a wire rack to cool. AUNT NONNIE’S COOKIES Yield: 3-1/3 dozen I think of cookies more fondly than just a way to satisfy a craving for something sweet. These remind me of the days when I would pull a chair up to the counter to help my aunt roll and cut a batch of cookies.
SALTINE CRACKER TOFFEE When I first made these I couldn’t believe they could be this good! No one believes they are made with Saltines.
1 egg 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar 3 T. shortening Pinch of salt 1/2 t. baking soda 2 cups flour 1 cup coconut 1 cup chopped nuts 1 cup chopped dates 1 cup raisins
1 sleeve Saltine crackers 1 cup butter 1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed 1 12-oz. pkg. chocolate chips Preheat oven to 400°. Line a baking sheet (with sides) with a sheet of aluminum foil. Spray with Pam and line up the crackers single file on the foil. Combine the butter and brown sugar in a saucepan and bring to a
Cream together the butter, shortening and sugars. Add the egg and mix well. Add the f lour, salt and baking soda. Mix in the coconut, nuts, dates and raisins. Shape dough into rolls that are 76
77
Tidewater Kitchen
Heat the oil in a wok or saucepan over medium heat. Fry the nuts until they are golden. Before removing them from the wok, hold them for a few seconds between a slotted spoon and the side of the wok to drain as much oil off as possible. DO NOT DRAIN THEM ON PAPER TOWELS OR THE SPICES WILL NOT ADHERE! Transfer the nuts to a medium bowl, quickly add the spice mixture and toss well to coat. Taste and adjust the seasonings. Keep in mind that the warm nuts will be soft but they will harden as they cool. Let cool completely then serve or transfer to an airtight container. They will keep for 2 to 3 weeks at room temperatures, or about 3 months in the refrigerator. These can also be frozen.
boil. Cook for 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Pour over Saltines and spread to cover. Bake for 5 minutes and remove from oven. Spread the chocolate chips on top and let sit for 5 minutes, then spread the melted chocolate evenly over the toffee. Cool in the refrigerator. When cooled, pull foil off the cookie sheet and peel the foil off the back of the crackers. Break into pieces and store in a tin.
MICROWAVE PEANUTS 1 cup raw shelled peanuts 1/2 t. salt 1/2 t. black pepper (optional) cold water
INDIAN SPICED NUTS 1 t. cumin seeds, dry roasted and coarsely ground 1-1/2 t. chaat masala (a wonderful Indian spice) 1/4 t. cayenne pepper, to taste 1/4 t. black salt (it has a citrus taste - optional) 1/3 cup peanut or canola oil for frying 2 cups raw cashews, almonds, peanuts, pistachios, or a mixture
Pour peanuts into a colander and wet thoroughly. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Pour into a microwavesafe casserole or pie plate. Microwave on high for 2-1/2 minutes; stir, then microwave in 30 second intervals until desired degree of doneness. Cooking time may vary with different microwave ovens. Peanuts will crisp and continue to cook as they cool.
Mix the spices together in a small bowl. 78
until completely coated. Place on a parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet in a single layer. Bake at 350° for 20 minutes or until desired doneness, stirring occasionally. A longtime resident of Oxford, Pamela Meredith-Doyle, formerly Denver’s NBC Channel 9 Children’s Chef, now teaches both adult and children’s cooking classes on the south shore of Massachusetts, where she lives with her husband and son. For more of Pam’s recipes, visit the Story Archive tab at www.tidewatertimes.com.
ROASTED WALNUTS with ROSEMARY 2-1/2 cups walnuts 2 T. extra virgin olive oil 2 T. chopped rosemary 1/4 t. Kosher salt 1/2 T. sugar 1 t. freshly ground black pepper Toss all ingredients in a bowl
Deborah Bridges · 410.745.3135 · www.swancoveflowers.com 79
KENNETH D. BROWN INC BRIAN T. BROWN - PRESIDENT
Hardscaping by Kenneth D. Brown Inc. Patios - Driveways Walkways Retaining Walls Pool Decks
Constructed with Quality Craftsmanship Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute Certified Installer Certified Arborist #MA-4077 · Certified Professional Horticulturist Licensed Tree Expert #259 · M.H.I.C. #91521 · MDA LIC #27617
Permeable Installer Technician Certificate Holder
EASTON, MD · 410-822-1683 www.kdblandscaping.com 80
TIDEWATER GARDENING
by K. Marc Teffeau, Ph.D.
Presents and Christmas Greenery In December our thoughts turn to the holidays and all the prep work that we need to do to get ready. Not much is happening outdoors in the landscape, but we can still think about gardening and the upcoming gift giving opportunities. Do you have someone on your gift list that is into gardening? Well, then you are in luck! Gardening items make excellent gifts and there is something to fit every budget. The trick is to match the gift to the needs, level of experience, and particular interest of your gardening friend or relative. Consider purchasing garden tools such as a quality pair of hand pruners or loppers. Or what about a weed whip, a quality fertilizer spreader, or one of those fancy digging spades from England? In the clothing department you could get a pair of sturdy leather work gloves, a gardening apron, or a T-shirt with a f lower or plant design. You could go a different route if you can’t find something
Gardening implements make great Christmas gifts! specific and give a gift certificate to a nursery, garden center, or to a gardening supply store. A gift certificate to a nursery plant catalog would also be a good option. As you can see, there are a wide range of choices for the gardener on your Christmas list. I think a neat gift ~ hint, hint to my family ~ would be a home 81
Tidewater Gardening
WE PUT LIFE IN YOUR SOIL
Total Landscaping and Ground Maintenance Grading, Loading & Backhoe Service Bed Edging & Shaping Mulch and Organics Compost/Topsoil Stone Products
WE PUT LIFE IN YOUR SOIL
WE PUT LIFE IN YOUR SOIL
Yard Works Plus, LLC
Hint, hint Teffeau family! weather station that includes a minimum-maximum thermometer, a rain gauge, and a weather log. This item would have a long life and would be appreciated by the gardener who is addicted to the Weather Channel. He or she could go out Christmas day and put it up! One of the best Christmas presents of all is the gift of live plants. For the house plant aficionado, how about a collection of succulents that can be added to yearly? Or you could take a different tack and give one of the many f lowering or foliage houseplants that are available for sale at Christmas. Do double duty and give a Norfolk Island pine that can be a miniature indoor Christmas tree, and then be a neat looking houseplant the rest of the year.
10 Yd. Roll-Off Containers Bobbex Deer Repellent Gary Gerhardt 410-820-6414 410-200-0817 28769 Llandaff Road, Easton Pick-Up or Delivery
www.yardworksplus.com WE PUT LIFE IN YOUR SOIL 82
CRONSHAW CARPENTRY
We Specialize in Remodeling!
SCOTT CRONSHAW 8304 GANNON CIRCLE, EASTON
410.822.0981 office 410.310.4168 cell
www.cronshawcarpentry.com scronshaw@goeaston.net
MHIC #76923 83
Tidewater Gardening
Serious Seafood & Seasonal Specialties Happy Hour at the Fireside Bar & Lounge or our outdoor Harbor Lounge 4-7 p.m. Wed.-Fri.
Norfolk Island Pine If you don’t feel like going out and shopping, you can get your gardening friend a subscription to a “plant of the month” club. These clubs send their members interesting plants for the proper season. Be unconventional ~ offer perennial divisions, seedlings, and shrub volunteers as gifts. If you have seed from a treasured vegetable variety that you know comes back the same year after year, share some with an equally treasured friend. Write I.O.U.s for perennials that you will be dividing in spring so the recipient can plan ahead for the best location. A collection of live herb plants in attractive planters that your culinary family member or friend
Always your home for Fresh Atlantic Coast Oysters
410-745-5577 TownDockRestaurant.com Open Wed. - Sun.
125 Mulberry Street St. Michaels 84
as a download on the Web, but I still think that having the actual bound copy in hand is much better. A gardening magazine subscription is also an excellent gift. Or, how about a gift membership to a gardening society or plant group? Many of these groups provide a monthly or quarterly magazine as part of their membership package. Gardening books make a perfect holiday gift. can snip for fresh seasoning while cooking can be an excellent present if the person is both an avid cooker and gardener. While the internet has probably become the main source for gardening information, I still appreciate non-digital technology. Putting a good book in a gardener’s hands now will give them all winter to read up on new developments in their favorite specialty area, whether it’s roses, vegetables, fruits or landscaping. Used bookstores are a great place to find that “classic” gardening edition, too. Yes, maybe you can find the book
· Container Plants · Over 30,000 Plants To Choose From Buy From A Grower 30104 Dover Road Easton, Maryland 410-822-1320
HEADACHE INSURANCE ✓ SEVERE WEATHER CHECKS
✓ EMERGENCY RESPONSE ✓ REGULAR INSPECTIONS WE MONITOR YOUR HOME WHEN YOU’RE AWAY
410.310.2763 or info@NestCheck.com 85
Tidewater Gardening If your gardener has a passion for roses, perennials, shrubs, or houseplants, there is a group for them. Lest we think there is absolutely nothing to do in the landscape at this point in the year except put up lights and assorted “decorations,” let’s turn our attention to pruning our Christmas greens. [My wife and I were in one of those big box stores the other day and saw all the inf latable holiday snowmen, elves, deer, and the like. We just laughed. I think that if the American public stopped buying all those imported, inf latable eyesores, we could have a positive export balance! I know ~ bah, humbug].
But, I digress... Now is the time to do the evergreen pruning for the Christmas greens. Properly done, this activity can provide you with the needed greens and, at the same time, benefit your plants. The objectives of pruning are to improve a plant’s symmetry and natural form, to promote better
FRANK E . DAFFIN, INC. Quality Builders Since 1936
410-822-2364 www.frankedaffininc.com · fedaffin@atlanticbb.net MHIC #1857 · MHBR #877 · Easton, MD
86
balance and healthier growth, and to control the height or spread of the plant. Always make your pruning cut at a joint in the branch so that the remaining leaves cover and hide the cut. Pruned this way, any plant can be shaped without the appearance of having just been scalped. Both needle and broad leaf evergreens make attractive Christmas decorations. To make arrangements, you may need a few branches that are 12 to 15 inches long, but the majority of materials for both centerpieces and wreaths need to be no longer than 4 to 6 inches long. Obtain the larger pieces by removing unwanted branches and vigorous growth from foundation plantings. They should have
Pruning your evergreens for Christmas arrangements can be beneficial to your plants.
Season's Greetings from the Dobson family
87
Tidewater Gardening air space between each other and the house. This often requires the removal or hard pruning of some longer branches, thus providing the greens you want. Short pieces are obtained by a type of pruning called tipping. This, as the name suggests, is the removal of the tip of the shoot. Tipping accomplishes two things: it shortens the branch, and, at the same time, it forces growth of side branches giving you a more compact plant. Done with a pair of hand shears, tipping should provide you with plenty of 4- to 6-inch pieces you need for decorating, leaving a natural looking plant in the process. Any evergreen can be used for Christmas greenery, but some kinds are better than others. Boxwood, with its fine dense texture is especially popular. Japanese hollies are also good for this purpose. All of the hollies ~ American, English and Chinese ~ are excellent for decorating, and they have the desirable red berries.
Everything for Christmas!
 Gifts Greens Ornaments Home DÊcor Christmas Trees 410-822-1604
29350 Matthewstown Rd. Easton 88
89
Tidewater Gardening
blue spruce holds its needles better than the Norway. Hemlock is another effective green, but it doesn’t always hold its needles well. We don’t have many hemlocks in this area because of our summer heat. In pruning the larger evergreens like pine and spruce, get your greens by removing unneeded branches. Pines respond well to tipping, but be careful with the spruces and don’t over prune. On older trees it is possible to remove or tip side shoots without spoiling the plant’s basic symmetry. Both yews and junipers are also good sources of greenery. The dark green needles of the yew are especially good and the plants tolerate pruning well. Magnolia is one of
Arrangements in water will last longer and are quite lovely placed around the home.. Of the pines, the fine f lexible bright green needles of the white pine are best, but other pines will work. All of the spruces make excellent wreaths, but the Colorado
BAILEY MARINE CONSTRUCTION, INC. A 5th Generation Company - Since 1885
RIPRAP · MARSH CREATIONS BAILEY DOCKS · BOAT LIFTS Heavy Duty and Shallow Water STONE REVETMENTS COMPLETE MARINE CONSTRUCTION
410-822-2205
MD H.I.C. Lic. #343
Call for a free estimate!
www.baileymarineconstruction.com 90
Happy Holidays! Shopping for Your Sportsman is easy at
Shore Sportsman
20% OFF
WITH THIS AD
In stock items only. Does not apply to guns or already discounted merchandise. Valid until 12-24-2014
HUNTING ♦ FISHING ARCHERY ♦ CLOTHING Mon.-Sat. 8-6 ♦ Sun. 8-4 8232 Ocean Gateway ♦ Easton 410-820-5599 ♦ 800-263-2027 91
Tidewater Gardening
In using any greens, always be aware of the potential fire hazard of these materials. Those that are kept in water will last longer. When using greens without water, avoid burning candles near them. Also keep them away from heaters, electric lights, the TV and other heat sources. Happy Gardening!
the most handsome of cut greens, but prune these carefully so as not to leave branch stubs on the tree. Even rhododendrons can be pruned now for holiday decorations. Like the magnolia, prune them back to forked branches and leave a clean, smooth cut. Many rhododendrons need pruning anyway to keep them in scale with their setting, and to keep them compact. You may wish to avoid branches with buds, though, if you are concerned about the number of blooms you’ll get next spring.
Marc Teffeau retired as the Director of Research and Regulatory Affairs at the American Nursery and Landscape Association in Washington, D.C. He now lives in Georgia with his wife, Linda.
Using clippings from your own evergreens from your landscape makes it special ~ and you can share. 92
93
Offering one of the largest and most comprehensive collections of fine antique furniture and collectibles on the Eastern Shore. Open Daily 9-5 路 410-228-5296 415 Dorchester Avenue, Cambridge, MD
www.baycountryantiques.com 94
Dorchester Points of Interest
T. E.
D AV
YLAN MAR
ST.
VISITOR CENTER
AS T.
. ST
BYR
MA
T.
RYL A
MUIR ST .
ST.
EWA Y
T.
GAT
NA VE.
E.
SLY
AN
Happy Valentine’s Day OCE
ACAD
EMY S
T.
RACE ST . TON
CEDAR
AVE .
RY S
R AV
T. PINE S
ING
. N ST
WAS H
NTO
RY AVE .
341
343
TRE
CEMETE
ND
HEN
RO
50
ST.
50
NS
AUR
Y GA
OR
ST .
LIN
H
NK
C
FRA
R
SAILWINDS PARK
HA YW AR DS
IL
L U
ST .
. ST
H
IG
H
. ST
DORC HEST E
H
IG
H
W
H
CHOPTANK RIVER CAMBRIDGE CREEK
ST . O
C
ST. POPLAR
SG
ST .
M
ST
LA
. ST
CU
G
R
LO
CAMBRIDGE LONG MARINA WHARF PARK
E AT W
Historic Downtown Cambridge
Dorchester County is known as the Heart of the Chesapeake. It is rich in Chesapeake Bay history, folklore and tradition. With 1,700 miles of shoreline (more than any other Maryland county), marshlands, working boats, quaint waterfront towns and villages among fertile farm fields – much still exists of what is the authentic Eastern Shore landscape and traditional way of life along the Chesapeake. FREDERICK C. MALKUS MEMORIAL BRIDGE is the gateway to Dorchester County over the Choptank River. It is the second longest span 95
Dorchester Points of Interest bridge in Maryland after the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. A life-long resident of Dorchester County, Senator Malkus served in the Maryland State Senate from 1951 through 1994. Next to the Malkus Bridge is the 1933 Emerson C. Harrington Bridge. This bridge was replaced by the Malkus Bridge in 1987. Remains of the 1933 bridge are used as fishing piers on both the north and south bank of the river. LAGRANGE PLANTATION - Home of the Dorchester County Historical Society, LaGrange Plantation offers a range of local history and heritage on its grounds. The Meredith House, a 1760’s Georgian home, features artifacts and exhibits on the seven Maryland governors associated with the county; a child’s room containing antique dolls and toys; and other period displays. The Neild Museum houses a broad collection of agricultural, maritime, industrial, and Native American artifacts, including a McCormick reaper (invented by Cyrus McCormick in 1831). The Ron Rue exhibit pays tribute to a talented local decoy carver with a re-creation of his workshop. The Goldsborough Stable, circa 1790, includes a sulky, pony cart, horsedriven sleighs, and tools of the woodworker, wheelwright, and blacksmith. For more info. tel: 410-228-7953 or visit dorchesterhistory.org.
The Mid-Shore’s Premier No Kill Shelter
4930 Bucktown Road, Cambridge 410-228-3090 info@baywateranimalrescue.org www.baywateranimalrescue.org
Smokey is 10 years old and is ready to retire with a nice family and give kisses! BEST REASONS TO ADOPT A SENIOR · They like walks, but love naps · They understand pottying outside · They love everyone & can learn new tricks · Adopting a senior dog saves a life!
96
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 100foot 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
easton cigar & smoke shop
6 glenwood ave. @ s. washington st. • easton 410-770-5084• eastoncigar.com 97
Dorchester Points of Interest Cambridge’s High Street one of the most beautiful streets in America. He modeled his fictional city Patamoke after Cambridge. Many of the gracious homes on High Street date from the 1700s and 1800s. Today you can join a historic walking tour of High Street each Saturday at 11 a.m., April through October (weather permitting). For more info. tel: 410-901-1000. SKIPJACK NATHAN OF DORCHESTER - Sail aboard the authentic skipjack Nathan of Dorchester, offering heritage cruises on the Choptank River. The Nathan is docked at Long Wharf in Cambridge. Dredge for oysters and hear the stories of the working waterman’s way of life. For more info. and schedules tel: 410-228-7141 or visit www.skipjack-nathan.org. CHOPTANK RIVER LIGHTHOUSE REPLICA - Located at Long Wharf Park in Cambridge. The replica of a six-sided screwpile lighthouse was completed in fall 2012. The lighthouse includes a small museum, with exhibits about the original lighthouse’s history and the area’s maritime heritage. The original lighthouse once stood between Castle Haven and Benoni Points on the Choptank River, near the mouth of the Tred Avon River and was built in 1871. For more info. tel: 410-228-4031 or visit www. lighthousefriends.com. DORCHESTER CENTER FOR THE ARTS - Located at 321 High Street in Cambridge, the Center offers monthly gallery exhibits and shows, extensive art classes, and special events, as well as an artisans’ gift shop with an array of items created by local and regional artists. For more info. tel: 410-228-7782 or visit www.dorchesterarts.org. RICHARDSON MARITIME MUSEUM - Located at 401 High St., Cambridge, the Museum makes history come alive for visitors in the form of exquisite models of traditional Bay boats. The Museum also offers a collection of boatbuilders’ tools and watermen’s artifacts that convey an understanding of how the boats were constructed and the history of their use. The Museum’s Ruark Boatworks facility, located on Maryland Ave., is passing on the knowledge and skills of area boatwrights to volunteers and visitors alike. Watch boatbuilding and restoration in action. For more info. tel: 410-221-1871 or visit www.richardsonmuseum.org. HARRIET TUBMAN MUSEUM & EDUCATIONAL CENTER The Museum and Educational Center is developing programs to preserve the history and memory of Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad. The museum is open Tuesday through Saturday. Local tours by appointment are available. The Museum and Educational Center, located at 424 Race St., Cambridge, is one of the stops on the “Finding a Way to Freedom” 98
RBrooksandSon.com 99
Dorchester Points of Interest self-guided driving tour. For more info. tel: 410-228-0401 or visit www. harriettubmanorganization.org. SPOCOTT WINDMILL - Since 1972, Dorchester County has had a fully operating English style post windmill that was expertly crafted by the late master shipbuilder, James B. Richardson. There has been a succession of windmills at this location dating back to the late 1700’s. The complex also includes an 1800 tenant house, one-room school, blacksmith shop, and country store museum. The windmill is located at 1625 Hudson Rd., Cambridge. 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
Bartlett, Griffin & Vermilye, Inc. William P. Griffin, Jr. · James C. “Josh” Johnson, IV Billy D. Weber
410-822-2400 506 Idlewild Ave., Easton www.bartlettgriffin.com 100
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. OLD TRINITY CHURCH in Church Creek was built in the 17th century and perfectly restored in the 1950s. This tiny architectural gem continues to house an active congregation of the Episcopal Church. The old graveyard around the church contains the graves of the veterans of the American Revolution, the War of 1812, and the American Civil War. This part of the cemetery also includes the grave of Maryland’s Governor Carroll and his daughter Anna Ella Carroll who was an advisor to Abraham Lincoln. The date of the oldest burial is not known because the wooden markers common in the 17th century have disappeared. For more info. tel: 410-228-2940 or visit www.oldtrinity.net. 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 so many to freedom. Artifacts include the actual newspaper ad offering a
WEAVER, MAVITY,SHORT ASSOCIATES, LLC Since 1982
A full range of tax and accounting services: · Individual and Business · Estates and Trusts · Non-Profits Call us for a consultation today! 117 Bay Street, Suite F, Easton, MD • 410-820-8400 daley_weaver@verizon.net 101
Dorchester Points of Interest reward for Harriet’s capture. Historical tours, bicycle, canoe and kayak rentals are available. Open upon request. The Bucktown Village Store is located at 4303 Bucktown Rd., Cambridge. For more info. tel: 410-901-9255. HARRIET TUBMAN BIRTHPLACE - “The Moses of her People,” Harriet Tubman was believed to have been born on the Brodess Plantation in Bucktown. There are no Tubman-era buildings remaining at the site, which today is a farm. Recent archeological work at this site has been inconclusive, and the investigation is continuing, although there is some evidence that points to Madison as a possible birthplace. BLACKWATER NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE - Located 12 miles south of Cambridge at 2145 Key Wallace Dr. With more than 25,000 acres of tidal marshland, it is an important stop along the Atlantic Flyway. Blackwater is currently home to the largest remaining natural population of endangered Delmarva fox squirrels and the largest breeding population of American bald eagles on the East Coast, north of Florida. There is a full service Visitor Center and a four-mile Wildlife Drive, walking trails and water trails. For more info. tel: 410-228-2677 or visit www.fws.gov/blackwater. EAST NEW MARKET - Originally settled in 1660, the entire town is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Follow a self-guided walking tour to see the district that contains almost all the residences of the original founders and offers excellent examples of colonial architecture. For more info. visit http://eastnewmarket.us. HURLOCK TRAIN STATION - Incorporated in 1892, Hurlock ranks as the second largest town in Dorchester County. It began from a Dorchester/Delaware Railroad station built in 1867. The Old Train Station has been restored and is host to occasional train excursions. For more info. tel: 410-943-4181. VIENNA HERITAGE MUSEUM - The Vienna Heritage Museum displays the Elliott Island Shell Button Factory operation. This was the last surviving mother-of-pearl button manufacturer in the United States. Numerous artifacts are also displayed which depict a view of the past life in this rural community. The Vienna Heritage Museum is located at 303 Race St., Vienna. For more info. tel: 410-943-1212 or visit www.viennamd.org. LAYTON’S CHANCE VINEYARD & WINERY - This small farm winery, minutes from historic Vienna at 4225 New Bridge Rd., opened in 2010 as Dorchester County’s first winery. For more info. tel. 410-228-1205 or visit www.laytonschance.com. 102
Thanks be unto God for His unspeakable gift. 2 CORINTHIANS 9:15
Merry Christmas from your family at
2601 Cambridge Beltway, Cambridge, MD 410-221-0599 www.chimneysystems.com
103
GT ON ST . WA SH IN
TALBOT ST. BROOKLETTS AVE.
. RD OM
STS. PETER & PAUL SCHOOL IDLEWIL
D AVE.
SS
Walking Tour of Downtown Easton
LO HB
ND
AC
PO
PE
R RD.
ESTO
OCEAN GATEWAY
IDLEWILD PARK
24 DOVE
TO PR
WASHINGT ON ST
ILL RM PE PA
YMCA
14 15 GOLDSBOROUGH ST 13 16 11 12 DO 1 10 3VER ST 4 2 9 5 6 SOUTH ST 8 7
WAY RK PA
HARRISON
ON ST EA
EASTON CLUB
ST.
SOUTH ST.
22
EASTON MIDDLE SCHOOL
DOVER
T RD.
MILL PL.
HIGGINS ST.
EARLE AVE.
19
COUNTRY SCHOOL
17
AURORA ST.
21
WASHINGTON ST.
WEST ST.
T ST.
POR
DSB
GOL
18
T MA
. H ST
UG ORO
ELLIO T
EAS TON EASTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
W TO
WS
E TH
OCEAN GATEWAY
14 15 13 16 DOVER 20 11 12 1 10 3 4 2 GLENWOOD 9 5 6 8 7
FEDERAL
HANSON ST.
ST. HARRISON
BAY ST.
N
N TO
EN
D TO
TRED AVON AVE.
LS
GLEBE RD .
HAE
PA RK WA Y
T. M IC
24-28 AURORA ST.
TO S
MARLBORO AVE.
OX
FO RD
RD
.
ST
ST
COOKE’S HOPE
WASHINGTON
WASHINGTON ST.
WAVERLY
104
N
Easton Points of Interest Historic Downtown Easton is the county seat of Talbot County. Established around early religious settlements and a court of law, today the historic district of Easton is 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 preser ved 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. 105
Easton Points of Interest 6. WATERFOWL BUILDING - 40 S. Harrison St. The old armory is now the headquarters of the Waterfowl Festival, Easton’s annual celebration of migratory birds and the hunting season, the second weekend in November. For more info. tel: 410-822-4567 or visit www. waterfowlfestival.org. 7. ACADEMY ART MUSEUM - 106 South St. Accredited by the American Association of Museums, the Academy Art Museum is a fine art museum founded in 1958. Providing national and regional exhibitions, performances, educational programs, and visual and performing arts classes for adults and children, the Museum also offers a vibrant concert and lecture series and an annual craft festival, CR AFT 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 Thurs. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Saturday, Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. First Friday of each month open until 7 p.m. For more info. tel: (410) 822-ARTS (2787) or visit www.academyartmuseum.org.
Trippe-Hilderbrandt
Gallery
Painting Photographs Sculpture 23 N. Harrison Street, Easton 410-310-8727 trippehilderbrandtgallery.com 106
410-819-3663
35 N. Harrison St., Easton Mon.-Sat. 10:30-6, Sun. 11-3
irishtraditionsonline.com
home accessories apparel music food jewelry art 107
Easton Points of Interest 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. TALBOT HISTORICAL SOCIET Y - Located in the heart of Easton’s historic district. Enjoy an evocative portrait of everyday life during earlier times when visiting the c. 18th and 19th century historic houses, all of which surround a Federal-style garden. For more info. tel: 410-822-0773 or visit www.hstc.org. Tharpe Antiques and Decorative Arts is now located at 25 S. Washington St. Consignments accepted by appointment, please call 410-820-7525. Proceeds support the Talbot Historical Society. 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. TALBOT COUNTY COURTHOUSE - Long known as the “East Capital” of Maryland. The present building was completed in 1794 on the
Happy Holidays!
Bartlett Design Studio Thia Bartlett, A.S.I.D.
Gifts · Accessories Home Furnishings and Full Service Interior Design
410-822-2664 Design, Fabrication & Installation of Custom Window Treatments Our Specialty Slipcovers · Reupholstery 29 S. Harrison Street · Easton, Maryland 108
GO ANYWHERE WINE GLASS
Come in and see our whole collection of holiday entertaining ideas and gifts!
25 Goldsborough Street, Easton 410.714.4741 路 caryn@chefandshower.com 109
Easton Points of Interest site of the earlier one built in 1711. It has been remodeled several times. 11A. FREDERICK DOUGLASS STATUE - 11 N. Washington St. on the lawn of the Talbot County Courthouse. The statue honors Frederick Douglass in his birthplace, Talbot County, where the experiences in his youth ~ both positive and negative ~ helped form his character, intellect and determination. Also on the grounds is a memorial to the veterans who fought and died in the Vietnam War, and a monument “To the Talbot Boys,” commemorating the men from Talbot who fought for the Confederacy. The memorial for the Union soldiers was never built. 12. SHANNAHAN & WRIGHTSON HARDWARE BUILDING 12 N. Washington St. It is the oldest store in Easton. In 1791, Owen Kennard began work on a new brick building that changed hands several times throughout the years. Dates on the building show when additions were made in 1877, 1881 and 1889. The present front was completed in time for a grand opening on Dec. 7, 1941 - Pearl Harbor Day. 13. THE BRICK HOTEL - northwest corner of Washington and Federal streets. Built in 1812, it became the Eastern Shore’s leading hostelry. When court was in session, plaintiffs, defendants and lawyers
Brides Love Berrier, Ltd
TRICROWN INN FOR PETS “Because You Really Care” Professional Boarding Grooming Services Inside/Outside Runs for Dogs & Cats
Pet Supplies
Reservations Required Open 7 Days 27563 Oxford Rd., Oxford 410-822-1921
1 North Harrison St., Easton 410-819-0657
MasterCard · Visa · American Express · Discover
110
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 Star-Democrat 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 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 GR AND 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 where they first met is gone, a plaque marks the spot today. This completes your walking tour. 17. FOXLEY HALL - 24 N. Aurora St., Built about 1795, Foxley Hall is one of the best-known of Easton’s Federal dwellings. Former home of
Happy Holidays from
GIFT GIVING MADE EASY! GIFT CERTIFICATES available for complete hair, nail & skin care! Plus all our professional beauty products Visit us at our salon or purchase online through our website at www.studio2salon.com
410.822.4247
124 n harrison street, easton md, 21601
Call for your appointment today
Don’t forget our convenient parking and Wifi facility
111
Easton Points of Interest Oswald Tilghman, great-grandson of Lt. Col. Tench Tilghman. (Private) 18. TRINITY EPISCOPAL CATHEDR AL - 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 ref lects many architectural styles. For years the building was known as the Wrightson House, thanks to its early 20th century owner, Charles T. Wrightson, one of the founders of the S. & W. canned food empire. Locally it is still referred to as Captain’s Watch due to its prominent balustraded widow’s walk. The Inn’s renovation in 2006 was acknowledged by the Maryland Historic Trust and the U.S. Dept. of the Interior. 20. TALBOT COUNTY FREE LIBRARY - Housed in an attractively remodeled building on West Street, the hours of operation are Mon. and Thurs., 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Tues. and Wed. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Fri. and Sat., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., except during the summer when it’s 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday. For more info. tel: 410-822-1626 or visit www.tcf l.org. 21. MEMORIAL HOSPITAL AT EASTON - Established in the early
Stay home for
ARTISAN-CREATED one of a kind gifts Christmas. 19 Goldsborough St. SHOP local Easton, MD 21601 410-822-1199 cottagestudioandgallery.com
Mon–Sat: 10:00–5:00 Sunday: 11–3 Always First Friday Gallery Walk 112
1900s, now one of the finest hospitals on the Eastern Shore. Memorial Hospital is part of the Shore Health System. www.shorehealth.org. 22. THIRD HAVEN MEETING HOUSE - Built in 1682 and the oldest frame building dedicated to religious meetings in America. The Meeting House was built at the headwaters of the Tred Avon: people came by boat to attend. William Penn preached there with Lord Baltimore present. Extensive renovations were completed in 1990. 23. TALBOT COMMUNITY CENTER - The year-round activities offered at the community center range from ice hockey to figure skating, aerobics and curling. The Center is also host to many events throughout the year, such as antique, craft, boating and sportsman shows. Near Easton 24. PICKERING CREEK - 400-acre farm and science education center featuring 100 acres of forest, a mile of shoreline, nature trails, low-ropes challenge course and canoe launch. Trails are open seven days a week from dawn till dusk. Canoes are free for members. For more info. tel: 410-822-4903 or visit www.pickeringcreek.org. 25. W YE GRIST MILL - The oldest working mill in Maryland (ca. 1682), the f lour-producing “grist� mill has been lovingly preserved by
113
Easton Points of Interest The Friends of Wye Mill, and grinds f lour to this day using two massive grindstones powered by a 26 horsepower overshot waterwheel. For more info. visit www.oldwyemill.org. 26. W YE ISL A ND NATUR AL RESOURCE MA NAGEMENT AREA - Located between the Wye River and the Wye East River, the area provides habitat for waterfowl and native wildlife. There are 6 miles of trails that provide opportunities for hiking, birding and wildlife viewing. For more info. visit www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclands/eastern/wyeisland.asp. 27. OLD WYE CHURCH - Old Wye Church is one of the oldest active Anglican Communion parishes in Talbot County. Wye Chapel was built between 1718 and 1721 and opened for worship on October 18, 1721. For more info. visit www.wyeparish.org. 28. WHITE MARSH CHURCH - The original structure was built before 1690. Early 18th century rector was the Reverend Daniel Maynadier. A later provincial rector (1764–1768), the Reverend Thomas Bacon, compiled “Bacon’s Laws,” authoritative compendium of Colonial Statutes. Robert Morris, Sr., father of Revolutionary financier is buried here.
featuring
28272 St. Michaels Rd., Easton · 410-200-2003 · www.acornstoveshop.com Just before Town and Country Liquors
20% Off with this ad
BOOKS • FINE ART • EASTERN SHORE Open Late - Until 8pm Thursday Nights thru Christmas 7 East Dover Street · Easton · 410-562-3403 www.vintagebooksmd.com 114
Let Us Deck Your Halls, Windows and Walls!
JEAN MCHALE Interior Design 路 Antiques
26 West Dover Street, Easton 路 410-763-8760 New Website: www.jeanmchale.com mike@jeanmchale.com 115
Come By Chance Thank You For A Great 1st Year! Happy Holidays!
410-745-5745 202 South Talbot Street • St. Michaels, MD 116
St. Michaels Points of Interest TO TILGHMAN ISLAND
13
17
. ST
28
BE
22
. ST
MA
.
. ST
. ST
RY DA UN E N A L
BO
29
R
OU
YM
SE
T.
ES
PL
MA E.
. ST
LE
P MA
ST.
NE
N
W.
LA
IO
VIS
DI
MA
W
N RE
C
E AV
. ST
NE
GO
E.
W HE
OR
N MA
. AVE
SQ
ST.
27
.
W HE
C
A
E AV
.
Y
E LL
T
DEN ST.
TIL
W.
N
ISO
RR
HA
E
CH
BO
CH W.
ST.
E.
. ST
UT
N ST
MEADOW
’S RY
25
L TA
T
NU
26
TH NOR E LAN
E
ST.
ON
PS
OM
TH
. ST
OR ST.
HARB
F CLIF RAD
CHURCH ST.
ST.
Y RR
L
MU
24
23
R TE WA
ER ST. E
. ST
T ES
St. Michaels
19
21
AC
ST. MICHAELS HARBOR
W EEN GR
ST.
PARROT PT.
ST.
W
LO
IL
20
GR
R
TE
EN
RP
CA
CORN
. IA AVE
GLOR
E PEAK
E.
S AV
MILE
A CHES AVE.
15 16
TON
12 18
RRY CHE T. S 14
NAVY PT.
7
9 8
11 10
6
CAN
S BURN ST.
. RAILROAD AVE
ST. MILL
ST. UST LOC AR CED ST.
NORTH ST.
1-4
5
ST. T T. BO T S TAL MON FRE S.
DODSON AVE.
.
E AV
ST. MICHAELS SCHOOL CAMPUS
TO EASTON
On the broad Miles River, with its picturesque tree-lined streets and beautiful harbor, St. Michaels has been a haven for boats plying the Chesapeake and its inlets since the earliest days. Here, some of the handsomest models of the Bay craft, such as canoes, bugeyes, pungys and some famous Baltimore Clippers, were designed and built. The Church, named “St. Michael’s,” was the first building erected (about 1677) and around it clustered the town that took its name. 1. WADES POINT INN - Located on a point of land overlooking majestic Chesapeake Bay, this historic inn has been welcoming guests for over 100 years. Thomas Kemp, builder of the original “Pride of Baltimore,” built the main house in 1819. For more info. visit www.wadespoint.com. 117
St. Michaels Points of Interest 2. HARBOURTOWNE GOLF RESORT - Bay View Restaurant and Duckblind Bar on the scenic Miles River with an 18 hole golf course. For more info. visit www.harbourtowne.com. 3. MILES RIVER YACHT CLUB - Organized in 1920, the Miles River Yacht Club continues its dedication to boating on our waters and the protection of the heritage of log canoes, the oldest class of boat still sailing U. S. waters. The MRYC has been instrumental in preserving the log canoe and its rich history on the Chesapeake Bay. For more info. visit www.milesriveryc.org. 4. THE INN AT PERRY CABIN - The original building was constructed in the early 19th century by Samuel Hambleton, a purser in the United States Navy during the War of 1812. It was named for his friend, Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry. Perry Cabin has served as a riding academy and was restored in 1980 as an inn and restaurant. For more info. visit www.perrycabin.com. 5. THE PARSONAGE INN - A bed and breakfast inn at 210 N. Talbot St., was built by Henry Clay Dodson, a prominent St. Michaels businessman and state legislator around 1883 as his private residence. In 1877, Dodson,
FINE OLD POSTERS
The only source on the Shore for original vintage posters and wonderful reproductions.
405 S. Talbot Street St. Michaels, MD 410-745-6009 www.fineoldposters.com 118
119
St. Michaels Points of Interest along with Joseph White, established the St. Michaels Brick Company, which later provided the brick for the house. For more info. visit www. parsonage-inn.com. 6. FREDERICK DOUGLASS HISTORIC MARKER - Born at Tuckahoe Creek, Talbot County, Douglass lived as a slave in the St. Michaels area from 1833 to 1836. He taught himself to read and taught in clandestine schools for blacks here. He escaped to the north and became a noted abolitionist, orator and editor. He returned in 1877 as a U.S. Marshal for the District of Columbia and also served as the D.C. Recorder of Deeds and the U.S. Minister to Haiti. 7. CHESAPEAKE BAY MARITIME MUSEUM - Founded in 1965, the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum is dedicated to preserving the rich heritage of the hemisphere’s largest and most productive estuary - the Chesapeake Bay. Located on 18 waterfront acres, its nine exhibit buildings and floating fleet bring to life the story of the Bay and its inhabitants, from the fully restored 1879 Hooper Strait lighthouse and working boatyard to the impressive collection of working decoys and a recreated waterman’s shanty. Home to the world’s largest collection of Bay boats, the Museum regularly hosts temporary exhibitions, special events, festivals, and education programs. Docking and pump-out facilities available. Exhibitions and Museum Store open year-round. Up-to-date information and hours can be found on the Museum’s website at www.cbmm.org or by calling 410-745-2916. 8. THE CRAB CLAW - Restaurant adjoining the Maritime Museum and overlooking St. Michaels harbor. Open March-November. 410-7452900 or www.thecrabclaw.com. 9. PATRIOT - During the season (April-November) the 65’ cruise boat can carry 150 persons, runs daily historic narrated cruises along the Miles River. For daily cruise times, visit www.patriotcruises.com or call 410-745-3100. 10. THE FOOTBRIDGE - Built on the site of many earlier bridges, today’s bridge joins Navy Point to Cherry Street. It has been variously known as “Honeymoon Bridge” and “Sweetheart Bridge.” It is the only remaining bridge of three that at one time connected the town with outlying areas around the harbor. 11. VICTORIANA INN - The Victoriana Inn is located in the Historic District of St. Michaels. The home was built in 1873 by Dr. Clay Dodson, a druggist, and occupied as his private residence and office. In 1910 the property, then known as “Willow Cottage,” underwent alterations when 120
121
St. Michaels Points of Interest acquired by the Shannahan family who continued it as a private residence for over 75 years. As a bed and breakfast, circa 1988, major renovations took place, preserving the historic character of the gracious Victorian era. For more info. visit www.victorianainn.com. 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. For more info. visit www.hambletoninn.com. 13. SNUGGERY B&B - Oldest residence in St. Michaels, c. 1665. The structure incorporates the remains of a log home that was originally built on the beach and later moved to its present location. www.snuggery1665.com. 14. LOCUST STREET - A stroll down Locust Street is a look into the past of St. Michaels. The Haddaway House at 103 Locust St. was built by Thomas L. Haddaway in the late 1700s. Haddaway owned and operated the shipyard at the foot of the street. Wickersham, at 203 Locust Street, was built in 1750 and was moved to its present location in 2004. It is known for its glazed brickwork. Hell’s Crossing is the intersection of Locust and Carpenter streets and is so-named because in the late 1700’s, the town was described as a rowdy one, in keeping with a port town where sailors
miles river yacht club The Place to be this Winter!
Monthly - Special Events & Kids Night Out Sunday afternoon football parties Super Bowl Party Wine Club featuring tastings and pairings Full service restaurant and bar - lunch and dinner
Open 5 Days - Membership inquiries welcome Contact us at www.milesriveryc.org
122
123
Midnight Madness
13 Years and Counting! In St. Michaels, prior to Midnight Madness, the first Saturday in December saw closed shops along empty streets with some Christmas lights scattered here and there. Christmas in St. Michaels was not until the following week, and Thanksgiving had just passed. What could we do to make a cold dark weekend, between two festive weekends, a true start for the holidays? This was the question that the newly formed (2002) marketing team, part of the St. Michaels Business Association (SMBA), pondered. Could we do something like the Annapolis Midnight Madness where shops were open until Midnight offering festive treats? After much discussion, we realized that such an event might not work here ~ we just don't have the regional population to draw from. Regardless, the team discussed how we could make a Midnight Madness work for us. First, we had to convince our retailers that we had a workable plan. About half the stores on Talbot Street committed to being open the ďŹ rst year. After those who participated in the ďŹ rst Midnight Madness claimed that they had "doubled their sales" over their previous highest day of the year, all stores joined in the next year, and the rest is history. At 7:30 p.m. of the first Midnight Madness, the streets and the stores were virtually empty. Many of us were very worried. Then, all of a sudden, the stores and streets began to be absolutely packed with folks from DC, Philly, Baltimore, and the Bay Hundred area. To keep folks here, we promised a drawing at 11:30 p.m. and they had to be present in order to win. The ďŹ rst year we had two prizes. With a hopper of about 20,000 tickets, it only took 4 draws to get the winners. Over the past twelve Midnight Madness events, the drawings have gotten larger and more bountiful. Last year, we were up to 6 prize baskets consisting of approximately $1,700 in gifts and gift certificates, and 2 bonus baskets worth approximately $2,500 each, plus a new motor scooter and a trip to New York. The Midnight Madness team is still being led by it's original founder, and is still a cornerstone event sponsored by the members of the SMBA. For more information, check out the Midnight Madness Facebook page, call 1-800-808-7622, or visit www.StMichaelsMD.org. 124
125
St. Michaels Points of Interest would come for a little excitement. They found it in town, where there were saloons and working-class townsfolk ready to do business with them. Fights were common especially in an area of town called Hells Crossing. At the end of Locust Street is Muskrat Park. It provides a grassy spot on the harbor for free summer concerts and is home to the two cannons that are replicas of the ones given to the town by Jacob Gibson in 1813 and confiscated by Federal troops at the beginning of the Civil War. 15. 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. 16. TALBOT COUNTY FREE LIBRARY - St. Michaels Branch is located at 106 S. Fremont Street. For more info. tel: 410-745-5877 or visit www.tcfl.org. 17. 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
Justamere Trading Post The Herb People
Native American Jewelry Frontier Coop Herbs Bulk Herbs · Organic/Fair Trade Teas From All Over the World Crafts & Other Unusual Gifts Wreath Making Workshop Dec. 6 ~ 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Supplies Available For Sale
410.745.2227
1110 S. Talbot Street, #9 · St. Michaels · Next to Sam’s Pizza www.justamereherb.com 126
Your Holiday FUN shopping place in the heart of St. Michaels!
All NEW Thomas Upstairs
Games, Games, Games Downstairs
Fantastic SALES from Midnight Madness ‘til Christmas
Best Selection of Toys, Games & Puzzles for all ages Children‛s Books More FUN than shopping on line Get it today at a great price Earn Midnight Madness Tickets FREE Gift Wrapping
Free Gift ing! Wrapp
212 Talbot St., St. Michaels 410-745-6229 • www.calicotoysandgames.com 127
St. Michaels Points of Interest office, post office and telephone company. For more info. visit www. carpenterstreetsaloon.com. 18. 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. For more info. visit www.twoswaninn.com. 19. 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). 20. 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. For more info. tel: 410-745-9076. 21. THE OLD BRICK INN - Built in 1817 by Wrightson Jones, who opened and operated the shipyard at Beverly on Broad Creek. (Talbot St. at Mulberry). For more info. visit www.oldbrickinn.com. 22. THE CANNONBALL HOUSE - When St. Michaels was shelled by the British in a night attack in 1813, the town was “blacked out” and
The Clark Gallery of Fine Art
Featuring vibrant, passionate paintings by Patricia G. Spitaleri and the distinctive artwork of Heidi Clark
“Central Park Beauty” by Patricia Spitaleri
“Reflections on the Pond” by Heidi Clark
308 S. Talbot St., St. Michaels · Fri.-Sun. 11-4:30 410-829-1241 · www.clarkfineartgallery.com 128
129
St. Michaels Points of Interest 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. 23. 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. 24. TOWN DOCK RESTAUR ANT - 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. For more info. visit www.towndockrestaurant.com. 25. 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. For more info. tel: 410745-9561 or www.stmichaelsmuseum.org. 26. 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. For more info. visit www.kemphouseinn.com. 27. 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, distillery, artists, furniture makers, and other unique shops and businesses. 28. ST. MICHAELS HARBOUR INN, MARINA & SPA - Constructed in 1986 and recently renovated. For more info. visit www. harbourinn.com. 29. 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 S. Talbot St. across from the Bay Hundred swimming pool. The path cuts through the woods, San Domingo Park, over a covered bridge and past a historic cemetery before ending in Bradley Park. The trail is open all year from dawn to dusk. 130
·Thurs. Open Mike Nite · Entertainment Fri. & Sat. · Pool Tables Upstairs
Breakfast Newly Designed Lunch & Dinner Specials
Food · Fun · Revelry Open 8 a.m. Daily 410-745-5111 Corner of Talbot & Carpenter Sts. www.carpenterstreetsaloon.com 131
AND
STR
AN
ST.
15 16
HM TILG
ST.
ST.
KET
7
MAR
6
JEFFERSON ST.
ST.
ST.
ST.
SON
WIL
KS
BAN AIR SINCL T STREE
T. H S
ROBES HBR. CT.
E. PIER ST.
SOUTH
PIER ST.
3A
2ND ST.
PLEASANT ST.
3
132
OXFORD
2
BONFIELD AVE.
4
JACK’S PT. RD.
FIRST ST.
N AVO . AVE T WES ST.
T. E S
LIN
O AR
STREET
D TRE
N
DIVISION STREET
THIRD TOWN CR. RD.
ST.
ISIO
C
DSON ST.
MYRTLE AVE.
ONI . AVE
BEN
IV W. D
EAST STREET
RICHAR
SOUTH STREET
HIG
5
MORRIS
RIS
Y TOR FAC
MOR
9 8
BACHELOR’S POINT RD.
10
STREET
11
T
THE
MILL ST. TON NOR ST.
14 12
WAR STE . AVE
13
ROAD
1
Oxford Points of Interest Oxford is one of the oldest towns in Maryland. Although already settled for perhaps 20 years, Oxford marks the year 1683 as its official founding, for in that year Oxford was first named by the Maryland General Assembly as a seaport and was laid out as a town. In 1694, Oxford and a new town called Anne Arundel (now Annapolis) were selected the only ports of entry for the entire Maryland province. Until the American Revolution, Oxford enjoyed prominence as an international shipping center surrounded by wealthy tobacco plantations. Today, Oxford is a charming tree-lined and waterbound village with a population of just over 700 and is still important in boat building and yachting. It has a protected harbor for watermen who harvest oysters, crabs, clams and fish, and for sailors from all over the Bay. 1. TENCH TILGHMAN MONUMENT - In the Oxford Cemetery the Revolutionary War hero’s body lies along with that of his widow. Lt. Col. Tench Tilghman carried the message of Cornwallis’ surrender from Yorktown,
This 37’ Back Cove ‘14 is available with FREE winter storage!
Merry Christmas!
Locations: Brewer Oxford Boat Yard & Marina 7080 Bembe Beach Road, Suite 100 402 East Strand, Oxford, MD 21654
Annapolis, MD 21403
410-226-0100 www.acadiayachtsales.com info@acadiayachtsales.com
410-267-1808 www.acadiayachtsales.com drew@acadiayachtsales.com 133
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 - This former, pillared brick schoolhouse was saved from the wrecking ball by the town residents. Now it is a gathering place for meetings, classes, lectures, 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. 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. 3A. U.S. COAST GUARD STATION - 410-226-0580. 4. CHURCH OF THE HOLY TRINITY - Founded in 1851. Designed by esteemed British architect Richard Upton, co-founder of the American Institute of Architects. It features beautiful stained glass windows by the acclaimed Willet Studios of Philadelphia. www.holytrinityoxfordmd.org.
s see u e m Co Easton et k @ Mar s r e Farm
Fre Muf sh Bake fins d Da ily
Christmas Trees · Wreaths · Holiday Greens Fresh Baked Breads & Pies Homemade Soups & Salads Beer · Wine · Liquor 203 S. Morris St. Oxford · 410-226-0015 134
5. OXFORD TOWN PARK - Former site of the Oxford High School. 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 preservation of artifacts and memories of Oxford, MD. Admission is free; donations gratefully accepted. For more info. and hours tel: 410-226-0191 or visit www.oxfordmuseum.org. 7. OXFORD LIBRARY - 101 Market St. Founded in 1939 and on its present site since 1950. Hours are Mon.-Sat., 10-4. 8. BRATT MANSION (ACADEMY HOUSE) - 205 N. Morris St. Served as quarters for officers of the 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
TIMOTHY B. KEARNS TBKEARNSDESIGN.COM · 410.226.5100 135
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. 410-226-5111 or www.robertmorrisinn.com. 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.
202 Morris St., Oxford 410-226-0010
20 Years in Business We Know Books! BOOKSELLERS
Friday - Monday 10-4
Saturday, Nov. 29 - Shop Small with us on Small Business Saturday. Free Bag and 10% Off
Sunday, Dec. 7 - 2 to 5 p.m. Third Jane Austen Christmas Tea Come in Costume! $5 · RSVP 410-226-0010 *Monthly newsletter & recommendations *20% off your book clubs’ books *Books of all kinds & Gifts for Book Lovers *Special orders & Book Gift Baskets *Listen Fri. mornings on WCEI 96.7fm *Visit www.mysterylovescompany.com 136
137
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. Some have described Cutts & Case Shipyard as an American Nautical Treasure because it produces to the highest standards quality work equal to and in many ways surpassing the beautiful artisanship of former times.
The Treasure Chest
A Gift Shop Featuring Locally Made Artisan Crafts & Artwork
Christmas on the Creek Sale December 5-7 Up to 50% Off
Open for the season thru Christmas Eve Thurs. - Mon. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Closed Tues. & Wed. 214 N. Morris St., Oxford MD 410-924-8817 treasurechestofoxford@gmail.com 138
BRENDA FORBES-BUTLER, CASEY BAYNARD, JACKIE WILSON, AND MARK HERRMANN
BETTER BUSINESS BANKING LET ONE OF OUR LENDERS SHOW YOU HOW WE MAKE IT BETTER FOR SMALL BUSINESSES TO DO BUSINESS WITH A LOCAL BANK YOU CAN RELY ON
Easton Bank & Trust It’s My Bank.
501 Idlewild Avenue, Easton 410-819-0300 • www.eastonbankandtrust.com 139
ew All NSeries! X RTV
North America’s best-selling diesel utility vehicles just got better. Get ready for a whole new Kubota RTV experience with a smoother ride, better terrain-ability, improved ergonomics and innovation throughout.
Rio Del Mar Enterprises 8338 Elliott Road, Easton, MD 410-822-8866 www.riodelmarent.com www.kubota.com Optional equipment may be shown. ŠKubota Tractor Corporation, 2014
140
Tilghman’s Island “Great Choptank Island” was granted to Seth Foster in 1659. Thereafter it was known as Foster’s Island, and remained so through a succession of owners until Matthew Tilghman of Claiborne inherited it in 1741. He and his heirs owned the island for over a century and it has been Tilghman’s Island ever since, though the northern village and the island’s postal designation are simply “Tilghman.” For its first 175 years, the island was a family farm, supplying grains, vegetables, fruit, cattle, pigs and timber. Although the owners rarely were in residence, many slaves were: an 1817 inventory listed 104. The last Tilghman owner, General Tench Tilghman (not Washington’s aide-de-camp), removed the slaves in the 1830s and began selling off lots. In 1849, he sold his remaining interests to James Seth, who continued the development. The island’s central location in the middle Bay is ideally suited for watermen harvesting the Bay in all seasons. The years before the Civil War saw the influx of the first families we know today. A second wave arrived after the War, attracted by the advent of oyster dredging in the 1870s. Hundreds of dredgers and tongers operated out of Tilghman’s Island, their catches sent to the cities by schooners. Boat building, too, was an important industry. The boom continued into the 1890s, spurred by the arrival of steamboat service, which opened vast new markets for Bay seafood. Islanders quickly capitalized on the opportunity as several seafood buyers set up shucking and canning operations on pilings at the edge of the shoal of Dogwood Cove. The discarded oyster shells eventually became an island with seafood packing houses, hundreds of workers, a store, and even a post office. The steamboats also brought visitors who came to hunt, fish, relax and escape the summer heat of the cities. Some families stayed all summer in one of the guest houses that sprang up in the villages of Tilghman, Avalon, Fairbank and Bar Neck. Although known for their independence, Tilghman’s Islanders enjoy showing visitors how to pick a crab, shuck an oyster or find a good fishing spot. In the twentieth century, Islanders pursued these vocations in farming, on the water, and in the thriving seafood processing industry. The “Tilghman Brand” was known throughout the eastern United States, but as the Bay’s bounty diminished, so did the number of water-related jobs. Still, three of the few remaining Bay skipjacks (sailing dredgeboats) can be seen here, as well as two working harbors with scores of power workboats. 141
TREE TOP
McMartin&Beggins FURNITURE MAKERS
Custom Design, Benchmade Furniture & Expert Restoration Visit our showroom in Wittman or at www.McMartinBeggins.com 410.745.5715 142
In the (C)Old Days by Gary D. Crawford
We know that winters used to be colder than they are these days. Jim Dawson, the bookseller-historian of Trappe, did extensive research and wrote a fine article about Maryland weather [“Our Capricious Weather,” June 2008, Tidewater Times]. He noted that during the winter of 177980 the ice was so thick that carts and carriages crossed from Annapolis to Poplar Island ~ which tops the old tale about black cats escaping from Poplar by a good bit. A few years later, in 1794, the ice kept Baltimore harbor closed until mid-March. They called 1816 the “year with no summer,” when farmers wore overcoats and gloves during the July wheat harvest. In 1852, the Susquehanna River froze so hard that railroad tracks were laid across the ice at Havre de Grace and were in use for over a month. Those who work and play outdoors in the winter grow accustomed to the cold, of course, and prepare for it. Yet it remains a wonder to many of us how our oystermen managed to survive the biting cold, sharp wind, and icy spray to bring home a mess of oysters day after day. Cold weather is one thing, but a hard freeze is quite another. Freezes brought more t han discomfor t,
Dredger bundled against the cold. they brought ice. As it thickened, it interfered with the work of the watermen, trapping their boats in port and cutting into their hulls. Occasionally, a freeze would last more than a few days and cause serious hardship. If the temperature stayed dow n for too long, some oystermen were forced to desperate measures. When this happened during the Great Depression in 1936, oystermen began cutting through the ice with axes and saws, using tongs to reach down for oysters on the bottom. They even drove vehicles out onto the ice to pull dredges a long t he bot tom and t hen tow the oysters back to shore in skiffs ~ a practice both dangerous and frowned upon by the authorities.
143
In the (C)Old Days A frozen Bay could be fun, too. Families went out skating and sledding on the ice. Some years ago, I asked Edwina Murphy to describe what she recalled of winter activities in the Tilghman area and she responded with the following essay, entitled “Skating Holes.” “The freezing weather this winter brought back memories of ice skating and ‘skating holes,’ as we called them. My mother, and all the families in Barneck, skated Broad Cove and Black Walnut Cove. There was a pond near the north radar tower, called Buck Hole, that is now in the Bay.
Ice dredging. When Broad Cove was dredged, the spoils went north of Barneck Road, where the Cove comes up close to the road. Before the phragmites took over, that area was a great place for young children to skate, because it wasn’t deep enough to cause worry. On the Bayside, somewhere in the Pawpaw Cove area, was another
INC.
C. ALBERT MATTHEWS
Where Integrity Meets Innovation
CARRIER 360° ENERGY AUDIT WATER PURIFICATION SYSTEMS PLUMBING-HEATING-AIR CONDITIONING GEOTHERMAL-SOLAR-NEW INSTALLATION REPAIR & MAINTENANCE EFFICIENCY-SAFETY-COMFORT WWW.CALBERTMATTHEWSINC.COM
410-822-0900
144
CASH for GOLD Largest Scrap-Gold Buyer on the Eastern Shore! • All Gold (24K, 18K, 14K, 10K) • Gold Coins • Gold & Diamond Jewelry • Silver Coins • Platinum & Silver • Gold and Silver Bars • Sterling Silver Flatware • Old Paper Bills • Sterling Holloware • Silver Dollars • Dental Gold • Proof Sets • Buffalo and “V” Nickels • Broken Jewelry • Rolex Watches
Mention this ad and receive an additional $25 when you sell $100.
TNT Gold & Silver Exchange 500 Abruzzi Drive Suite C, Chester 410.643.7655 Mon.-Fri. 10-6 Sat. 9-4
7827 Ocean Gateway Easton 410.822.9150 Mon. - Fri. 10-4
www.tntjewelers.net 145
210 Marlboro Rd. Easton 410.822.5398 Mon. - Fri. 10-5 Sat. 10-4 lic #s 2178, 2178-01,2178-02
In the (C)Old Days pond, now long gone. A little further north, Bayside, down Phillips Road was a skating hole called Phillips Pond. It, too, is long gone. Dogwood Cove, before it was dredged, was great. I remember Mr. Frank Jackson, the druggist (and Miss Geraldine’s father), skating backwards and holding out a five dollar bill that you could have ~ if you could catch him. No one ever did. Then there was Buzzard’s Lane in the woods behind the school, now part of the playground. Skating there was rough because there was no pond, just wetland, but skating in the woods was warmer than out in the open.
Just over the bridge was the one that we called Gravel Pit, in Joe Lowe’s woods. The little house on the left, just before the woods, is where it was. It’s been a long time since it was filled and the woods cleared. In the 1950s, Gannon Sewell had dug a pond in Wittman that was great. If it would snow on the ice, we could run water to it with a hose and make it nice and smooth again. Up at Mac’s Lane, Buddy Stewart had a pond on the farm back there. Farther up at McDaniel, in the woods, was another great wetlands spot. In many places, the boys would lay barrels on their sides, several at a time, and jump them. Many times we had bonfires to warm our hands
146
Piers 路 Bulkheads 路 Pilings Rip-Rap Stone Revetments Marine Transportation 路 Jettys Living Shorelines
Authorized Dealer and Service Provider for
BRIDGES MARINE CONSTRUCTION, LLC 410-745-6423 路 410-924-8807
MMCR # 077(E) MHIC # 124002
P.O. Box 368 St. Michaels, MD 21663
www.hollylake.com bridgessiteandutilities@gmail.com 147
In the (C)Old Days
Antoinette and Harry Covington ice boating in 1936. ~ and sometimes feet, if you got wet. We had a lot of fun at those skating holes in the old days.” Ice boating was a popular winter sport, too. The little craft were simple to build, sails and spars were readily at hand, and they were easy to operate. There were lots of tumbles, of course, but that just added to the fun. Here we see Harry and Antoinette Covington enjoying the winter ice of 1936. Antoinette later would become the first female principal of Tilghman School. As of this writing, the Bay hasn’t frozen over in 37 years, but our last big freeze back in 1977 was a bad one that lasted many weeks. That Bicentennial Winter of 76/77 would become
the coldest winter on the East Coast since the founding of the Republic. After a chilly December, the temperature went down again in early January, and this time it stayed down. The average daily temperature for 31 days of that month was 25.4º F. It wasn’t a time of great storms; the snowfall actually was a bit lighter than usual. A few inches of snow fell every few days, though, covering and insulating the ice from the sun’s rays. First the creeks and lakes froze tight, then the ice reached out from the shores of the rivers, even the biggest ones, until all the waterways became impassable. And then the Bay itself locked up tight. The tides and the winds shoved immense masses of ice against the shores, which piled up into spectacular arctic landscapes. Piers and wharfs took a terrible beating as the ice locked hard around the pilings and then inexorably pulled them up from the mud with the next high tide. This one near St. Michaels resembled a ski jump.
As the days dragged by with no relief in sight, supplies gradually ran out ~ food, heating oil, and cash.
148
RESIDENTIAL · COMMERCIAL · INDUSTRIAL
Roads · Driveways · Lawn Grading & Seeding Rip-Rap Revetments · Septic Systems
410-745-2323 410-822-3510
Serving the Eastern Shore For Over 40 Years MHIC #122844
FREE CONSULTATION
302 Dodson Ave. St. Michaels, MD 149
In the (C)Old Days Finally, as in the winter of ’36, watermen again went out onto the ice in order to get at the oysters snug on the bottom. The challenge of getting out to the holes over the oyster beds, sometimes far from shore, prompted several watermen to try the old trick of driving cars out onto the ice.
8708 Brooks Drive, Easton M-F 7-4, Sat. by appointment warrenswoodworks.com 410-820-8984
This one wasn’t really a convertible, but the roof was cut off in case they needed to bail out quickly. The car towed a skiff with the men aboard out to the holes in the ice and then brought the oysters back. One man who rode in that skiff recalls the morning when the driver decided to have some fun with a bit of fancy driving. He got up to speed and then began a series of tight turns. Out at the end of the line, the skiff whipped around faster and faster until it finally broke loose and shot across several hundred of yards of ice before plowing into the shore ~ amid much laughter. Another man told me about his less humorous experience in a small pickup on the ice. Their truck didn’t have the cab cut off and he was riding in the middle between the driver and the other passenger. They drove 150
*Includes surgeon’s fee, anesthesia fee with sedation & facility fee. Cannot be combined with any other offers, discounts or specials. May not be applied to already scheduled procedures. Surgery must be scheduled by 2/27/15.
Effective for wrinkles, age spots, acne scars, sun damage, benign moles & other imperfections. Smooth, healthy-looking skin can be yours with our IPL/Pixel Laser Treatments!
151
In the (C)Old Days gingerly out onto the ice, knowing it was beginning to thin in spots. Suddenly, without warning, they heard an ominous cracking sound. Sure enough, the ice began to buckle under the weight of the truck and as the tilt increased, the driver leaped out and told the others to jump, too. The burly guy riding shotgun made it out, barely, but the truck was going down fast and rapidly filling with water. The man in the middle scrambled for the door but soon realized he was in serious trouble ~ the in-f lowing water was pushing him back in, making his exit almost impossible. Just then a hand reached into the cab, they clasped arms, and his big friend yanked him out ~ just as the truck sank to the bottom. “If he hadn’t been so strong, I wouldn’t have made it,” he said. “He saved my life.” The ice locked so tight around
Sharp’s Island Light that eventually an incoming tide exerted enough force against the caisson tower that it pushed it over 15 degrees to the north. People gazed at the sight in wonder, and everyone figured the 95-year-old lighthouse was done for. But the next morning she was still standing. This aerial photo shows that the ebbing tide had released the lighthouse and backed away; what appears to be a second shadow is really open water. The crumpled ice floes testify to the tremendous collision. Eventually, a Navy icebreaker was needed to keep open the ship channel to Baltimore harbor. Tugboats struggled to free vessels trapped in rivers. The Coast Guard cutter Red Cedar led a convoy of oil barges up the Wicomico River to resupply residents in the Salisbury area.
Despite t he ha rd ships, ma ny enjoyed the spectacular sheets of ice. People went out onto the surface of the Bay to walk and skate. Old iceboats were dragged out of garages and new ones hastily built, and soon lots of people were out 152
POP’S MARKET Christmas Gift Ideas!
Merry Christmas from the Schwaninger Family Family owned and operated for 35 years 4093 Ocean Gateway · Trappe, MD · 410-476-3900 Mon. - Sat. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
www.popsmarket.com
153
In the (C)Old Days
running homemade iceboats on the creeks and rivers. The ice in our area was superb. The Miles River was especially smooth; one observer described the 3-inch-thick ice as
“beautif ul and clear, smooth as glass.” Indeed, it was so suitable for racing that it triggered an historic event on February 8. “DN” iceboats are an international class of racing iceboats. (DN stands for “Detroit News,” which sponsored the first boats of this t y pe). They are just t welve feet long, but when piloted with skill in a steady wind of 15 mph they can hit speeds over 50. In 1977 the DN World Championships were scheduled to be run in New Jersey, but the unusual weather caused the ice there to be too rough for safe high-speed racing. The organizers quickly scouted for an alternative location, saw the Miles River, and moved the DN World Championship
A Taste of Italy ARTESIAN WELL COMPANY, INC.
The name that has meant quality water systems for over 125 years. · All sizes of Plastic or Steel Wells · Gould’s Submersible, Jet and Lineshaft Turbine Pumps · Constant Pressure Pumps · Geothermal Loops · Trenching
218 N. Washington St. Easton (410) 820-8281 www.piazzaitalianmarket.com
We can handle all of your water needs.
FREE ESTIMATES 410-745-5071
John (Jack) T. Shannahan, Sr. - President
154
to St. Michaels. Never had the race been held so far south. By all accounts it was great fun. C ompet itor s found rooms w it h local families, and the little town was jumping. A local man won the domestic title, and a Dutchman took the overall prize. When will the Bay freeze over again? Forecasts indicate that it won’t be this winter, probably. Or will it? You might want to dust off that iceboat, just in case.
lously turned up again. No fewer than six people have offered to help in some way to get the model finished up and delivered to my friend Harold’s grandson. (One phone call was from Florida, a testament to the reach of our “local” magazine!) Harold’s family and I are most grateful. Happily, Lodestar is now in dry dock in Easton, where she is undergoing repairs, rigging, and fitting out. The master modeler’s estimate is “about six months.”
*** A bit of news. My “Lodestar” article [Tidewater Times, September, 2014] was about a partially completed ship model that went missing several years ago and then miracu-
Gary Crawford and his wife, Susan, operate Crawfords Nautical Books, a unique bookstore on Tilghman’s Island.
Harry W. Heinsohn, Inc. General Contractors Established 1961 · Additions · Remodeling · Custom Homes · Improvements · Repairs · Small Jobs
410-822-1082
MHIC #1841 · 506 Brookletts Ave., Easton, Maryland 21601 · MHBR #975
www.heinsohninc.com 155
Happy Holidays BRUCE HARRINGTON CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. Est. 1994
Easton, Maryland 410.820.7783 office@bharringtonconstruction.com www.bharringtonconstruction.com 156
The First Automobiles on the Eastern Shore by James Dawson
By 1899, the handwriting was on the wall, even the walls on the Eastern Shore: the horse and buggy was doomed, and the Age of the Automobile was upon us. While many were still laughing at the newfangled contraptions, the editor in Chestertown wrote, “[a]ll the arguments [are] in favor of the automobile and against the horse. It is ready without having to be hitched up. It can more easily be stored, no stable being necessary. No coachman is required. It is safer, can be guided with greater accuracy and turned in less space. It doesn’t have to be hitched when left standing.” [Kent News, Chestertown, Md. Aug, 12, 1899] That same year, the Democrat News in Cambridge weighed the cost of a horse against the cost of running a car for a year and decided that the car was cheaper. The automobile was coming, almost anyone with any vision agreed on that, but what people couldn’t agree on was what to call it. The new invention needed a name. Although automobile seemed to be an early favorite, a writer in the Baltimore Sun argued against that
word because it was an unacceptable hybrid of Greek and Latin roots that was too long and hard to pronounce. That writer preferred motum, which he thought was a good, short Latin word. Others came up with motor carriage, motor wagon, quadricycle, auto car, buggyaut, motor car and diamote. Early motorists also had to choose between gasoline-, steamor electrically-powered vehicles. Many preferred the tried and true steam power that had been successfully used in locomotives and boats for decades to the noisy, smelly and unpredictable new fuel: gasoline. But gasoline had the advantage in that it was always ready to go, while it might take half an hour or more to get up enough pressure to go for a spin in a steamer. Electric cars, taxis and delivery trucks were mostly confined to cities as they had a limited range and couldn’t stray far from charging stations. Electricity was also a newfangled invention and not widely available. The gasoline automobile was invented in Europe in the 1880s, but wasn’t built in the U.S. until the Duryea brothers from Springfield,
157
The First Automobiles Mass., made one in 1893. By the mid-1890s, a handful of adventurous mechanics had designed and built cars of their own and soon some would go into business selling them. In a few years, hundreds of different makes would be available. The Old Line State even had its own car, the Maryland, that was in production from 1904 to 1910. Dealerships were virtually nonexistent, so if you wanted a car you either built one yourself or, if you were not mechanically inclined, but wealthy, purchased one directly from the manufacturer that was usually out of state. It would be delivered in a railroad boxcar, often
accompanied by a factory representative who personally showed you how to operate it, as no one locally had even seen a car, let alone had a clue how to drive one. And they were expensive, some costing up to $2,000, a small fortune then, so until the price started coming down only the rich could afford them. The first automobiles appeared on the Eastern Shore and in Maryland in general in 1899, but Baltimore City was slightly ahead of us. In mid-May, W.L. Crouch took a Baltimore Sun reporter on a 12mile tour in a steam-powered car he built himself to celebrate the opening of the Crouch Automobile Manufacturing and Transportation Co. The trip was a great success.
S. Hanks Interior Design Suzanne Hanks Litty Oxford, Maryland shanks@dmv.com
410-310-4151 158
Bill Viola: The Dreamers
December 6, 2014 - March 1, 2015
106 South Street, Easton, Maryland 21601 410-822-ARTS (2787) academyartmuseum.org Bill Viola, The Dreamers, 2013 (detail), WVideo/Sound Installation
159
The First Automobiles The car reached speeds of nearly 30 m.p.h. and easily passed the horse-drawn vehicles it met. That July, M. Gillett Gill took delivery of the Stanley Steamer that he had ordered from the manufacturer in Newton, Mass. Closer to home, the first horseless carriage on the Eastern Shore was the steam car that made the 12mile run from the beach at Tolchester to Chestertown in an hour and five minutes on Aug. 15, 1899. That was also the first known instance of beach traffic, although beach traffic would not be a problem for many years yet. Cars were still such a rarity around here that Chestertown would not see its second automobile until 1901, when a patent medicine
salesman drove one to town. In April 1900, W.L. Edison, the inventor’s son, drove his Stanley Steamer from New York to Trenton, N.J., in four hours and then on to Salisbury, Md., to become the first car there. An automobile visited Denton in May 1901 attracting considerable attention and earning a mention in the paper. Talbot County’s first automobile was front page news in September 1901. Although a few cars had visited Easton prior to this, J.H.R. Shannahan’s Oldsmobile was presumably the first one that was locally owned. Shannahan had purchased it through Shannahan & Wrightson Hardware Co. on Washington Street, the sole agents in the county for the Olds Motor Works of Detroit, Mich.
Small green steam automobile model. 160
161
The First Automobiles
Fine Dining & Spirits
for the Holidays wines, craft beers and amazing cocktails
For reservations call 410-479-1919 harrysonthegreen.com corner of First & Market Street Denton
It was a two cylinder runabout that cost about $650. “Elegant in appearance, weighing only 550 pounds, all of the operating parts so placed as to cause wonderment at the ease of control, makes every feature trim and neat in appearance…avoiding the formidable display of parts which so often bewilders and sometimes frightens prospective purchasers. The motive power is furnished by a 5 1/2 horse power gas engine, which will drive the carriage at a speed of 25 miles an hour and consumes only one gallon of gasoline to every 40 miles. Its capacity is 140 miles at one filling.” [Easton Gazette Sept. 7, 1901] Shannahan celebrated by giving the car a speed trial to St. Michaels that Sunday, carrying 5 people over “exceedingly rough and muddy roads” in 45 minutes. This was years before Rt. 33 and the narrow, winding dirt roads then were more suited to the horse and buggy than the horseless carriage. If the roads were paved at all, it was with oyster shells, of which the Shore had plenty, but which easily punctured the tender pneumatic tires used on early cars. The date of Caroline County’s first car is more problematic ~ was it 1903, 1901 or, if a yellowed note on a handmade toy car can be believed, 1887? I will explain. On May 24, 2003, 162
Joseph C. O’Neal and Sons Auctioneers in Laurel, Del., sold the large toy collection of the late Granville Marvil of Seaford, Del. Lot #345 was a crude wooden toy car that attracted little attention and was purchased with some other items by an Easton collector. But as it was not quaint enough to be folk art, or well built enough to be attractive, he sold it to me a few years later, knowing I was interested in old cars and local history. It wasn’t so much the car model itself that was remarkable as what was written in a yellowed note in an envelope underneath that was the potential bombshell. It reads: “1955 1887 — years Charles E. Carroll
This small model machine is a pattern of one I made in 1887, only the one then was larger [with a] 30 in. tread and [was] 5 ft long and [I] could ride on it. It was propled [propelled] by steam Power. Martin Henry my cousin helped make it. He lives at Denton Md. now and is 80 years old. We sawed wheels from large logs. There was no automobile then days no body knew any thing about them in the County, so I purchased a small Boat engine and boiler that was used in a boat at Choptank, Md. [and] made a Chassis and mounted [the] Engine and Boiler on it with [a] belt-drive. My fathers farm was 10 miles south of Denton Md. I built it in the woods back of the field it
Lu-Ev
FRAMING SHOP AND GALLERY Quality Framing · Originals and Prints 163
25 E. Dover St. Easton, MD 410-822-5770
The First Automobiles was about 1/4 mile through woods to Deans Mil Pond. It was a good hard road and [I] could ride to the Pond and Back, my hobby was machinery. I thought there was some way to make a machine that [could] hawl you around So I made this machine. Later in 1903 I bought a Victor steam auto in Philadelphia. Name Victor steamer. We had lots of fun them day[s]. People was friendly we all Knew each other in the neighbor hood. I am now 84 years old. Charles E Carroll, M. Henry is the only one living now that saw it as far as I know� The date of the model is probably 1955, the same date as the note. It measures about 13 inches long and is 6 inches wide, and while it is crudely constructed, the boiler is made from a small paint can and the smoke stack a piece of flared pipe, it is detailed enough that a full sized working model could be made from it. You can clearly see the boiler, the two cylinder engine, the steam lines, the throttle and that it was belt driven. The steering, which actually works, is by a lever attached to the side of the chassis and connected by a wooden arm to the front axle, which pivots at the center. There is a wooden seat at the rear. It is painted in shiny green enamel with red engine, smoke
stack, steam pipe and hand grip on the steering lever. Everything that can be verified in the note checks out. The W.J. Carroll farm was south of Denton near Fowling Creek and not far from the W.H. Dean residence. If Charles E. Carroll was 84 in 1955, then he was born in 1871 and was 16 years old in 1887, when he said he built the car. And in fact, records show there was a Charles E. Carroll (1871-1961) from Caroline County who had a mechanical bent. The 1920 census lists him as an automobile machinist, and in 1930 he ran a filling station in Denton. Unfortunately, his homemade steam car was not mentioned in the Denton Journal, nor was his purchase of a Victor steam car, but the Victor was a real car that was manufactured in Massachusetts from 1899 to 1904, so the 1903 Victor that Carroll said he bought did exist and his memory was correct about the date. Based on the model, there seems no doubt that Charles E. Carroll from Caroline County did in fact build a steam-powered car at a very early date, but could a teenager from the rural Eastern Shore have bought a used steam engine and boiler and built a car ten years before the Stanley brothers built theirs? Perhaps he was mistaken, but even if his memory was ten years off and he meant to write 1897 instead of 1887, that still ranks it among the first auto-
164
BRIDGES
SEPTIC SEWER & DRAIN, LLC Septic System Pumping and Service Sewer and Drain Cleaning and Jetting Culvert Pipe Cleaning, Installation & Replacement Drain Field Rejuvenation Commercial and Residential Septic Sewer and Drain Installation & Repair MDE Approved BAT De-nitrification “Call us to learn how we can help you with financing for your on-site septic system repairs.” BRIDGES
410-745-6423 · 410-924-8807 MHIC # 124002
P.O. Box 368 St. Michaels, MD 21663
www.hollylake.com bridgessiteandutilities@gmail.com 165
The First Automobiles mobiles made in the country. It had to have been built some years before he bought his 1903 Victor, so while 1887 seems improbable, it is not impossible. Presumably, although his homemade car ran, it wasn’t practical and so was never shown in public and attracted no attention. I’m guessing that it made only a few trips on his father’s farm and that he soon lost interest in it, removed the engine and boiler and used them for something else or sold them. Carroll does not say what became of the car, so it was certainly long gone by 1955. All I know for sure is that the
model car is real and the note attached to it is authentic. Perhaps some new information about it will come to light. Thanks to Jane Terebey, reference librarian at the Caroline County Public Library in Denton, for her help locating the Carroll farm. Also Mike Dixon’s Shore Blogging Automobile Tales posted on December 5, 2008, The Pocomoke Public Eye Blog, Baltimore Sun archives, Dickson Preston’s Talbot County ~ A History, Norman Harrington’s Easton Album and Sam Smith for their assistance. James Dawson owns and operates the Unicorn Bookstore in Trappe.
166
Holiday Red Bow Sale 25% Off
December 1 thru December 24
Chandeliers, Lamps & Lanterns Tagged With A Red Bow (in-Stock Merchandise)
“Wholesalers of Electrical Supplies, Lighting Fixtures & Electronic Parts”
29430 Dover Rd., Easton · 410-822-7179 www.edsupply.com · Mon.-Fri. 8:30-5:00 167
168
Tidewater Review by Anne Stinson
Someone by A lice McDermott. Picador, Farrar, Straus and Girous P ublishers. 232 pp. $15. ($9.37 at your online bookstore) A nother bestseller from A lice McDermott, a novel with a vague title, Someone. Just that, a story about the life of an ordinary woman with a relatively ordinary childhood, adult years and old age. If that sounds like a yawn, the book will be a happy surprise. The someone is Marie. From the first page to the last, we are mesmerized by the quiet, shy girl who notices all the action on the street ~ the boys playing stickball in the road; the blind neighbor making calls on disputed stickball plays; the working men and women coming out of the subway exit at the end of the street after a workday; Pegeen, a plain girl with limited intelligence who lives next door; and best of all, her daddy’s return home from work. Marie is seven years old, and has an older brother, Gabe, who is headed for the priesthood. Her grandparents came from Ireland. Indeed, it’s an Irish Catholic neighborhood in
Brooklyn. That’s as far as her grandparents got when they got off the boat from Ireland. Marie learns about death and grief early ~ the book opens when Pegeen returns from her job and stops to talk about her day. She says she had a tumble on the subway, but a nice young man helped her to get up. “I fall down a lot,” she says, “but there’s always somebody nice to help me.”
169
Tidewater Review Soon after that she falls down the long stairs to the family’s basement apartment and dies. Marie goes to visit her BFF (Best Friend Forever) Gerty, as she does every school day. Before they go outside to play until supper, they both hug Gerty’s mother, a cheerful pregnant woman who loves both girls. She goes into labor early and dies that night while delivering a new daughter. Marie wishes she had a new baby sister to take care of. Her mother just purses her lips at the thought. Gabe is the scholar in Marie’s family. While Marie plays, Gabe studies. Their priest visits to tell his parents that Gabe definitely has a vocation. After high school graduation, he enters a seminary and studies until he is ordained. In less than a year, he changes his mind and returns home. He takes a job and dates women but never marries. Gabe explains his celibacy to a grown-up Marie. “Some vows can never be broken,” he says. Marie’s friends tease her, saying Gabe is gay.
Alice McDermott Meanwhile Marie dawdles on going to work, ignoring nagging by Gabe and her mother, both employed. Her dad has died, and money becomes a serious problem. Mother takes charge and forces Marie to apply for a hostess job at a local funeral home. To her surprise, Marie enjoys meeting families of the bereaved and blossoms in the social role. The pleasant undertaker says he always hires a woman who makes his clients comfortable. Marie
170
Is Your Pier Protected? Call us.
171
Tidewater Review is never involved in preparation for burial, but her presence is comforting. As time passes, she’s middle aged with a husband and children. The courtship and marriage are particularly interesting. Tom is a dear war veteran, shy at first, but a non-stop ta lker who became an amateur painter in a POW prison. His everyday job is at a brewery. They have two sons and two daughters. Gerty is still her BFF. As Marie ages, one of her children takes her to a doctor when her eyesight fails. The daughter is impatient at the time it takes away from her own job, then the doctor operates to remove a cataract on Marie’s wrong eye. It all doesn’t read like there’s much of a plot, does it? Trust me. It’s all in the brilliance of the writing. McDermott is a master at capturing her characters so wisely that they turn readers into beloved admirers. Each episode of Marie’s ordinary life turns the reader into Gerty’s role a best friend. The result of the author’s skill is comparable to a personal letter
from a cherished cousin. Gabe’s mental breakdown as he ages illustrates Marie’s compassion and makes Tom a wonderful rock for her frailty, as was exhibited in her first time in childbirth, an episode of agony and last rites of the church. The mixture of happiness and disaster are equally spellbinding with humor and dread in equal measure. The reader is charmed by this story of someone, not a celebrity, not unlike a stranger who passes on the street, but “someone” pretty much like all of us. I was constantly impressed by the author’s triumph with making the ordinary extraordinary. Don’t miss it. Borrow it from the library or buy it and share it with the people you love most. 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.
The Hill Report
Your Source for Property Transaction Information Real Estate Transfers · Mortgages Building Permits and More Talbot & Queen Anne’s Counties Call for a free sample!
410-822-6154 · www.hill-report.com 172
IN-HOUSE DESIGN CONSULTATION
ANNAPOLIS PAINT EASTERN SHORE 421 East Dover Street, Easton Mon. - Fri. 7-5:30, Sat. 8-3 410-820-4442 路 www.annapolispaint.com bonnie.blessing@annapolispaint.com 173
Discover UPCOMING EVENTS Toy Train & Model Railroad Exhibit
Sat, December 6th & Sun, December 7th 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Caroline County Library, Greensboro Branch Come to the Toy Train and Model Railroad Exhibit for train layouts, refreshments, a train set raffle and more! Contact: 410.482.2173
F ind out more online at Miracle on Market Street
Saturday, December 13th Downtown Denton Celebrate the season at this day-long event featuring the Holiday Marketplace, Santa and Mrs. Claus, gingerbread house making, decorated holiday windows, carolers and more! Contact: downtowndenton.com
Find out more about upcoming events at
WWW.TOURCAROLINE.COM 174
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-of-call 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. 175
WYE RIVER LOT Got your Dream House plans? Stop dreaming and start building! 5/6 bedroom house permitted. 380 ft. frontage with 5’ MLW, some professional landscaping completed, rail fence on corner markers, on a private location at the end of a cul-de-sac. This lot is in a prime location, ready to welcome your new home. Easy 10/15 minute commute to the Bay Bridge. QA8111342 $825,000
CAMBRIDGE - Timeless Cape Cod, boasting 5 bedrooms 4.5 baths, family room, community amenities include pool, boat ramp, etc., near schools, minute from Rt 50. $299,500 DO8404713
TIDEWATER PROPERTIES REAL ESTATE
Barbara Whaley · 410.827.8877 121 Clay Drive, Queenstown, MD · bwhaley@tidewaterproperties.com 176
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 Heritage and Visitor Center in Chester at Kent Narrows provides and overview of the Chesapeake region’s heritage, resources and culture. The Chesapeake Heritage and Visitor 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. 177
Holiday Gifts for everyone on your list!
Bikes, Kayaks & Paddleboards Full Line of Accessories
EASTON CYCLE AND SPORT 723 Goldsborough St.
410-822-RIDE(7433)
eastoncycleandsport.com 178
179
colonial, sEET THE 21ss CENTURY
THE PERFECT BLEND OF CRAFTSMANSHIP AND PERFORMANCE ssss Marvin Windows and Doorssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss ssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss ssss ssssssssss sssss ssss sssssss sss sssss ssssssss ssss sssssss ssssssss sssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss sssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss
Fsss sss ss ssss ssssss sss ssss ssssssss ss:
8708 Brooks Drive Easton, MD 21601 (410) 820-8984
warrenswoodworks.com 180
DECEMBER 2014 CALENDAR OF EVENTS Sun.
1
Mon.
2
Tues.
Wed.
4
Thurs.
5
Fri.
9
11
12
13
14 15
16
17
18
19
20
21 22
23
24
25
26
27
28 29
30
31
8
7
FULL MOON
LAST QUARTER
NEW MOON
6
Sat.
3 10
FIRST QUARTER
“Calendar of Events” notices - Please contact us at 410-226-0422, fax the information to 410-226-0411, write to us at Tidewater Times, P. O. Box 1141, Easton, MD 21601, or e-mail to info@tidewatertimes.com. The deadline is the 1st of the preceding month of publication (i.e., Dec. 1 for the Jan. issue). Daily Meeting: Mid-Shore Intergroup A lcoholics A nony mous meetings. For places and times, call 410-822-4226 or visit www. midshoreintergroup.org. Da i ly Meet ing: A l-A non. For meeting times and locations, v isit www.EasternShoreMDalanon.org. Every Thurs.-Sat. Amish Country Farmer’s Market in Easton. An indoor market offering fresh produce, meats, dairy products, furniture and more. 101 Marlboro Ave. For more info. tel: 410-822-8989. Thru Dec. 2 2014 Festival of Trees 181
theme is My Christmas Wish. Since 1986, the Friends of Hospice has carried out its mission to raise funds for Talbot Hospice Foundation by sponsoring the annual Festival of Trees. The Festival annually assists with Ho spic e’s op er at i ng bud ge t , which benef its terminally ill people living in Talbot County. This year’s activ ities include Run/Walk for Hospice; Dinner at the Crab Claw; Preview Party; Homes Tour; Candy Lane; Mother-Son Dance; Daddy-Daughter D a nc e; C om mu n it y Hol id ay Bingo; and The Christmas Elves Shop. For a full schedule visit www.festival-of-trees.org/ schedule.html.
December Calendar
Lloyd Wright ~ Architecture of the Interior at the Academy Art Museum, Easton. For more info. tel: 410-822-ARTS (2787) or visit www.academyartmuseum.org.
Thru Dec. 6 St. Michaels Angels for Charity is a week-long event to ra ise money for cha r it ie s on the Eastern Shore. Many of t he pa r t icipat ing businesses of St. Michaels will also offer discounts to encourage Spending Local. For more info. tel: 410 -745-2420 or v isit www. stmichaelsevents.com. Thru Dec. 31 Troika Gallery’s Gala 17 th Anniversar y Group Show. The Anniversary Group Show feat ures new work s by all of Troika’s 34 artists. Troika Gallery, 9 S. Harrison Street, Easton. For more info. tel: 410770-9190. Thru Dec. 31 Downtown Denton Holiday Windows ~ Come see Denton’s w indows get decked out as artists and businesses transform shop windows into “Christmas on the Choptank.” For more info. visit www.downtowndenton.com. Thru Jan. 4 Exhibition: Benson’s Waterfowl ~ Selections from the Peg and Bob Keller Collection at the Academy Art Museum, Easton. For more info. tel: 410822-ARTS (2787) or visit www. academyartmuseum.org. Thru Jan. 4 Exhibition: Frank
Camera Club image “Adrift” by Katherine Sevon. Thru Jan. 4 Exhibition: “Light” by the Tidewater Camera Club at the Academy Art Museum, Easton. For more info. tel: 410822-ARTS (2787) or visit www. academyartmuseum.org. Thru Feb. 27 Exhibit: Art Treasures - Winter Show: Small Works by Louis Escobedo and Chris Wilke at 717 Gallery in Easton. For more info. tel: 410-241-7020 or visit www.717gallery.com. 1 Brown Bag Lunch at the Talbot Count y Free Librar y, St. Michaels featuring Jacques Baker, author of the biography of Gilbert Byron’s life and work. Noon. For more info. tel: 410-745-5877 or visit www.tcfl.org.
182
1 Book Launch: The Oblate’s Confession by Bill Peak (The Library Guy) at the Talbot County Free Library, Easton. 6 p.m. Secant Publishing is putting on a generous spread for its official launch of Peak’s book. Peak will give a brief reading, after which copies of the book will be available for purchase and signing. For more info. tel: 410-822-1626 or visit www.tcfl.org. 1-30 Christmas Garden of Trains at the old firehouse in Cambridge. Holiday-themed train display perfect for all ages. Now in its 80th year, the display is created by volunteers of Cambridge’s Rescue Fire Company. Mon.-Fri., 6 to 9 p.m.; Sat. and Sun., 1 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-228-1211. 1-31 Cambridge House Nativity Tour ~ See more than 25 Nativity scenes from around the world on display at Cambridge House Bed and Breakfast, Cambridge. For schedule tel: 410-221-7700 or visit www.cambridgehousebandb.com. 1,3,8,10,15,17,22,24,29,31 Free Blood Pressure Screening from 9 a.m. to noon at University of Maryland Shore Regional Health Diagnostic and Imaging Center, Easton. For more info. tel: 410820-7778.
1,8,15,22,29 Open Portrait Studio with Nancy Reybold at the Academy Art Museum, Easton. 9:30 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3:30 p.m.. This group meets weekly with a live model. Model fees collected weekly. For more info. tel: 410822-0597. 1,8,15,22,29 Meeting: Overeaters A nony mous at U M Shore Medical Center in Easton. 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. For more info. visit www.oa.org. 1,8,15,22,29 Monday Night Trivia at t he Ma rke t S t r e e t P ubl ic House, Denton. 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Join host Norm Amorose for a fun-filled evening. For more info. tel: 410-479-4720. 2 CBMM to participate in #Giving Tuesday. Similar to Black Friday a nd C yber Mond ay, #Giv i ng Tuesday is a day dedicated to giv ing to your favor ite charity. Those interested can make a donation to CMBB at www. cbmm.org/give.htm. For more info. about #Giving Tuesday visit www.givingtuesday.org. 2 Meeting: Breast Feeding Support Group from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at U M Shore Medical Center in Easton. For more info. tel: 410 -822-1000 or v isit www. shorehealth.org.
183
December Calendar 2,5,9,12,16,19,23,26,30 Free Blood Pressure Screening from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at University of Maryland Shore Medical Center at Dorchester in Cambr idge. Screenings done in the lobby by DGH Auxiliar y members. For more info. tel: 410-228-5511. 2,9 Storytime at the Talbot County Free Library, Easton. 10 a.m. for children under 5 accompanied by an adult. For more info. tel: 410822-1626 or visit www.tcfl.org. 2,9,16,23,30 Bingo! at Elks Lodge 1272, Cambridge. 7 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-221-6044. 2,16 Bereavement Support Group at the Dorchester Count y Librar y, Cambridge. 6 p.m. For more info. tel: 443-978-0218. 3 Nature as Muse at Adkins Arboretum, Ridgely. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Enjoy writing as a way of exploring nature. For more info. tel: 410-634-2847, ext. 0 or visit www.adkinsarboretum.org. 3 Spaghetti Dinner at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, Cambridge. 4:30 to 7 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-228-1424. 3 Meeting: Nar-Anon at Immanuel United Church of Christ, Cam-
bridge. 7 p.m. For more info. tel: 1-800-477-6291 or visit www. nar-anon.org. 3 Reik i Share at Evergreen: A Center for Balanced Living in Easton. 7:15 to 9:15 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-819-3395 or visit www.evergreeneaston.org. 3 Create a Gingerbread House at the Talbot County Free Library, Easton. 10 a.m. to noon for adults and 3 to 4:30 p.m. for children 5 and older. Note: children 8 and u nder must be ac c ompa nied by an adult. Pre-registration required. For more info. tel: 410822-1626 or visit www.tcfl.org. 3-6 Caroline Hospice Festival of Trees at FACES, 7 N. 4th Street, Denton. View and bid on beautiful trees, wreaths and festive trim. Proceeds benefit Caroline Hospice Foundation. Wed., noon to 5 p.m.; Thurs., noon to 6 p.m.; Fri., noon to 5 p.m.; Sat., noon to 7 p.m. Bidding ends at 6 p.m. on Saturday. For more info. tel: 410-479-1009. 3,10 Storytime at the Talbot County Free Library, St. Michaels at 3 p.m. Children 5 and under must be accompanied by an adult. For more info. tel: 410-822-1626 or visit www.tcfl.org. 3,10,17,24,31 Meeting: Wednes-
184
day Morning Artists. 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. 3,10,17,24 ,31 Social Time for Seniors at the St. Michaels Communit y Center, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-745-6073. 4 Festival of Wreaths at Pleasant Day Adult Day Care Center, Cambridge. Take a stroll through the halls of wreaths, live music, wine and food tastings, silent auction. 5:30 p.m. For more info. tel: 410228-0190.
4 Denton Holid ay Pa rade a nd Lighting of the Green begins at 6 p.m. in downtown Denton. Get into the holiday spirit with m a r c h i ng ba nd s , S a nt a a nd much more. For more info. tel: 410-479-2050. 4 Concert: Fox Twin Trilogy in the Stoltz Listening Room, Avalon Theatre, Easton. 8 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-822-7299 or visit www.avalonfoundation.org. 4,11,18 Dog Walking with Vicki A r ion at Ad k ins A rboret um, R idgely. 10 to 10:45 a.m. For more info. tel: 410-634-2847, ext. 0 or visit www.adkinsarboretum.org.
185
December Calendar
old jail, Tidewater Inn, Avalon Theater, the old Easton hospital, the Odd Fellows Hall, the former “Home of the Friendless,” which once served as an Eastern Shore orphanage, and Foxley Hall ~ the most haunted house in Easton. Also included is a walk through Spring Hill Cemetery, a place where 10,000 Eastonians are buried. 7 to 8:30 p.m. $15 adults, $9 children. Advanceregistration required. For more info. tel: 443-735-0771 or visit chesapeakeghostwalks.com.
4,11,18 Men’s Group Meeting at Evergreen: A Center for Balanced Living in Easton. 7:30 to 9 a.m. Weekly meeting where men can frankly and openly deal with issues in their lives. For more info. tel: 410-819-3395 or visit www. evergreeneaston.org. 5 Soup Day at Zion UMC, Cambridge. 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Soup, biscuit and desser t for $3.50. For more info. tel: 410228-4910. 5 First Friday Galler y Walk in downtown Easton. 5 to 9 p.m. Easton’s art galleries, antiques shops and restaurants combine for a unique cultural experience. For more info. tel: 410-770-8350. 5 Karaoke Happy Hour at Layton’s Chance Vineyard, Vienna. 6 to 10 p.m. Singing, dancing and good t i me s. Br i ng you r ow n dinner or snacks. For more info. tel: 410-228-1205 or visit www. laytonschance.com. 5 Concert: Bells of the Bay handbell choir at Immanuel UCC, Cambridge. 7 p.m. Free and open to the public. For more info. e-mail bellsofthebay@gmail.com. 5 Easton Ghost Walk to include the Talbot County Court House and
5 Dorchester Sw ingers Square Dance from 7:30 to 10 p.m. at Maple Elementary School, Egypt Rd., Cambridge. Refreshments provided. For more info. tel: 410-221-1978. 5 Concert: Susan Werner at the Avalon Theatre, Easton. 8 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-822-7299 or visit www.avalonfoundation.org. 5 Comedian Mike Finazzo in the Stoltz Listening Room, Avalon Theatre, Easton. 8 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-822-7299 or visit www.avalonfoundation.org. 5-6 Annual Handmade from the Heart Show and Sale at Evergreen - A Center for Balanced L iv i ng , E a s ton. O p en i ng on Fr iday f rom 5 to 8 p.m. and continuing on Saturday from
186
187
December Calendar
5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Bill Viola is internationally recognized as one of today’s leading artists. For more info. tel: 410-822-ARTS (2787) or visit www.academyartmuseum.org.
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free and open to the public. For more info. tel: 410 - 819 -3395 or v isit www. evergreeneaston.org. 5-7 Christmas on the Creek in Oxford. For a full listing of events, please see pages 26-27 in this issue or visit www.portofoxford.com.
5,12 Class: Decorative Art Basics w ith Paula Law ton at Adkins Arboretum, Ridgely. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Learn the basics of decorative art and create your own swa llow tail but ter f ly c anvas placemat. $100 members/$125 non-members. For more info. tel: 410-634-2847, ext. 0 or visit www.adkinsarboretum.org. 5,12,19,26 Meeting: Friday Morning Artists at Joe’s Bagel Cafe in Easton. 8 a.m. For more info. tel: 410-673-1860 or visit www. FridayMorningArtists.org. 5,12,19,26 Bingo! every Friday night at the Easton Volunteer Fire Department on Creamery Lane, Easton. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and games start at 7:30 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-822-4848.
5-March 1 Exhibit: Bill Viola ~ The Dreamers at the Academy Art Museum, Easton. Members reception on Fri. Dec. 5 from
5,19 Meeting: Vets Helping Vets at the Hurlock American Legion #2 43 . 9 a .m. I n for m at ion a l meeting to help vets find services. For more info. tel: 410943-8205 after 4 p.m. 6 Pain in the Neck 5K/50K Fun Run
188
for breast cancer awareness in Dorchester’s Neck District. No registration fee, but donations welcome. 7 a.m. For more info. visit www.stampederuns.com. 6 Bird Walk at Blackwater National Wild life Ref uge, Cambr idge. 8 a.m. Guided bird walk with Harry Armistead from the Visitor Center. For more info. tel: 410-228-2677. 6 First Sat urday g uided wa lk. 10 a.m. at Adkins Arboretum, Ridgely. Free for members, $5 admission for non-members. For more info. tel: 410-634-2847, ext. 0 or visit www.adkinsarboretum.org. 6 Holiday Wreath Sale at Adkins Arboretum, Ridgely. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more info. tel: 410634-2847, ext. 0 or visit www. adkinsarboretum.org. 6 Friends of Blackwater annual Christmas Open House and Craft Show at Black water National
Wildlife Refuge, Cambridge. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The day’s events include live music, book signings, displays, presentations, crafts, carvers, artwork, photography, hand-painted ornaments, jewelr y and clothing, and much more. For more info. tel: 410-228-2677 or visit www. friendsofblackwater.org. 6 Workshop: Holiday Greens at Adkins Arboretum, Ridgely. 10 a.m. to noon. Create an elegant holiday centerpiece in a workshop led by docent Nancy Beatty. For more info. tel: 410-634-2847, ext. 0 or visit www.adkinsarboretum.org. 6 Church of the Holy Trinity Christmas Bazaar in Oxford. 9 a.m. to noon in the Parish Hall. The theme this year is Let There Be Light. Tables with wreaths and greens, small decorated trees, handcrafted and artistic works and a craft table. There will be food tables, raff les, complimentary coffee, cider and sweets. For
Trinity Therapeutic Massage Ceili “Kaylee” Betsch, LMT
Licensed and Board Certified Swedish · Deep Tissue · Hot Stone · Pregnancy GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE! 10 S. Hanson St., Easton · 410-924-7620
www.TrinityTherapeuticMassage.com 189
Merry Christmas!
December Calendar more info. tel: 410-226-5134. 6 Country Christmas House Tour hosted by the Community Club of Preston. Features five waterfront homes near Preston, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets are $15 (cash or checks only) and may be purchased in advance by calling 410-310-5454 or 410-673-7193, or the day of at Bethesda United Methodist Church, Preston. Free refreshments will be served to tour guests. Homemade Christmas cookies and garden f lags will be available for purchase. Live music will be performed in the Church sanctuar y. No children under 12, high heels, or interior photography permitted. For more info. tel: 410-310-5454. 6 Holiday Open House at Outstandi ng D re a m s A lpac a Fa r m i n Preston. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Get a head start on your holiday shopping at this open house featuring farm tours, unique holiday gifts, seasona l ref reshments, book signing of Backroads & Byways: Chesapeake Bay and more. For more info. tel: 410-673-2002. 6 Midday Madness at St. Luke’s UMC, St. Michaels. Christmas boutique and used jewelry sale from noon to 3 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-745-2534.
6 Midnight Madness in St. Michaels. 5 p.m. until midnight. Midnight Madness is St. Michaels’ biggest shopping day of the year. Great sales for that night only. Wine and snack s provided by most shops. Sing with carolers and more exciting events t hroughout t he tow n. Draw i ngs for 6 or more g i f t baskets valued at at least $1,500 each. The drawings start at 11:30 p.m. at a location to be determined. For more info. tel: 1-800808-7622 or visit www.historic. stmichaelsmd.org/events. 6 The Great Tilghman Island Crab Pot Tree Lighting. Festiv ities star t at 5 p.m. at t he Br idge restaurant with cocktails. Tree Lighting is at 7 p.m. and the Boat Pa r ade fol low s at 7:30 p.m. Prizes for the parade are awarded at 8:30 p.m. at Harrison’s Chesapeake House. For more info. tel: 410-886-9200 or visit www.pwec.org. 6 Greensboro’s Lighting of the City and Parade. Parade begins at 5 p.m. and ends at the carnival grounds. Greensboro lights up the town along the Choptank River on this festive evening. For more info. tel: 410-482-6222. 6 Cambridge/Dorchester Christmas Parade begins at 5 p.m. at Long Wharf Park, down High Street,
190
Poplar Street, Race Street to Washington Street. A Dorchester tradition for more than 60 years. For more info. visit www.christmasparade.org. 6 Olde Tyme Holiday Parade in dow ntow n Easton. The event k ick s of f at 6 p.m. w it h t he Mayor lighting the holiday tree in Thompson Park (sponsored by Easton Utilities Commission). Santa will also be present to take pictures before the parade. The parade then follows at 6:30 p.m. in downtown Easton (route to be determined). After the parade, don’t forget to stop by and see Rudolph at Ta lbot Tow n! For more info. tel: 410-690-4395 or
visit www.discovereaston.com. 6 Ridgely’s Old Fashioned Christmas features a parade, refreshments, Santa, the lighting of the town’s Christmas tree and more. Parade begins at Martin Sutton Park at 6:45 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-634-2177. 6 Concert: The Queen Anne’s Chorale will present A Mostly Baroque Christmas at 7 p.m. at the Todd Performing Arts Center, Chesapeake College, Wye Mills. $15 for adults, children through high school free. For more info. tel: 410-758-3183. 6 Concert: Bells of the Bay hand-
A tradition of excellence in building.
Custom Homes · Historic Restoration · Renovations Gene Walbridge
410-820-8228 Easton 191
MHBR #1002 MHIC #23921
December Calendar bell choir at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, Easton. 7 p.m. Free and open to the public. For more i n fo. e -ma i l bell sof thebay@ gmail.com. 6 Concert: Mistletoe with Maureen in the Stoltz Listening Room, Avalon Theatre, Easton. 8 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-822-7299 or visit www.avalonfoundation. org. 6 -7 Festival of Trees sponsored by Soroptimist International of Kent County at the Weinberg Building at Kent Center, Chestertown. Sat., 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sun., 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Local businesses and organizations will display themed trees. For more info. tel: 410-708-6554. 6-7 Easton Choral Arts Society presents A Christmas to Remember at the Easton High School Auditorium. Sat. at 7:30 p.m. and Sun., 4 p.m. Tickets are $20 and $5 for students. For more info. tel: 410-200-0498 or visit www. eastonchoralarts.org. 6-7 Christmas in Caroline at the 4-H Park in Denton. Sat., 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sun., 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Featuring artisan crafts, collectibles, gifts, wreaths, silent auction, food, costumed charac-
ters, children’s activities, Santa and more. For more info. tel: 410-479-0565. 6-7 Holiday Open House and Old Fashioned Wreath Making at Ta ndem A nt iques, Ea ston. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Families welcome. Join them for cider, cookies and freshly popped kettle corn while you design and make your own Christmas wreath. For more info. tel: 410-829-3559. 6-7 Toy Train and Model Railroad Exhibit at the Caroline County Library, Greensboro. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. View train layouts, enjoy refreshments, train set raffle and silent auction. For more info. tel: 410-482-2173. 6 -31 E nc h a nte d C a mpg r ou nd Driving Tour through Martinak State Park, Denton. 6 to 9 p.m. Take a relaxing ride through the festive twinkling lights around t he c a mp g r ou nd . Mone t a r y donations will be collected for Caroline Hospice. For more info. tel: 410-820-1668. 6,7,13,14,20,21,27,28 Apprentice for a Day Public Boatbuilding Program at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels. Pre-registration required. For more info. tel: 410-745-2916 and ask to speak with someone in the boatyard.
192
6,12,13 Santa’s Magic Workshop at Martinak State Park, Denton. Make crafts, visit Santa, see the train garden, enjoy tasty goodies and hot chocolate, holiday hayride and much more. 4 to 7 p.m. Visitors are asked to bring one canned good. For more info. tel: 410-820-1668. 6,13 Mixed Level Yoga with Suzie Hurley at the Oxford Community Center every Saturday morning from 9:30 to 11 a.m. For more info. tel: 410-226-5904 or visit www.oxfordcc.org. 6,13 Play with Clay for Kids with Dawn Malosh at the Academy Art Museum, Easton. 10 a.m. to noon for ages 7 to 13. $50 for Museum members, $55 for nonmembers. For more info. tel: 410-822-ARTS (2787) or visit www.academyartmuseum.org.
Denton. 3 p.m. Free and open to the public. For more info. e-mail bellsofthebay@gmail.com. 7 The Talbot Cinema Society presents It’s a Gif t at the Avalon Theatre, Easton. 6 to 7:30 p.m. A henpecked New Jersey grocer (W.C. Fields) plans to move to California to grow oranges, despite the resistance of his overbearing wife (Kathleen Howard). Included in the National Film Registry by the National Film Preservation Board. For more info. tel: 410-924-5752 or visit www.talbotcinemasociety.org. 8 Christmas in the Museum from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Federalsburg
6,13,20 Easton Farmer’s Market held every Saturday until Christmas from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Tow n parking lot on N. Harrison Street. Over 20 vendors. Live music from 10:30 a.m. to 1 2:30 p.m. E a s ton Fa r mer ’s Market is the work of the Avalon Foundation. For more info. tel: 410 -253- 91 51 or v i sit w w w. theavalonfoundation.com. 7 Concert: Bells of the Bay handbell choir at Christ Episcopal Church, 193
December Calendar
www.evergreeneaston.org.
Area Heritage Museum. Santa Claus will greet visitors after the Federalsburg Christmas Parade at 6 p.m. Free event and all welcome. Light refreshments, decorated trees, wreath making and more. For more info. tel: 410-754-9036. 8 Lecture: Reb Orrell at the Tidewater Camera Club, Talbot Community Center, Easton. 7 p.m. Orrell, a full-time commercial photographer, w ill present a lecture on creating a photobook for your photos. For more info. tel: 410-822-5441 or visit www. tidewatercameraclub.org. 9 Lecture: How the Golden Age of Dutch Painting Inf luenced a Modern Bestseller with Dr. Anke Van Wagenberg at the Academy A r t Mu seu m, E a ston. Noon. F r e e for Mu s eu m memb er s , $5 for non-members. Dr. Van Wagenberg discusses the role of Dutch art in Donna Tartt’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, The Goldfinch. For more info. tel: 410-822-ARTS (2787) or visit www.academyartmuseum.org. 9,23 Buddhist Study Group at Evergreen: A Center for Balanced Living, Easton. 6:30 to 8 p.m. Open to the public. For more info. tel: 410-819-3395 or visit
9,23 Meeting: Tidewater Stamp Club at the Mayor and Council Bldg., Easton. 7:30 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-822-1371. 10 Meeting: Choptank Wr iters Group from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at the Dorchester Center for the Arts, Cambridge. Everyone interested in writing is invited to participate. For more info. tel: 443-521-0039. 10 Fall Portfolio Night for area high school students at the Academy A r t Museum, Ea ston. 6 to 8 p.m. Students are encouraged to bring their artwork to receive ex per t tips on what makes a winning portfolio from a panel of art school representatives and professional artists. Free but pre-registration is required. For more info. tel: 410-822-ARTS (2787) or visit www.academyartmuseum.org. 10 Meeting: Talbot Optimist Club at the Washington Street Pub, Easton. 6:30 p.m. For more i n fo. e -ma i l r vanemburgh@ leinc.com. 10,17 Class: Introduction to Watercolor for Botanical Art with Lee D’Zmura at Adkins Arboret um, R idgely. 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. $95 members, $120
194
“Preservative Free”
FLU SHOTS PLUS:
• Shingles (zostavax) • Pneumonia (pneumovax) • TDAP Shots also available
Hill’s Drug Stores Beginning Oct. 1
410-819-6541 for more information Free Flu Shots for all local Veterans! Caring for the community for more than 85 years.
We accept essentially all prescription plans.
195
December Calendar non-members. To register tel: 410-634-2847, ext. 0. 11 Blood Donation Drive at Immanuel United Church of Christ, Cambridge. Noon to 7:45 p.m. For more info. tel: 888-825-6638 or visit www.DelmarvaBlood. org. 11 Concert: Glenn Miller Orchestra Holiday Show at the Avalon Theatre, Easton. 6:30 p.m. $30. Swing in the holidays with the trademark big-band style of the world-famous Glenn Miller Orchestra! Along with hearing all of your Yuletide favorites, prepare to boogie woogie to classic Glenn Miller hits from ’30s and ’40s, such as In the Mood, Tu xedo Junct ion, Chattanooga Choo Choo, and Moonlight Serenade. For more info. tel: 410-822-0345 or visit www.theavalonfoundation.com. 12 Cocktails and Concert: Music of Three Faiths (Christian, Jewish and Muslim) with the Peabody Consort directed by Mark Cudek at the Academy Art Museum, Ea ston. 5:30 p.m. c ock t a i ls, followed by the concer t. $42 Museum members, $75 nonmembers. For more info. tel: 410-822-ARTS (2787) or visit www.academyartmuseum.org.
12 St. Michaels Ghost Walk from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The walk begins in front of the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum and makes its way through St. Michaels harbor and around St. Michaels’ historic downtown. Advance registration is required. $15 adult, $9 child. For more info. tel: 443-735-0771 or visit www.chesapeakeghostwalks.com. 12 Concer t: Mark Wills at t he Avalon Theatre, Easton. 7:30 p.m. $40. For more info. tel: 410 -822- 0345 or v isit www. theavalonfoundation.com.
Major league baseball star and St. Michaels native, Harold Baines, will make an appearance at Santa’s Wonderland during Christmas in St. Michaels. 12-14 Christmas in St. Michaels ~ This weekend-long event is held
196
Fine New & Antique Oriental Rugs Expert Cleaning & Restoration
TALBOT ORIENTAL RUGS 32 N. Washington Street · Easton, MD 21601 (410) 822-7400 · talbotorientalrugs@verizon.net
www.talbotorientalrugs.com 197
December Calendar annually the second weekend in December. Both free and ticketed events fill the weekend from Friday afternoon through Sunday night. These include a holiday gala, breakfast with Santa, parade, tour of homes, gingerbread house competition, Marketplace, Santa’s Wonderland, holiday meals and music. For more info. v isit www.Christ masinStMichaels.org. 12,26 Meeting: Vets Helping Vets at VFW Post 5246 in Federalsburg. 9 a.m. Informational meeting to help vets find services and information. For more info. tel: 410-943-8205 after 4 p.m. 13 Countr y Church Breakfast at Faith Chapel & Trappe United Methodist Churches in Wesley Ha l l, Trappe. 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. TUMC is also the home of “Martha’s Closet” Yard Sale and C om mu n it y O ut re ach Store, open during the breakfast and every Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. to noon. 13 Friends of the Librar y Second Saturday Book Sale at the Dorchester County Public Library, Cambridge. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-2287331 or visit www.dorchesterlibrary.org.
13 Santa Swim at the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Resort, Cambridge. 9:30 a.m. registration. Take a dip in the chilly waters of the Choptank for charity. Funds raised go to those in Dorchester who are in need. For more info. visit www.careandsharefund. org. 13 Miracle on Market Street ~ Downtown Denton invites you to celebrate the season at this all-day seasonal celebration. This family-friendly event will feature the Holiday Marketplace, Santa and Mrs. Claus, gingerbread house making, decorated holiday windows, carolers and more. For more info. visit www. downtowndenton.com. 13 Collage Studio at the Academy Art Museum, Easton. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more info. tel: 410822-ARTS (2787) or visit www. academyartmuseum.org. 13 The Eastern Shore Writers Association holds its annual reading of prose and poetry from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Abbott’s Grill in Milford, DE. Members, friends and the public are welcome to join in the fun of the Karaoke-style writer’s festivities by providing five-minute readings from their work during the Open Mic portion of the meeting. The party is open to the public w ith an
198
199
December Calendar optional lunch at $20. RSVP at sweeneygf@aol.com. For more information, check the ESWA website at www.easternshorewriters.org. 13 Holiday Crafts at the Talbot County Free Library, Easton. 10 to 11:30 a.m. Drop in and make something at our craft table. For more info. tel: 410-822-1626 or visit www.tcfl.org.
holding receptions. Restaurants will feature live music. For more i n fo. v i sit w w w.c ambr idgemainstreet.com. 13 Christmas Open House at Exeter in Federalsburg. Sponsored by t he Fe der a l sbu r g Hi s tor ic a l Society. 5 to 8 p.m. Costumed guides will conduct tours of this historic home. Light refreshments served. Free. For more info. tel: 443-693-3694.
13 Hurlock Christmas Parade down Main Street at noon. For more info. tel: 410-943-4191. 13 Christmas Craft Saturday at the Academy Art Museum, Easton. 1 to 3 p.m. for ages 6 to 12. $5 per child, pre-registration required. For more info. tel: 410822-ARTS (2787) or visit www. academyartmuseum.org. 13 Second Saturdays at the Artsway from 2 to 4 p.m., 401 Market Street, Denton. Interact w ith a r t i s t s a s t he y demon s t r ate their work. For more info. tel: 410 -479 -1009 or v isit www. carolinearts.org. 13 Second Saturday in Historic Downtown Cambridge on Race, Poplar, Muir and High streets. Shops will be open late. Galleries will be opening new shows and
1 3 E x h ibit: Nig ht of a Z i l l ion Snowf lakes opening night gala featuring the Wednesday Morning Artists at the Dorchester Art Center, Cambridge. Free and open to the public. 5 to 7 p.m. Art pieces in this show are specially chosen and priced for holiday gift giving. Raffled at the event will be the Wednesday Morning Artists-made queen-sized Diamond Jubilee quilt. For more info. tel: 410-228-5193. 13 Chapel Country Creamery Pair-
200
EUROPA TILE
Sales 路 Design 路 Installation
Showroom: 342 N. Aurora St., Easton Monday~Friday 9 to 5, Saturday by appointment
410-822-6828 europatile@goeaston.net 201
December Calendar
way to sing carols and sip hot cider by the roaring bonf ire. Join Delmarva Stargazers in the meadow to discover the beauty of the winter sky. Top off the evening with a winter hayride and cookies, hot chocolate and tree trimming at the Funshine Garden. $20 members, $25 nonmembers, $6 for children 18 and under, 2 and under free. Advance registration is requested. For more info. tel: 410-634-2847, ext. 0 or visit www.adkinsarboretum.org.
ing Dinner at the Robert Morris Inn, Oxford. $84 per person. Meet the owners of this iconic creamer y producing amazing artisanal cheeses. Four wonderful courses incorporating many of their cheeses, with wines to match. For more info. tel: 410226-5111 or e-mail enquiries@ robertmorrisinn.com. 13 Concert: Bells of the Bay handbell choir at Liv Again, 317 High Street, Cambridge. 6 p.m. Free and open to the public. For more i n fo. e -ma i l bell sof thebay@ gmail.com.
13 Candlelit Caroling Celebration at Adkins Arboretum, Ridgely. 6 to 9 p.m. Ring in the season with a special evening of holiday music and lights. In the Visitor’s Center gallery enjoy sweets, savories, wine and music by Dovetail and Bells of Praise handbell choir. Take a candlelit walk through the woods, stopping along the
13 Santa Chase at Martinak State Park, Denton. Spend a magical e ven i ng r u n n i ng or w a l k i ng through the Park’s Enchanted Christmas Forest, with luminaries along the 3.1-mile trail. This event is pet-friendly, and prizes will be awarded for costumes and dog-reindeer companions. Registration begins at 6 p.m., race starts at 7:30 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-479-8120. 14 Pancake Breakfast at the Oxford Volunteer Fire Company. 8 to 11 a.m. Proceeds to benefit the Oxford Volunteer Fire Services. $8 for adults and $4 for children under 10. For more info. tel: 410226-5110. 13 Breakfast at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, St. Michaels, in conjunction with Christmas
202
203
December Calendar in St. Michaels. 8 a.m. to noon. For more info. tel: 410-745-2534. 14 Book Arts Studio with Lynn Reynolds at the Academy Art Museum, Easton. 1 to 4 p.m. For artists who would like to experiment with book-making techniques. For more info. tel: 410-757-5542.
15 Holiday Crafts at the Talbot Count y Free Librar y, St. Michaels. 3 p.m. Children 5 and under must be accompanied by an adult. For more info. tel: 410822-1626 or visit www.tcfl.org.
14 Concert: Frank Vignola and Vinny Raniolo in the Stoltz Listening Room, Avalon Theatre, Easton. 7 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-822-7299 or visit www. avalonfoundation.org.
CHESAPEAKE BAY DUCKS
by noted wildlife artist John Obolewicz
Wishing you a Joyful Holiday Season and a Very Happy New Year! FoxhallDesignCompany.com
16 Travel with the Academy Art Museu m to see C ost u me s of Downton Abbey 速 & Yuletide at Winter thur. $80 for Museum members, $100 for non-members and includes transpor tation, admission and all tours. Holiday garden tour is also included. For more info. tel: 410-822-ARTS (2787) or visit www.academyartmuseum.org. 17 Meeting: Dorchester Caregivers Support Group from 3 to 4 p.m. at Pleasant Day Adult Medical Day Care, Cambridge. For more info. tel: 410-228-0190. 18 Meeting: Stroke Survivors Support Group at Pleasant Day Medi204
cal Adult Day Care, Cambridge. 1 to 2 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-228-0190. 18 Third Thursday in downtown Denton from 5 to 7 p.m. Shop for one-of-a-kind floral arrangements, gifts and home decor, dine out on a porch with views of the Choptank River, or enjoy a stroll around town as businesses extend their hours. For more info. tel: 410-479-0655. 18 Poetry Open Mic Night ~ for teens only ~ at the Talbot County Free Librar y, Easton. 5:30 to 7:30. Read and/or perform your favorite poem in front of an audience of your peers. For more
info. tel: 410-822-1626 or visit www.tcfl.org. 18 Sing Hallelujah and Feed the Hungry ~ Come to the Messiah Sing-In at the Garfield Center for the Arts at the Prince Theatre in Chestertown. 8 p.m. Join professional soloists, a string quartet, and members of t he Chester River Chorale in joyous song to benefit the Kent County Food Pantry. $20 donations gratefully accepted. For more info. tel: 410-928-5566. 19 Soup Day at the St. Michaels Community Center. Choose from three delicious soups for lunch. $6 meal deal. Each meal comes
Pecan Yummies™ Like Love, Best When Shared 888-269-9853 The Holidays Are Coming! Yummy-coated pecans make a unique and much-appreciated gift for your clients, fellow workers, friends and family. Contact us at
www.pecanyummies.com
Gluten Free & All Natural Ingredients
1-888-269-9853
amy@pecanyummies.com ¡ 410-820-5845 (fax) 205
December Calendar
avalonfoundation.org.
w ith a bowl of soup, roll and drink. Take out or eat in. For more info. tel: 410-745-6073. 19 Pro Bono Legal Clinic at the Dorchester County Public Library. 1 to 3 p.m. on the third Friday of each month. For more info. tel: 410-690-8128. 19 Y-Talk at the Easton YMCA features author Judith Reveal on the Four Elements of Fiction ~ Character, Setting, Situation and Theme. 7 p.m. $12. For more info. tel: 443-239-3567. 19,20,21,22 ,27,28 Play: This year’s annual holiday play at The Avalon Theatre is the uplifting yuletide classic Miracle on 34th Street! Just when a weary world needs it most, a whitewhiskered, kindly old man calling himself Kris Kringle appears to remind little Susan and her skeptical mother Doris that the holidays are still a magical time of humor, generosity, and faith in the goodness of others. Come out with your friends and family and celebrate the heartwarming spirit of the season w ith this year’s community production of an endearing holiday favorite! Fri. and Sat., 7 p.m.; Sun., 2 p.m.; Mon., 6 p.m. For more info. tel: 410 -822-7299 or v isit www.
20 Hillsboro’s Luminary Tour from 5 to 8 p.m. The town of Hillsboro will be lined with luminaries du r i ng t he event f rom Ma i n Street to Church Street and to the bridge. Light refreshments will be served at Town Hall where you can meet Santa. For more info. tel: 410-820-1247. 20 Vienna Luminaries and House Tours ~ This 300-year-old town shares a holiday glow with 1,500 luminaries, house tours, Santa, ref reshment s a nd music. No charge to ride the tram or visit Santa. $5 to tour open homes. 5 to 9 p.m. For more info. tel: 410376-3413. 20 Ridgely’s Live Nativity Pageant at 7:30 p.m. in the lot beside Ridgely Town Hall. Costumed actors, animals and live music depict the Christmas story. For more info. tel: 410-634-1067. 21 Christ Church Concert Series at 4 p.m. at Christ Episcopal Church, Cambridge. $10, students free. For more info. tel: 410 -228 -3161 or v i sit w w w. christchurchcambridge.org. 22 Movie: Eloise at Christmas at the Talbot County Free Library, St. Michaels. 2 p.m. Join the Plaza’s most famous little girl
206
as she gets ready for Christmas. This is a family film based on the children’s classic Eloise at Christmastime. For more info. tel: 410-822-1626 or visit www. tcfl.org.
25 Christmas Day at the Robert Morris Inn, Oxford. $58 per person. Noon to 3 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-226-5111 or e-mail enquiries@robertmorrisinn.com.
23 Meeting: Breast Cancer Support Group at UM Regional Breast Center, Easton. 6 to 7:30 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-822-1000, ext. 5411.
27 Family Waterfowl Hunt at Immanuel United Church of Christ, Cambr idge. 5 a.m. (This is a tentative date, so please call to confirm). For more info. tel: 410228-4640.
23 Meeting: Women Supporting Women, lo c a l bre a st c a nc er support group, meets at Christ Episcopal Church, Cambridge. 6:30 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-463-0946.
31 New Year’s Eve Dinner at the Robert Morris Inn, Oxford. $68 per person. 5 to 8:30 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-226-5111 or e-mail enquiries@robertmorrisinn.com.
Celebrating 22 Years Tracy Cohee Hodges Vice President/Branch Manager Eastern Shore Maryland
111 N. West St., Suite C Easton, MD 21601 410-820-5200 tcohee@gofirsthome.com
www.tracycohee.com
NMLS ID: 148320
207
Barbara C. Watkins BENSON & MANGOLD REAL ESTATE
OXFORD WATERFRONT
COUNTRY CLUB WATERFRONT
$2,395,000
$2,150,000
Fantastic architectural details, deep water, big views, pool house, 3-car garage with guest quarters.
Loaded with custom features, 5 fireplaces, screened porch, infinity pool, deep water pier.
EASTON WATERFRONT
OXFORD WATERFRONT
Gracious 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath Southern Style living, pool, porch & decks. Great location!
Pristine 3 bedroom Cape with screened porch, patio, family room and bonus room.
$1,175,000
$650,000
27999 Oxford Road, Oxford, Maryland 21654 Cell: 410.310.2021 | OfďŹ ce: 410.822.1415 www.EasternShoreHomes.com | barb.c.watkins@gmail.com 208
If you can’t find that perfect house, then why not build? ST. MICHAELS: Two adjacent lots on Seymour Ave., a block from the Miles River. County sewer, town water. $95,000 Each. EASTON: Almost 2 acres of high well-drained land on Doncaster Road. Beautiful setting in upscale neighborhood. $232,500. ST. MICHAELS/MCDANIEL: 18 acre farmette at headwaters of Harris Creek. Trees. Very Private. Room for horses. $349,000. EASTON: 5 acres on Glebe Creek (Miles River). 3 ft. MLW. Adjacent 5 nd 25 acre parcels also available. Horses OK. $575,000. EASTON: 2 wooded acres on Lee Haven Road one mile from town. High sandy ground. 5 ft. MLW on Dixon Creek! $698,000. OXFORD/TRAPPE/EASTON: Private 12 acre estate site with over 700 ft. of shoreline on Island Creek, 5 ft. MLW. $925,000. EASTON: 11 acres on Anchorage Road with broad views of Miles River. Extensive shoreline, 4 ft. MLW. Trees. $1,350,000.
114 Goldsborough St. Easton, MD 21601 · 410-822-7556 www.shorelinerealty114.com · info@shorelinerealty114.com
Happy Holidays!
aqua74.com