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January 2013

Features: About the Cover Photographer: Jay Fleming . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Robert Mitchum Slept Here: Helen Chappell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Artist’s Journey of Discovery: Dick Cooper . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Monsieur Renard: Bill Peak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 The Narrows Café: Margot Miller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Tidewater Kitchen: Pamela Meredith-Doyle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Tidewater Gardening: K. Marc Teffeau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 The War of 1813: Gary D. Crawford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139 Tidewater Traveler: George W. Sellers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 Christmas Candy: Jeff McNeal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159 Tidewater Review: Anne Stinson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165

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About the Cover Photographer

Jay Fleming Jay Fleming’s photography showcases his twin passions for the outdoors and photography. Jay comes from a family of passionate photographers. His father, Kevin Fleming, is a former National Geographic photographer who has circled the globe to capture timeless images. “Instead of reading me children’s books, my parents showed me photography books,” he remembered. Using one of his father’s hand-medown rigs, a manual focus Nikon and old 300mm lens from his National Geographic days, Jay accompanied his dad to a rookery island in Delaware. His picture of a great egret won grand prize in a national EPA Wildlife of Wetlands photography competition. That award-winning photo, snapped at the age of 14, remains one of his most memorable photographs. Since graduating from St. Mary’s College of Maryland in 2009, he has worked with different environmental organizations. He regularly donates his work to non-profit groups and has held photography shows of his own. Jay’s website is full of images of his outdoor pursuits, a combination of his passion for the environment and his love of crafting that perfect image as the light falls gently upon his subject. Jay hopes to promote conservation through photography.

Jay Fleming The cover photo is of Capt. Art Daniels, age 91, aboard the skipjack City of Crisfield out of Deal Island, MD. “Daddy Art,” as he is known locally, has been dredging oysters for over 60 years and is one the few remaining skipjack captains on the Bay. Jay was fortunate to have joined “Daddy Art” and crew on multiple trips during Maryland’s oyster season. The cover photo was taken while the crew was dropping a dredge back in the water after a “lick” across a bar in Tangier Sound. To view more of Jay’s work, visit www.jayflemingphotography. com. 7

Robert Mitchum Slept Here by Helen Chappell

It was the late ’50s, and I was about seven or eight when I had my first brush with the greatness that was Robert Mitchum. It went down at the Cambridge Yacht Club. While my parents were enjoying their pre-prandial cocktails in the dining room, my brother Ed and I slipped away unnoticed into the bar. It was a crowded, happy place indeed, and no one noticed a couple of kids experimenting with a game of table shuffleboard, until: “What the hell are those kids doing in here? Kids shouldn’t be allowed in the bar!” bellowed a resonant, if slightly slurred, baritone from one of the stools. He was huge, like a football player. He looked at us beneath hooded eyes, maybe seeing four instead of two of us, waving a tumbler of amber liquid in our general direction. “Aw, Bob, leave ‘em alone,” someone said, soothing down his feathers, which you could tell were easily ruffled, probably due to an afternoon of drinking and holding court. “My kids wouldn’t be allowed in here...” My brother and I had home training. We split! My brother had recently seen

Thunder Road, and knew an icon when he saw one. “That was Robert Mitchum!” We were totally awed. Robert Mitchum had actually noticed us. It didn’t so much matter to us that he yelled at us – adults were always telling us kids to get lost or go outside or do homework. He was Mr. Cool, Robert Mitchum, and that was all that mattered. It might seem like a strange road that brought Robert Mitchum to Trappe. You think of actors and movie stars living in plush man9

Mitchum Slept Here sions in California, not some high place in the road on the quiet Eastern Shore of the ’50s. The artist who was famous for practically creating film noire, who starred in what seemed like a hundred westerns, the acclaimed actor whose performances in such classic films as Night of the Hunter and Cape Fear ~ had a connection to Delmarva. Mitchum’s father, a railroad man from Connecticut, died when his son was two, in a terrible accident that left his widow with three children: Julia, John and Robert. To make ends meet, his mother worked for a newspaper, and the family lived a gypsy’s life, moving from place to place. While young Robert Mitchum displayed musical talent and once won a poetry contest, he was a natural-born rebel and kept getting expelled from schools wherever the family lived. In time, he and John ended up living on their grandparents’ farm in Felton, Delaware, not too far from here. The Great Depression had settled in, and it wasn’t long before Mitchum was expelled from school again. Like thousands of other boys and men with no prospects and no hope, he took to riding the rails, and even spent time on a chain gang in Georgia before he escaped back to Delaware. Another reason to go back to Felton was Dorothy Spence, who

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was 16 to his 18, the daughter of storekeepers in Camden. It was a love that would last through all his stormy life. Robert and Dorothy married and headed to California, where the Mitchum family had settled in Long Beach. Sister Julie, now a performer and singer, talked Robert into joining The Long Beach Players, an acting troupe, and the rest, as they say, is history. The guy with the barrel chest, the sleepy eyes and the crooked grin was on his way. One of the secrets of his acting is that he made it seem so easy. He could do more with the

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two-fisted drinkers. There’s a story that Mitchum was thrown out of the Tidewater Inn, but in those days, you’d have to get really, really raucous to be asked to leave any drinking establishment. Unfortunately, in order to keep going, Mitchum needed to work. And work usually meant going back to California, or to some location somewhere. It could be somewhere as great as the Caribbean, or as mis-

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Award-Winning Artistâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Journey of Discovery by Dick Cooper

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doing? That is not your strongest work.’” As the final jury stage approached, Stockman says she was having second thoughts about the process. It is one thing to have a show where people come in and like your work or don’t, but this was a competition where she was going to be judged. “I had a whole panic attack just walking into the building.” The former Cubbison students were divided into undergraduate and graduate competitions, and Stockman took first in the undergraduate category. It is just the latest accolade in a career that can be

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Sue Stockman traced back to her childhood when she used to hammer copper wire into forms in the basement of her family home near Denton. “I star ted out at Towson as a biology major, but then I found out that I had to learn chemistry, and that sucked. And when we were supposed to work on live animals, I walked out in protest.” That is when she switched to the study of art full time. Before she graduated from Towson, she took a year to study at the Glassell School of Art, part of the Museum of Fine Arts in Houston, Texas. “I was working as a bartender in Houston and I was making

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After returning to Towson, and before her graduation, Stockman says she started teaching at the Howard County Center for the Arts. “I am a good teacher, and I love what I do. I love the product, but I also love the journey to get there. Everyone needs a release, some way to process the crazy world we live in. That was a mesh right from the beginning, and you really learn your subject by teaching it.” Stockman’s first students were adults interested in learning how to make jewelry, but she says that after her children were born she began taking her art into school classrooms. “I had a whole different affinity towards children once I had one. I have amazing kids, but I never stopped working to raise my kids. I moved them into the studio with me.” She says bringing her children into her studio made her take another look at the chemicals she was using to make her art objects. “I didn’t want them to be breathing that in, and maybe I shouldn’t be breathing it either. It really made me clean up my act.” She has been an active member of the Maryland State Art Council’s Artist-in-Residence program for several years teaching children how to turn abstract ideas into physical forms. She and Malzone start each class project with a brainstorming session to get the children excited about what they are going to make. They try to get all of the students

Stockman’s jewelry is unique. jewelry, so I would wear my work to the bar. It was a nice, upscale place and I would get commissions,” Stockman says. “Before I left Houston, I had a show at the Museum of Fine Arts. It was serendipitous. I went to them to talk about getting work in their gift shop and they said, ‘Oh, are you here for the First Choice Exhibit?’ and I said, ‘Ah, yes, I am.’ It was a very, very successful show. I said, ‘Wow, this is going to work.’ It helped me build my confidence.” 34

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artist and architect Antoni Gaudi. “The real ‘winning’ thing was as soon as we started dreaming about winning the Cubbison and going to Barcelona, we realized we could go even if she didn’t win,” Malzone says. “At first it was about going to Barcelona, a place that I want to go to and an artist’s work that I want to see,” Stockman says. “But then it became an exercise in identifying the next place I have to go to be inspired.” When they return, the next phase of w inning the Cubbison Award kicks in. Stockman has to prepare an art exhibit to be shown in 2014 to let the world see what she learned on her latest journey. For more information about Sue Stockman and her art, visit www. suestockman.com.

involved, from design, to breaking pottery, glass and mirrors, to the final assembly of a mural. “At first, there is a disbelief that kids will be able to do it themselves, and even after they are finished, they can’t believe they made it,” Malzone says. Stock man adds, “Even after it is up and on the wall, they can’t believe they did it.” Theresa Colvin, executive director of the Maryland State Arts Council, says she has known Stockman as artist and teacher for more than 15 years and owns some of her jewelry creations. “She has a wonderful warmth about her. Her strength is her sense of compassion and empathy with the students and her willingness to help them along. She makes sure that the students are well engaged in the process and that they feel successful. She’s a great lady.” As for their travel plans, Stockman and Malzone are heading for Barcelona, Spain, in April and May. The city is known around the world for the major influences of mosaic

Dick Cooper is a Pulitzer Prizewinning journalist. He and his wife, Pat, live and sail in St. Michaels, Maryland. He can be contacted at dickcooper@coopermediaassociates.com.

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Tred Avon Players lead off their 2013 season with the exciting comedy mystery, The Spider’s Web by Agatha Christie. This witty British mystery is directed by Jay Juppé, with assistant director Susan Patterson. It’s a classic country house whodunit, highlighting an array of delightfully suspicious Brits along with a zany cover-up attempt for a murder. Agatha Christie spins a web of deceit that will intrigue and entertain with a spark of comedy featuring engaging characters and witty dialogue. She proves again that a web of deceit can be humorous yet fatal. It’s an intriguing comedy murder mystery performed by the talented cast of Charles Baker, David Foster, Claire Gross, Bruce Grove, Norman Hackland, Anna Kusinitz, Raine Lewis, Leigh Marquess, Erik Murray, and Nina Quinn Wahl.

The Fox on the Fairway tees off next summer, August 15 to September 1. This hilarious Marx Brothers-style romp by Ken Ludwig is directed by Beth Driggs. It pulls the rug from under the stuffy denizens of a private country club. Filled with mistaken identities, slamming doors, and over-thetop romantic shenanigans, this is a charming madcap whirl of life, love, and man’s tempestuously rocky romance with golf.

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musical involves two shop employees who, consistently at odds at work, each pursue a secret relationship. It’s a charming story of romantic misunderstandings with funny and toe-tapping music directed by Keith Orgain. It runs from October 17 through November 3. Season tickets are on sale now. TAP’s season begins with the mystery and comedy of The Spider’s Web. Performances are Thrifty Thursday, February 7 at 7 p.m. Tickets are 2-for-1. Fridays & Saturdays, February 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, & 23 and Sundays, February 10, 17 & 24 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 students. Visit www.tredavonplayers.org or call 410-226-0061 for information and tickets.

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Monsieur Renard by Bill Peak

Despite the fact he’d wanted boys, expected boys, he’d had girls, and so the fox had, over time, become little more than a fairy tale. Tell us the story of the fox, Daddy, tell us about Monsieur Renard and his famous glass slippers! But the girls were getting older now, seemed less interested in bedtime stories, more interested in privacy. When Atkins had first found their

doors shut against him, he’d been a little hurt by it, a little proud, and, strangely, a little ashamed as well, as if in some way he could not explain he knew he deserved to be kept from their rooms. In his loneliness, he’d taken to walking again at night, and the walking, like the footprints themselves, had led him ~ naturally enough, he supposed ~ back to the fox.

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regularly, the spill of water fell into view, then seemed to rise again and disappear back up into itself ~ the sound of the water’s approach always just overlapping the sight of its retreat. Atkins closed his eyes, the slow pulse of the sprinkler’s fall reminding him of his childhood, the street he’d grown up on. He wondered if children there still played in the sprinklers, still experienced those sudden rapturous chills, the minirainbows, the muddy lawn. He tried to recall his own daughters playing in a sprinkler, but the best he could come up with was an early trip to a neighbor’s pool. Recently Glynnis had been after him to put in a pool of their own, and Atkins now

Not that he’d ever actually seen the fox. No, in point of fact, the fox that night had been as much a phantom, a figure of doubtful substance, as the magical Monsieur Renard who still, he hoped, on occasion, danced through his daughters’ dreams. Atkins stopped, looked out across the lawns toward the distant, cumulous-shaped shadow marking the edge of the subdivision, the remains of what had once been (or so he liked to imagine) a sizeable forest. Several houses down someone had left their sprinkler on, the neighbor’s security lights catching the nearer end of its sweep so that,

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owbrook Drive, the way the spring peepers there had sprinkled the night with their calls. River Station had been new then, raw, its edges still in field and forest. He thought about this, thought about those nights. Was it because Glynnis had been pregnant then, was that why everything had seemed so different, so glorious, the nights so full of stars? But of course he’d been young then too, and youth, he now realized (thinking of his daughters), bathed daily in a sort of rude glory, treating it as if it were only their due. And of course there was time too, the passage of time, the gloss of time. The distance between then and

thought about this, remembered the way his wife had looked when he first met her, the dark, sunfreckled skin, the golden-red hair. Atkins loved Glynnis, loved the way she looked now as much as he did the way she’d looked then ~ still he wouldn’t have minded seeing her in a bikini again. Which made him think the pool might not be such a bad idea. But better not to think about that. Atkins began to walk again. As he drew even with the sprinkler, the scent of water on the warm night air made him think of the marshy area that had once lain behind Mead-

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now loomed suddenly, and Atkins had to clear his throat, cough a little, before he felt like walking again. Still he couldn’t help thinking about the old days, the way his arms and legs had sometimes filled with what seemed an almost tangible energy, the need he had felt, the desire, to test that energy’s limits. And so, on many nights, after Glynn had gone to bed, he had gone for a walk. River Station’s streets had run straight, true, and almost entirely houseless then, through fields still stitched with the previous year’s corn-stubble. Walking down those streets at night had been something like walking through a dream, the sense of power it gave you ~ the feeling that you could go wherever you liked, do whatever you liked ~ tempered by an underlying and vaguely alarming impression that something was not quite right with the landscape, not quite real. Nowadays, of course, he had to be more circumspect, avert his eyes from lighted windows, exposed garage bays, avoid intruding upon

his neighbors’ privacy. He spent most of his time studying featureless lawns or the surface of the road before him. Not surprisingly, he often found his eyes drawn to the forest edge, the sky beyond it, though even these seemed diminished now, the forest little more than a line of trees marking the boundary between River Station and the new subdivision next door, the stars thinned by all the development on Route 50. Atkins shook his head, reminded himself that all of this was to the good, that the papers he’d written on those restaurants and gas stations had paid for the life he’d given the girls out here, would someday, he knew ~ he had never been so sure of anything in his life ~ pay for their college, their weddings, anything and everything they could ever want or need. Just as he had once known that he could run for his high school team beyond what his body told him was possible, beyond what was perhaps even good for him, he now knew with an even greater certainty that,

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Rather like the fox. He saw again the disordered swirl of bloody snow, the strange icy protrusions. It had been their first snow in the new house, and Atkins had been anxious to get out in it, go walking. But Glynnis had had something for him to do, he wasn’t sure what now, something to do with the room they were preparing for the baby, he guessed, but whatever it was, it had kept him home for several nights. By the time he did get out, the snow was not as deep as it had been, nor as fresh, and it had acquired a shiny surface that glistened in the moonlight and made cracking noises as he walked through it. The memory of those startling cracking sounds

regardless of cost, he would always do whatever it took to secure the health and happiness of his girls, his family, the life they had created for themselves out here in River Station. Anything and everything, including most clearly his own self, could be used up, burned off, depleted, in pursuit of this most potent, this most necessary goal. At times Atkins liked to think this certainty had given him something of an edge at work. No matter how tense things got, no matter how difficult the negotiations, he always knew what he was going to do. Where others might hesitate, Atkins went for the kill.

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Monsieur Renard brought back the crispness of that night, the look of his breath in the air before him. The moon, as he remembered it, had been big and full, and it had filled the night with an unnatural, almost day-like radiance. Atkins stopped for a moment. Had it really been that bright? Could he really have seen things that well? Yet that was the way he remembered it ~ the dark distant shadow of the forest, the sky above reduced to woolly blackness by the overbearing, too-brilliant moon, and spreading out from his feet like the surface of some immense and frozen lake, the reflective, echoing snow. Once again his mind conjured the little pillars of ice. He had first come upon them at the end of Sylvan Run, in a stretch of ground that would someday (he was fairly certain of his geography) be part of the Willises’ front yard. At first he’d tried to tell himself they were just corn stalks, that he was looking at an isolated set of corn stalks protruding several inches above the snow. But how to account for the translucence, the way the moon seemed to invest these things with light? Atkins was embarrassed now to remember the uncertainty with which he had first approached the

small, standing wands, as if they might cause him harm, but when he finally had, he’d found they weren’t corn stalks at all but thin, fragile columns of ice ~ glassy, hollow, open at the top. Standing directly over one of the things and staring into its interior, he’d espied a small, dog-like print embedded in the snow at its base. There had been something at once both lovely and grotesque about this discovery, as if the animal that had created the track had left not just its footprint but a portion of the bone that had made it as well. Later, long after the snow had melted, Atkins would spend a succession of nights lying in his bed trying to understand how such an unlikely set of phenomena could have come into existence. The fox, he would decide (and he never doubted for a moment that it was a fox and not just someone’s pet), had passed through the snow when it was still fresh and deep. Wherever the animal had sunk its foot into the snow, a thin layer of the stuff ~ coming into contact with 52

the presence of something utterly unlike anything he had ever encountered before. Of course, the things had been ridiculously easy to follow. Staying always to one side of the path the fox had taken, careful not to tread upon the evidence of its passing, Atkins had followed the little columns of ice over the snowy field. Though he’d never thought about such things before, he found himself noticing the way the tracks suggested a mind at work, the fox stopping from time to time as if to consider its options, then hurrying off again, often along a different course. At one point he’d been delighted to discover the snow on either side of a stand of broom

the heat of its leg ~ had melted, but the instant that leg was withdrawn, the air flooding back into the well of its print had caused the film of water now lining it to re-freeze. The next day, for reasons beyond the reach of Atkins’ physics, the resulting sleeves of ice had melted at a rate appreciably slower than that of the snow surrounding them ~ and thus, gradually, the tiny columns of ice had been exposed to the light. But on that strange, moonlit night, Atkins had known none of this. He stood in the middle of a snowy field, a strand of otherworldly ice forms strung out before him like lamps on a garden path, and he felt young and alive and in

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the night before … the pounce, a moment’s frantic digging, perhaps a single piteous squeak, then the contented crunching of small bones. Atkins stood and looked at the flag, glorious in its bath of light. Appropriate that he should find his walk ending here, at the Willises’, the very place where memory told him he had first come upon the fox’s sign. But was memory right? He looked at the yard again, considered the surrounding properties, tried to picture the original sweep of the land. Had they put their septic field out here, was that why the Willises’ lawn seemed to rise slightly above those of its neighbors? Or was it the flagpole, installed along with its floodlights sometime after 9/11, had they brought in soil for that, tried to create a level place? Atkins studied the lay of the land again, uncertain, then, frustrated, turned and began to make his way home. Though he knew he shouldn’t be, that it was silly, he also knew a part of him was annoyed with Frank

grass pocked with ill-aimed spurts of urine. A male! he’d thought, and ~ momentarily a boy again ~ seen himself fur-capped and snowshoed, tracking some larger beast across frozen Arctic wastes. And then he’d come upon the place where the fox had caught and killed something, a mouse or maybe a mole. Had the ice forms changed as they approached this spot, had their number increased, their angle to the ground grown more acute? They should have, Atkins supposed, though all he remembered for sure was the unexpected discovery of the two holes dug in the snow, the one shallow, tentative, the other deep and true. Around the edges of the latter had lain signs of the incident that had concluded its excavation: some few bits of hair, one or two drops of blood, and lying off to one side, like a forgotten shoe, a single tiny foot. All of it testifying, rather eloquently Atkins had thought, to an event that must have taken place

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Willis, annoyed that he should have changed ~ dared to change! ~ the place where Atkins had first encountered Monsieur Renard and his famous glass slippers. Pointless of course ~ the developer had put in the septic field, for heaven’s sake ~ still, it was a pity he could no longer tell where he’d found those footprints. He would have liked to have shown the place to his daughters someday, maybe Glynnis too, if she was interested. As he walked along, Atkins began to entertain thoughts of the side door, the light in his kitchen, maybe a snack before bed. Sometimes, at night, to help himself go to sleep, Atkins liked to think about River Station ~ the name still mildly romantic to him, suggestive, after all these years. Beneath a starry sky, he would picture a man walking through a landscape that in some ways resembled River Station and in some ways did not. The road the man walked down always wound its way over hill and dale like something painted on the walls of a little girl’s room. Sooner or later, in the sky overhead, a group of stars would coalesce into the face of a wise, old fox. Sometimes, just as Atkins was drifting off to sleep, the fox would seem to wink.

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The Narrows Café by Margot Miller

When customers come into The Narrows Café, Corrine puts away her book, washes her hands, and gets ready to fix them food or a cup of coffee and to pass the time of day. Life is slow here, but folks still come to get away from the clamoring din of Baltimore and the hot air of Washington, DC. The people who live here still operate on an internal clock that rises and falls with the tides. The Bay Hundred is a thin place, a narrow strip of land along the Chesapeake Bay’s eastern shore, between the bay itself and the Choptank River. The café sits on the Bay Hundred side of Knapp’s Narrows, which is at the top of Tilghman Island and a place where the tide rushes between the bay and the river. Rivers in these parts are really only inlets of the bay and they’re tidal, so they’re not really rivers at all, but cuts into the land made when the bay was formed. At the narrows, the current rushes eastward on the rising tide and tears back out on the drop. A Hundred was the name for a place in colonial times big enough for one hundred fighting men, one militia unit. Tilghman Island isn’t as isolated as it once was, but it’s still a long way from anywhere.

Corrine grew up here, along with her brother and a boatload of cousins. She lives in the apartment above the café with her husband, Mike. They rent from Eddie Dilworth, who runs the bar and the marina on the other side of the café. Mike is a waterman and a farmer, working in his daddy’s and Corrine’s daddy’s fields. They got married after she took classes and got an AA degree up at Chesapeake College. Her daddy said that was a waste of time, but her mama was happy she did it, since she liked reading and all. With what she makes at the café, they’re doing okay, since there are so many trendy come-heres who buy espresso and lattes. Corrine’s mama is deaf and doesn’t speak, except in sign language. She makes pies and croissants and muffins for the cafe. They sell a lot on the bakery side. Her mama makes the sandwiches, too, and Corrine does the coffee, the housekeeping, the books, and handles the register. The family goes to church right here ~ well, just across the bridge, in the village ~ and the church council meets at the café once a month on Monday nights. Last summer they were trying to get younger people 57

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“They didn’t ask me that,” he said, looking down at her (he’s sixfoot-three). “But you knew!” She looked at him, but he was folding his program into a spiral and not looking at her at all. “It’s not my decision,” he said. “They asked me.” He took someone’s hand, shook it, and smiled. Michael is kind of shy. He nodded his dark head of curls and took another proffered hand. Corrine could see how proud he was by his eyes and his shoulders, with his chest filled out, but she was hurt. “And you couldn’t’ve said, ‘I think you should ask Corrine, she’s the one with the education and the interest?’”

interested in serving on the council, and since Corrine was always sort of at the meetings, what with fixing them their coffee and serving them their pie, she allowed as to how she might be interested. They had a closed meeting about the election process, and it was announced in church that they’d picked Mike. Corrine felt her face go red right there in church. She nudged Mike as they were walking out afterward, and in between people congratulating him, she asked, “Why didn’t you tell them I was interested? You knew I’d told them. Why didn’t you say I’d spoken up first?”

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The Narrows Café Well, that did it. Reminding him that he hadn’t gone to college shattered a habit they’d had, a tacit understanding that had carried them along. He didn’t speak all during coffee hour and pushed to go home early, and Corrine wasn’t saying no. He sulked in front of the television, watching baseball all that afternoon, and she went for a walk. They stepped around each other like that for a few days, him acting as if it had never happened, and her working out how to let it go. It was Corrine’s mama who brought her around. Well, it was watching her working in her measured way, her silent indifference to this small drama, transparent in the calm simplicity of her solitude, that made Corrine realize she’d best be getting back to whatever it was she was reading, if that’s what she wanted to do, and her work ~ and just leave it. Corrine still serves coffee and dessert to the council on the nights they meet at the café and listens to what they’re discussing, but last week she got a request to use the space for a yoga class on Monday nights. The café has a really nice hardwood floor, and it was just redone in the fall. Corrine booked them from six-thirty to eight. The church council, she figured, could come in afterward on their week, if they don’t mind waiting, but they’d

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The Narrows Café have to put the chairs and tables back before they could sit down ~ either that, or change to a different night. The Narrows Café was first published in Salomé, April 30th, 2007 and is included in Margot Miller’s collection of flash fiction, Waking Accidentally in the Dark, 2010. Miller lives in Easton, where she is a fiction editor for The Delmarva Review and she maintains a painting studio called Occasional Art, because it is occasionally open, generally a half-dozen first Fridays a year. Her website is www. margotmiller.co (not dot com).

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in the flour and salt. Cook, whisking constantly, until smooth for 1 minute. Reduce heat and gradually whisk in the milk. Cook, whisking constantly, until thick and bubbling. Remove the sauce from the heat and stir in the cheese. When the cheese has melted and the sauce is smooth, gently stir in the ham, season with Tabasco, and then fold in the eggs. Serve the hot egg mixture over the toasted English muffins, sprinkle with paprika and serve very hot.

*Before folding the omelet, sprinkle with shredded mozzarella cheese, Swiss cheese or cheddar. I also like to warm my plates in a 200° oven. MOCK EGGS BENEDICT Here is a similar but simplified dish to classic eggs Benedict, which requires poaching eggs and making real hollandaise sauce. While they aren’t the same, this is a great addition to any “breakfast-for-dinner” menu. 3 T. butter 3 T. flour 1/2 t. sea salt 3 cups milk 1-1/2 cups grated Swiss cheese 1 cup diced ham 4 drops Tabasco 12 large eggs, hard-boiled, peeled and quartered 6 English muffins, split and lightly toasted Paprika

Tip: To hard boil your eggs, you must start with room-temperature eggs. This will ensure that they don’t crack during the boiling process. Take them from the refrigerator at least 30 minutes prior to boiling. Place the eggs in a saucepan that is large enough to hold all the eggs in one layer. Cover with water and bring to a boil and cook for 1 minute. Remove from heat, cover and let stand for 10 minutes. Run cold water over the eggs until they are

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8 large eggs 4 English muffins (I prefer whole grain), toasted 2 cups fresh baby spinach Paprika for garnish

cool enough to handle. Crack all over and gently peel. EGGS BENEDICT with SPINACH and ARTICHOKE Serves 4 This is a great combination of textures and taste! It also works for brunch or a light dinner.

Place artichokes in a microwavesafe bowl. Cover and microwave for 2 minutes, or until warm. Combine cornstarch with milk in a small bowl and whisk until the cornstarch dissolves. Pour into a small saucepan over medium heat and whisk until thick. Remove from heat and add mustard, lemon juice, sea salt and pepper. Stir until smooth. Coat a large non-stick skillet with cooking spray and place over medium-high heat until hot. Crack each

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egg into hot skillet and cook until set. Slide a spatula under each egg and flip. Cook another 1 to 2 minutes. Place two toasted English muffin halves on each plate. Top each with a layer of spinach leaves, one egg, a few artichoke hearts, one-fourth of the sauce and garnish with paprika.

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Coat a large non-stick skillet with cooking spray and heat to mediumhigh. Combine the eggs with the scallions, tomatoes and pepper in a bowl to blend. Pour this mixture into the hot pan and gently scramble with a rubber spatula until cooked thoroughly; set aside. Coat another large skillet with cooking spray and heat to medium-

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Any assortment of meats or vegetables can be added. This is also delicious with baked apples and bagels.

evenly against the bottom and sides of the pie plate. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until set. Remove from oven and reduce heat to 350°. Coat a medium non-stick skillet with cooking spray and heat to medium-high. Sauté the onion until brown. Add red pepper and broccoli and cook until soft, 3 to 4 minutes. Layer vegetables and cheese over the pre-baked crust. In a bowl, beat 6 eggs thoroughly with milk and pour over veggie mixture. Return the quiche to the oven and bake for 45 to 60 minutes, or until eggs are firm. Slice into wedges and serve.

1 box seasoned croutons 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded 1 pound sausage, cooked and drained 6 eggs 2 cups milk 1-1/2 t. dry mustard Coat a 9 x 13-inch pan with cooking spray and layer ingredients as follows: 1st layer: box of croutons 2nd layer: 2 cups shredded cheese 3rd layer: sausage 4th layer: Combine eggs, milk and mustard in a bowl and whisk together and pour on top of the sausage. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Remove from refrigerator and bring to room temperature, about 30 minutes before baking. Bake at 350° for 45 minutes.

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tal creator of this recipe was making her favorite meringue cookies one day, and had just put them in the oven when the telephone rang. She turned off the oven as she left the room to answer the call, and forgot all about the cookies. The next morning, when she remembered and opened the oven, the cookies were perfectly cooked.

1 can fried onion rings, crushed (optional) 9 oz. crab meat seasoned with Worcestershire sauce Bake the pie shell. Combine the beaten eggs, sour cream and shredded cheese in a bowl. Stir in the onions, then fold in the crab meat that has been seasoned with Worcestershire sauce. Spoon the filling into the baked pastry shell. Bake at 350掳 for 35 minutes or until set. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

3 egg whites 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 t. vanilla extract Preheat the oven to 350掳. Beat egg whites until almost stiff. Add sugar and continue beating until very stiff (but not dry ~ do not overbeat). If using vanilla extract,

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Remove the cookies to cooling racks and allow them to cool completely. Another way to do it would be to bake the cookies in a pre-heated 350° oven for 13 to 15 minutes, or until they are light golden brown. Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then remove them to cooling racks. Allow to cool completely. This recipe makes approximately 55 cookies.

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add that near the end of beating the egg whites. Cover your cookie sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat (such as Silpat). Drop the meringue mixture by teaspoonfuls onto the cookie sheet, and place them in the oven. Turn the oven off. Do not open the oven door for 4 to 5 hours or overnight. Variations: To bake the cookies in the “conventional” way put them in a pre-heated 225° oven for approximately 1-1/2 hours.

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Queen Anne’s County The history of Queen Anne’s County dates back to the earliest Colonial settlements in Maryland. Small hamlets began appearing in the northern portion of the county in the 1600s. Early communities grew up around transportation routes, the rivers and streams, and then roads and eventually railroads. Small towns were centers of economic and social activity and evolved over the years from thriving centers of tobacco trade to communities boosted by the railroad boom. Queenstown was the original county seat when Queen Anne’s County was created in 1706, but that designation was passed on to Centreville in 1782. It’s location was important during the 18th century, because it is near a creek that, during that time, could be navigated by tradesmen. A hub for shipping and receiving, Queenstown was attacked by English troops during the War of 1812. Construction of the Federal-style courthouse in Centreville began in 1791 and is the oldest courthouse in continuous use in the state of Maryland. Today, Centreville is the largest town in Queen Anne’s County. With its relaxed lifestyle and tree-lined streets, it is a classic example of small town America. The Stevensville Historic District, also known as Historic Stevensville, is a national historic district in downtown Stevensville, Queen Anne’s County. It contains roughly 100 historic structures, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is located primarily along East Main Street, a portion of Love Point Road, and a former section of Cockey Lane. The Chesapeake Exploration Center, located in Chester at Kent Narrows, houses a hands-on interactive exhibit providing and overview of the Chesapeake Bay region’s heritage, resources and culture. The Exploration Center serves as Queen Anne’s County’s official welcome center. Queen Anne’s County is also home to the Chesapeake Bay Environmental Center (formerly Horsehead Wetland Center), located in Grasonville. The CBEC is a 500-acre preserve just 15 minutes from the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. Over 200 species of birds have been recorded in the area. Embraced by miles of scenic Chesapeake Bay waterways and graced with acres of pastoral rural landscape, Queen Anne’s County offers a relaxing environment for visitors and locals alike. For more information about Queen Anne’s County, visit www.qac.org. 77

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Caroline County A Perspective Caroline County is the very definition of a rural community. For more than 300 years, the county’s economy has been based on “market” agriculture. Caroline County was created in 1773 from Dorchester and Queen Anne’s counties. The county was named for Lady Caroline Eden, the wife of Maryland’s last colonial governor, Robert Eden (1741 - 1784). Denton, the county seat, was situated on a point between two ferry boat landings. Much of the business district in Denton was wiped out by the fire of 1863. Following the Civil War, Denton’s location about fifty miles up the Choptank River from the Chesapeake Bay enabled it to become an important shipping point for agricultural products. Denton became a regular port-ofcall for Baltimore-based steamer lines in the latter half of the 19th century. Preston was the site of three Underground Railroad stations during the 1840s and 1850s. One of those stations was operated by Harriet Tubman’s parents, Benjamin and Harriet Ross. When Tubman’s parents were exposed by a traitor, she smuggled them to safety in Wilmington, Delaware. Linchester Mill, just east of Preston, can be traced back to 1681, and possibly as early as 1670. The mill is the last of 26 water-powered mills to operate in Caroline County and is currently being restored. The long-term goals include rebuilding the millpond, rehabilitating the mill equipment, restoring the miller’s dwelling, and opening the historic mill on a scheduled basis. Federalsburg is located on Marshyhope Creek in the southern-most part of Caroline County. Agriculture is still a major portion of the industry in the area; however, Federalsburg is rapidly being discovered and there is a noticeable influx of people, expansion and development. Ridgely has found a niche as the “Strawberry Capital of the World.” The present streetscape, lined with stately Victorian homes, reflects the transient prosperity during the countywide canning boom (1895-1919). Hanover Foods, formerly an enterprise of Saulsbury Bros. Inc., for more than 100 years, is the last of more than 250 food processors that once operated in the Caroline County region. Points of interest in Caroline County include the Museum of Rural Life in Denton, Adkins Arboretum near Ridgely, and the Mason-Dixon Crown Stone in Marydel. To contact the Caroline County Office of Tourism, call 410-479-0655 or visit their website at www.tourcaroline.com. 79

Kent County and Chestertown at a Glance Kent County is a treasury of early American history. Its principal towns and back roads abound with beautiful old homes and historic landmarks. The area was first explored by Captain John Smith in 1608. Kent County was founded in 1642 and named for the shire in England that was the home of many of Kentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s earliest colonists. When the first legislature assembled in 1649, Kent County was one of two counties in the colony, thus making it the oldest on the Eastern Shore. It extended from Kent Island to the present boundary. The first settlement, New Yarmouth, thrived for a time and, until the founding of Chestertown, was the areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s economic, social and religious center. Chestertown, the county seat, was founded in 1706 and served as a port of entry during colonial times. A town rich in history, its attractions include a blend of past and present. Its brick sidewalks and attractive antiques stores, restaurants and inns beckon all to wander through the historic district and enjoy homes and places with architecture ranging from the Georgian mansions of wealthy colonial merchants to the elaborate style of the Victorian era. Second largest district of restored 18th-century homes in Maryland, Chestertown is also home to Washington College, the nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tenth oldest liberal arts college, founded in 1782. Washington College was also the only college that was given permission by George Washington for the use of his name, as well as given a personal donation of money. The beauty of the Eastern Shore and its waterways, the opportunity for boating and recreation, the tranquility of a rural setting and the ambiance of living history offer both visitors and residents a variety of pleasing experiences. A wealth of events and local entertainment make a visit to Chestertown special at any time of the year. For more information about events and attractions in Kent County, contact the Kent County Visitor Center at 410-778-0416, visit www. kentcounty.com or e-mail tourism@kentcounty.com. For information about the Historical Society of Kent County, call 410-778-3499 or visit www.kentcountyhistory.org/geddes.php. For information specific to Chestertown visit www.chestertown.com. 81

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The January Landscape Happy 2013! If you are reading this, then I guess the Mayan calendar was wrong and the end of the world as we know it did not occur. So, let’s start thinking about surviving the winter gardening blues and getting excited for the spring. Since I’m not able to prognosticate the type of winter we will have with conventional methods such as a bum knee or the width of the woolly bear stripes, I will assume that we are moving into a “normal” January for us. December was fairly mild and the nice aspect was that we received a decent amount of rainfall in November and December to help recharge the water levels in the landscape. Even if we have a fairly mild January, we will still be stuck inside looking out at the dreary landscape. If we have a few days of nice weather, however, there are still a few things you can do in the yard. If you have a grape vine in the garden, January is a good time to prune it.

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do, be sure to remove the pruned branches and place them in the trash or take to the landfill to avoid the spread of diseases. If we have a dry spell during January and the ground isn’t frozen, this would be a good time to till the vegetable garden and let it lay fallow. This practice will be beneficial if you had terrible insect problems this past year, particularly grubs, squash vine borers, and other soil insects. Tilling your garden in winter can help to control these insects. Many of them burrow down in the ground and spend the winter in a larval stage. Tilling can bring them closer to the surface and the low temperatures can kill them. Don’t till the garden if the soil is too wet, but if it is workable, this can help to start the season off clean. The one plant that you can put into the vegetable garden now is garlic. Poke 4-inch-deep holes in the ground with the end of a rake and drop in the garlic cloves. If you have a wood stove, don’t throw out that ash! If you are burning wood, save that ash until spring and spread it in your garden. Scatter it around your carrots, radishes, and onions to keep root maggots away. It will also improve the flavor of your potatoes. Wood ash is high in potassium and will raise the pH of soil. Of course, use some common sense here when handling the ashes.

The four-armed Kniffin method for pruning grape vines. If you have apple or pear trees in the yard, January is a good time to cut off sucker shoots from around the base of the trees. You can also prune apple trees now. If you

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Place them in a metal bucket or container, outside of the house or garage so as not to have the cooling embers be a fire source. Every year we hear about folks who accidentally burn down their house or garage because they put still-hot embers in the wrong type of container, or didn’t move them away from the house. When I was a county extension agent, every winter I would receive calls concerning insects in the firewood. Homeowners often like to keep a supply of firewood indoors, stored close to the fireplace or woodstove. If the wood is old and has been stacked outside for some time, insect problems can occur. Dead and decaying wood is a favorite overwintering place for insects and spiders. These insects pose no problem until you bring the wood inside. Then, exposed to the warm house temperatures, they become active and start to move around. Given any time at all, these creatures will emerge from the wood and come crawling out to disturb your peace of mind.

January is a good time to plant garlic. Beetles, wasps, bees, ants, moths, flies, various spiders, mites, centipedes, millipedes and crickets are some of the pests often found in firewood. These insects and spiders seldom become established in the house, but occasionally they will appear in large enough numbers to cause concern. Will they bite or chew the house down? Probably not. The majority of insects that feed on wood, attack it only in its unseasoned form, so they’re not likely to start chomping on some prized piece of living room furniture. Your best control for these un-

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are less likely to become infested than those cut in the spring. The wood should be seasoned to burn efficiently and safely, but firewood that sits around for several years may rot and become infested. It’s best not to let firewood rest directly on the ground for too long. Rotate and re-stack piles of firewood that have been in one place for a year or more, and keep it covered and dry. Indoors, bring in only a one or two day supply. If you see insects or spiders, suck them up with the vacuum cleaner or whack them with the broom or fly swatter. A pyrethrum aerosol insecticide labeled for the general household control of crawling and flying insects can also be used. For

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To prevent damage to your home and the environment, chooses a deicer carefully. Do not use plant fertilizers or products that contain urea because, if applied incorrectly, the nitrogen and phosphorous in them has the potential to harm local streams and the Bay. The runoff created by melting ice and snow from one small sidewalk may not cause much harm, but the cumulative effects across the region can create harmful levels of salts and nutrients that eventually pollute the Bay. Another problem with using fertilizer is that as it breaks down it makes a mess and you can end up tracking the fertilizer into the house and onto the carpet.

a heavily infested log, leave it outdoors until the moment you are ready to throw it on the fire. Under no circumstances should you apply an insecticide to the woodpile outside, or the wood you bring inside. Besides being a waste of money because it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t work, it can also endanger your health. Pesticides give off hazardous gases when they burn. Treat the pest ~ not the wood! I am going to make an assumption that we are not going to get away without having some snow or ice in the January forecast. When sidewalks and driveways ice up, people reach for the deicing salts. Use these materials very carefully to avoid any environmental issues.

Tidewater Gardening Remember that deicing salts are just that ~ salts ~ that can have a bad impact on soils if they build up. Once the soil in a landscape bed or turf area is contaminated with too much salt, the only solution is to remove it and replace it with fresh soil. Wondering what to do with your Christmas tree after the season has ended? Recycle it! As a result of our landfills filling up so quickly, many of them are no longer accepting yard waste ~ which includes your Christmas tree. To recycle your Christmas tree, you can put it to use in the garden in a number of ways. Sever the boughs and place the smaller ones, curved end up, around plantings as mulch. Or, build a teepee-like protective canopy over laurel, azaleas and other tender plants to ward off snow. You can strip the needles from the remaining branches and scatter them

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moist, but not wet, and in good light at 65°. Transplant to larger pots in 6 weeks and set outside in the ground after all danger of frost has passed. During the winter, our interests also turn indoors to our houseplants and their care. Remember, don’t do a lot of fertilizing during the winter. They do not need it. Excessive fertilization can result in a salt buildup in the soil and may cause root problems. If you are growing plants in clay pots, excessive salts will show up as a white deposit on the outside of the pot. Also, watch your watering. Depending on where the plant is located in the house, it may require more or less water depending on

trees to create duck nesting habitat on Poplar Island. Check the StarDemocrat or contact the town of Easton to see if that program will again be offered this year. During January you can start the seeds of slow-growing flowers like alyssum, coleus, dusty miller, geraniums, impatiens, marigolds, petunias, phlox, portulaca, salvia, vinca and verbena. If you start gerbera seed now, it will be ready to bloom in June. You can also start tuberous begonias and caladiums now to be set out in the spring. Set the roots in pots or shallow boxes of a soil mixture ~ 1/3 sand, 1/3 peat and 1/3 loamy soil. Cover them with 1 inch of this soil mixture. Keep the pots

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wider than the root ball. Wilting can be caused by too much water, too little water, or over-fertilization. Leaves with brown edges may be a sign of chronic under-watering or periodic episodes of severe drying out. Happy gardening!

the environmental conditions. If the plant in question is growing in a cool, north-facing room, it will need less water than one that is in the living room, den, or family room where the woodstove is located. If the leaves of your houseplant are turning yellow and dropping from the bottom toward the top, the plant may be suffering from over-watering. The plant could be in a pot that is too large and the excess soil around the roots holds too much water, leading to low oxygen levels and root rot. To avoid this problem, never put a plant into a pot thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s more than 1 to 2 inches

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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 1760â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Georgian home, features artifacts and exhibits on the seven Maryland governors associated with the county; a childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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, horse-driven sleighs, and tools of the woodworker, wheelwright, and blacksmith. For more info. tel: 410-228-7953 or visit dorchesterhistory.org.

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

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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” self-guided driving tour. For more info. tel: 410-228-0401. 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.

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

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Dorchester Points of Interest so many to freedom. Artifacts include the actual newspaper ad offering a 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. 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

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

Easton Points of Interest now the headquarters of the Waterfowl Festival, Easton’s annual celebration of migratory birds and the hunting season, the second weekend in November. For more info. tel: 410-822-4567 or visit www.waterfowlfestival.org. 7. ACADEMY ART MUSEUM - 106 South St. Accredited by the American Association of Museums, the Academy Art Museum is a fine art museum founded in 1958. Providing national and regional exhibitions, performances, educational programs, and visual and performing arts classes to adults and children, the Museum also offers a vibrant concert and lecture series and an annual craft festival, CRAFT SHOW (the Eastern Shore’s largest juried fine craft show), featuring local and national artists and artisans demonstrating, exhibiting and selling their crafts. The Museum’s permanent collection consists of works on paper and contemporary works by American and European masters. Mon. through Fri. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; extended hours on Tues., Wed. and Thurs. until 7 p.m. For more info. tel: (410) 822-ARTS (2787) or visit www.art-academy.org. 8. CHRIST CHURCH - St. Peter’s Parish, 111 South Harrison St. The Parish was founded in 1692 with the present church built ca. 1840, of Port Deposit granite.

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Easton Points of Interest 9. HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF TALBOT COUNTY - 25 S. Washington St. Enjoy an evocative portrait of everyday life during earlier times when visiting the c. 18th and 19th century historic houses and a museum with changing exhibitions, all of which surround a Federal-style garden. Located in the heart of Easton’s historic district. Museum hours: Thurs., Fri. & Sat., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (winter) and Mon. through Sat., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (summer), with group tours offered by appointment. For more info. tel: 410-822-0773 or visit www.hstc.org. Tharpe Antiques and Decorative Arts located at 30 S. Washington Street. Hours: Tues.-Sat. 10-4 and Sun. 11-4. Consignments accepted on Tues. or by appointment 410-820-7525 Proceeds support HSTC. 10. ODD FELLOWS LODGE - At the corner of Washington and Dover streets stands a building with secrets. It was constructed in 1879 as the meeting hall for the Odd Fellows. Carved into the stone and placed into the stained glass are images and symbols that have meaning only for members. See if you can find the dove, linked rings and other symbols. 11. THE TALBOT COUNTY COURTHOUSE - Long known as the “East Capital” of Maryland. The present building was completed in 1794 on

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Easton Points of Interest the 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 in the Battle of Gettysburg. The Union’s First Eastern Shore Regiment included men of Trappe’s Company H. They fought troops of the First Maryland Confederate Regiment, that also included men from the Trappe area. 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 all came to town and shared rooms in hotels such as this. Frederick Douglass stayed in the Brick Hotel when he came back after the Civil War and gave a speech in the courthouse. It is now an office building. 14. THOMAS PERRIN SMITH HOUSE - 119 N. Washington St. Built in 1803, it was the early home of the newspaper from which the StarDemocrat grew. In 1911, the building was acquired by the Chesapeake Bay Yacht Club, which occupies it today. 15. ART DECO STORES - 13-25 Goldsborough Street. Although much of Easton looks Colonial or Victorian, the 20th century had its influences as well. This row of stores has distinctive 1920s-era white trim at the roofline. It is rumored that there was a speakeasy here during Prohibition. 16. FIRST MASONIC GRAND LODGE - 23 N. Harrison Street. The records of Coats Lodge of Masons in Easton show that five Masonic Lodges met in Talbot Court House (as Easton was then called) on July 31, 1783 to form the first Grand Lodge of Masons in Maryland. Although the building they first met in is gone, a plaque marks the spot today. This completes your walking tour. 110

Other Sites in Easton 17. FOXLEY HALL - Built about 1795 at 24 N. Aurora St., Foxley Hall is one of the best-known of Easton’s Federal dwellings. Former home of Oswald Tilghman, great-grandson of Lt. Col. Tench Tilghman. (Private) 18. TRINITY EPISCOPAL CATHEDRAL - On “Cathedral Green,” Goldsborough St., a traditional Gothic design in granite. The interior is well worth a visit. All windows are stained glass, picturing New Testament scenes, and the altar cross of Greek type is unique. 19. INN AT 202 DOVER - Built in 1874, this Victorian-era mansion reflects many architectural styles. For years the building was known as the Wrightson House, thanks to its early 20th century owner, Charles T. Wrightson, one of the founders of the S. & W. canned food empire. Locally it is still referred to as Captain’s Watch due to its prominent balustraded widow’s walk. The Inn’s renovation in 2006 was acknowledged by the Maryland Historic Trust and the U.S. Dept. of the Interior. 20. TALBOT COUNTY FREE LIBRARY - Housed in an attractively remodeled building on West Street, the hours of operation are Mon. and Thurs., 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Tues. and Wed. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Fri. and Sat., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., except during the summer when it’s 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on

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Easton Points of Interest Saturday. For more info. tel: 410-822-1626 or visit www.tcfl.org. 21. 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. 22. MEMORIAL HOSPITAL AT EASTON - Established in the early 1900s, now one of the finest hospitals on the Eastern Shore. Memorial Hospital is part of the Shore Health System. www.shorehealth.org. 23. EASTON POINT MARINA & BOAT RAMP - At the end of Port Street on the Tred Avon River 24. TALBOTTOWN, EASTON PLAZA, EASTON MARKETPLACE, TRED AVON SQUARE and WATERSIDE VILLAGE- Shopping centers, all in close proximity to downtown Easton. 24A. TALBOT COUNTY VISUAL ARTS CENTER, INC. - TCVAC provides Talbot County artists with a venue to exhibit artwork to the public. Currently under renovation. For alternate venues and class information visit www.talbot-art-center.org.

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Near Easton 25. HOG NECK GOLF COURSE - 18 hole Championship course, 9 hole Executive course. Full service pro shop. 410-822-6079. 26. TALBOT COMMUNITY CENTER - The year-round activities offered at the community center range from ice hockey to figure skating, aerobics and curling. The Center is also host to many events throughout the year, such as antique, craft, boating and sportsman shows. 27. EASTON AIRPORT - 29137 Newnam Rd., just off Rt. 50. 28. PICKERING CREEK - 400-acre farm and science education center featuring 100 acres of forest, a mile of shoreline, nature trails, low-ropes challenge course and canoe launch. Trails are open seven days a week from dawn till dusk. Canoes are free for members. For more info. tel: 410-8224903 or visit www.pickeringcreek.org. 29. TALBOT COUNTRY CLUB - Established in 1910, the Talbot Country Club is located at 6142 Country Club Drive, Easton. 30. WHITE MARSH CHURCH - Only the ruins remain, but the churchyard contains the grave of the elder Robert Morris, who died July 22, 1750. The parish had a rector of the Church of England in 1690.

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St. Michaels Points of Interest 2. HARBOURTOWNE GOLF RESORT - Bay View Restaurant and Duckblind Bar on the scenic Miles River with an 18 hole golf course. 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. 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 Hazzard Perry. Perry Cabin has served as a riding academy and was restored in 1980 as an inn and restaurant. The Inn is now a member of the Orient Express Hotels. 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 1874, Dodson, along with Joseph White, established the St. Michaels Brick Company, which later provided the brick for â&#x20AC;&#x153;the old Parsonae house.â&#x20AC;?

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St. Michaels Points of Interest on the Museum’s website at www.cbmm.org or by calling 410-745-2916. 8. THE CRAB CLAW - Restaurant adjoining the Maritime Museum and overlooking St. Michaels harbor. Open March-November. 410-745-2900 or www.thecrabclaw.com. 9. PATRIOT - During the season (April-November) the 65’ cruise boat can carry 150 persons, runs daily historic narrated cruises along the Miles River. For daily cruise times, visit www.patriotcruises.com or call 410745-3100. 10. THE FOOTBRIDGE - Built on the site of many earlier bridges, today’s bridge joins Navy Point to Cherry Street. It has been variously known as “Honeymoon Bridge” and “Sweetheart Bridge.” It is the only remaining bridge of three that at one time connected the town with outlying areas around the harbor. 11. VICTORIANA INN - The Victoriana Inn is located in the Historic District of St. Michaels. The home was built in 1873 by Dr. Clay Dodson, a druggist, and occupied as his private residence and office. In 1910 the property, then known as “Willow Cottage,” underwent alterations when acquired by the Shannahan family who continued it as a private residence

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St. Michaels Points of Interest for over 75 years. As a bed and breakfast, circa 1988, major renovations took place, preserving the historic character of the gracious Victorian era. 12. HAMBLETON INN - On the harbor. Historic waterfront home built in 1860 and restored as a bed and breakfast in 1985 with a turn-ofthe-century atmosphere. All the rooms have a view of the harbor. 13. MILL HOUSE - Originally built on the beach about 1660 and later moved to its present location on Harrison Square (Cherry St. near Locust St.). 14. FREEDOMS FRIEND LODGE - Chartered in 1867 and constructed in 1883, the Freedoms Friend Lodge is the oldest lodge existing in Maryland and is a prominent historic site for our black community. It is now the site of Blue Crab Coffee Company. 15. TALBOT COUNTY FREE LIBRARY - St. Michaels Branch is located at 106 S. Fremont Street. For more info. tel: 410-745-5877. 16. CARPENTER STREET SALOON - Life in the Colonial community revolved around the tavern. The traveler could, of course, obtain food, drink, lodging or even a fresh horse to speed his journey. This tavern was built in 1874 and has served the community as a bank, a newspaper office, post office and telephone company.

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

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22. AMELIA WELBY HOUSE - Amelia Coppuck, who became Amelia Welby, was born in this house and wrote poems that won her fame and the praise of Edgar Allan Poe. 23. TOWN DOCK RESTAURANT - During 1813, at the time of the Battle of St. Michaels, it was known as “Dawson’s Wharf” and had 2 cannons on carriages donated by Jacob Gibson, which fired 10 of the 15 rounds directed at the British. For a period up to the early 1950s it was called “The Longfellow Inn.” It was rebuilt in 1977 after burning to the ground. 24. ST. MICHAELS MUSEUM at ST. MARY’S SQUARE - Located in the heart of the historic district, offers a unique view of 19th century life in St. Michaels. The exhibits are housed in three period buildings and contain local furniture and artifacts donated by residents. The museum is supported entirely through community efforts. Open May-October, Mon., 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Fri., 1 to 4 p.m., Sat., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sun., 1 to 4 p.m. Other days on request. Admission is $3 for adults and $1 for children with children under 6 free. 410-745-9561 or www.stmichaelsmuseum.com. 25. KEMP HOUSE - Now a country inn. A Georgian style house, constructed in 1805 by Colonel Joseph Kemp, a revolutionary soldier and hero of the War of 1812. 26. THE OLD MILL COMPLEX - The Old Mill was a functioning

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Oxford Points of Interest VA, to the Continental Congress in Philadelphia. Across the cove from the cemetery may be seen Plimhimmon, home of Tench Tilghman’s widow, Anna Marie Tilghman. 2. THE OXFORD COMMUNITY CENTER - 200 Oxford Road. The Oxford Community Center, a pillared brick schoolhouse saved from the wrecking ball by the town residents, is a gathering place for meetings, classes, lectures, dinner theater and performances by the Tred Avon Players and has been recently renovated. Rentals available to groups and individuals. 410-226-5904 or www. oxfordcc.org. 3. BACHELOR POINT HARBOR - Located at the mouth of the Tred Avon River, 9’ water depth. 4. THE COOPERATIVE OXF O R D L A B O R A T O R Y - U.S. Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdminisPizza Made to Order tration and Maryland Department Fresh Muffins Daily of Natural Resources located here. Homemade Sandwiches 410-226-5193 or www.dnr.state. Soups & Salads md.us/fisheries/oxford. 4A. U.S. COAST GUARD STAFrozen Meats · Groceries TION - 410-226-0580. Breads · Cold Cuts 5. OXFORD TOWN PARK Beer · Wine · Liquor Former site of the Oxford High School. Recent restoration of the 410-226-0015 beach as part of a “living shoreline 203 S. Morris St., Oxford

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Oxford Points of Interest over the entrance arbor was brought from the Isle of Jersey in 1810 by Captain William Willis, who commanded the brig “Sarah and Louisa.” (Private residence) 11. THE ROBERT MORRIS INN - N. Morris St. & The Strand. Robert Morris was the father of Robert Morris, Jr., the “financier of the Revolution.” Built about 1710, part of the original house with a beautiful staircase is contained in the beautifully restored Inn, now open 7 days a week. Robert Morris, Jr. was one of only 2 Founding Fathers to sign the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, and the United States Constitution. 12. THE OXFORD CUSTOM HOUSE - N. Morris St. & The Strand. Built in 1976 as Oxford’s official Bicentennial project. It is a replica of the first Federal Custom House built by Jeremiah Banning, who was the first Federal Collector of Customs appointed by George Washington. 13. TRED AVON YACHT CLUB - N. Morris St. & The Strand. Founded in 1931. The present building, completed in 1991, replaced the original structure. 14. OXFORD-BELLEVUE FERRY - N. Morris St. & The Strand.

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Tilghman’s Island “Great Choptank Island” was granted to Seth Foster in 1659. Thereafter it was known as Foster’s Island, and remained so through a succession of owners until Matthew Tilghman of Claiborne inherited it in 1741. He and his heirs owned the island for over a century and it has been Tilghman’s Island ever since, though the northern village and the island’s postal designation are simply “Tilghman.” For its first 175 years, the island was a family farm, supplying grains, vegetables, fruit, cattle, pigs and timber. Although the owners rarely were in residence, many slaves were; an 1817 inventory listed 104. The last Tilghman owner, General Tench Tilghman (not Washington’s aide-de-camp), removed the slaves in the 1830s and began selling off lots. In 1849, he sold his remaining interests to James Seth, who continued the development. The island’s central location in the middle Bay is ideally suited for watermen harvesting the Bay in all seasons. The years before the Civil War saw the influx of the first families we know today. A second wave arrived after the War, attracted by the advent of oyster dredging in the 1870s. Hundreds of dredgers and tongers operated out of Tilghman’s Island, their catches sent to the cities by schooners. Boat building, too, was an important industry. The boom continued into the 1890s, spurred by the arrival of steamboat service, which opened vast new markets for Bay seafood. Islanders quickly capitalized on the opportunity as several seafood buyers set up shucking and canning operations on pilings at the edge of the shoal of Dogwood Cove. The discarded oyster shells eventually became an island with seafood packing houses, hundreds of workers, a store, and even a post office. The steamboats also brought visitors who came to hunt, fish, relax and escape the summer heat of the cities. Some families stayed all summer in one of the guest houses that sprang up in the villages of Tilghman, Avalon, Fairbank and Bar Neck. Although known for their independence, Tilghman’s Islanders enjoy showing visitors how to pick a crab, shuck an oyster or find a good fishing spot. In the twentieth century, Islanders pursued these vocations in farming, on the water, and in the thriving seafood processing industry. The “Tilghman Brand” was known throughout the eastern United States, but as the Bay’s bounty diminished, so did the number of water-related jobs. Still, three of the few remaining Bay ‘skipjacks’ (sailing dredgeboats) can be seen here, as well as two working harbors with scores of power workboats. 137

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The War of 1813 by Gary D. Crawford

For some time now, I have resisted the temptation to write about the War of 1812. Everybody and his brother seemed to be jumping on that 200th anniversary bandwagon, so I figured I’d just leave it to them and hold my fire. But now it’s 2013 and that’s all over. So here’s my piece on the War of 1813. What a curious war this was! The oddness starts with its name. The conflict went down in history as the “War of 1812,” presumably because that was the year the U.S. declared war on Great Britain. So far as I know, no other war in history has had so little thought given to its name, except perhaps for the War of Jenkins’ Ear (1739-48). Calling it the War of 1812 is like

calling World War II the “War of 1941.” Besides, hostilities actually began in 1807 when the USS Chesapeake was jumped by HMS Leopard just after leaving our Bay. That wasn’t quite enough for Mr. Jefferson to declare war, but five years later she was captured again. President Madison finally had to accept his party’s call to war. Is there a better name for this war? The Federalists who opposed the war called it “Mr. Madison’s War,” but that’s too partisan for me. In some states, there was strenuous opposition to the war, especially in New England. Several states even considered seceding from the union over it, in which case we might have called it the Civil War. The Federal-

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The War of 1813 ists eventually rallied to the defense of their nation, however, when the British managed to alienate even them. However, since you asked, if it were up to me I’d call our first war with the British (1775-83) our “War of Revolution” because that was when the American states broke their colonial bonds. This second war, just 30 years later, was fought to establish our rightful place in the world as a sovereign nation. I’d propose calling it our “War for Independence.” But nobody is going fix the dumb name, right? The War of 1812 it will remain, and here’s the Cliff’s Notes

version of it, so listen up. It took place over three years (mid-1812 to mid-1815), on the high seas, and in three far distant locations in North America ~ along the Canadian border, in the Chesapeake, and on the outskirts of New Orleans ~ more or less in that sequence. OK? Did you even know about the war with Canada? That was all our bright idea. We thought we could push Great Britain out of North America once and for all. (One glance at Canadian money shows how well that worked out.) Also, for some reason, we imagined the Canadian people would leap at the chance of becoming our 19th state! (Also wrong, eh?) There were many raids and bat-

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tles around and on the Great Lakes, some quite vicious, nearly all of which we lost rather badly. Worse, our incursions really annoyed the British and made a peaceful settlement of our other differences virtually impossible. We did finally gain control of the Great Lakes, however. We also broke up the alliance between the British and Tecumseh, that forgetful leader of those persnickety First Americans who couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t recall giving their country to Napoleon. (You may recall he sold the Louisiana Purchase to us just nine years earlier; Jefferson got it at a pretty good price, too ~ 3Â˘ an acre!) Nevertheless, our adventure in Canada was pretty much of a catastrophe for us from start to finish, and we soon gave it up. By contrast, the war in New Orleans was a disaster for the British. For a change, we had a firm and decisive leader in charge. Andrew Jackson picked the ground on which to fight, established a protected position, rallied an odd collection of troops, and on January 8th, 1815, caught the British army in the open. The British suffered over 2,000 casualties that day alone, to our 71, and soon withdrew. The entire British fleet left Louisiana. They were preparing to attack Mobile when news finally reached them that a peace treaty had been signed before Christmas. (And today we complain about the lack of cell phone coverage!) 141

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The War of 1813 For the quiz on Friday, let’s review: the northern conflicts began in mid-1812 and wound up by the end of 1813; the southern battles began in 1814 and ended in early 1815. Yes, Gentle Reader? I see your hand in the air. Ah, you’re quite right. Indeed, we are more interested in how the war played out hereabouts, are we not? Fine, we’re coming to that now. So, is this where we finally get to the famous ‘Battle of the Chesapeake” ~ you know, the sack of Washington, the attack on Baltimore, the Star-Spangled Banner, and all that? Well, no, actually. To be blunt, none of those events were really “battles,” not in the usual sense of two big armies clashing. There was a nasty three-hour firefight at

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Bladensburg, but then the British marched into Washington unopposed. At Baltimore they mounted an amazing 25-hour artillery barrage at Fort McHenry, with every cannonball and Congreve rocket they had in stock. True, some soldiers did clash at nearby North Point, but both groups stopped before an all-out attack was launched by either side. When the British saw the fort undamaged and realized the city was well-defended, they withdrew their people to their ships and the fleet sailed out of the Patapsco. Off they went to New Orleans ~ and disaster. That was the end of the “Battle in the Chesapeake.” Besides, all that happened in 1814 and our focus here is 1813. Well, did anything interesting occur on the Chesapeake in that “middle” year? Oh my, yes. Does it seem like I’m downplaying the seriousness of the British invasion of the Chesapeake? I do not mean to do that. Though hardly a “battle” in the strictest sense, what did happen here 200 years ago ~ in 1813 ~ was very serious. To understand the events in this year, and in this most threatening theater of the war, we must realize what the British were not doing. Great Britain had the most powerful navy in the world. On the water, they were invincible. They also had tens of thousands of veteran soldiers, though in early 1813 many

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The War of 1813 were still tied up fighting Napoleon Bonaparte. By contrast, the U.S. had only a few medium-sized warships and virtually no veteran army troops. We looked good on paper, but thousands of our soldiers were state militia with little training, led by aging veterans of the War of Revolution, and no military training or experience. Basically, they were farmers with guns. The British knew that. Many of their officers held the American military forces in contempt. Still, there were 8 million of us (even then!) and many trees to shield our snipers. We knew the countryside and waterways, we had food and

supplies, and we were defending our homeland. The British realized that, too. Recognizing the impracticality of occupying and holding any significant amount of territory, the British simply didn’t try. Rather than invade and conquer, England’s aim was to force Mr. Madison to sue for peace, on their terms. So, when a contingent of the Royal Navy sailed into the Bay suddenly in the spring of 1813, they had two quite realistic objectives: to blockade and to harass. The blockade was to keep our privateers off the seas and interfere with our commerce. The harassment also interfered with business, but primarily it was psychological warfare. They

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The Royal Navy sailed up the Bay. wanted the citizenry to put pressure on Madison’s administration to end the war. For the inhabitants of the Tidewater, on both shores, all of this was very bad news. Christopher George puts it exactly right in the title of his excellent book Terror on the Chesapeake. Can we even imagine it? Our ancestors gazed out upon their fair Bay and saw huge war machines

there, the most deadly weapons of war yet invented, sailing unopposed up and down the Bay. This was the navy that kept Napoleon from the high seas for over a decade. Aboard this fleet were trained naval and military units led by experienced professional officers. And they were right here ~ inside the United States of America ~ on our Chesapeake Bay. We had no navy to oppose these great ships, and the Bay provided them with a highway into the heartland of America, a path right to the doorstep of our nation’s capital and our third-largest city. By remaining aboard ship, the British forces maintained their mobility and were utterly safe. In fact, they rarely spent more than a few nights ashore, anywhere. This was not invasion ~ it was hit-and-run raiding. The worst must have been the not knowing. No one could be certain what the British were planning; where they might strike; when, how big a force was coming; or even where they were at any moment. Here’s a typical newspaper report

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The War of 1813 from that summer: “The enemy’s movements indicate a disposition, it is believed, to attack Annapolis. A letter from governor Winder (of Maryland), dated at that place, August 1st [1813], 6 o’clock in the evening, says: ‘There are at this time, five of the enemy in sight, proceeding slowly up the Bay; supposed to be 2 frigates, 2 brigs, and a schooner.’” So much uncertainty is there, between the lines. No community near the water was safe. The British chose their targets, usually villages with a militia detachment nearby, and pounced without warning ~ burning buildings, plundering (and sometimes

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worse) ~ and then slipped quickly back aboard their great ships. They soon learned what we already knew, that the Bay and its tributaries were very shallow, and the only way to attack was in smaller shallow-draft vessels. They collected such boats, picking up a new one whenever a suitable vessel was spotted. They mastered the technique of amphibious landings. A warship sailed as close as it could get to the target, then a few hundred men rowed ashore under cover of darkness and during the night marched quietly into position. At first light, they burst upon an unsuspecting town or village, did their dirty work, and were gone before any response could be mounted. Aside from a few brave militia attacks and skirmishes, it was all very one-sided. And it was very, very frightening. Nowadays we hide and tremble as great storms, like Isabel or Sandy, come into the Bay for a day or two. In 1813, a British typhoon came into the Bay and stayed for a year and a half, wreaking havoc. To sustain their troops and ships’ crews, the British bought or stole provisions wherever they could. Everything was upset. Operational command of the naval forces was given to Admiral Cockburn (pronounced “Coburn”), who almost certainly did not like his orders. “Blockade and harass” would not lead to glory, or

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The War of 1813 prize money, or even much respect. However, he disliked Americans even more ~ and he had his orders. Cockburn carried them out with gusto. The aim was to punish, to put us back in our place, to demonstrate we were upstarts and weaklings ~ compared to a real nation. Local militiamen were no match for trained soldiers directed by professional British officers, and both sides knew it. When the British appeared, sensible Americans usually melted into the woods. Sometimes there were clashes, and sometimes, as at Queenstown, a British attack was foiled, but very rarely. Occasionally there were clashes

on the water, where the odds were more even. Though completely out-gunned, American privateers were shallow draft, fast, and maneuverable. In darkness and fog, they often managed to slip past the British fleet and escape to sea ~ where they sank over a thousand English vessels. One such slip-out happened in broad daylight off Tangier, and we have an American’s eye-witness account of it. Mr. Charles Ball was aboard one of the British vessels when two Baltimore privateers came down the Bay. Being at anchor and taken by surprise, the British had difficulty bringing guns to bear in time. The Americans sailed boldly right by the fleet, ex-

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The War of 1813 changing fire as they passed, and disappeared down the Bay with little damage. Ball found this incident amusing. One experienced American officer, Capt. Joshua Barney, appears to be the only one who thought it possible to put up any resistance. In July he proposed that we adopt similar hit-and-run tactics to protect villages and harass the fleet. Permission was given to build such vessels, and Barney oversaw their construction during the autumn. He also began rounding up reliable men to crew them when hostilities began again in 1814. One volunteer who signed up

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with Barney in late December of 1813 was our friend Charles Ball. He shared Barney’s adventures thereafter, fighting at Bladensburg and later in the defense of Baltimore. A very interesting man, Mr. Ball. Born a slave in Calvert County, Ball married and fathered a family, was sold to a plantation in the South, escaped, made his way on foot back through the South to his family in Maryland, established himself as a free laborer, and then enlisted in the fight against the British. His choices were courageous ~ and unusual. Some Americans reacted quite differently to the arrival of an “enemy” fleet in Chesapeake Bay. Slaves still in bondage hoped the invasion might enable them to escape their masters, and the British were quick to take advantage of this. They saw a fine opportunity to collapse the local economy utterly, by removing its agricultural work force forever. Here’s a report from Chestertown, August 23, 1813: “Yesterday the enemy abandoned Kent-Island, after taking off every thing they could make useful or profitable;

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such as all the negroes that were not too old or infirm, stock of all kinds, &c. amounting at a rough calculation to upwards of 100,000 dollars. This day their whole fleet got under way and stood down the bay; so that we have a little more respite, but how long God knows.” Blacks were actively recruited and offered protection on board ship if they deserted their masters. They were promised freedom and a place to start new lives, in Nova Scotia or the West Indies. They also were encouraged to join the military campaign, and Royal Navy officers concocted ways to make use of them, enlisting them as local guides, as spies, as recruiters to bring in more blacks. Lt. Col. Charles Napier proposed a plan to end the entire conflict in a matter of weeks, saying he could raise an army of 100,000 freed slaves in Virginia, transport them to Delmarva, and then march north to overwhelm the frightened American militia. Admiral Cockburn didn’t pick up on that suggestion, but he did create the “Corps of Colonial Marines,”

special units made up of escaped slaves to whom he provided arms and uniforms. Some of these units took part in later hostilities. Thousands of slaves took the British up on their offer and slipped away; the exact number is not known. How that choice worked out for them is fascinating, in some ways predictable, in some ways not. (But that’s another story.) In October, the British ~ fearful of our mosquitoes, concerned about the hurricane season, with many men ill, some beginning to desert their festering ships, and everyone dog-tired of the whole sorry affair ~ sailed out of the Chesapeake for R&R in Bermuda. The terror of 1813 was over. As we all know, they returned in 1814 with reinforcements, and a vengeance. But that’s another year, and yet another story. Gary Crawford and his wife, Susan, operate Crawfords Nautical Books, a unique bookstore on Tilghman’s Island.

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Tidewater Traveler by George W. Sellers, CTC

Frightful Weather Happy New Year! If the weather outside is not frightful at the moment, just wait a bit ~ it will be. You know the song, “Oh the weather outside is frightful, but the fire is so delightful: and since we’ve no place to go...” Though the song becomes popular every December, it is really a winter song, rather than a Christmas song. Whenever I hear “Let It Snow” (the song’s proper title), I am reminded that it is time to plan a trip to a cooler place. Cooler place!?! (Has he finally lost his mind?) Autumn is the best time to make

plans for a trip to Alaska the following summer, but there is usually some space still available when the weather turns really cold here on DelMarVa. For most folks, a trip to see the 49th state is a once-in-a-lifetime event. Such a journey represents a significant commitment of time and money, and therefore sufficient thought and planning are necessary to yield the best possible experience. It is the BIGGEST state and there are many ways to appreciate the land, wildlife and people. The typical manner in which Alaska is

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Tidewater Traveler experienced is by participating in a cruise or cruise-tour. There are also many less common ways to explore the region. For cruising and touring Alaska, dozens of travel plans and patterns are available. For a good general overview trip, the most popular plan is a 7-night cruise preceded or followed by a 4- or 5-night land touring package making use of train and motor coach transportation. Cruises begin sailing to Alaska ports of call in mid-May and continue to sail through early September. Most cruises begin or end at the southern Alaska ports of Whittier and Seward; or from the ports of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; or Seattle, Washington. There are two basic cruise patterns from each of these ports. The first is a round trip, out-andback, to the same port. The second pattern is a one-way cruise from Seward or Whittier southward to Vancouver or Seattle; or vice versa, northward from Seattle or Vancouver to one of the Alaska ports. Of course, there are exceptions and variations to these patterns. When a 4- or 5-night land tour is appended to one of these cruises, the tour usually includes such land destinations as the interior cities of Fairbanks and Anchorage, and Denali National Park with wildlife treks and sightings of Mount

Mt. McKinley McKinley. The pace of land touring is often more tiring than cruising ~ moving from hotel to hotel and covering lots of miles. For this reason, I recommend doing the land tour before boarding a southbound cruise ship for the final seven nights of the trip. Doing so places the more relaxing segment of the trip (the cruise) at the end of the vacation. It is interesting to note that fares are usually higher for a southbound, land-before-cruise pattern than for a northbound cruise-before-land, because southbound is the more popular pattern. There are some great deals (low fares) to be found for Alaska cruises in May, June and September, but there are two reasons the fares are lower during those months than in July and August. First, the probability of encountering uncomfortable weather is much greater before the end of June, and after late August. In May and June the weather is more unpredictable and can be quite cold. Second, any trip is made better or

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worse by the service staff encountered in hotels and restaurants, on trains and buses, in shops, on tours and at tourist attractions. Alaska is truly a seasonal destination where the hospitality industry relies heavily upon temporary workers, most of whom are available only from mid-June through late August. Because cruise fares are marketdriven, the less popular, less comfortable, less convenient times to travel will yield lower rates. So, beware of great rates in May, June and September. My recommendation for folks who want to check off this bucketlist item is to fly into Fairbanks and join a tour that will travel by train and motor coach to explore the ar-

eas around Denali, Mount McKinley and Anchorage. Next, board a ship at Seward or Whittier for a 7-night cruise along the southern coast of Alaska to see Glacier Bay, Prince William Sound and College Fjord. After leaving the Gulf of Alaska, the cruise will call at ports like Skagway, Juneau, Ketchikan and Sitka, and sail on through the Inside Passage to reach Vancouver or Seattle. An Alaska cruise is one of the few for which I strongly encourage paying extra to have a personal balcony from which whale-watching in your PJs with a morning coffee is a real possibility. My preference is to see guests in a mid-ship, balcony, cabin

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Tidewater Traveler situated on the port side (left side) of the ship for a southbound cruise. Why port side? As the ship sails along the Gulf of Alaska coast, most of the land mass will be on the port side of the ship. It’s not critical, but if you can get there it is worth it. While on an Alaska cruise, whether or not coupled with a land tour, there are opportunities to go ashore for some fascinating day excursions. Day trips from the ship can include visits to glaciers, dogsledding camps, train excursions, cultural centers, ethnic dining or native shopping experiences. My favorite port of call is Skagway, a destination that was featured in the November 2003 Tidewater Traveler. Approaching Skagway by ship, the town looks like the village of a model train layout, and once ashore it is like stepping back in time to the gold rush era. Alaska has some less visited regions that can be enjoyed as part of a group tour or independently. For example, it’s a long, desolate ride, but many folks enjoy going north along the route of Ice Road Truckers to Prudhoe Bay and the town of Coldfoot near the Arctic Circle and on to the site of the largest oil field in North America. Another uncommon destination waiting to be explored is the vast interior basin of the Klondike River featuring much of Eastern

Skagway, Alaska Alaska and the Yukon Territory of Canada. The Aleutian Islands, the arm that reaches out to the southwest toward Russia, is another offthe-beaten-path consideration for tourists ~ an awesome destination for salmon fishing. Many visitors to Alaska choose less typical modes of transportation. Consider flying to just about any major Alaskan city to rent a car, a minivan, a motorhome, or a Harley. Secure a map and a GPS to let the adventure begin. “Once-in-a-lifetime” ~ yes, for most travelers ~ but many look forward to a return. May all of your travels be happy and safe! George Sellers is a Certified Travel Counselor and Accredited Cruise Counselor who operates the popular travel website and travel planning service www. SellersTravel.com. His Facebook and e-mail addresses are George@ SellersTravel.com.

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Christmas Candy by Jeff McNeal

It was not quite dark, but only a few dimming horizontal rays of snow-reflected sunlight survived to paint the long shadows of sunset. I had tired of playing Only Child football in the field between our house and my grandparents’, so I decided to stop and visit Pop before I headed home for supper. The dim light from the greenhooded bulb hanging over the workbench shone through the frostframed window of Pop’s workshop. I was too small to see in, but I knew that if he was in there I’d hear his soft humming over the muffled crunch of my Arctic boots punching through ice-crusted snow as I approached. I listened, and when I heard the faint sound of a hymn being hummed inside, I smiled. I heaved the heavy white door open and entered the fascinating world of the packrat. Every exposed rafter overhead was decorated with some sort of dangling object in limbo: Yins without Yangs ~ sulky wheels in need of a sulky, an old porcelain doorknob absent its door, a headless goose decoy, an oxen double tree, a Studebaker steering wheel, and hundreds of other orphaned

items. (I coveted the porcelain doorknob.) The humming paused momentarily as Pop acknowledged my arrival with a slow turn and a smile that met mine. He went back to what he was doing and restarted the hymn without uttering a word. None was needed. It was understood that I would climb atop the old stool next to him and become spectator to his project du jour, currently unrecognizable as it lay in pieces upon his workbench. Pop’s humming was comforting. Notes flowed out effortlessly with each breath, then patiently stepped aside during replenishment. Tempo accommodated the natural breathing cadence of one at peace with himself. It was a soothing activity suited to tedious tasks, for it was impossible to hurry and hum at the same time. “Hey, Pop! Got any Christmas candy?” Pop turned from what he was doing, peered down and overtop his bifocals and slowly released a white swirl of Prince Albert past the stem of the old curved Briar Richmond that drooped from the corner of his mouth. I knew by the bulging lumps in

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Christmas Candy the bottom of his sweater pocket that the answer to my question was “Yes.” I also knew that he was contemplating an answer to a question of his own: “Do I dare release these springs, peel off a work glove and fish out a piece of candy for this boy?” That answer was easy, too. “No!” But no is a word that is impossible to utter when staring at a smile with a gaping hole where two tiny front teeth had resided only a few weeks before. Colorful hard rock candy, patterned after Christmas tree ornaments, appeared in mid-December each year, and usually lasted through early spring. During this

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ing thickly coated bottom dwellers, and although I was certain that the pristine pieces added that morning had already been consumed, I had asked for a piece anyway. Pop dug deep and, as suspected, the piece that finally emerged was so heavily cloaked in pocket rub that it was only an Izod Gator shy of being mistaken for a tiny sleeveless sweater. This, of course, was no barrier to ingestion for a kid, so I accepted the offering gladly, thanked Pop, and popped it into my mouth. It felt like a ... caterpillar! I pinched the fuzzy creature in my toothless gap, then pulled my lips back in a big grin to show Pop. He grinned back as he pulled his glove on, puffed new life into the Richmond and returned to his work. I watched as the still unidentifiable project reached completion, and peered up as Pop hung it from a nail in its new home in the rafters above. “Guess I’ll go home now, Pop,” I said. “Thanks for the candy.” Pop watched his newest Yin swinging to a standstill and, without looking down, seamlessly sewed the words “You’re welcome,

son,” into the song he was humming. I shut the big white door behind me and crunched off into the moonlit night. As always, panicked but exhilarated, I sprinted ahead of the pack of spooky night creatures who delighted in chasing me home in the dark. Just as I was about to be gobbled up, I burst through the kitchen door, slamming it behind me, sealing the seeds of nightmares out of my waking world once again. I collapsed into my chair at the dining table, winded, but safe, the effect of the Prince Albert nicotine quickly neutralizing the adrenaline assault on my thumping heart. Though my mother had been talking to me for who knows how long as she shuttled dinner from the kitchen to our table, I hadn’t heard a word. Instead, my focus had been on sucking the last of the sweetness from Pop’s Christmas candy. And when the last little piece had finally melted away, leaving nothing but a caterpillar exoskeleton of wool and tobacco, I removed it, dried it on a napkin, and placed it in my shirt pocket believing it to be something important. It wasn’t, of course, but the memory of that winter day is reawakened each time I turn this old porcelain doorknob on my workshop door that has found a place in my heart forever.

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Tidewater Review by Anne Stinson

Return of the Amerind, the sequel to Herons Poynte by G.M.O. Callaghan. Cashel & Kells Publishing Company - a subsidiary of Callaghan Films, Ltd. 458 pp. $16.95. The book title Amerind is derived from the words American and Indian. The novel is about an avenging young Native American man whose mission is recovery of his ancestors’ homeland. Amerind was also the name of the slave ship that brought a load of African captives to be sold at the tip of Tilghman Island in the author’s previous book, Herons Poynte. David Waterfield came from a sod hut on an Oklahoma reservation to the Naval Academy in Annapolis on a path to recovering the sacred ground that was stolen from his antecedents. His tribe, the Choptanks, had populated the banks of the great river with the same name, a place they called The Great Oak at the Center of the World. When white men arrived more than 300 years

ago, they cheated and killed most of the Indians, tossing the bodies into a bog and driving the survivors into exile. Imported slaves built a mansion while the new “owners” built fortunes. David, however, had the original

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Tidewater Review parchment that confirmed the white men’s role in the theft of the lands of his ancestors. Caesarius Blackburn, the English signer, was drunk when the deed from his king was settled – his inked thumb slipped across the parchment and included the area on the western shore of the Chesapeake Bay at the entrance to the Patapsco River. Tobacco began to fill the family coffers at Blackburn’s Eastern Shore plantation until the soil was ruined. Later, through the late 19th and 20th centuries, the great belching Blackburn Steel Mill on the Patapsco site poured billions of dollars into the pockets of generations of the original Blackburns, whose chicanery gave them ownership. Callaghan’s precis clarifies the situation as it exists now ~ five months after the end of Heron Poynte. David is missing, presumed dead. A severed head floats into Baltimore Harbor, even more gruesome after its immersion for months. Crabs have eaten its eyes, rockfish have feasted on its ears and only DNA will reveal its identity. David was the predicted savior the ancient Choptanks foretold who would one day return the sacred spot to its rightful owners. In the previous novel, he accomplished the chore at the cost of his own life, a disappearance below the waves of the Bay. David was unaware that his sweet-

heart, Liz, was pregnant with his child when he vanished. His son is born, clearly his father’s image – he sleeps with his eyes open as David did when he was alive. With David’s successful court action that gives the Blackburn billions to its rightful heirs, the search begins for descendants of the Choptank warriors buried in the bog and recorded by their kinfolk before they were driven off their land. A separate slave graveyard held the bodies of servants who died in bondage at King’s Oak, as the Blackburns had renamed the place. The huge job of finding and confirming the rightful heirs promised to be a lengthy challenge. It also provided a break for scoundrels associated with the Blackburn cabal, stalling as long as possible to keep their investments intact. The senior Blackburn at the big house had perished in his wheelchair as a storm at the mouth of the Choptank River blew open a window and a kerosene lamp fell to the floor and ignited the rug. His only son, Tamian, was in his boat at top speed as he fled from David. In his flight, Tamian crossed the gap between a tug towing a barge connected by a taut wire. He was decapitated and suddenly there were no more Blackburns to inherit the charred mansion and plantation. There was one more asset that made money as deftly as it made steel. The property at the mouth of

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the Patapsco River on the western shore, originally Herons Poynte, is silent and almost empty since a court order included it in the judgement against the Blackburns. The Steel Works that had been a 24-hour operation, coughing toxic smoke into the sky, draining putrid water into the river, raining soot and polluted air into its 10,000 workers’ lungs, was out of business. The last Blackburn was dead, but his colleagues were still very much alive. One was the president of Temple Bank & Trust, the temporary stopping place for Steel Mill profits, which were then divided into less traceable “shelters” in the Caymans, the invisible vaults of Switzerland, Singapore, and many more secure hideaways. One of the bank’s Board members was a judge with a hankering to be the next state governor. The clever pair were cohorts with Tamian since they had been students at Boy’s Latin, calling themselves the “Three Musketeers.” The bank president was directed to be the trustee for the Blackburn wealth by that same judge. They were in a perfect position to stall for years while they used the money to make more money and ensure huge kickbacks for themselves. The court order charged the bank to certify the consanguinity of blacks and Indians to their early families and then split the riches of the estate to those whose DNA tests indicated matches. 167

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the money they’ve been promised. He tells them the tale of his neardrowning, the result of the Coast Guard’s mistaken capture attempt, gunfire, cocaine sellers, and whoopdee-do action on every page. And speaking of pages ~ the reader is only on page 200 ... that leaves just 258 to go! This book has too much fun and tricky plotting to even consider putting it aside. The good folks are clean, brave and kind as Boy Scouts. The villains are wonderfully villainous, the steelworkers are rascally but have hearts of gold. This reader is no lawyer, but some of the strokes of luck in the transactions sound a bit dubious. No matter. David, the heroic Indian, plays the

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Tidewater Review role of the Prince in a fairy tale. Liz, his honey, is the Princess who must suffer before she lives happily ever after. David’s no-nonsense mother and two young sisters are stoic or silly as the plot meets bumps, hazards and problems for the hero. One of the slave retainers is an albino, whose son is a result of Blackburn rape. Callaghan includes a catalog of Indian lore and rituals, whether fictional or factual, I know not. Whatever the author’s intention, he clearly exhibits a reverent admiration for the underdog, and does it with passages of prose that are stunningly beautiful. His description of

landscapes, his mastery of the effects of wind over water, even the mud after a rain, all unfold like poetry. For a wordsmith, it’s enchanting. Amerind is a grand saga, an unlikely story, but who cares? I loved it! Anne Stinson began her career in the 1950s as a free lance for the now defunct Baltimore NewsAmerican, then later for Chesapeake Publishing, the Baltimore Sun and Maryland Public Television’s panel show, Maryland Newsrap. Now in her ninth decade, she still writes a monthly book review for Tidewater Times.

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The Arts in Easton Banner Auction The 11th annual Arts In Easton Banner Auction was held on Saturday, December 8, at the Waterfowl Festival Building in Easton. In the spring, local artists were awarded a 2-sided canvas banner to create original works of art. Some banners were painted with oil and acrylic paint, while others were photography art and even woven textiles. The banners were hung on downtown Easton lampposts from July until November. They were taken down, separated and prepared for auction. There were a total of 86 banners displayed for the auction. It was a vibrant, high-paced evening filled with local artists, live music and true community spirit. The event was free and open to the public. The diversity of the 86 banners truly showcased the arts community in our area. The artists are professional artists, award winning artists, art teachers, amateur artists and even students from our local schools. All banners were sold either during the silent auction or the live auction. Buyers also had the opportunity to peruse the entire collection online and start the bidding process. When a banner reached 10 bids it was eligible for live auction which took place at 8 p.m. Proceeds from the sale of banners go directly to the local artists (75%) and the nonprofit Avalon Foundation (25%).

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Jennifer Heyd Wharton painted the top-selling banner, Buttercups and Belted Galloways that sold for $2100 at Live Auction. The top three selling artists were Jennifer Heyd Wharton, Patricia Fisher and Jeremy Joseph. For more information about The Arts In Easton Banner program please visit www.theavalonfoundation/bannerprogram/. The Arts In Easton Banner Program is the work of the Avalon Foundation and made possible by participating artists, many volunteers, the community, the Talbot County Arts Council and The Star Democrat. Thank you to all who support this program!

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Upcoming Events at the Historical Society of Talbot County Food for Thought: “Uncovering an Historic African-American Neighborhood” Thursday, January 17th ~ promptly at noon Inn at 202 Dover and Peacock Restaurant 202 Dover Street, Easton

The Historical Society of Talbot County and Historic Easton are pleased to offer a lunchtime presentation about the area known as “The Hill” in Easton. This area of Easton has long been an African-American neighborhood. But until recently, the public has been unaware of its significance and history. In the late 1700’s, free African Americans lived on “The Hill”, an anomaly in an era when slavery was widespread in Talbot County. Come for a buffet lunch at the Inn at 202 Dover and Peacock Restaurant to include a cup of soup, assorted sandwiches, green salad, macaroni salad, and iced tea and coffee and hear from Dale Green of Morgan State University and Mark Leone from the University of Maryland who are deeply involved in the research of this area of our historic town. The cost per HSTC/HE member is $30 and $35 for non-members.

1812-1814 Costume & Acting Troupe Workshops Thursday, January 3rd ~ 4 p.m. Historical Society Museum 25 S. Washington Street, Easton

Learn how to put together an 1812 era costume for the ball. Advice on how to use your own clothes, what to look for if you purchase modern clothes, or how to sew your own costume will be provided. To make reservations for these events or to ask a question, call 410-822-0773 or visit hstc.org to register online.

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Upcoming Events at the Historical Society of Talbot County War of 1812-1814 Militia Recruitment Saturday, January 12th ~ Noon Miles River Yacht Club 24750 Yacht Club Road, St. Michaels Calling all men of Talbot County to join the War of 1812 Eastern Shore Militia. Experienced military re-enactor John Wyman will explain what the militia will be doing in the next years. New recruits will get drilled in the manual of arms.

War of 1812-1814 Formal Ball & Dance Workshop Saturday, January 12th Dance Workshop ~ 1:30 p.m. Dinner ~ 6 p.m. · Dance ~ 7:30 p.m. Miles River Yacht Club Start out the new year by celebrating an old year. 1813 was the year the people of St. Michaels defended their town from the British in the War of 1812-1814. We’ll dance the night away just like Dolly Madison and Francis Scott Key. This is also the era of Jane Austen and the English Regency. Live music will fill the air, dance mistresses will teach us the steps, and you can sparkle in your own period costume or modern formal attire. An optional dinner will feature food inspired by menus of 1813. No partner required - everyone will dance with everyone. Costumes will be available for rental at HSTC, or you can make your own. The dance workshop, which is free, in the afternoon will give you a head start on learning the dances. Dinner and dance tickets are $75 per guest; Dance only tickets are $30 To make reservations for these events or to ask a question, call 410-822-0773 or visit hstc.org to register online.

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“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., January 1 for the February issue). Daily Meeting: Mid-Shore Intergroup Alcoholics Anonymous meetings. For places and times call 410-822-4226 or visit www. midshoreintergroup.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 Feb. 1 Exhibit: Jonathan Shaw will present new works in A Brush with Nature at Adkins Arboretum, Ridgely. The show includes paintings of na-

tive Eastern Shore animals and plants. For more info. tel: 410634-2847, ext. 0 or visit www. adkinsarboretum.org. Thru Feb. 10 Exhibit: The Art of Seating - Two Hundred Years of American Design at the Academy Art Museum, Easton. The exhibition, organized by The Museum of Contemporary Art, Jacksonville and the Jacobsen Collection of American Art, presents a survey of exceptional American chair design from the early 19th century to the present day. For more info. tel: 410822-ARTS (2787) or visit www. academyartmuseum.org.

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January Calendar 2,9,16,23,30 Meeting: Wednesday Morning Artists meet each Wednesday at 8 a.m. at Creek Deli in Cambridge. No cost. For more info. visit www.wednesdaymorningartists.com or contact Nancy at ncsnyder@aol. com or 410-463-0148. 2,9,16,23,30 St. Michaels Art League’s weekly “Paint Together” at the home of Alice-Marie Gravely. 1 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-745-8117. 2,9,16,23,30 Social Time for Seniors at the St. Michaels Community Center, every Wednesday

from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The first Wednesday of the month is always BINGO, the second and fourth are varying activities, and the third is art class. For more info. tel: 410-745-6073. 2,16 Plant Clinic offered by the University of Maryland Cooperative Extension’s Master Gardeners of Talbot County at the Talbot County Free Library, Easton. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-822-1244. 3 The Oxford Garden Club presents Tim Junkin, founder and executive director of Midshore Riverkeeper Conservancy, to speak on “Waterkeepers of the

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January Calendar Eastern Shore.” There will also be a film presentation on the Choptank River, Miles River and tributaries. Free to the public. 2 p.m. at the Oxford Community Center, Oxford. For more info. tel: 410-226-5415. 3 Stitch and Chat at the Talbot County Free Library, St. Michaels. Bring your own projects and stitch with a group. 10 a.m. For more info. tel: 410-822-1626 or visit www.tcfl.org. 4 First Friday Gallery Walk in downtown Easton. 5 to 9 p.m. Easton’s art galleries, antiques shops and restaurants combine for a unique cultural experience. Raffles, gift certificates and street vendors! For more info. tel: 410-770-8350. 4

Chestertown’s First Friday. Extended shop hours with arts and entertainment throughout historic downtown. For a list

of activities visit: www.kentcounty.com/artsentertainment. 4 Dorchester Swingers Square Dance from 7:30 to 10 p.m. at Maple Elementary School, Egypt Rd., Cambridge. Refreshments provided. For more info. tel: 410-820-8620. 4,11,18,25 Bingo! every Friday night at the Easton Volunteer Fire Department on Creamery Lane, Easton. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and games start at 7:30 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-822-4848. 4-27 Exhibit: Tim Bell at South Street Art Gallery, Easton. Opening reception on Jan. 4 from 5 to 8 p.m. Gallery hours are Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and other times by chance or appointment. For more info. tel: 410-770-8350 or visit www. southstreetgallery.com. 5 First Saturday Guided Walk at Adkins Arboretum, Ridgely.

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Explore the Arboretum’s diverse plant communities on a guided walk led by an Arboretum docent naturalist. 10 a.m. For more info. tel: 410-634-2847, ext. 0. 5 The Met: Live in HD at the Avalon Theatre, Easton, features Berlioz’s Les Troyens. Noon. (5:45 hr. runtime) For more info. tel: 410-822-7299 or visit www. avalontheatre.com. 5 Bridal Show at the Chesapeake Bay Beach Club in Stevensville, from noon to 5 p.m. Envision your extraordinary waterfront wedding as you stroll through our beachfront property’s luxurious roomscapes, with champagne in hand. Exclusive pastry chefs, decor experts, bridal fashion designers, DJs, florists and more. The Beach Club’s culinary team will entice you with samples from the 2013 menu. $15 in advance, $20 at the door. For more info. tel: 410-604-1933 or visit www.baybeachclub.com.

Berlioz’s Les Troyens 5 Concert: Young Rapids in the Stoltz Listening Room, Avalon Theatre, Easton. 8 p.m. This is an up-and-coming indie pop band that’s creating a lot of buzz in the DC music scene. $15. For more info. tel: 410-822-7299. 6 Arts Express bus trip to see My Fair Lady at Arena Stage, Washington, D.C. sponsored by the Academy Art Museum, Easton. $140/$105 member. For more info. tel: 410-822-2787 or visit www.academyartmuseum.org. 6 The Talbot Cinema Society will present Inside Job (2010) at the Avalon Theatre, Easton. Doors

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January Calendar open and food served at 5:15 p.m., film introduction at 5:45 p.m., film starts at 6 p.m. followed by questions, answers and discussions. For more info. email piratepete@goeaston.net. 7 Brown Bag Lunch at the Talbot County Free Library, St. Michaels features David Foster and “Meet Mr. Mencken: An Hour with the Sage of Baltimore.” Foster’s portrayal of Mencken’s pungent wit, swashbuckling style and iconshaking spirit is sure to arouse, offend and greatly amuse! Noon. For more info. tel: 410-822-1626 or visit www.tcfl.org.

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7 Academy for Lifelong Learning Winter Social at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels. 4 to 6 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-745-2916. 8 First Step Storytime at the Talbot County Free Library, Easton. 10 a.m. For children 3 and under accompanied by an adult. For more info. tel: 410-822-1626 or visit www.tcfl.org. 8 Preschool Storytime at the Talbot County Free Library, Easton. 2 p.m. For children 3 to 5 accompanied by an adult. Pickering Creek will lead their Tiny Tots program. For more info. tel: 410-822-1626 or visit www.tcfl.org. 8,15,22,29 Academy for Lifelong Learning: Fit for Harbors and Habitations ~ The Islands of the Lower Shore with Phillip Hesser at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels. 2:30 to 4 p.m. For more info. tel: 410745-2916. 8,22 Academy for Lifelong Learning: This I Believe with Don Rush at the Londonderry Retirement Community in Easton. 1 to 2:30 p.m. For more info. tel: 410745-2916. 8,22 Meeting: Tidewater Stamp Club at the Mayor and Council Bldg., Easton. 7:30 p.m. For

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more info. tel: 410-822-1371. 8,10,15,17,22,24,29,31 Dancing on the Shore every Tuesday and Thursday at the Academy Art Museum, Easton. 7 to 9 p.m. Learn to waltz, swing, salsa, Argentine tango and more. For more info. tel: 410-482-6169. 9 Academy for Lifelong Learning Book Club: The Catâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Table by Michael Ondaatje with Esty Collet and Margot Miller at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels. 2:30 to 4 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-745-2916. 9 Meeting: Talbot Optimist Club at the Washington Street Pub,

Easton. 6:30 p.m. For more info. e-mail tglass@leinc.com. 10 Academy for Lifelong Learning Memoir Writing Club with Joan Katz at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels. 1 to 3 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-745-2916. 10 From the Embassy to Your Kindle: Tracking the E-book Revolution with author William S. Shepard at the Talbot County Free Library, St. Michaels. 5:30 p.m. Shepard will explain how to find and then download ebooks to your computer, iPad or Kindle. For more info. tel: 410822-1626 or visit www.tcfl.org.

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an old year! No partner is needed for the dancing. The steps are easy and the American Ladies will “call” the dances. Costumes will be available for rental at the Historical Society and Berrier’s Menswear. The workshop is free. Dinner and dance tickets are $75 per guest, and $30 for dance tickets only. For more info. tel: 410-822-0773 or 410745-5411 or visit www.hstc.org/ eventsandprograms.htm.

12 Meeting: Oxford Ladies’ Breakfast at the Robert Morris Inn. 9:30 a.m. All ladies in the community, including friends and visiting guests, are welcome. $15 per person includes tax and gratuity. For more info. tel: 410225-0340. 12 War of 1812-1814 Formal Ball sponsored by the Historical Society of Talbot County. 1:30 p.m. dance workshop to give you a head start on learning the dances, 6 p.m. dinner and 7:30 p.m. dance at the Miles River Yacht Club, St. Michaels. Start out the new year by celebrating

12 Saturday Speaker Series at the Talbot County Free Library, St. Michaels, will feature Captain Wade Murphy of the skipjack Rebecca Ruark. Fifth generation Tilghman Island waterman

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Closet” Yard Sale and Community Outreach Store, which is always open during the breakfast and also every Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. to noon.

Murphy tells stories of dredging oysters and his skipjack. 2 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-822-1626 or visit www.tcfl.org. 12 2nd Saturday at the Foundry at 401 Market St., Denton. Watch local artists demonstrate their talents. 2 to 4 p.m. Free. For more info. tel: 410-479-1009. 12,26 Country Church Breakfast at Faith Chapel & Trappe United Methodist Churches in Wesley Hall, Trappe. 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. Menu: eggs, pancakes, French toast, sausage, scrapple, hash browns, grits, sausage gravy and biscuits, juice and coffee. TUMC is also the home of “Martha’s

13 Pancake Breakfast at the Oxford Volunteer Fire Dept. 8 to 11 a.m. Proceeds to benefit the Oxford Volunteer Fire Services. $8. For more info. tel: 410-226-5110. 14 Academy for Lifelong Learning Memoir Writing Club with Joan Katz at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels. 1:30 to 3;30 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-745-2916. 14 Stitching Time at the Talbot

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January Calendar County Free Library, Easton. 3 p.m. Join a group and work on your needlecraft projects. Limited instruction for beginners. For more info. tel: 410-822-1626 or visit www.tcfl.org. 14,28 Tot Time at the Talbot County Free Library, St. Michaels. 10:15 a.m. Stories, puppets and crafts for children 5 and under accompanied by an adult. For more info. tel: 410-822-1626 or visit www.tcfl.org. 15,22,29 Academy for Lifelong Learning: Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Biography with Sam Barnett at the Chesapeake

Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels. 10:30 a.m. to noon. For more info. tel: 410-745-2916. 16,23,30 Academy for Lifelong Learning: Betas, Big Brother, and Unbabies ~ Deciphering 20th Century Dystopia in Four Novels with John Ford and Kate Livie at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels. 1 to 2:30 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-745-2916. 17,24,31 Academy for Lifelong Learning: U.S. History - 1815 to 1861 ~ From Nationalism to Disunion with Robert Springer at the Talbot Senior Center, Easton. 1 to 2:30 p.m. For more info. tel:

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410-745-2916. 18 Soup Day at the St. Michaels Community Center. Choose from three delicious soups for lunch. $6 meal deal. Choose from Chicken & Dumplings, Cheese & Broccoli or Vegetable Beef. Each meal comes with a bowl of soup, a roll and a drink. Take out or eat in! We deliver in St. Michaels. For more info. tel:410-745-6073. 18 Talbot Mentors Open House from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Mentor office, 108 Maryland Ave., Easton. Celebrate National Mentoring Month and learn how to become a mentor. Light re-

18 23rd Annual Spaghetti Dinner at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, St. Michaels. 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Join us for fantastic food, family fun and fine fellowship. All you can eat for $10 ~ children 11 and under $4. Takeouts will be available. For more info. tel: 410-745-2534. 18-21 Easton Studio and School Workshop: Nancy Tankersley on Jumpstart into Oils. This popular 4-day workshop is perfect for beginning painters or those who have not picked up a paintbrush in years. Designed to acquaint

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January Calendar you with the methods and materials of oil painting. For more info. tel: 410-770-4421. 19 Family Waterfowl Hunt sponsored by Immanuel United Church of Christ, Cambridge. Guided hunt on some of the Eastern Shore’s wonderful hunting properties. Registration begins at 5 a.m. $60 covers breakfast, hunt and lunch. Proceeds from the event will benefit Dorchester’s Emergency Cold Weather Shelter, IUCC Mission Committee and the IUCC General fund. For more info. tel: 410-228-4640 or e-mail iuccwaterfowlhunt@ yahoo.com. 19 The Met: Live in HD at the Avalon Theatre, Easton, features Donizetti’s Maria Stuarda. 12:55 p.m. (3:15 hr. runtime). For more info. tel: 410-822-7299 or visit www.avalontheatre.com. 21 St. Michaels Art League Meeting at Christ Church Parish Hall, Willow St., St. Michaels. 9:30 a.m. The January meeting will feature Matt Ghrist, a prize-winning local art teacher, who will offer a demonstration of his talent as an architectural and figurative painter. For more info. tel: 410-226-5351 or visit www.stmichaelsartleague.org.

21 Academy for Lifelong Learning: War of 1812 Flintlocks with Tom Huddleston at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels. 2 to 3 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-745-2916. 23 Winter Crafts at the Talbot County Free Library, St. Michaels. 4 p.m. Seasonal crafts for the whole family. For more info. tel: 410-822-1626 or visit www.tcfl.org. 24,31 Academy for Lifelong Learning: The Hidden Story with Judy Shepard at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels. 1 to 2:30 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-745-2916. 24 Concert: The Ryan Montebleau Band in the Stoltz Listening Room, Avalon Theatre, Easton. 8 p.m. This 5 (sometimes 6) piece outfit from Boston is known for a distinctive blend of neo-folk, classic soul, and kick-out-thejams Americana. $20. For more info. tel: 410-822-7299. 25 Academy Art Museum Concert: Hors d’oeuvres at 5:45 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m. and concert at 7 p.m. with a performance by Mark Cudek and the Peabody Early Music Ensemble. Come warm up winter at the Academy Art Museum, Easton. For more info. tel: 410-822-2787 or visit

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25 Concert: Sticky Longfingers and the Rusted Butter in the Stoltz Listening Room, Avalon Theatre, Easton. 8 p.m. Hailing from Cambridge, MD, this eclectic 7-member band is a melting pot of musical talent with influences ranging from the West Coast style, to hip hop, to folky rock bands, and intricate progressive styles thrown in for good measure. $12. For more info. tel: 410-822-7299. 26 Concert: Livingston Taylor at the Avalon Theatre, Easton. 8 p.m. Taylor picked up his first guitar at age 13, beginning a 40-year career that has encompassed performances, songwrit188

ing and teaching. And, yes, he’s James’ brother. $25. For more info. tel: 410-822-7299. 28 Academy for Lifelong Learning: Great Decisions Discussion Program with Phillip Betsch at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels. 2 to 3 p.m. For more info. tel: 410745-2916. 29 Origami! at the Talbot County Free Library, Easton. 4 p.m. For ages 8 and up. For more info. tel: 410-822-1626 or visit www. tcfl.org.

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