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Tidewater Times

Since 1952, Eastern Shore of Maryland Vol. 61, No. 2

Published Monthly

July 2012

Features: About the Cover Artist: Nancy Tankersley . . . . . . . . . . . 7 What’s on Your Bucket List?: Helen Chappell . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Veteran Blacksmith Shares Knowledge: Dick Cooper . . 23 Plein Air-Easton! – Come Early, Stay Late: Ann Dorbin . . . . . . . 41 When St. Michaels was Just a Waterman’s Town: Harold Hurst . . 57 Tidewater Gardening: K. Marc Teffeau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 Tidewater Review: Anne Stinson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 The Fish-Bait Tree: Gary D. Crawford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145 Tidewater Kitchen: Pamela Meredith-Doyle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161 Jousting - Maryland’s State Sport: Mary Syrett . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173 Tidewater Traveler: George W. Sellers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183

Departments: July Tide Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Caroline County - A Perspective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Queen Anne’s County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Kent County and Chestertown at a Glance . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Dorchester Points of Interest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Easton Points of Interest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 St. Michaels Points of Interest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 Oxford Points of Interest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 Tilghman - Bay Hundred . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 July Calendar of Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191 David C. Pulzone, Publisher · Anne B. Farwell, Editor P. O. Box 1141, Easton, Maryland 21601 102 Myrtle Ave., Oxford, MD 21654 410-226-0422 FAX : 410-226-0411 www.tidewatertimes.com info@tidewatertimes.com

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About the Cover Artist Nancy Tankersley

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Nancy Tankersley and her husband Carl were owners of South Street Art Gallery in Easton from 2004 until its conversion to a guild in 2012. In 2009, she co-founded the Easton Studio & School, where she serves as director and also teaches workshops and classes. She likes to paint both in the studio and en plein air. “I think it is important for contemporary artists to capture the land and the people as they are today. I do not try to romanticize or invent my subjects, but I do try to show the beauty of the ordinary.” In addition to exhibiting in many one-person shows in the past decade, in 2009, she was honored to be selected as one of two painters from the Eastern Shore to be part of a show titled “Making Art: Explorations in Process” at the Academy Art Museum in Easton, which included notable American artists from the 19th and 20th centuries and works borrowed from major museums including the National Gallery of Art and the Brandywine River Museum. In 2004, her painting, “The Pink Scarf,” was chosen as one of twelve to represent the 3000 member Art League of Alexandria during their 50 Year Anniversary Gala celebration. Tankersley is a member of the Washington Society of Landscape

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What’s on Your Bucket List? by Helen Chappell

Okay, so here’s the thing. This month, I wanted to write about The Real Housewives of Talbot County (and you know who you are). However, I was persuaded, shall we say, that it wasn’t a real good idea. A lot of these ladies know where I live, and the last thing I need is a convoy of high-end SUVs, driven by enraged women in cute straw hats, driving up to my house with torches and pitchforks. Worse, I’d never eat lunch in this county again, and I like eating lunch in this county. Still, you have to admit, it would be a pretty funny piece. I kid because I love my dearest friends. Really! So I moved to my second idea, which was the Bucket List. So called from the movie of the same name, where Jack Nicholson plays a billionaire dying of cancer, who meets Morgan Freeman, also dying of cancer, in the hospital. Financed by Nicholson’s character’s billions, they set off to do everything they want to do before they kick the bucket. And they do everything and have lots of adven-

tures and it’s a great movie that you ought to see if you haven’t. But the question remains: what are the things you’d like to do before you die? These days, just getting the paper and not seeing my name in the obituaries is good, but I’m sure there’s still some things I’ll accomplish yet. Edith Piaf’s anthem, “Moi, Je Regret Rien,” is my goal. Granted, my goal staggers from time to time, but hey. Some things I’ve already accomplished. I’ve been to Mardis Gras in New Orleans and, believe me, back in the ’70s, the good times rocked and rolled, cheri. I’ve lived in New York City in a loft, something every artist should try. I hung out with some B-list bands back in the day. I’ve published a lot of books and had my 11

Bucket List fifteen minutes of fame, which was fleeting, fun and sort of scary in how addictive it can be. I’ve been on stage and performed. I’ve done National Public Radio and TV. I’ve lived in Los Angeles, London and Paris just long enough. This is just a partial list of dreams fulfilled. None of this is to say I’m ever-so-fabulous, because I’m not, and I’m willing to bet you’ve checked some pretty terrific stuff off your list of lifetime goals, too. While I was writing this, I started asking around about what dreams and goals people had, what adventures they still wanted to have. “I want to win the lottery,” Tanisha, who works at the convenience store, told me. “That’s all I want.” She figures when she wins, she can figure out what to do with all that money. “I want my own shop and my own business,” a young black-

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Mostly, I found in exploring my friends’ ideas, goals and reflections represent freedom from the mundane, from the burdens and obligations of everyday life. Bills don’t exist on your bucket list. No one said they wanted to pay off their credit cards or paint their house. When most people fantasize, they imagine big stuff – faraway places, fantastic adventures, risks, action and color. It’s as if the world outside the everyday were a sort of theme park, a Disneyland of very cool stuff to see and do. You don’t ask people how they intend to accomplish reeling in that big marlin or scaling Mount Everest. Practicality pops too

smith told me. He also wants to find true love and go to Europe. “I want to see the temples at Angkor Wat.” “I want to hang glide.” “I want to live in Paris like Stein and Fitzgerald and Hemingway.” “I want a houseboat so I can travel all over the world.” “I want to be on town council.” “I want to learn how to quilt.” “I want to go to a developing world country and use my medical skills to help people.” “Rebuild and restore a ’63 Mustang from the tires up.” People’s bucket lists reflect their fantasies and their dreams.

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Veteran Blacksmith Shares His Knowledge by Dick Cooper

With big biceps bulging from his black sleeveless t-shirt, Mike Cardiff looks as a blacksmith should while he beats shape into an iron bar in f ront of Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum boatyard staffers on a recent summer day. The red-

hot metal changes form on the anvil w ith ever y ear-r inging hammer blow. Steam rises as he douses the end-product into a waiting pail of water, and just like that, the veteran smithy has made a hatchet head. The museum shipwrights, not an

Mike Cardiff gives a blacksmithing lesson to the shipwrights working on the skipjack Rosie Parks. 25

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ent, even when built by the same crew to the same specifications. Custom f ittings were needed to attach rigging and sheets to masts and booms. Rudders needed to be attached to the sterns, and in the oyster f leet, dredges had to be fashioned just right. As the progress on the Rosie Parks continues, those parts will have to be specially made. One of the titles in Barto’s Boat Shop library is The Book of Blacksmithing. “ This g uy w rote t he book,” Barto says. “I e-mailed him, and here he is.” Cardiff, an Easton native who now works at shops in Virginia

easy crowd to impress with feats of physical labor, are clearly jazzed by Cardiff’s skills and can’t wait to take a turn at creating tools and boat fittings from a stock of round and f lat bars. Marc Bar to, the master shipwright leading the team that is rebuilding the historic 1955 skipjack Rosie Parks, says it is getting to be time to start making metal parts in the three-year restoration project. A good blacksmith was always part of a successful wooden boatbuilding business on the Chesapeake Bay. Each boat was slightly differ-

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where t he Rosie Park s is being reborn from the rotting old hulk she had become to the fast and fair oyster boat that she will be again. He hooked up a propane tank to a slice of a steel cylinder – once a scuba tank – lined with fireplace cement, and poof, a fire hot enough to melt metal was burning. Cardiff also set up a 100-yearold charcoal forge that was fanned w ith a hand-pumped bellows to show that modern technology is not a must-have in the blacksmithing world. A life-size cutout of the legenda r y b oatbu i lder Br on z a Pa rk s, Rosie’s original builder, stands in the background overseeing Cardiff’s show-and-tell as he invites

and Texas, quickly agreed to spend a few days giving instructions to t he sta f f a nd showed up in his old pickup with all the equipment needed to show off the ancient art. “I have been doing this for 40plus years,” Cardiff says. “It came to me naturally because I was a real pyromaniac when I was a kid, always lighting fires in my mother’s back ya rd. I u sed my mot her ’s vacuum cleaner to set up a reverse air f low and by the time I was ten I had built a few forges that could have been in the Smithsonian as dioramas.” Cardiff set up his demonstration forge in front of the big vinyl tent

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Veteran Blacksmith the boatbuilders to not be shy if they want to get his attention. “If I seem to ignore you, speak up, I am partially deaf. It is an occupational hazard. I also have an ex-wife, so I don’t want to get a hearing aid.” Cardiff says he started working as a blacksmith at the Tidewater Fou nd r y on Nor t h Wa sh i ng ton Street in Easton, learning his trade from Harry Evans and Dave Wooters. “They took a lot of time with a teen-aged kid who asked a lot of questions, but they taught me a lot.” As he shows various techniques on the anvil, museum visitors join in with the boatwrights to watch him work.

Mike Cardiff and Marc Barto take turns shaping the hot metal. “Any of you have social issues you want to work out?” he asks. “We all do,” one of the apprentices volunteers.

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Ca rd if f senses t he meta l ha s cooled too much and they stop. Barto breaks into laughter. “I was just getting ready to start a two-part harmony,” he says. Cardiff takes a break from swinging his hammer and explains the form and function of his anvil. It is a classic London-style anvil that has become an icon for the blacksmithing craft. This anvil evolved in England in the 1700s, and because America was a British colony at the time, it was the style most often used here. The flat “face” on the top of the anvil is hardened and is used as the primary working surface. The horn is used to bend and shape bars into hooks and curves. Two holes –

“I need someone who wants to swing a sledge hammer.” Barto steps forward and picks up the big hammer. Cardiff tells him they are going to take turns cutting a piece of hot steel. With a nod, he signals Barto to strike. Ring. Then Cardiff, holding the metal with a pair of tongs in his left hand, swings a smaller hammer. Ring. Barto picks up the rhythm and swings again. Ring. A nd for the nex t minute they set a steady beat like roustabouts pounding a stake for a circus Big Top. Ring. Ring. Ring. Ring. Ring. Ring. Ring. Ring.

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more about the process because in a lot of undeveloped countries, the blacksmith shop is often the center of a town’s activity. That is where information is exchanged.” Cardiff turns to Barto and says, “I am going to step back now and let your people go nuts.” The Boat ya rd crew ta kes t he cue and pick up hammers, tongs and glowing iron and start pounding away. Shipwright Apprentice Jen Kuhn quick ly forms a hook and compares it to a rigging hook needed for the Rosie Parks. Journeyman Apprentice Chris Sanders heads for the shop to grind a sharp edge on a newly forged chisel, and Vessel Maintenance Manager Mike

the square “hardie” and the round “pritchel” – near the heel end of the anvil are used to hold various tools to cut and shape metal. “Even the base of the anvil has distinct uses to bend and form,” he says as he shows how the curves at the bottom provide additional working surfaces. Cardiff spent part of his career at Colonial Williamsburg before branching out on his own. He says that one of his more interesting and ongoing projects is creating custom knives for Special Forces troops. “ They know want they want,” he says. “Plus, they want to learn

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Veteran Blacksmith Gorman shapes a hook he plans to wall mount and use for hanging heavy coats. “Normally, I do all my communications between hammer and anvil,” Cardiff says. “But I actually tried the written word.” The 110-page The Book of Blacksmithing is his latest effort to share his skills. “My twin brother, Pat, did almost all of the illustrations,” he says. The book is full of straightforward how-to instructions. It starts with the basics of setting up a simple forge and moves through step-by-step illustrations showing how to make tools, fittings and knives. “ The w r it ten word ha s some serious challenges for me,” says Cardiff, a man who beats steel into submission with heav y hammers for a living. After a few hours of making a variety of tools, Cardiff counsels the shipwrights that there are often several ways to make things, but time and experience often follow the most intuitive path.

Jen Kuhn checks the angles on her rigging hook. “I have done so many things that were wrong and just outright bad that I have a catalog of advice about why it is a bad thing to do,” he says. “But I am too stubborn to take advice, so I don’t presume anyone else will either.” Dick Cooper is a Pulitzer Prizewinning journalist. He and his wife, Pat, live and sail in St. Mic h ae l s, Mar yl an d. He c an b e reached at dickcooper@coopermediaassociates.com.

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Fifty-eight artists will compete in the 8th Annual Plein Air– Easton! competition to be held July 14-22. This weeklong event produces some of the best representational art in America today, created by the nation’s top plein air painters. Plein Air–Easton! has

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Plein Air-Easton! ated en plein air (French for “in the open air”). This event is one of the hottest art sales of the year in the Mid-Atlantic region and well beyond. OPENING DINNER & PAINT-OUT Saturday, July 14, 7 p.m. The brand new Friends of Plein Air–Easton! Opening Dinner & Paint-Out is presented as an exclusive benefit to members of the Friends of Plein Air–Easton! The Opening Dinner & Paint-Out takes place Saturday, July 14 (Bastille Day) on the Normandie estate located on the Tred Avon River. The

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Gourmet by the Bay will cater a lavish French dinner, and guests will enjoy live music and the company of artists and fellow art lovers. The Opening Dinner & PaintOut follows the romantic tradition of Victorian picnic paint-outs on great estates in the company of patrons. The evening will end with an exhibit and sale of the works created that day. Normandie, home of Gale and Henry Petronis, was designed in 1927 by famed Philadelphia architect Frank J. Forster. Forster was known for appropriation of Old World style, and Normandie references a French village in its layout. On 64 acres, the house is ideally sited on a Tred Avon River

will offer guests the opportunity to meet this year’s 58 competitors – some of the most renowned artists in the world of plein air painting – as they arrive from across the country, register, and begin a weeklong painting marathon. These artists will be eager to connect or reconnect with our community, make new friends and gather tips on the best places to paint in the upcoming competition week. Artists will also be invited to paint that evening, allowing guests to become familiar with the artists’ work and get the inside track on whom to watch during the week ahead.

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peninsula, with waterfront views on three sides. In addition to the main residence, there is a large structure fondly called the Auto Barn, which houses the couple’s collection of classic cars. The Petronis collection consists of 45 to 85 (depending on the owner’s current interests) American cars of the 1930s and ’40s. Henry talks about these automobiles as “just for fun,” and they are the successors to his renowned collection of European cars. The Petronises are frequent hosts for domestic and foreign automobile enthusiast clubs. The Friends of Plein Air-Easton! is an active base of supporters and

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(Friday, July 20). As paintings sell, replacements will be added. Stop by several times throughout the weekend to see this evolving wealth of plein air artwork. Three “Quick Draw” events: • Saturday, July 21: Exciting two-hour main Quick Draw competition, followed by art exhibit and sale. Downtown Easton. Open to any artist • Sunday, July 22: Quick Draw: The Next Generation for emerging artists, featuring a paint-out, art sale, and opportunity to gain

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live music by Billy Bragg and three performances of the Gilbert and Sullivan Operetta HMS Pinafore performed by Wye Operetta Workshop at the Avalon Theatre. Most events are free and open to the public. Plein Air–Easton! is the work of the Avalon Foundation, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide diversified arts and educational programs that improve the quality of life in the Mid-Shore region. The Academy Art Museum is the accredited museum venue for the competition exhibit. The event is also supported by the Talbot County Arts Council, along with various corporate, media and community

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When St. Michaels was Just a Watermanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Town by Harold W. Hurst

Present-day St. Michaels is a picturesque, historic town and a major stopping point for the thousands of tourists who descend each year on the Delmarva Peninsula. Swarms of visitors stroll up and down its main street, viewing its historic sites or seeking out the many upscale restaurants, gift shops, boutiques and antiques emporiums. In recent years, many wealthy retirees have bought some of the historic homes or built new town houses or condominiums. Yacht races and marinas are the chief at-

tractions enjoyed by outsiders and new arrivals from the North. Throughout the nineteenth century, however, St. Michaels was occupied largely by sailors, watermen and shipyard workers. In brief, St. Michaels was a watermanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s town. The top of the social pyramid included a handful of prosperous merchants, sea captains, shipbuilders and professional men. By contrast, Easton, and most of the rural sections of Talbot County, were the home of large planters and their black laborers. St. Michaels

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Kemp’s shipyard in Fell’s Point. At least 28 Talbot County vessels operated against the British fleet in the period between 1809 and 1814. The largest ocean-going vessel built in St. Michaels was the John Gilpin, completed in 1837. This 283-ton ship made a trans-Pacific crossing between Peru and China in 56 days, a record at that time. Smaller brigs and schooners built in St. Michaels’ shipyards in the early decades of the 19th century were often used in the infamous opium and slave trades. During the 1830s and 1840s, oyster harvesting became a new source of wealth for the town as the construction of large ships declined. Log canoes with sails were built in

was primarily a working-class community amidst a largely aristocratic region. At the time of the American Revolution, the town was merely a cluster of houses and shacks. Significant development occurred in the early 1800s when it was laid out in four squares. A public market was set up in St. Mary’s Square in 1805. The War of 1812 saw the appearance of the famous Baltimore Clippers, built in Baltimore and St. Michaels shipyards. These fastmoving vessels became the scourge of the British Navy. One of the swiftest of these craft was the Chasseur, built in Thomas

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According to Oswald Tilghman’s History of Talbot County, 1661 to 1861 (reprint, 1967), it is noted – “In the great national questions that were agitated in the period from 1840 to 1860, the people of St. Michaels took little more than languid interest.” No community, however, escaped the frenzy that marked the turbulent Presidential election of 1860. Most of Talbot County voted for the pro-Southern, secessionist candidate, John Breckinridge. The citizens of St. Michaels cast a majority of their ballots for John Ball of the Constitutional Union Party or Stephen Douglas, who represented the Northern Democrats. In the Maryland gubernatorial election of 1860, the Unionist can-

the shipyards of Captain Robert Lambdin. These vessels became a common sight on the Chesapeake Bay and the Miles River. Lambdin’s yard made 68 sailing canoes over the period of a few years. He eventually added a centerboard to the craft, making them more efficient and seaworthy. The workers in St. Michaels’ shipyards were often of Irish or Scottish origins and lived with their families in wooden shanties. After they were paid on Saturday night, their celebrations usually turned into rowdy affairs. The town had more court cases involving misdemeanors and petty crimes than any other place in Talbot County.

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bugeyes, pungies and skipjacks, many of them built in local shipyards, crowded the Miles River and the nearby Chesapeake Bay. Many of the vessels were equipped for dredging oyster beds. After the Civil War, the Maryland legislature passed a law permitting dredging in Chesapeake waters that were more than 15 feet deep. During the 1880s, the skipjack, a singlemasted vessel with a centerboard, was commonly used in these areas. According to one source, their number reached 2,000 in this time. In the year 1884, the oyster catch reached 15 million bushels. An excellent description of Chesapeake Bay sailing craft and oyster boats appears in the illustrated work of

didate, Augustus Bradford, received more votes than Benjamin Howard, who was the pro-Southern states’ rights representative. A massive Unionist rally was later held in the town. The Ladies Union Relief Society was organized in St. Michaels and Trappe to provide aid for Union soldiers. The Unionist cause was given an enormous boost by the support of one of the town’s most famous citizens, John Hambleton, whose family had lived in the area for several generations. The post-Civil War era witnessed the rapid expansion of the oyster industry. Log canoes, schooners,

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Second Empire styles. These structures, although modestly opulent, could hardly match the grandeur of the great manor houses that dotted the landscape in other parts of Talbot County. The Dodsons might be considered a representative family of the mercantile elite in St. Michaels at this time. Captain Robert A. Dodson, both a sea captain and a ship builder, sailed the Chesapeake Bay for many years, as did William Dodson and Edwards Dodson. Henry Clay Dodson, the son of Robert, established a

The Sewell House, circa 1865, was the home of local waterman Jeremiah Sewell and his family of six. little or no English. They lived a miserable and even dangerous life. Their presence reinforced the working class atmosphere that pervaded much of the town in this era. A small group of merchants, shipbuilders, sea captains and professional men gained modestly in the period between 1830 and 1890. The oyster trade, canning and small craft construction industries created new wealth for the local mercantile elite. These magnates built comfortable homes in the then-fashionable Greek Revival, Italianate, Victorian Gothic and

Dodson House, c. 1860, was transformed into a waterfront guest house in 1886 with an unusual three-story porch. It is now located at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum.

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Christ Episcopal Church was constructed in 1878. Today, a chief attraction of the town of St. Michaels is the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, founded in 1965. This marvelous institution is situated on 18 waterfront acres and offers exhibits, demonstrations, boat rides on the Miles River, and annual festivals that celebrate Chesapeake Bay culture, boats, seafood and history. The Museum’s floating fleet of historic Chesapeake Bay watercraft is the largest in existence, and its small boat collection includes crabbing skiffs, workboats and log canoes. The Museum’s working boatyard highlights restoration of the Bay’s traditional vessels. Gone are the days, however, when working-class sailors, oystermen and ship mechanics walked the streets and worked the docks on the waterfront. St. Michaels is no longer just a waterman’s town.

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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. 73

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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. 75

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Kent County and Chestertown at a Glance Kent County is a treasury of early American history. Its principal towns and back roads abound with beautiful old homes and historic landmarks. The area was first explored by Captain John Smith in 1608. Kent County was founded in 1642 and named for the shire in England that was the home of many of Kentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s earliest colonists. When the first legislature assembled in 1649, Kent County was one of two counties in the colony, thus making it the oldest on the Eastern Shore. It extended from Kent Island to the present boundary. The first settlement, New Yarmouth, thrived for a time and, until the founding of Chestertown, was the areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s economic, social and religious center. Chestertown, the county seat, was founded in 1706 and served as a port of entry during colonial times. A town rich in history, its attractions include a blend of past and present. Its brick sidewalks and attractive antiques stores, restaurants and inns beckon all to wander through the historic district and enjoy homes and places with architecture ranging from the Georgian mansions of wealthy colonial merchants to the elaborate style of the Victorian era. Second largest district of restored 18th-century homes in Maryland, Chestertown is also home to Washington College, the nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tenth oldest liberal arts college, founded in 1782. Washington College was also the only college that was given permission by George Washington for the use of his name, as well as given a personal donation of money. The beauty of the Eastern Shore and its waterways, the opportunity for boating and recreation, the tranquility of a rural setting and the ambiance of living history offer both visitors and residents a variety of pleasing experiences. A wealth of events and local entertainment make a visit to Chestertown special at any time of the year. For more information about events and attractions in Kent County, contact the Kent County Visitor Center at 410-778-0416, visit www. kentcounty.com or e-mail tourism@kentcounty.com. For information about the Historical Society of Kent County, call 410-778-3499 or visit www.kentcountyhistory.org/geddes.php. For information specific to Chestertown visit www.chestertown.com. 77

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Gardening Myth Busters You have probably seen the program called Mythbusters on the Discovery Channel. Two guys and a supporting crew like to prove or disprove all kinds of supposed truths. They shoot things, blow things up and generally involve themselves in all sorts of constructive and destructive mayhem. Well, the gardening world also has its share of supposed correct gardening practice “myths.” Some are true and some are not. To my knowledge, the cast has not taken on these myths for proof or debunking. Recently, Diane Blazek at the

National Garden Bureau looked at some of these gardening tips that we assume to be true, as they were either passed down through the family from your grandmother or received from a neighbor or some other source. I remember my grandmother on my father’s side always planted her vegetable garden by the signs of the moon. I, the scientific type, was always skeptical, but it was hard to argue with the success that she had each season. So, what are some of these common gardening tips that the NGB looked at?

Tidewater Gardening How about putting sugar in the planting hole for sweeter tomatoes? Not! Busted! Now, I don’t remember my grandmother doing this one. Tomato plants, or any plant species for that matter, can’t absorb sugar through their roots in the soil. Producing sugars is what photosynthe-

Sugar in the planting hole for sweeter tomatoes? Not! sis in the leaves is all about. The sugar content of a variety is predetermined in the plant’s genetics and by nutrition. I would imagine, however, that the ants in the garden would love you to provide for their sweet tooth. Did you know that one of the reasons your cantaloupes may not be as sweet as they should be is that the soil is deficient in magnesium and boron? These two elements are important in the sugar production process in the fruit. One suggestion is to apply a mixture of 3.5 tablespoons of Epsom salts plus 1.5

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Tidewater Gardening tablespoons of a 20% boron material (check the detergent section of the supermarket) per gallon of water to improve flavor. Apply this mixture when the vines begin to run and when the fruit is 1 to 2 inches in diameter. How about adding chalk or egg shells to the planting hole? Not Busted! This is a good tip as both of these items will help prevent blossom end rot in tomatoes as they provide calcium to the fruit. Blossom end rot is the result of a calcium imbalance in the fruit. It usually hits the first fruit set and after that set comes off the plant balances itself out.

Pinching back blossoms is no longer necessary. However – if your soil is deficient in calcium, you can use egg shells, but they take a while to decompose. Speed this process up by crushing or grinding the shells to enable them to dissolve faster. Better yet, get a soil test of your vegetable garden soil every year to make sure

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your soil pH is correct. Liming will provide the needed calcium and phosphorous that the plants will need. When planting annuals in the landscape, the common practice has been to pinch off any blooms before transplanting. I have been guilty of making this recommendation for many years, but now I’m Busted! According to the NGB, in many cases pinching is no longer an absolute must because today’s commonly available bedding plants are bred to be more compact with continuous blooms. So, you don’t need to pinch to manage growth or promote another flush of blooms.

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open during the day, but close up at night. These flowers are reacting to light or temperature changes. Day lilies, and other flowers that open and close, use cells to change the positioning of their petals. The flowers grow brand new cells on the inside of the petals to open the blossoms. Cells grown on the outside of the petals are used to close the blossoms up again. Some flowers expand and contract existing cells that were already formed in the plant’s past to open or close their blossoms. Heat makes the inner surfaces of a flower’s petal grow. So, when the temperature goes down, the outer

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Flying Change: A Year of Racing and Family and Steeplechasing by Patrick Smithwick. Published by Chesapeake Book Company. 351 pp. $30. All sorts of words pop into the reader’s mind as the author makes a 180-degree turn in his life as middle age scribbles white hair above his ears, weight creeps up and he develops an itch that demands scratching. Mid-life crisis? Peter Pan syndrome? This memoir, a sequel to Smithwick’s previous book, Racing My Father, explains the itch that is part of his DNA, the close bond with his late dad, A. P. “Paddy” Smithwick, the legendary steeplechase rider. It’s now thirty years since he last spent most of his early morning hours following his father to the racetracks. Rising at 4:30 a.m., he helped work horses before heading to school at Gilman and Johns Hopkins University, then he would dash home to join his father and his Uncle Mikey for

more training in the afternoon. Marriage and three children later, Patrick has earned two more masters’ degrees and settled down, putting his equine life behind him. He’s been teaching school and writing books, short stories and articles for riding and racing magazines.

Tidewater Review Leading up to the big change was his realization that he’d passed the dreadful marker, 47 and a half years. That was his father’s age when he died. Memories rushed back of that magical time when he was shadow-close to his dad. Under Paddy’s wing, Patrick was schooled on a pony, then a horse, then fox-hunting from November until March. Weather was never an obstacle. Freezing rain, blizzardsnow were ignored. What mattered now was that Patrick was slightly overweight, that his hair announced his age, nearing 50 with a bit of salt in the former pepper. He still ran

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and active at every free moment was a passion. For years his goal had been success as a writer. He mulled over the question - could he keep his job as a teacher and a peripheral interest in riding? Or could he simply take a sabbatical from teaching and downplay the writing while he whipped himself into enough shape for the rigorous demands of racing? How would his wife, children and his mother react to the second option? In unison, they were definitely against any plan that Patrick would rejoin his old friends and Paddy’s old racetrack buddies. As soon as the reality of being in the horse world sank in, Patrick

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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.

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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; pick up a brochure at the Dorchester County Visitor Center. 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. HORN POINT LABORATORY - The Horn Point Laboratory offers public tours of this world-class scientific research laboratory, which is affiliated with

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Dorchester Points of Interest 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 so many to freedom. Artifacts include the actual newspaper ad offering a reward for Harriet’s capture. Historical tours, bicycle, canoe and kayak

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

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Easton Points of Interest 8. CHRIST CHURCH - St. Peter’s Parish, 111 South Harrison St. The Parish was founded in 1692 with the present church built ca. 1840, of Port Deposit granite. 9. HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF TALBOT COUNTY - 25 S. Washington 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., 10a.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 information, call 410-822-0773. 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

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Easton Points of Interest on the site of the earlier one built in 1711. It has been remodeled several times over the years. 12. SHANNAHAN & WRIGHTSON HARDWARE BUILDING - 12 N. Washington St. Now Lanham-Hall Design & Antiques, it is the oldest store in Easton. In 1791, Owen Kennard began work on a new brick building that changed hands several times throughout the years. Dates on the building show when additions were made in 1877, 1881 and 1889. The present front was completed in time for a grand opening on Dec. 7, 1941 - Pearl Harbor Day. 13. THE BRICK HOTEL - northwest corner of Washington and Federal streets. Built in 1812, it became the Eastern 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 Star-Democrat grew. In 1912, the building was acquired by the

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Chesapeake Bay Yacht Club, which occupies it today. 15. ART DECO STORES - 1325 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. 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. It is now home to a beautiful inn and restaurant. 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

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

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St. Michaels Points of Interest On the broad Miles River, with its picturesque tree-lined streets and beautiful harbor, St. Michaels has been a haven for boats plying the Chesapeake and its inlets since the earliest days. Here, some of the handsomest models of the Bay craft, such as canoes, bugeyes, pungys and some famous Baltimore Clippers, were designed and built. The Church, named “St. Michael’s,” was the first building erected (about 1677) and around it clustered the town that took its name. 1. WADES POINT INN - Located on a point of land overlooking majestic Chesapeake Bay, this historic inn has been welcoming guests for over 100 years. Thomas Kemp, builder of the original “Pride of Baltimore,” built the main house in 1819. 116

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St. Michaels Points of Interest newspaper office, post office and telephone company. 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 tree tops to lead the attackers to believe the town was on a high bluff. Result: The houses were overshot. The story is that a cannonball hit the chimney of “Cannonball House” and rolled

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

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Recent restoration of the beach as part of a “living shoreline project” created 2 terraced sitting walls, a protective groin and a sandy beach with native grasses which will stop further erosion and provide valuable aquatic habitat. A similar project has been completed adjacent to the ferry dock. A kayak launch site has also been located near the ferry dock. 6. O X F O R D M U S E U M - M o r r i s & M a r k e t S t s . D e v o t e d t o t h e memories and tangible mementos of Oxford, MD. The Museum is open on Mon., Wed., Fri. and Sat. from 10-4 and Sun. from 1-4. Admission is free; donations gratefully accepted. For more info. tel: 410-226-0191. 7. OXFORD LIBRARY - 101 Market St. Founded in 1939 and on its present site since 1950. Hours are Mon.-Sat., 10-4. 8. THE BRATT MANSION (ACADEMY HOUSE) - 205 N. Morris St. Served as quarters for the officers of a Maryland Military Academy built about 1848. (Private residence) 9. BARNABY HOUSE - 212 N. Morris St. Built in 1770 by sea captain Richard Barnaby, this charming house contains original pine woodwork, corner fireplaces and an unusually lovely handmade staircase. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. (Private residence) A Successful Building Team for more than 20 years

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Tilghman’s Island “Great Choptank Island” was granted to Seth Foster in 1659. Thereafter it was known as Foster’s Island, and remained so through a succession of owners until Matthew Tilghman of Claiborne inherited it in 1741. He and his heirs owned the island for over a century and it has been Tilghman’s Island ever since, though the northern village and the island’s postal designation are simply “Tilghman.” For its first 175 years, the island was a family farm, supplying grains, vegetables, fruit, cattle, pigs and timber. Although the owners rarely were in residence, many slaves were; an 1817 inventory listed 104. The last Tilghman owner, General Tench Tilghman (not Washington’s aide-de-camp), removed the slaves in the 1830s and began selling off lots. In 1849, he sold his remaining interests to James Seth, who continued the development. The island’s central location in the middle Bay is ideally suited for watermen harvesting the Bay in all seasons. The years before the Civil War saw the influx of the first families we know today. A second wave arrived after the War, attracted by the advent of oyster dredging in the 1870s. Hundreds of dredgers and tongers operated out of Tilghman’s Island, their catches sent to the cities by schooners. Boat building, too, was an important industry. The boom continued into the 1890s, spurred by the arrival of steamboat service, which opened vast new markets for Bay seafood. Islanders quickly capitalized on the opportunity as several seafood buyers set up shucking and canning operations on pilings at the edge of the shoal of Dogwood Cove. The discarded oyster shells eventually became an island with seafood packing houses, hundreds of workers, a store, and even a post office. The steamboats also brought visitors who came to hunt, fish, relax and escape the summer heat of the cities. Some families stayed all summer in one of the guest houses that sprang up in the villages of Tilghman, Avalon, Fairbank and Bar Neck. Although known for their independence, Tilghman’s Islanders enjoy showing visitors how to pick a crab, shuck an oyster or find a good fishing spot. In the twentieth century, Islanders pursued these vocations in farming, on the water, and in the thriving seafood processing industry. The “Tilghman Brand” was known throughout the eastern United States, but as the Bay’s bounty diminished, so did the number of water-related jobs. Still, three of the few remaining Bay ‘skipjacks’ (sailing dredgeboats) can be seen here, as well as two working harbors with scores of power workboats. 143

“Play Local” Benefit Raffle Tickets are on sale now for Evergreen Cove’s “Play Local” benefit raffle. Proceeds from this raffle support Evergreen Cove’s programs and services, including our new Veterans Project designed to support our local heroes. The raffle’s grand prize is a “Play Local” weekend at the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay, including accommodations for two nights, one round of golf with golf cart, plus a $500 gift certificate to spend at the resort for dining, pampering, or other pleasures. The first prize is “Spend Local”–$1,000 in cash. Two second prize winners will enjoy “Savor Local” packages: a Bartlett Pear Inn Foodies’ Delight Package which includes a 2-night stay in a beautiful suite, a handcrafted cocktail upon check-in, chef-prepared breakfasts daily, a tour of the kitchen and culinary operations, and a 7-course dinner menu especially created for the prize winner and one guest by the chef. This prize also includes a $50 gift certificate to the Avalon Theater. The second “Savor Local” package includes dinner for 2 at the Robert Morris Inn, a $100 gift certificate to Out of the Fire, dinner for 4 at Scossa, and 2 passes to NightCat good for all shows for 6 full months. “Relax Local Wellness” packages will go to three lucky third prize winners. Each “Relax Local Wellness” package includes gifts certificates for massage, yoga, Reiki, and either acupuncture, hypnotherapy or osteopathy, all courtesy of Evergreen Cove Wellness Center practitioners and affiliated practitioners. Best of all, each raffle ticket comes with a “Dine Local” coupon that entitles the bearer to 20% off the entire meal ticket, including beverages, at any one of these fine participating local restaurants: Ava's in St. Michaels, Pope’s Tavern in Oxford, The Hunter’s Tavern at the Tidewater Inn in Easton, and the Washington Street Pub in Easton. The raffle ticket price is $50 with just 400 tickets to be sold. The drawing will be held on August 4th and winners do not have to be present for the drawing. Tickets can be purchased at Garden Treasures, Green General Store, Red Hen Coffee House and Evergreen Cove, or online at www.evergreencove.org. 144

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The Fish-Bait Tree by Gary D. Crawford

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are drought-resistant, and which ones are less likely to become deer food. To guide residents, we developed a “Top Twenty Trees for Tilghman” booklet. (The list is applicable throughout the reading area of this fine magazine, of course, and copies are available. Just e-mail trees@pwec.org.) One tree I am particularly fond of because a fine old specimen was on our property until a windstorm

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damaged it, bringing part of it down on our home and forcing us to remove the rest of it. Over the decade we shared the property, however, I came to notice and then to admire it. I refer to the catalpa. It really is a splendid tree in many ways (though not in all), and for those of you unfamiliar with the catalpa, allow me to introduce you. It is interesting for at least half a dozen reasons. Even at first glance, one cannot help but notice the extraordinary color of catalpa leaves. They are a splendid yellow-green, a sort of warm chartreuse, and no other tree in our area has quite that same hue. It adds wonderfully to the forest palette, always distinctive when mixed with other trees. Moreover, as if aware that they are special, the catalpa presents its leaves several weeks after other trees have begun. Perhaps, as some people do, they prefer to arrive fashionably late to the spring party. (Unhappily, catalpa leaves not only arrive late, they leave early and with little warning by change of color.) Best of all, these colorful leaves are huge, making the shade of a catalpa tree quite wonderful and cool. They wave more like flags than flapping and fluttering like, well, leaves. As if that were not enough, for a few weeks in late May catalpas blossom with magnificent flowers that ri148

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val magnolias. By the time you read this, you will have missed it, sadly. (But you can mark “catalpa bloom” on your calendar for next year.) So why doesn’t everyone plant them? Well, some fastidious gardeners consider them a “dirty” tree, a pejorative term they apply to trees with the impertinence to drop things onto the ground. All trees must produce and broadcast seeds in order to reproduce, of course, but we dislike those whose droppings we feel it necessary to rake up. I prefer to describe the catalpa’s reproductive extravagance as flagrant rather than dirty. So, what does the catalpa drop that is so awful? You’ll never guess, so I’ll tell you. They drop beans. Actually they are seed pods (but then so are beans) resembling string beans more than anything 150

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Catalpa seed pods. ritory appears to have been in the Ohio Valley and West Virginia. In any event, the scientific world referred to the tree as catawba for quite some time, until an 18th century Italian scientist named Giovanni Scolpini somehow got muddled and

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Fish-Bait Tree wrote it as “catalpa” in his botanical encyclopedia. (Scolpini spent much of his career as a metallurgist in Italian mercury mines, which may explain it.) Well, wrong it may be, but the tree is known as the “catalpa” just about everywhere except in South Carolina. That’s the curious thing about language, isn’t it? Once we write it down, it becomes recorded and preserved, sort of frozen. It wasn’t always so, of course. Try to imagine, if you can, a time before writing. We had language then but only the oral language – just the sounds. Children learned the names for things from their parents and friends, just as they do today. But without writing, those were the only words they would ever learn – the ones they actually heard someone say. Words got passed around beyond the neighborhood, of course – but not very far. The island of New Guinea lacked writing until relatively recently, and every valley had its own language – some 700 of them,

by one count. In most cases there were only a few hundred native speakers. The story is told of a British anthropologist who spent years with one tribe making a dictionary of their language, then left for home to raise money to continue his studies. Returning two years later, he discovered the tribe had been wiped out – every man, woman and child – in a war with a tribe in the next valley. All the words of that language were gone, never to be spoken again; the book he carried in his backpack was the only record of their language ever having existed. Before writing, millions of words must have been invented for the same thing – not just the few hundred we have today for things like “door,” for example. (French porte, Spanish puerta, Dutch deur, German Tür, etc.) Even more strange, words had to pass from person to person, or they would be lost. Societies with no writing had to have long memories and great storytellers. Writing allowed language and ideas to cross time as well as space. How extraordinary that we should

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Fish-Bait Tree still know what Socrates thought. But we digress. The name of the tree is now frozen, albeit incorrectly, as “catalpa.” One of the great virtues of trees is that they provide habitat for other living things, both plant and animal. Or they produce something that other living things need to survive. Take out those trees and poof! – whole galaxies of other living things simply vanish from the area. Not everything, it seems, has, as its sole purpose, looking nice in our yards. An experiment in Front Royal, VA, is demonstrating the impact of tree degradation very vividly. In 1990, scientists from the Smithsonian’s Conservation Biology Institute surrounded ten acres of forest with a wire fence eight feet high called an “exclosure.” Its purpose is to keep out large animals, especially white-tailed deer. Nothing else was done, inside or out. Today the difference is quite remarkable. In the exclosure, nearly 30 tree species thrive, both canopy trees and understory trees. Moreover, they span the range of ages— some about to fall over in the next storm, the next generation coming along to replace them, lots of seedlings, and everything in between. It is a community of trees. By contrast, the unfenced area has only five species of trees now, and few of them are youthful. While the origi157

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the leaves that hatch into rather handsome caterpillars. The catalpa caterpillar is tough in texture. The worm oozes a bright fluorescent green fluid that smells sweet when put on a hook. The tough skin makes for staying hooked, and a fresh worm will attract fish with its smell and its wiggle. Catalpa “worms” can be preserved alive by placing them in cornmeal packed in an airtight container and frozen. It has been said that when this container is opened and the worms are removed from the meal, they thaw and become active again. In the South, they are revered as the best bait to be found in nature. Hence, the fish-bait tree. If you have no catalpas where

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Fish-Bait Tree you live, come down to Tilghman’s Island where there are lots of them. Oddly, they also can be seen around the Tilghman billboard, beside Route 33 as one approaches St. Michaels from the east. (Perhaps there’s something in the name?) When our old catalpa came down some years ago, I mentioned it to Geraldine, a dear friend then in her mid-nineties, that I was having trouble finding another catalpa in our local nurseries. “No need to buy one, honey,” she said with a grin. “I have a volunteer growing right beside my porch. Just bring your shovel and dig it out.” I did so, and little “Miss Geral-

dine” soon was planted in our back yard. It caught on nicely there – until the Bay came a-visiting that fall and Hurricane Isabel covered the lawn with muck from the cove. When all was over, the little tree was just a blackened stick. The following spring, all the other trees had new leaves and I had about given up hope. Then, with a grin that reminded me of her namesake, “Miss Geraldine” brought forth a fine crop of those big, wonderful chartreuse leaves. Today she is ten and once again in full bloom. Gary Crawford and his wife, Susan, operate Crawfords Nautical Books, a unique bookstore on Tilghman’s Island.

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Picnics for the Beach or Boat It is fun to put together a picnic basket full of your favorite gourmet goodies to take to the beach or out on the boat. These make-ahead recipes can go with some store-bought sides to make really easy meals, finished off with your favorite dessert. STEAK SANDWICH with HORSERADISH SAUCE and ARUGULA

Slice the bread and spread with horseradish sauce. Arrange steak and arugula leaves and cut into wedges. Wrap them in foil and refrigerate for 4 to 8 hours. MUFFULETTA Serves 6 This is a great Italian sandwich that is great for any party. 1/3 cup Masserie diSanteramo extra virgin olive oil 1/4 cup Masserie diSanteramo balsamic vinegar of Modena 1 T. minced garlic 3/4 lb. sliced salami

1 2-lb. flank steak 1 10- to 12-inch round loaf of sourdough bread Boars Head horseradish sauce Arugula Salt and pepper to taste Pre-heat your barbecue to medium-high or preheat your broiler. Sprinkle steak with salt and pepper. Grill or broil steak to desired temperature, about 5 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer the steak to your work surface to rest for 10 minutes. Slice steak across the grain into thin strips.

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Tidewater Kitchen 3/4 lb. Piave cheese 1 round 2-lb. loaf sourdough bread Optional: 1 jar muffuletta olive salad, drained Cut bread horizontally in half. Pull or cut out enough interior bread to leave about 1Â˝-inch-thick shell. Spread the olive oil and vinegar on top and bottom of the bread shell. Layer with salami and cheese. Top with olive salad, if desired. Wrap loaf tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour. This can be made up to a day ahead. Slice into wedges before serving.

CHICKEN KEBABS with VEGETABLES Serves 4 1-1/2 lbs. skinless, boneless chicken breasts cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces 12 cherry tomatoes 1 zucchini sliced in 1-1/2-inch pieces 1 yellow squash sliced in 1-1/2-inch pieces 12 button mushrooms 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 3 T. olive oil 2 green onions, minced 4 garlic cloves, minced 1 T. minced fresh basil Salt and pepper to taste Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Cover with plastic wrap

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ter pats and salt and pepper on the foil. Bring up the sides of the foil and fold the top and ends to make a pouch. Bake the pouches in a 450° oven or over medium-high heat on the grill for 25 to 30 minutes until tender.

Chicken Kebabs with Vegetables and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. Preheat barbecue to mediumhigh heat. Thread the chicken, mushrooms, squash and tomatoes on 12 skewers equally. Sprinkle kebabs with salt and pepper. Grill until chicken is cooked through, turning occasionally, about 8 minutes. Transfer to platter and serve. GRILLED POTATOES in a POUCH Serves 4 4 Yukon Gold potatoes 4 pats of butter Salt and pepper to taste Foil Slice each potato as thin as you can (about 1/4- to 1/2-inch thick). Tear 4 pieces of foil into 6x6-inch squares. Place sliced potato, but-

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2 T. prepared barbecue sauce (your favorite) 1/2 cup brown sugar 2 T. apple cider vinegar 1 t. dry mustard (I use Coleman’s) Bacon slices - optional Combine all ingredients in a baking dish and top with bacon slices. Bake in a 350° oven for 1 hour. These are always a huge hit!

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Tidewater Kitchen 1 t. cinnamon Whipped cream - optional Topping: 1/4 cup quick-cooking oats 3 T. all-purpose flour 2-1/2 T. brown sugar 1 T. sliced almonds 2 T. cold butter, cut into pieces Preheat your oven to 350°. Press the pie crust into a pie pan. You may use a fork to crimp the edges. Combine the cherries, cornstarch and cinnamon in a bowl and put into the pie crust. Mix your streusel topping together and sprinkle that on top of the fruit and bake in the oven for 30 to 35 minutes. This can be served warm with ice cream or topped with whipped cream. BROILED PEACHES with LEMON POUND CAKE 4 firm-ripe peaches, halved and pitted

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Upcoming Events at the Historical Society of Talbot County Fair Play’s Vintage Base Ball Festival at Wye House to Honor Scott “Curly” Murphy Saturday, July 7 from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Teams from Brooklyn, NY and Elkton will travel to Wye House to play base ball played according to the rules of 1864. The day will feature more than just genuine old-time base ball: the grounds of Wye House will be open for tours, other games and pastimes will be played, and food will be available for purchase. The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum will have a boat at the dock offering rides. Ball games will start at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m. At 1 p.m. there will also be an “everyone play” game open to children of all ages. This event is free and open to the public. Questions, call 410-822-0773. Open House at Longwoods School Saturday, July 21 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Rte 662 (Longwoods Road), Longwoods If you’ve always wanted to see the inside of the charming little red schoolhouse on the Longwoods Road, this is your chance. The school will be open for viewing and volunteers will be on hand to answer questions. While you’re on the road, stop at the old grist mill in Wye Mills and watch them grind grain. Bring a picnic and the whole family. This event is free and open to the public. Questions, call 410-822-0773. Historical Society of Talbot County

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Serve warm or at room temperature with a slice of lemon pound cake and a dollop of whipped cream.

3 T. sugar Lemon pound cake Whipped cream Preheat your broiler. Line a small shallow baking pan with foil and arrange peaches, cut side up. Sprinkle peaches evenly with sugar and let stand for 10 minutes. Place peaches 4 to 5 inches under the broiler and heat until the sugar is golden brown and the peaches are tender, about 6 to 8 minutes. These can also be cooked on a medium-high grill, cut side down. Just keep an eye on them and make sure they don’t burn.

A long-time resident of Oxford, Pamela Meredith Doyle, formerly Denver’s NBC Channel 9 Children’s Chef, now teaches both adult and children’s cooking classes on the south shore of Massachusetts, where she lives with her husband and son. For more of Pam’s recipes, you can access her archive at www. tidewatertimes.com.

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Jousting: Marylandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s State Sport by Mary Syrett

The medieval knight is one of the more romantic figures in history. Many stories have glorified his prowess in battle and stressed the ethical code that armed horsemen introduced to society. One of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most fascinating activities, the origins of jousting go back to classical Rome. The first written tournament guidelines

are credited to a Frenchman named Geoffori de Pruelli in 1066. The activity over time spread from France to Germany, and then to England, as well as southern Europe, during the tenth to twelfth centuries. (Pruelli himself was killed at the very same tournament for which he made up the rules.) Jousting tournaments early on

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Jousting were held as military exercises between noblemen. Winning such tournaments was one way for a lowborn knight to win a quick name for himself. Gradually these local comtests became more sport oriented and less a matter of life and death. Jousting started in earnest as training for battle. Two armorclad knights charged each other on horseback while wielding lances, with the goal of slamming one’s lance into the opponent’s shield or breastplate. The jousting of medieval knights with one another contributed to a military revolution on horseback. Horsemanship and targeting are

The armor worn by the medieval jouster weighed between 50 and 100 pounds. what make jousting so difficult. Staying on a horse while wearing 50 to 100 pounds of armor is challenging enough, particularly when one’s vision is restricted by the helmet’s narrow eye slit. Persuading a

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Willard Donald "Donnie" Sherwood Knight of Little Stuff Cordova, Maryland horse to run toward another horse at full speed is, in itself, a major challenge. Jousting requires you to do both

while simultaneously moving a heavy, unwieldy weapon from a vertical to a horizontal position, aiming it at a small target while preparing to receive a wallop in the chest. In most martial arts, there are defensive moves that allow you, to an extent, to block your opponent’s attack. In jousting there are no defensive moves. To maximize the skills and effectiveness of knights and their steeds as a fighting unit, it was necessary to practice, practice, and practice some more. Early skill-honing events were called meleés and took place on a large field with no barriers between the opposing forces. Changes were eventually made to use blunt weapons, which resulted in a reduction of overall mortality. The most famous jousting casualty was King Henry II of France, who died in 1559 after an opponent’s lance penetrated his visor and entered the king’s temple, killing him instantly. The high speed collision of man and metal was so appealing as a manly pursuit in the olden days

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Jousting that jousting contests continued as popular entertainment for several centuries after the method of actual combat had become obsolete. Jousting emerged in the High Middle Ages based on the military use of the lance by heavy cavalry. It transformed into a specialized sport during the Late Middle Ages and remained popular with the nobility both in England and Germany throughout the 16th century. During the 16th century, gunpowder was introduced into Europe. Guns soon made warfare by horse-mounted lancers obsolete. Such martial activities were discontinued in the 17th century in favor

of less dangerous equestrian sports. So many knights were killed in jousts that the pope and several kings of the time banned jousting tournaments. English subjects were sometimes excommunicated for participating in jousts. An intrepid troupe of stunt riders and actors brought jousting back in the 1980s. Clad in authentic-looking breastplates and helmets, wielding heavy lances, maces and blunted swords, they thrilled throngs at Renaissance festivals and jousting tournaments. A less fanciful traditional ring joust is a test of skill and horsemanship where riders pass through a series of arches while attempting to spear three dangling rings. Di-

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Jousting mensions of the ring range from one and three quarters inches for novices, to one inch for professional jousters. Retaining the pageantry and customs of medieval tournaments, modern competitors are called “knights,” with many dressing up in colorful costumes. Today, as jousting experiences a revival, the same qualities of skill and horsemanship give it panache as an extreme sport, as well as a colorful form of historical reenactment. Jousting is a sport synonymous with Maryland. The activity has survived here since before the colony’s founding. Maryland designated jousting

Dorsey “Buddy” Wooters, Jr., Knight of Caroline County, is a three-time State Champion and a member of the National Hall of Fame, as is his father.

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as the official state sport in 1962. Jousting tournaments have been held in Maryland since early colonial times and became increasingly popular after the Civil War. Modern re-creations of Renaissance-era jousting tournaments depict actual historical events, coming from a time of high ideals, noble causes and grand chivalry. The cause of jousting lives on, although in dramatically different form. One well-received annual jousting tournament is held on the last Saturday in August. In Port Republic, Maryland, the Knights of Calvert County meet at high noon to compete on the grounds of historic Christ Episcopal Church on Broomes Island Road. It is not,

today, a bloody battle. Rather, knights must catch three small rings on their lance while travelling at a gallop. In the Mid-Shore area, the Old St. Joseph’s Jousting Tournament and Horse Show takes place on the first Wednesday of August (August 1) and has been an annual event since 1866. The tournament is held on the grounds of the Old St. Joseph’s Mission Church, Cordova. The horse show begins at 9 a.m., followed by dinner at 11:30 a.m. The joust begins at 1 p.m. For more information, call 410-822-6915. Mary Syrett is a freelance writer and an avid student of nature.

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Tidewater Traveler by George W. Sellers, CTC

Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s That Sign? I was riding along quiet state route 26 in far southern Sussex County, Delaware, when something caught my eye at the right side of the road, prompting me to pull to the roadside and make a U-turn. It was a sign â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the shape looks so familiar. Not until I return to its location do I realize why the sign caught my attention. The basic shape is that of a laterally flattened diamond with angled points at the top and bottom; and rounded points on the left and right. Just below the top point of the diamond is a hori-

zontal row of seven white circles. Each circle contains a single red capital letter. Combined, the letters in the circles form the word W-E-L-C-O-M-E. Just below the circles and on the white background of the diamond are scripted in a red cursive font the words TO Fabulous. Under those words are emblazoned in large red bold capital letters GUMBORO, followed by small red capital letters spelling DELAWARE. The perimeter of the diamond is decorated with yellow/gold circles as though to mimic a string of neon lights

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What’s That Sign? flashing around the edge of the diamond. It worked. The sign with the famous shape caught my attention and caused me to veer off-course long enough for a couple of snapshots. I knew the sign design was familiar when I first saw it, but it was when I returned to it that I realized what made it familiar to me. Around 1959, some enterprising person or group planted a similarlooking sign between the lanes of Las Vegas Boulevard just beside McCarran Airport at the southern edge of the famous Las Vegas Strip. Interestingly, the sign and much of the glitzy Strip itself are actually lo-

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What’s That Sign? The evening experience on Fremont Street seems inconsistent with the use of the word old in Old Las Vegas. I begin a stroll onto Fremont Street just before dark – people everywhere! There is clear evidence here that The Strip is not the only game in town. I am entering what appears to be about a four-block stretch of shops, casinos, restaurants, sidewalk cafes and hotels. The street is closed to vehicular traffic and has been redesigned to accommodate pedestrians. There is a mix of sounds – talking and laugh-

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ter – music from several bands and performing groups – and, when near the open front of a casino, the classic hmmm, hmmm, hmmm, ching, ching, ching blends with the music. At several locations crowds of spectators have gathered around street musicians. Some of the entertainers are solo acts; some are groups on temporary stages with roped-off areas for listening and dancing. Fremont Street offers a different flavor to Las Vegas than does The Strip. I could be perfectly satisfied spending a few hours here, just wandering up and down the promenade watching people and enjoying the music. Since first stepping onto Fremont Street, I have been fascinated by one unusual feature – the street is covered by a canopy. From my vantage point on the street it appears to be a fine wire mesh that arches across the street supported seemingly on the roofs of the buildings that line both sides of the street. The canopy stretches without interruption for the full length of four city blocks. It is curved and one could easily imagine it to be half of a giant pipe that has been slit lengthwise. The mechanics and engineering alone of this structure are truly impressive. The top of the arch reaches about ninety feet above street-level, and inside the Fremont Street Experience pa-

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patterns seem to fill the sky. The house lights go down – all the shops, restaurants and casinos dim their exterior lighting in deference to the incredible overhead display. The impressive four-block-long video presentation is enough by itself. Add a 550,000-watt sound system and I imagine that I am a tiny speck wandering throughout a giant video game. The show running this evening is a Tribute to Old Vegas featuring the talents of Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley and others. I learned that a new show is created every year for the Viva Vision Canopy and the shows are rotated.

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The Fremont Street experience can almost be considered a hidden secret of Las Vegas. Nearly forty million people a year visit Las Vegas. Just under half find their way to Fremont Street. Look for the signs. After semi-serious consideration, it occurs to me that a visit to Fabulous Gumboro, Delaware, might be a safer bet than Fabulous Las Vegas, Nevada. Though it’s hard to determine where Gumboro starts and where it ends – the sign appears to be in the middle - it seems it could be a good place to get your car fixed, get a bite to eat, have a cold drink and shop for antiques. I am wondering if the next meeting of the town council –

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Thru July 8 Exhibit: The Annual Members’ Exhibition at the Academy Art Museum, Easton. Opening reception and Judge’s Awards presented on June 8 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The exhibit includes works in oil, watercolor, graphics, mixed media, film. jewelry, painting, sculpture and other applications. For more info. tel: 410-822-2787 or visit www. academyartmusuem.org.

Thru Sept. 15 The 6th biennial Outdoor Sculpture Invitational at Adkins Arboretum, Ridgely. Artists in Dialogue with Nature will be on view in the Arboretum’s forest and meadow. For more info. tel: 410-634-2847, ext. 0. or visit www.adkinsarboretum.org.

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July Calendar to Mondrian - Dutch Art from the Redelé Collection at the Academy Art Museum, Easton. This selection of Dutch paintings and drawings includes works produced by a group of artists who lived and worked in the Hague, Netherlands, between 1860 and 1890. For more info. tel: 410-822-2787 or visit www. academyartmuseum.org. 2-30 Summer Sailing Program at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels. Explore the Miles River and learn maritime skills, where new sailors and old salts gain the confidence to sail a small boat in a fun, safe and encouraging environment. For more info., class times and descriptions tel: 410-745-4941 or visit www.cbmm.org. 2-12 Wonders of Science Camp: July 2,3 & 5 at 10:30 a.m. for scientists entering grades 1 and 2; July 2,3,5 & 6 at 11 a.m. to noon for scientists entering grades 3 & 4; and July 10 & 12 from 10 a.m. to noon for scientists entering grades 5 through 8. For more info. tel: 410-822-1626 or visit www.tcfl.org. 3 Oxford’s Fireworks sponsored by the Tred Avon Yacht Club. The Strand. Dusk.

3,5,10,12,17,19,24,26 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. 3,10,17,24,31 Tour of Horn Point Lab, Cambridge. As part of the walking tour, visitors will have the unique opportunity to peer into state-of-the-art working environmental labs where researchers are studying environmental issues influencing our local environment. Tours are free and begin at 10 a.m. For more info. tel: 410-221-8383 or visit www. umces.edu. 4 Beacons of Light Lighthouse Tour led by Sawyer Charters in connection with the Chesapeake Chapter of the U.S. Lighthouse Society. Depart Hoopers Island and enjoy the five-hour cruise on Sawyer, a 50-foot, U.S. Coast Guard-certified vessel with experienced Captain Dave Schauber at the helm. After that, enjoy the Fourth of July fireworks celebration from Solomons Island! Minimum number of passengers required. $125 per person For tickets and info. tel: 410-397-3743 or visit www.sawyercharters.com. 4 First annual Firecracker Kid’s Tri at the Dorchester Family YMCA.

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advance reservations accepted. For more info. tel: 410-228-7141 or visit www.skipjack-nathan. org. 4,11,18,25 Oxford Farmer’s Market from 4 to 6 p.m. on the grounds of the Oxford Community Center. Shop for fresh fruits and vegetables, baked goods, flowers and other goodies. For more info. tel: 410-226-5904. 5 Stitch and Chat at the Talbot County Free Library, St. Michaels. 10 a.m. Bring your own projects and stitch with a group. For more info. tel: 410-822-1626 or visit www.tcfl.org. 5 Reception for the Members’ Show of the St. Michaels Art League at the St. Michaels branch of the Talbot County Free Library. Any medium, anything goes. 5:30 to 7 p.m. Cash prizes will be awarded. Refreshments. For more info. tel: 410-549-0515 or visit www. stmichaelsartleague.org. 5,12,19,26 Thursday Writers A memoir writing class at the Talbot County Free Library, St. Michaels. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Learn how to preserve your family’s stories. Patrons are invited to bring their lunch. For more info. tel: 410-822-1626 or visit www. tcfl.org.

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July Calendar 5,12,19,26 Cambridge Main Street Farmers Market will be open from 3 to 6 p.m. in downtown Cambridge. 5-28 16th Annual Photography Show at the Kent Island Federation of Arts, Stevensville. Open judged exhibit of local photography. Opening reception is July 12 from 5 to 7 p.m. Free and open to the public. For more info. tel: 410-643-7424 or visit www.kifa.us. 6 First Friday Gallery Walk in downtown Easton. 5 to 9 p.m. Easton’s art galleries, antiques

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6 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. 6,7,13,14,20,21,27,28 Lighthouse Overnight Adventures at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels. Program begins at 6 p.m. and ends at 7:30 a.m. the next day. Fees include a dedicated museum facilitator, the cost of program activities, two days admission, souvenir patch and a scenic river cruise aboard the Mister

6,13,20,27 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. 6-13 Chautauqua 2012: Maryland and the War of 1812 is a free living-history performance series that commemorates the War of 1812 at six sites around Maryland. Scholar/performers portray five pivotal figures: President James Madison, Rosalie Stier Calvert, Francis Scott Key, Mary Pickersgill and Major General

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Robert Ross. 7 to 9 p.m. For a schedule of events tel: 410-6850095 or visit www.mdhc.org. 7 First Saturday Guided Walk at Adkins Arboretum, Ridgely. Explore the Arboretum’s diverse plant communities on a guided walk led by an Arboretum docent naturalist. 10 a.m. For more info. tel: 410-634-2847, ext. 27. 7 Wright’s Chance Open House sponsored by the Queen Anne’s County Historical Society from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wright’s Chance is a restored 18th century plantation house in downtown Centreville. Docents will lead tours of the house. For more info. tel: 410-758-3010. 7 Concert: The Avalon Foundation’s FREE 2012 Summer Outdoor Concert Series will feature the U.S. Navy Commodores Band at 7 p.m. at the Avalon Theatre, Easton. For more info. tel: 410822-7299 or visit www.avalontheatre.org. 7,21 Grist Mill Grinding Day at the Wye Mills Grist Mill. 1 to 4 p.m. Watch the process as fresh corn or wheat is ground on millstones that date back to the 1840s. Gluten-free buckwheat flour is available. For more info.

7,8,14,15,21,22,28,29 Apprentice for a Day Public Boat Building Program at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels. Learn traditional Chesapeake boat building techniques under the direction of a CBMM shipwright. For more info. tel: 410745-2916. 7,14,21,28 The Farmers’ Market in Easton is held every Saturday until December. Over 20+ vendors offering a variety of fresh fruits, organic vegetables, bison meat & products, sauces, baked goods, flowers, plants and craft items. 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Harrison Street Public Parking Lot, Easton. Live music most Saturdays. For more info. tel: 410-822-0065. 7,14,21,28 FarmFresh Market in St. Michaels at Willow and Green streets from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Farmers offer fresh fruits and vegetables, meats, cut flowers, potted plants, breads and pastries, cow’s milk cheeses, orchids, eggs and honey. We also host events and activities throughout the season, including our Chef at Market events and a community cook-off. For more info. e-mail: StMichaels@freshfarmmarkets. org.

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July Calendar 7,14,21,28 Historic High Street Walking Tour - Experience the beauty and hear the folklore of Cambridge’s High Street. Learn about the people who lived there, their homes, churches and commercial ventures. One-hour walking tours are sponsored by the non-profit West End Citizens Association and are accompanied by colonial-garbed docents. $8 (children under 12 free). 11 a.m. at Long Wharf, Cambridge, weather permitting. For more info. tel: 410-901-1000. 7,14,21,28 Skipjack Sail on the Nathan of Dorchester, 1 to 3 p.m., Long Wharf, Cambridge. Adults $30; children 6-12 $10; under 6 free. Reservations online at www.skipjack-nathan.org. For more info. tel: 410-228-7141. 8 Pancake Breakfast at the Oxford Volunteer Fire Dept. 7 to 11 a.m. Proceeds to benefit the Oxford Volunteer Fire Services. $8. For more info. tel: 410-226-5110. 9 Academy for Lifelong Learning: Memoir Writing Group with Joan Katz at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels. 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-745-2916. 9,16,23,30 Movie at Noon at the

Talbot County Free Library, St. Michaels. Titles TBA. Bring your lunch and enjoy a free film on the library’s big screen. For more info. tel: 410-822-1626 or visit www.tcfl.org. 9-11 Class: Op Art & Splatter for ages 10+ with Andrea Schulte at the Academy Art Museum, Easton. 10 a.m. to noon. $55 members, $65 non-members. Students will utilize various line drawing techniques along with an understanding of color theory to create fun optical art. For more info. tel: 410-822-2787 or visit www.academyartmuseum.org. 9-11 Class: Self-Portraits without a Self-Image for ages 10+ with Andrea Schulte at the Academy Art Museum, Easton. 1 to 3:30 p.m. $95 members, $105 nonmembers. Students will create a visual “self-portrait” without using any images of themselves by focusing on what makes them unique. For more info. tel: 410822-2787 or visit www.academyartmuseum.org. 9-13 Class: Personal Mosaics for ages 8 to 11 with Jennifer Wagner at the Academy Art Museum, Easton. 9 a.m. to noon. $95 members, $105 non-members. Students will create a mosaic to hang on the wall of their rooms! Students will design their own

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July Calendar mosaic scene using bits of recycled glass, tile and mirror. Breaking, adhering and grouting techniques will all be covered. For more info. tel: 410-822-2787 or visit www.academyartmuseum.org. 9-13 Class: Watercolor Painting for ages 10+ with Joan McGarry at the Academy Art Museum, Easton. 9:30 a.m. to noon. $125 members, $135 non-members. Students of all levels will enjoy this class exploring the unique nature of watercolor painting while becoming familiar with materials, tools, and techniques. For more info. tel: 410-822-2787 or visit www.academyartmuseum.org. 10,24 Meeting: Tidewater Stamp Club at the Mayor and Council Bldg., Easton. 7:30 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-822-1371. 10-27 Wonders of Science Camp at the Talbot County Free Library, St. Michaels. July 10 & 12, 2 to 4 p.m. for scientists entering grades 5 through 8; July 24-26 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. for scientists entering grades 1 & 2; and July 24-27 from 3 to 4 p.m. for scientists entering grades 3 and 4. For more info. tel: 410-822-1626 or visit www.tcfl.org.

11 Sailing Saturday at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels. 10 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. Participants can go out on Fogg’s Cove on one of the Museum’s Apprentice for a Day sailing or rowing skiffs. The boats are perfect for up to two people, with instructions provided for beginners. Cost is $10 per session, with reservations recommended. For more info. tel: 410-745-4960 or visit www.cbmm.org. 11 Summer Crafts at the Talbot County Free Library, St. Michaels. 3 p.m. Family crafts for all ages. For more info. tel: 410822-1626 or visit www.tcfl.org. 11 Meeting: Talbot Optimist Club at the Washington Street Pub, Easton. 6:30 p.m. For more info. e-mail tglass@leinc.com. 11-14 Talbot County Fair at the Talbot County Agricultural Center, Hiner’s Lane, Easton. Great food and fun for all ages. For more info. visit www.talbotcountyfair.org. 11,18,25 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.

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dominoes and other board games. For more info. tel: 410-822-1626 or visit www.tcfl.org.

For more info. tel: 410-745-6073. 11,18,25 Meeting: Wednesday Morning Artists meet each Wednesday at 8 a.m. at Creek Deli in Cambridge. No cost. wednesdaymorningartists.com or contact Nancy at ncsnyder@ aol.com or 410-463-0148. 11,18 Preschool Storytime at the Talbot County Free Library, Easton. 10 to 10:45 a.m. For 3- to 5-year-olds who have not attended kindergarten. For more info. tel: 410-822-1626 or visit www.tcfl.org. 11,18,25 St. Michaels Art League’s weekly “Paint Together” at the home of Alice-Marie Gravely. 1 p.m. For more info. tel: 410745-8117. 11,18,25 Senior Games at the Talbot County Free Library, St. Michaels. 1 to 3 p.m. Enjoy Mahjong, Parcheesi, Mexican

12 Program: Basketry - Learn the basic techniques of a traditional gathering basket with Lee Zimmerman, using natural rattan and indigenous materials such as grapevine, honeysuckle and willow at Adkins Arboretum, Ridgely. 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. $45 members, $60 general public. For more info. tel: 410634-2847, ext. 0. or visit www. adkinsarboretum.org. 12 Lecture: Landscape Design with Native Treasures by Nancy Beatty, well known landscape designer of gardens with native plants that are worthwhile to both humans and wildlife. 2 to 3 p.m. at the Oxford Community Center. Presented by the Oxford Garden Club. Free. For more info. tel: 410-226-5415. 12 St. Michaels Library Book Club at the Talbot County Free Library,

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form an organ concert at The Church of the Holy Trinity, Oxford. 5 p.m. Holy Trinity has undertaken a multi-year restoration of their 20-rank 1989 Visser-Rowland Tracker pipe organ. Bard Wickkiser, an organ restoration expert, has been restoring the organ and John Holland will share changes to the organ through selections related to the Liturgical Year. For more info. tel: 410-226-5134.

St. Michaels. Title: Destiny of the Republic by Candice Millard. 5:30 to 7 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-822-1626 or visit www. tcfl.org. 13 Puss in Boots presented by the Rehoboth Summer Children’s Theatre at the Talbot County Free Library, Easton. 10:30 a.m. Free ticket required. Tickets available July 6. Sponsored in part by the Talbot County Arts Council, with funds from the Talbot County Council. For more info. tel: 410822-1626 or visit www.tcfl.org. 13 Concert: John Holland to per-

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13 Centreville Block Party. This is a family event sponsored by Centreville Alive! from 6 to 9 p.m. For more info. tel: 443-262-9415 or visit www.eyesandart.net. 13 Concert: Max Fisher in the Stoltz Listening Room, Avalon Theatre, Easton. 8 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-822-7299 or visit www. avalontheatre.com. 14,28 Country Church Breakfast at Faith Chapel & Trappe United Methodist Churches in Wesley Hall, Trappe. 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. Menu: eggs, pancakes, French toast, sausage, scrapple, hash browns, grits, sausage gravy and biscuits, juice and coffee. TUMC is also the home of “Martha’s Closet” Yard Sale and Community Outreach Store, which is always open during the breakfast and also every Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. to noon.

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14 Workshop: Tips and Techniques from four Masters of Photography with Tim Poly at the Academy Art Museum, Easton. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Students will study the photos of four Masters of Photography - Andre Kertesz, Eugene Smith, Elliott Erwitt and Michael Williamson. Students will then spend time shooting and applying learned techniques. Any level of digital camera and any level of photographic experience are welcome. $60 members, $95 non-members. For more info. tel: 410-822-2787 or visit www. academyartmuseum.org.

14 Second Saturday in Historic Downtown Cambridge on Race, Poplar, Muir and High streets. Shops will be open late. Galleries will be opening new shows and holding receptions. Restaurants will feature live music. For more info. visit www.cambridgemainstreet.com.

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to 8 p.m.; live auction, 8 to 11 p.m. and entertainment by The Ashley Mitchell Band. Tickets are $10 and include one beverage token. Must be 21 years of age. For more info. tel: 410-479-3500 or visit www.carolinehospice.com.

by the Oxford Business Association. 1 p.m. Meet your tour guide at the Ferry Dock. For more info. visit www.portofoxford.com. 14 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. 14 2nd Annual Brewfest at Linchester Mill, Preston to benefit Caroline Hospice. Craft & domestic beer,wine and full bar. 3 to 4 p.m. Two for the price of one craft beer, 4 to 7 p.m.; entertainment by Bird Dog & the Road Kings, 7

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14 Taste of Cambridge Crab Cookoff sponsored by Cambridge Main Street. The street will be blocked off at Race and Poplar in downtown Cambridge for this annual event. Taste and vote for top crab dishes by restaurant chefs in four categories during a downtown street festival honoring the Chesapeake’s seafood heritage; tickets to the tasting sell out fast, so come early or buy in advance. 5 to 9 p.m. For more info. tel: 4430477-0843 or visit www. cambridgemainstreet.com. 14 Concert: Barren Creek at Layton’s Chance Vineyard and Winery, Vienna. 6 p.m. Listen to oldies, classic rock and more while relaxing with a nice galss of wine. For more info. tel: 410-228-1205 or visit www.laytonschance.com. 14 Gilbert Byron Birthday Celebration at the Pickering Creek Audubon Center. 6:30 p.m. Join other friends at the house built by Byron. Learn more about this regional author and his works. Free. For more info. tel: 410-822-4903 or visit www.pickeringcreek.org.

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July Calendar 14-Aug. 26 Exhibit: An Englishman Abroad - Oil Paintings by Matthew Hillier at the Academy Art Museum, Easton. Matthew Hillier was born in the United Kingdom and now lives in Tunis Mills with his artist wife, Julia Rogers, and son, Patrick. He spent many years working as a wildlife illustrator, traveling the world studying and painting wildlife. Matthew is a multiaward-winning artist both in the US and in the UK. For more info. tel: 410-822-2787 or visit www. academyartmuseum.org. 15 One-Hour Skipjack Sails on the Nathan of Dorchester, 11 a.m. & 12:30 p.m., Long Wharf, Cambridge. Adults $15; children 6-12 $7; under 6 free. Reservations online at www.skipjack-nathan. org. For more info. tel: 410228-7141. 15 Concert: Billy Bragg at the Avalon Theatre, Easton. 8 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-822-7299 or visit www.avalontheatre.com. 16,23,30 Tot Time Story Hour at the Talbot County Free Library, St. Michaels. 10:15 a.m. Stories and crafts for children 5 and under accompanied by an adult. For more info. tel: 410-822-1626 or visit www.tcfl.org.

17,31 First Step Storytime at the Talbot County Free Library, Easton. 10 a.m. Storytelling for children 3 and under accompanied by an adult. For more info. tel: 410-822-1626 or visit www. tcfl.org. 17-19 Class: Printmaking for ages 9+ with Timothy Goodger at the Academy Art Museum, Easton. 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. $80 members, $90 non-members. This fun and spontaneous class includes practicing techniques mastered by artists such as Matisse, Degas and Gauguin. For more info. tel: 410-822-2787 or visit www. academyartmuseum.org. 18 Plant Clinic offered by the U n i ve rs i t y o f M a ry l a n d C o operative Extensionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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. 18 36th Annual J. Millard Tawes Crab and Clam Bake at Somers Cove Marina, Crisfield. Allyou-can-eat crabs, fish, clams, french fries, sweet potato fries, corn-on-the-cob, onion rings, watermelon and more. $40. Noon to 4 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-968-2500. 18 Introduction to Weaving with Stephanie Corina Goddard at

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the Talbot County Free Library, Easton. 2 to 3 p.m. for ages 8 and up. For more info. tel: 410822-1626 or visit www.tcfl.org. 18 Midsummer Nature Night at Adkins Arboretum, Ridgely. Join naturalist Jenny Houghton for an evening featuring a creatures of the night hike along the Arboretum’s scenic woodland paths, nature crafting for the young and young at heart, and a cooling dip of native raspberry sorbet. 7 to 8:30 p.m. Members: $5/child, $7/adult; general public: $7/ child, $10/adult. For more info. tel: 410-634-2847, ext. 0. or visit

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18-19 Boater Safety Course at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels. 6 to 10 p.m. $25 per two-evening session. Pre-registration required. For more info. tel: 410-745-4941 or visit www.cbmm.org. 18,25 Program: Travel and Nature Journaling with Lee D’Zmura. This two-day workshop presents the popular pastime of nature and travel journaling. Learn to quickly record plants, animals, places and experiences as they happen at Adkins Arboretum, Ridgely. 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. $95 members, $120 general public. For more info. tel: 410-634-2847, ext. 0. or visit www.adkinsarboretum.org. 19,20,21,22,27,28,29 The St. Michaels Community Center presents Cinderella by Rogers & Hammerstein at St. Michaels High School. All proceeds benefit the St. Michaels Community Center. Thurs., July 19 at 7 p.m., 2 adults for $12. Fri. & Sat. July 20, 21, 27 & 28 at 7 p.m., Sun. July 22 & 29 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $12 for adults and $8 for seniors and students, $5 for children under 12. For more info. tel. 410-745-6073 or visit www. stmichaelscc.org. 20 The Academy for Lifelong Learn-

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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.

ing hosts a visit to Poplar Island with the Poplar Island staff. 9 a.m. to noon. The boat leaves from Tilghman Island. For more info. tel: 410-745-2916. 20 Dino Rock Puppet Show at the Talbot County Free Library, Easton. 10:30 a.m. Free ticket required. Tickets available July 13. Sponsored by the Eastern Shore Regional Library. For more info. tel: 410-822-1626 or visit www.tcfl.org. 20 Soup Day at the St. Michaels Community Center. Choose from three delicious soups for

20 Concert: Three Penny Opera aboard the Patriot. 6 to 9 p.m. to benefit the St. Michaels Volunteer Fire Department. $30. For more info. and tickets, tel: 410-330-9993. 20 Happy Hour with Willow Brooks at Laytonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chance Vineyard and Winery. 6 p.m. Willow Brooks joins us again with live entertainment sure to make Happy

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Hour a good time. For more info. tel: 410-228-1205 or visit www. laytonschance.com. 21 Soup ’n Walk at Adkins Arboretum, Ridgely. Take a walk in the glorious summer landscape with a docent naturalist, followed by a delicious lunch featuring cold strawberry soup, gingered cantaloupe with kiwi, ancient grain bread with elderberry jelly and zucchini chocolate cake. $20 members, $25 general public. For more info. tel: 410-634-2847, ext. 0. or visit www.adkinsarboretum.org. 21 Concert: The 6th Dimension at the Church of the Holy Trinity, Oxford. 7 p.m. An outstanding group of six women ring 3 to 5 octaves of English handbells in a variety of musical styles. A freewill offering will be taken to assist with artist expenses. For more info. tel: 410-226-5134. 22 Program: Nature Prints with Dawn Malosh at Adkins Arboretum, Ridgely. Arboretum flora will be used as inspiration and printing tools. You will learn the basics of printmaking while exploring the principles of art and composition. $20 members, $30 general public. 1 to 3:30 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-634-2847,

22-28 Annual Kent Island Volunteer Fire Department Carnival at the Kent Island High School. A fund raiser for the volunteer fire department, this annual family event features games, special ride nights and fireworks. For more info. tel: 410-643-5454 or visit www.kivfd.org. 23 Book Discussion: The Hunger Games at the Talbot County Free Library, Easton. 6:30 p.m. “The library guy,” Bill Peak, hosts a discussion for adults and children 12 and older for Suzanne Collins’ popular work. For more info. tel: 410-822-1626 or visit www. tcfl.org. 23-26 Mosaic Camp with Jen Wagner at the Talbot County Free Library, Easton. 10 to 11:30 a.m. For ages 8 and up. Sponsored in part by the Talbot County Arts Council, with funds from the Talbot County Council. For more info. tel: 410-822-1626 or visit www.tcfl.org. 23-27 Kaleidoscope Summer Arts Camp, an innovative summer arts experience for ages 6+ with Dian Breza and Christy Edwards at the Academy Art Museum, Easton. $95 members, $105 non-members. For more info.

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and traditions. Free for members or $15 for adults, $12 seniors, $6 children ages 6-17, children under 5 free. For more info. tel: 410-745-5916 or visit www. cbmm.org.

tel: 410-822-2787 or visit www. academyartmuseum.org. 26 Dr. Jim Rybacki talks about the 12 Top Meds for 2012 at the Talbot County Free Library, Easton. 6 p.m. Dr. Rybacki gives his impressions of the twelve top medicines of 2012, such as aspirin, Plavix, Lexapro, Nexium and others. For more info. tel: 410822-1626 or visit www.tcfl.org.

28 Concert: Rusted Axel and the Gingers at Layton’s Chance Vineyard and Winery, Vienna. 6 p.m. Come out to our lawn and enjoy live entertainment of all genres! For more info. tel: 410-228-1205 or visit www.laytonschance.com.

28 Chesapeake Folk Festival at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Celebrate the Chesapeake Bay’s people, food, music, work

28-Sept. 30 Exhibit: Mark Leithauser - Nature and Illusion at the Academy Art Museum, Easton. Members reception on July 27 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The

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armatures with wet plaster gauze. Once their masks are dry, they will decorate them with paint and other craft supplies. For more info. tel: 410-822-2787 or visit www.academyartmuseum.org. 30-Aug. 3 Kaleidoscope Summer Arts Camp, an innovative summer arts experience for ages 6+ with Marin Ryan and Nancy Hebb at the Academy Arts Museum, Easton. $95 members, $105 non-members. For more info. tel: 410-822-2787 or visit www. academyartmuseum.org.

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