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Tidewater Times
Since 1952, Eastern Shore of Maryland Vol. 61, No. 10
Published Monthly
March 2013
Features:
About the Cover Photographer: Bill Burnette . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Girl Sleuths of the Golden Age: Helen Chappell . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Plans for the New St. Michaels YMCA: Dick Cooper . . . . . . . . . 25 100 Year Later ~ Harriet Tubman Still Inspires: Jill Jasuta . . . . 37 Tidewater Kitchen: Pamela Meredith-Doyle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Tidewater Gardening: K. Marc Teffeau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 The Bridges of Tilghman’s Island: Gary D. Crawford . . . . . . . . 139 Ryan and the Bluebird Trail: Dr. Jack Scanlon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 Tidewater Traveler: George W. Sellers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Departments: March Tide Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Queen Anne’s County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Caroline County - A Perspective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Kent County and Chestertown at a Glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Dorchester Points of Interest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Easton Points of Interest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 St. Michaels Points of Interest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 Oxford Points of Interest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129 Tilghman - Bay Hundred . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 March Calendar of Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177 David C. Pulzone, Publisher · Anne B. Farwell, Editor P. O. Box 1141, Easton, Maryland 21601 102 Myrtle Ave., Oxford, MD 21654 410-226-0422 FAX : 410-226-0411 www.tidewatertimes.com info@tidewatertimes.com
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About the Cover Photographer
Bill Burnette month’s cover of Tidewater Times were photographed at Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge where Bill spends hours waiting for nature to reveal herself. Bill is represented by Joie de Vivre Gallery, 410 Race Street, Cambridge, where more of his work can be viewed. You can call the gallery at 410-228-7000 or check out www.joiedevivregallery.com or www.burnette-photography.com to see more photographs.
Growing up in Mississippi, Bill Burnette developed a love of back roads and wildlife. Moving to Cambridge and Dorchester County, Maryland, three years ago, Bill expanded that love to the endless vistas, sunrises, and sunsets of the Eastern Shore. Nothing in the natural world escapes his interest. He enjoys the dramatic herons, the elegant egrets, and the rabbits. Dorchester ~ Come for the water, stay for the rest. The very playful rabbits on this
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Girl Sleuths of the Golden Age by Helen Chappell
I was about eight when I first became a library patron. And the first book I checked out was a Nancy Drew. The Secret of the Old Clock was my first taste of the wonders of the golden-haired sleuth who could do no wrong. Living with her widowed father, famous attorney Carson Drew, Nancy, who seemed to be fresh out of high school, rode around the countryside in her blue roadster, with loyal, if slightly wimpy, boyfriend Ned Nickerson, and her two BFF’s, butch George and timorous Bess. Nancy didn’t work and didn’t go to college. Her father treated her like a cross between a spoiled puppy and a mature adult. The absence of a mother or anything like a chaperone gave Nancy all the freedom in the world to solve her mysteries. Ned, in the sexually non-threatening way preteen girls like, was there to provide the date and the muscle. Bess and George were there simply to sing backup to Nancy’s lead. Nancy was perfect, from the tip of her blonde head to the soles of her designer shoes, which made me sort of irritated with her. Turns out it also made a lot of other young girls irritated, too. But Nancy Drew mysteries were
like potato chips. You couldn’t stop with just one tale of Nancy tracking down a lost will or an evil diamond smuggler. Every Friday I returned the last Nancy to the library and checked out the next one. They came in blue covers, and the artwork dated the books to the ’30s, which made them positively quaint by the late ’50s. In the black and
Mildred Augustine Wirt Benson (Carolyn Keene) was the original author of the Nancy Drew mysteries. She passed away in 2002 at age 96. 9
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Girl Sleuths white ink illustrations, the initial incarnation of Nancy looked more like Faye Dunaway as Bonnie of Bonnie and Clyde fame than an ingénue in an innocent girl’s mystery series. By the time I’d grown out of the series, the books had been updated with more modern illustrations and racial, gender, and other gaffes of an earlier time scrubbed as clean and fresh as Nancy’s peaches and cream cheeks. According to Wiki, there are more than 80 books in the series, which has morphed over the years to keep up with the times. And yes, young girls still read them, all over the world. They’re published
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Girl Sleuths
Drews, either. In fact, they were novelizations of television scripts and they were so awful I’m not going to tell you what TV show it was. If I did, I’ve had to turn in my serious student of television card. In contrast to the ever-perfect Nancy, and why there isn’t a Nancy Drew Barbie seems to be a tragic lost marketing opportunity, for which I want a royalty when the plastic starts molding in China ~ where was I? Oh, right. In contrast to the ever-flawless Nancy Drew, other publishing houses set up other girl sleuths. I was especially fond of Judy Bolton. For one thing, my favorite cousin was named Judy, and for another, auburn-haired Judy
in more than twenty languages. Nancy Drew author Carolyn Keene would have to be grinding out pulp at the ripe old age of 150 if she were alive, which she never was. Carolyn Keene was the pen name of a number of authors over the years. It wasn’t until I started doing syndicate books for the late Grosset and Dunlap myself that I figured that one out. Of course, the series I helped to hack out for a couple of years was nowhere as cool or as interesting as Nancy Drew, but it paid the bills and put me in an earnwhile-you-learn situation early in my career. My books didn’t sell like hotcakes, but they weren’t Nancy
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Girl Sleuths Bolton could solve the mystery, and it didn’t matter if her hair was out of place. Whether being gassed at camp in The Ghost Parade or being knocked unconscious, Judy was considerably grittier, and more sympathetic. She had to work to solve her mysteries, and she was much more human and less of a Barbie than Nancy. True, Judy’s father was a doctor, and halfway through the series of thirty some books, she married her high school honey, but neither affluence nor a wedding band slowed her down when there was danger afoot. Like Nancy Drew, she was created in the ’30s, but Margaret
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Girl Sleuths Sutton’s fictional sleuth seemed to have more depth of character. And Margaret Sutton, like Carolyn Keene, was of course the pen name of several authors. Sadly, Judy was never as popular as Nancy Drew, and the series was closed in the 1970s. Late editions of Judy Boltons, according to Wiki, are quite collectible, so watch those yard sales. Again, in later editions, all offensive references to race, gender stereotyping and such were scrubbed out, and a good thing too. Trixie Belden, who lived on a farm and was a little more rustic, came in third. Various writers hacked out some forty books
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Girl Sleuths under the name Kathryn Kenny. Trixies were fun to read, but a little lightweight compared to Nancy and Judy. Of course, trying to read these now is often weak sauce. Often, I can guess the plot, divine the villain and predict the denouement by page 10. But I can do that on most television series. One hack always recognizes the well-worn plot devices of another. We’ve all been to that well once too often, and it’s a good thing people, in this case, preteen girls, like to be entertained and escape for a few hours into a nicely satisfying puzzle. The girl sleuths might have been juvenile entertainment squeaky clean and freshly polished before S.E. Hinton and Judy Blume’s considerably more realistic literature, but they were great fun. And at a time when young women were being told to shut up, sit down and be decorative, these girl sleuths were out there getting it done. So perhaps in a way, they planted a seed for generations of women who could solve the puzzle for themselves.
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Plans for New St. Michaels YMCA Move Forward by Dick Cooper
Most mornings the whiteboard next to the treadmills at the St. Michaels YMCA is full of the names of members waiting for their turn to break a sweat. Since it opened in 2007 in a St. Michaels storefront on South Talbot Street, the Y has been a hit with loads of locals and visitors who use it every day. Now, thanks to a unanimous zoning vote by the St. Michaels Commissioners in January, the last legal hurdle has been cleared. Officials at the YMCA of the Chesapeake, the umbrella organization that operates the local branch, can start the
final planning for a new facility on the St. Michaels School Campus off Seymour Avenue. Officials have said that the new Y will have about 25,000 square feet compared to 6,000 square feet in the current facility. It will include an indoor swimming pool, a large workout and exercise space as well as classrooms. The project is expected to be completed by 2015 at a cost of $4 to $5 million. Y CEO Robbie Gi l l say s t hat even by big- cit y standards, t he St. Michaels Y has had a meteoric rise. Looking back, he says that
The current storefront location of the St. Michaels YMCA. 25
St. Michaels YMCA the central Y in Easton began going through a rapid increase in membership in the mid-2000s, w ith more than 700 members living in the St. Michaels, Bay Hundred and Tilghman areas. In early 2007, long-time Y board member and former board president Bob Perkins asked Gill to talk to a group of St. Michaels-area residents who meet every other week for breakfast at the Chesapeake Landing Restaurant. “We talked about the needs in the community and there was a calling for wellness-based programming because there was a gap,” Gill says. The Y board decided in May of 2007 to open a 2,400-square-foot branch
in the Talbot Street storefront. “We went from 700 members to 1,600 members. We quickly looked at ways to partner with the Maritime Museum and the Community Center. Then in 2010, we expanded to where we are now.” Gill says the Y also conducted a survey of the area that year. “What
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we found was that other than the public schools there was not one place t hat brought t he communit y together. In Easton, the Y had served that purpose for years. Even when the schools were still segregated, the Y was integrated and the kids came together to play there. That became our rally ing cry. It would really be great if the Y could play a role in bringing the community together.” He says that the Y worked with other non-profits and the St. Michaels Commissioners to look at various sites, including a property next to Perry Cabin Park north of the village and the town’s Skateboard Park on Mill Street across from the St. Michaels Town Hall.
Suellen Gargalli, Y staff member, works the reception desk. “But those sites were problematic.” The Y had a long-standing relationship with the Talbot County
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While the St. Michaels Y was started to take some of the pressure off the central Y on Peachblossom Road in Easton, it almost immediately took on a life of its own and became part of the social fabric of the community. Ever y d ay, r e g u la r s sip c of fe e i n t he small lounge or chat with friends and staff members. Friendships are formed in the exercise classes. Young mothers jog on the treadmills or work out on the elliptical trainers while their children play in the nurser y. Older residents attend wellness classes aimed at helping t hem w it h ba lance and other aging issues. High school athletes, f iref ighters and police officers use the free weights and
Schools, and the school campus became a logical choice. “We ultimately decided that it would be a great fit and would help us accomplish a lot of our goals.” St. Michaels Commissioner Joanne Clark says she has been a strong supporter of the Y and its plans for the area since Gill first met with her and town officials in 2007. “We have come so far,” Clark says. “I think the location is particularly beneficial to the students who will be able to take advantage of their programs. It is going to be a great asset to the town and the community at large, and I really look forward to it. It has been very exciting.”
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St. Michaels YMCA s t r eng t h-bu i ld i ng mach i ne s to stay in shape. Gill says the St. Michaels Y has one of the highest membership satisfaction rates in the country. “It is a great Y, and we are really proud of it. One of the best things about that Y is that it has a great family feel where ever yone knows each other and takes care of each other. Typically, you do not see that in Ys in smaller communities. The Y serves about 20 percent of the residents of the St. Michaels-Bay Hundred area, but they are mostly adults. A new facility will help us expand.” He said the warm-water pool that is planned will help older residents
A large number of people work out at the St. Michaels YMCA every day. who need that type of therapy, but it will also be used for swimming and water safety lessons. “When you look at all of the waterfront we have in our community
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to getting out into the community and talking to the people about what their needs are.” Gill says that the study should be completed by midsummer and will be immediately followed by a capital campaign. “We have a desire to do more than we have been,” Gill says “We want to make a greater impact on the community. That is why we have been concentrating on this new facility. It makes all the sense in the world.”
Free weights at the Y. and so many of our kids still can’t swim, it needs to be a function of the Y to provide that and prevent tragedies,” Gill says. “Now we are off to our next step, which will be a fund-raising and feasibility study in the late spring,” Gill says. “We are looking forward
Dick Cooper is a Pulitzer Prizewinning journalist. He and his wife, Pat, live and sail in St. Michaels, Maryland. He can be contacted at dickcooper@coopermediaassociates.com.
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Centennial celebrations in Dorchester and Caroline counties will honor this American hero in 2013. Your heart is pounding. Your legs ache from walking all night. The winter night’s chill has seeped into your bones. A sliver of moon is all that lights your way through the Eastern Shore marshland. It’s so dark you can’t see your hand in front of your face. With every step you fear that the dogs will pick up your scent and you’ll be hauled back to the brutal shackles of slavery ~ or worse. The only thing that keeps you going on this journey toward freedom is the unwavering courage and determination of the woman who leads you carefully, yet confidently through the serpentine marshes. This is the woman they call the Moses of her people. This unassuming woman, barely five feet tall, with a revolver stuffed into the waistband of her skirt, has already led others out of slavery to freedom. And now, God willing, it’s your turn.
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Presenting Artwork by Camille Przewodek & Betty Huang
"Escape from Poplar Neck" is one of a series of paintings inspired by Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad by artist Mark Priest. The series will be on display at the Museum of Rural Life in Denton, and a meet-the-artist reception will be held there on March 8. Details at www.HarrietTubmanByway.org. Photo courtesy Mark Priest
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She went on to serve as a Union spy and nurse during the Civil War, became known nationally, fought for women’s right to vote, and opened a home for senior citizens in New York. She died in her early 90s on March 10, 1913.
Philadelphia using the secret network known as the Underground Railroad in 1849. And then she did the unthinkable: she returned to Maryland’s Eastern Shore more than a dozen times, risking her life to lead her extended family and friends ~ more than 70 in all ~ out of slavery. She traveled by foot through marshes, across rivers, almost always at night and in the winter when there would be fewer people out. Guided only by the North Star, she likely headed northeast along the Choptank River, then north into Delaware and Pennsylvania ~ to freedom.
The Tubman Centennial One hundred years after her death, Harriet Tubman continues to inspire people far and wide. And here in her homeland ~ where she grew up, worked, worshipped, and led her daring escapes ~ residents, historians, visitors and Tubman relatives will gather throughout 2013 to honor her life and legacy. Visitors from around the country, and perhaps from around the world,
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Harriet Tubman Still Inspires will be coming to the Eastern Shore in 2013 to take part in Tubman Centennial events (see post script) and to explore the self-guided driving tour known as the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Byway, which includes more than 30 sites significant to Tubman and the Undergound Railroad in Dorchester and Caroline counties. Just in time for the centennial year, this 125-mile Byway is adding more than 20 new wayside exhibits, as well as a new audio guide featuring interviews with Tubman relatives, historians, and longtime Eastern Shore residents, and a printed map and guide. The Byway is an “All American Road,” a federal designation that means it’s considered one of the best driving tours in the nation.
tinations that provide the backdrop for the Underground Railroad, the secret networks to freedom forged by 19th-century freedom seekers. The Byway’s sites and sidetracks range from the places where Tubman lived and worked as an enslaved child, to the historic Linchester Mill on Hunting Creek in Caroline County, a known crossing point on the Underground Railroad. The landscapes of Dorchester and Caroline counties remain relatively unchanged since the days of Tub-
Exploring the Tubman Byway Through the Tubman Byway, visitors are invited to experience and explore the region’s historic sites, scenic vistas, and recreational des-
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and the Underground Railroad. “Many people don’t realize that Harriet Tubman was born and grew up right here in Dorchester County,” says Amanda Fenstermaker, director of Dorchester County Tourism, which assists in developing the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Byway. “I’m amazed by how many remarkable stories of courage and breathtaking escapes happened in our midst. Harriet Tubman was a true American hero.”
man, so those traveling the Byway will see what Tubman saw on her journey to freedom. They’ll also see what Tubman didn’t see. Visitors to the historic waterfront towns along the Byway, including Cambridge and Denton, will find charming downtowns offering restaurants, gift shops, galleries, museums and more. Visit www.HarrietTubmanByway. org or call 800-522-TOUR for more information on exploring the Byway. On March 9, ground will be broken on a new visitor center and state park ~ located near Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge in Dorchester County ~ that will help visitors explore the stories of Harriet Tubman
Post Script: Harriet Tubman Centennial Launch Weekend March 8-10 The opening of the Tubman Art Exhibit, with artist Mark Priest, will
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be on Friday, March 8. Mark Priest has spent more than a decade tracing the routes of the Underground Railroad and reasearching the life of Harriet Tubman. His moving series of drawings and paintings will be shown at the Museum of Rural Life in Denton ~ not far from where Tubman likely passed through on her escapes to freedom. Meet Mr. Priest at the opening reception at 7 p.m. at the Museum of Rural Life, 16 North 2nd Street, Denton. Tickets to the reception cost $20.13 per person and are available at www.HarrietTubmanByway.org or by phone at 800-522-TOUR. The exhibit will continue through August
Harriet Tubman Banquet Saturday, March 9 The Harriet Tubman Banquet is scheduled for Saturday, March 9. This year’s guest speaker is Underground Railroad historian Clara Small. Acclaimed jazz musician Marcus Shelby will provide music. The buffet dinner begins at 4 p.m. at Governor’s Hall at Sailwinds Park, 200 Byrn Street in Cambridge. Harriet Tubman was born just a few miles from the banquet site. Tickets cost $50 per person. Tickets available at www.HarrietTubmanByway.org or call 800-522-TOUR.
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Musical Tribute to Harriet Tubman with Jazz Musician Marcus Shelby Sunday, March 10. The Marcus Shelby quintet, featuring vocalist Faye Carol, brings a powerful, moving musical tribute to Harriet Tubman in her home town of Cambridge. Acclaimed San Francisco jazz musician Marcus Shelby has created original compositions, re-arranged and re-orchestrated spirituals, freedom songs, and blues that illuminate the Tubman story. The performance begins at 2 p.m.
Marcus Shelby performs his powerful musical tribute to Harriet Tubman on March 10 ~ the actual date of Tubman's death in 1913. Photo by Scott Chernis
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lecturer Tony Burroughs. For more information about the conference, visit TubmanUGRR.net. Throughout the weekend, the wax figure of Harriet Tubman from Madame Tussauds will be on display to the public at the Harriet Tubman Museum in Cambridge. The Tubman Centennial continues in October with a major theatrical performance based on Harriet Tubman’s life, composed by Nkeiru Okoye and produced by the American Opera Projects. The performance is set for Saturday, October 5, at Cambridge-South Dorchester High School in Cambridge. Watch for details at www. HarrietTubmanByway.org.
More Tubman Centennial Events Throughout 2013 Beyond the Launch Weekend in March, the Tubman Centennial continues with the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Conference, May 31 and June 1 in Cambridge. This third annual conference is the only one of its kind. The keynote speaker is internationally known genealogist, author, and
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Bread You Can’t Resist! Baking delicious loaves of bread is not difficult once you understand the proper techniques. But you might ask, why bother baking your own bread when you can go to the store and buy your favorite? Making your own can be so personally rewarding, not to mention the wonderful aroma that fills your home. Bread baking is one of the most therapeutic forms of cooking. There is something very soothing about working with dough. The effort of kneading the dough eases the stress of a long, busy day. In fact, the more effort you put into kneading, the better the loaf! At its most basic, bread is made from flour, yeast and water. Gluten in the flour becomes elastic when added to water. As the dough is kneaded, the yeast feeds on starches in the flour and releases gases. These gases are trapped in a weblike structure of gluten in the dough, which causes the dough to rise. In the recipes I am including here, I use a dry active yeast. This
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In a large bowl add flour, yeast, sugar and salt. Add in the water slowly and mix the ingredients well with a sturdy spoon. When the dough becomes stiff, mix it with your hands. Add a little more flour if the dough is too sticky. Knead the dough until it is smooth and elastic ~ approximately 5 minutes. Form the dough into a ball and put it into a large oiled mixing bowl. Smooth the oil over the ball and cover the bowl with some plastic wrap and a clean towel. Place the bowl in a warm location for 15 to 30 minutes or until the dough doubles in size.
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Cheese and Rosemary Breadsticks Line 2 large heavy baking sheets with silicone mats or parchment paper. In a food processor, chop the Parmesan, Gruyere and rosemary together until it is coarsely chopped. Set the cheese mixture aside. Separate the dough strips. Using a pizza cutter or a large sharp knife, cut each dough strip in half lengthwise to form thin strips. Working with one dough strip at a time, coat each strip with the cheese mixture, pressing very gently. Twist each cheese-covered dough strip and place onto prepared baking sheets. Sprinkle with sea salt. Bake until the breadsticks are golden brown, about 10 to 15 min-
CHEESE and ROSEMARY BREADSTICKS 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/3 cup grated Gruyere cheese 1 t. chopped fresh rosemary leaves 1 11-oz. container refrigerated breadstick dough (I recommend Pillsbury) 1 T. olive oil Finely ground sea salt Preheat oven to 350°.
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mer. Pour the sauce into two 9x12inch greased pans and sprinkle with the chopped pecans. Remove the dough from the refrigerator and divide into 2 parts. Roll each part into a long rectangle about 12x18 inches. Spread with melted butter. Mix the cinnamon and sugar together and sprinkle evenly over the dough. Roll up the dough from the long side like a jellyroll. Slice into 1-inch slices. Place in the prepared pans, cover, and let rise until doubled in size ~ about 1 hour. Bake at 375째 for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden. Remove from oven and immediately invert onto a cookie sheet. You can serve and eat, or these can be frozen for later.
water and let stand for 3 minutes. In a large bowl, dissolve 1 tablespoon of salt and 1/4 cup sugar in 2 cups of hot water. Add the shortening and beat until smooth. Add the egg, 2 cups of flour and the yeast mixture to the shortening mixture and beat until smooth. Add 2 more cups of flour and beat again. Add the remaining 2 cups of flour and work the dough until all the flour is moistened. Place the dough in a greased bowl, turning to coat all sides. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in the refrigerator overnight. In a large saucepan, melt the butter. Add brown sugar and half and half, bringing the sauce to a sim-
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COUNTRY OATMEAL BREAD 2 T. active dry yeast 1-1/2 cups warm water 1-1/4 cups whole wheat flour 1/4 cup plus 2 T. unbleached flour 1/4 cup plus 2 T. medium oatmeal 1-1/2 t. salt 1 t. honey rolled oats for topping Sprinkle the yeast into 1/2 cup of water in a bowl. Leave for 5 minutes; stir to dissolve. Mix the flours, oatmeal and salt in a large bowl. Make a well in the center and pour in the dissolved yeast and honey. Pour about half of the remaining water into the well and mix, stirring in the reserved water, as needed, to form a stiff, sticky dough. Turn the dough out onto a work surface that is lightly sprinkled with oatmeal. Knead the dough until smooth and elastic, or about 10 minutes. Put the dough in a greased bowl and cover with a dish towel. Let rise
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Rosemary Foccacia dough is workable. If you are using a mixer, change the paddle to a dough hook and add all the flour. Knead for 20 minutes by hand or 10 minutes with the dough hook. Gather the dough in a ball and place in an oiled bowl, turning to coat on all sides with oil. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and set in a warm place to rise for about 1 to 1-1/2 hours or until doubled in size. When doubled, punch the dough down and turn out onto a lightly floured board. Knead briefly, cut in half (if using 2 pans), and let rest for 2 to 3 minutes. Oil 2 10-inch pie pans or 1 jellyroll pan. Using a floured rolling pin, roll out the dough into rounds and place in each pan. Cover with clean towels and let rise for 30 minutes. Using your fingertips, make a few indentations about 1/2-inch deep in the dough. Cover with lightly dampened towels and let rise for another 2 hours or until doubled. 30 minutes before dough has risen fully, preheat oven to 400째. 73
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minutes, or until mixture boils hard for 1 full minute. Skim off foam with a spoon. Pour mixture into hot sterilized jars, leaving 1/4 inch from the top. Cover with metal lids, and screw on bands. Let stand at room temperature until cool. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.
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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 Kent’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 area’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 nation’s tenth oldest liberal arts college, founded in 1782. Washington College was also the only college that was given permission by George Washington for the use of his name, as well as given a personal donation of money. The beauty of the Eastern Shore and its waterways, the opportunity for boating and recreation, the tranquility of a rural setting and the ambiance of living history offer both visitors and residents a variety of pleasing experiences. A wealth of events and local entertainment make a visit to Chestertown special at any time of the year. For more information about events and attractions in Kent County, contact the Kent County Visitor Center at 410-778-0416, visit www. kentcounty.com or e-mail tourism@kentcounty.com. For information about the Historical Society of Kent County, call 410-778-3499 or visit www.kentcountyhistory.org/geddes.php. For information specific to Chestertown visit www.chestertown.com. 81
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Spring Has Arrived! March heralds the arrival of spring and the anticipation of a new gardening season. One of the topics that I like to cover in Tidewater Gardening is the “Perennial of Year” from the Perennial Plant Society, and this year is no exception. A rather unique perennial, and one that is native to the Eastern Shore, has been selected for 2013. Fragrant Solomon’s Seal or Polygonatum odoratum ‘Variegatum’ has arching stems that carry pairs of small, bell-shaped, white flowers in mid to late spring. The var-
iegated ovate leaves are soft green with white tips and margins. Fall leaf color is an attractive yellow. Bluish-black berries are sometimes present in the autumn We can find the native Solomon’s Seal, Polygonatum biflorum ~ Smooth Solomon’s Seal, in shaded moist areas in Eastern Shore woodlands. This plant prefers a rich organic soil with a pH in the acidic to neutral zone. Being a native species, the best growing environment is some shade. Damp shade is preferred, although once established, they are quite drought tolerant. Requiring shade makes Solomon’s Seal an excellent plant for shaded garden areas and can be used to offer contrasting highlights in shaded areas of borders, woodland gardens, or naturalized areas. A good use is as a great companion plant to other shade lovers including hostas, ferns, and astilbes. When in bloom, its flowers produce a sweet fragrance that will en-
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“sealing wounds,” which was why the perennial received the common name ~ Solomon’s Seal. For more information on this interesting perennial check out the Perennial Plant Society at www.perennialplant.org. I am excited that spring is just around the corner. We did have a somewhat mild winter, which is a mixed blessing. Because of a lack of an extended cold period, trees and shrubs in the landscape did not experience any winter damage. On the other hand, because our landscapes did not experience those periods of extended cold temperatures we are going to see more insect and weed problems in the garden. A cold, hard winter goes a long way to kill overwintering garden insect pests, both in the adult and juvenile forms. And a lack of a hard freeze in the soil will result in more
Smooth Solomon’s Seal (biflorum) hance your walk along a pathway on a spring morning. An added use is that the variegated foliage is attractive in flower arrangements. Solomon’s Seal is also deer resistant, easy to grow and will reach a height of 18 to 24 inches. It is a slow grower and spreads by rhizomes to form extensive colonies over time. I always wondered if its name, Solomon’s Seal, had some Biblical connection. According to the Perennial Plant Society, the common name Solomon’s Seal can have several origins. The first is that the scar that remains on the rootstock after the leaf stalks die off in the fall resembles the seal impressed on wax on documents in the past. The second source is that John Gerard, the English botanist and herbalist, suggested that the powdered roots were an excellent remedy for broken bones. He also felt that the plant had the capacity for
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some chemical weeding there are a couple of pre-emergent herbicides available to the home gardener. You put them down before the weed seeds germinate, but before you use them be sure to read the label completely and apply according to the label directions. Once your soil has had a chance to thaw and lose some of its winter moisture, you’ll want to prep your vegetable garden for planting. Remove mulch over the course of several days, exposing the soil gradually. Till or spade soil six to 12 inches deep. Mix in compost and other organic materials. Add lime and fertilizer according to the soil test results. For vegetable gardens, you can in-
weed seeds remaining viable and ready to germinate when the spring temperatures reach the right levels. So, be prepared! If you did not do a good clean up last fall, get a jump on the weeds now by cleaning up flower beds and any remaining overwintering dead weeds in the vegetable garden so they do not become a seed source. It is too early to lay down any new mulch as you want the soil to warm up to encourage plant growth and get those roots starting to again pump in the nutrients from the soil. March is a good time, however, to stir up the existing mulch in the landscape beds as it may have settled over the winter. If you wish to commit herbicide and do
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Cool season vegetable crops like potatoes, onion sets, onion seedlings and peas can be planted as soon as the soil can be lightly worked. Chinese cabbage, leeks, beets, parsnips, chard, kale, mustard greens and turnips can also be planted now. Start sowing spinach and lettuce seed outdoors in cold frames for transplanting. You can also start sowing seeds of spinach, lettuce, kale, mustard, sorrel, corn salad and other greens toward the end of the month. Look for the broccoli and cabbage transplants in the garden center if you did not start your own from seed. These cole crops can also be planted at the end of March. Consider purchasing some floating row cover material to protect vegetable crops against insects and to promote early growth. Floating row covers are made from a spunbonded polyester material and are available from mail-order seed and garden supply companies. Early March is a great time to do some pruning of trees and shrubs
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in the landscape. For roses, a correct pruning will give them a more attractive shape and also result in larger blooms and longer stems. When you are pruning roses, try to make your cuts just above any outside buds to encourage new outward growth. This will open up the plant and expose it to more sunlight and air. Non-flowering trees and shrubs can be pruned before new growth appears and when the worst of the winter weather is over. Do not prune spring flowering trees and shrubs at this time as you will be pruning out the flower buds. Wait until the azalea, rhododendron, lilac, forsythia and other shrubs have completed their flowering cycle before pruning. From early March into April is a great time to plant fruit trees and berries. Just be sure they have enough water as they get used to their new neighborhood.
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March is a good time to prune some of the trees and shrubs in your landscape.
Tidewater Gardening In addition to zone-specific perennial vegetables, set out or plant new roses and cool-loving flowers such as snapdragons and pansies. As temperatures warm up, look out for the slugs. These guys have overwintered and are ready to move about and start feeding on the tender foliage of the plants that you have set or the seeds that have just germinated. Your first line of defense is a good offensive approach in cleaning up of overwintering plant debris, any boards that might be lying around as well as any flower pots or other containers that may have been left out in the garden or landscape over
Slugs can be a real menace in the garden. the winter. These slimy plant destroyers like to hide under this stuff for protection and then come out at night to do their feeding. As with much garden damage control, natural methods are growing in popularity. One simple approach is to sprinkle slugs with salt, which causes them to dry up. Slugs
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are attracted to stale beer, which you can leave in a shallow dish or bowl; slugs will enter and drown. Or you can gather slugs at night by hand, armed with a flashlight, something to lift them with and a can in which to dispose of them into their final resting place in the trash. There are commercial slug baits available. Be sure to read the label carefully to be sure it won’t endanger children, pets or birds. March is the beginning of the planting and transplanting season for woody landscape trees and shrubs, as well as herbaceous perennials. A huge selection of plants is now available at the gar-
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petunias, salvia, etc). Wait until after the last frost date so you do not rush the planting. The last average last frost date in the Mid-Shore area usually occurs sometime in the third week of April. I have noticed that fall planted pansies have not fared very well over the winter, so now would be a good time to replace them with a spring planting to provide color up until June. Happy gardening! Marc Teffeau is the Director of Research and Regulatory Affairs at the American Nursery and Landscape Association in Washington, D.C. He lives in Preston with his wife, Linda.
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Dorchester Points of Interest so many to freedom. Artifacts include the actual newspaper ad offering a reward for Harriet’s capture. Historical tours, bicycle, canoe and kayak rentals are available. Open upon request. The Bucktown Village Store is located at 4303 Bucktown Rd., Cambridge. For more info. tel: 410-901-9255. HARRIET TUBMAN BIRTHPLACE - “The Moses of her People,” Harriet Tubman was believed to have been born on the Brodess Plantation in Bucktown. There are no Tubman-era buildings remaining at the site, which today is a farm. Recent archeological work at this site has been inconclusive, and the investigation is continuing, although there is some evidence that points to Madison as a possible birthplace. BLACKWATER NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE, located 12 miles south of Cambridge at 2145 Key Wallace Dr. With more than 25,000 acres of tidal marshland, it is an important stop along the Atlantic Flyway. Blackwater is currently home to the largest remaining natural population of endangered Delmarva fox squirrels and the largest breeding population of American bald eagles on the East Coast, north of Florida. There is a full service Visitor Center and a four-mile Wildlife Drive, walking trails and water trails. For more info. tel: 410-228-2677 or visit www.fws.gov/blackwater. EAST NEW MARKET - Originally settled in 1660, the entire town is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Follow a self-guided walking tour to see the district that contains almost all the residences of the original founders and offers excellent examples of colonial architecture. HURLOCK TRAIN STATION Incorporated in 1892, Hurlock ranks as the second largest town in Dorchester County. It began from a Dorchester/ Delaware Railroad station built in 1867. The Old Train Station has been restored and is host to occasional train excursions. For more info. tel: 410-943-4181. VIENNA HERITAGE MUSEUM The Vienna Heritage Museum displays the Elliott Island Shell Button Factory operation. This was the last surviving mother-of-pearl button manufacturer in the United States. Numerous artifacts are also displayed which depict a view of the past life in this rural community. The Vienna Heritage Museum is located at 303 Race St., Vienna. For more info. tel: 410-943-1212 or visit www.viennamd.org. LAYTON’S CHANCE VINEYARD & WINERY - This small farm winery, minutes from historic Vienna at 4225 New Bridge Rd., opened in 2010 as Dorchester County’s first winery. For more info. tel. 410-228-1205 or visit www.laytonschance.com. 102
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Easton Points of Interest Historic Downtown Easton — the county seat of Talbot County. Established around early religious settlements and a court of law, Historic Downtown Easton is today a centerpiece of fine specialty shops, business and cultural activities, unique restaurants and architectural fascination. Tree-lined streets are graced with various period structures and remarkable homes, carefully preserved or restored. Because of its historical significance, Easton has earned distinction as the “Colonial Capital of the Eastern Shore” and was honored as #8 in the book, “The 100 Best Small Towns in America.” Walking Tour of Downtown Easton Start near the corner of Harrison Street and Mill Place. 1. HISTORIC TIDEWATER INN - 101 E. Dover St. A completely modern hotel built in 1949, it was enlarged in 1953 and has recently undergone extensive renovations. It is the “Pride of the Eastern Shore.” 2. THE BULLITT HOUSE - 108 E. Dover St. One of Easton’s oldest and most beautiful homes, it was built in 1801. It is now occupied by the Mid-Shore Community Foundation. 3. AVALON THEATRE - 42 E. Dover St. Constructed in 1921 during the heyday of silent films and Vaudeville entertainment. Over the course of its history, it has been the scene of three world premiers, including “The First Kiss,” starring Fay Wray and Gary Cooper, in 1928. The theater has gone through two major restorations: the first in 1936, when it was refinished in an art deco theme by the Schine Theater chain, and again 52 years later, when it was converted to a performing arts and community center. For more info. tel: 410-822-0345 or visit www.avalontheatre.com. 4. TALBOT COUNTY VISITORS CENTER - 11 S. Harrison St. The Office of Tourism provides visitors with county information for historic Easton and the waterfront villages of Oxford, St. Michaels and Tilghman Island. For more info. tel: 410-770-8000 or visit www.tourtalbot.org. 5. BARTLETT PEAR INN - 28 S. Harrison St. Significant for its architecture, it was built by Benjamin Stevens in 1790 and is one of Easton’s earliest three-bay brick buildings. The home was “modernized” with Victorian bay windows on the right side in the 1890s. 6. WATERFOWL BUILDING - 40 S. Harrison St. The old armory is 105
Easton Points of Interest now the headquarters of the Waterfowl Festival, Easton’s annual celebration of migratory birds and the hunting season, the second weekend in November. For more info. tel: 410-822-4567 or visit www.waterfowlfestival.org. 7. ACADEMY ART MUSEUM - 106 South St. Accredited by the American Association of Museums, the Academy Art Museum is a fine art museum founded in 1958. Providing national and regional exhibitions, performances, educational programs, and visual and performing arts classes for adults and children, the Museum also offers a vibrant concert and lecture series and an annual craft festival, CRAFT SHOW (the Eastern Shore’s largest juried fine craft show), featuring local and national artists and artisans demonstrating, exhibiting and selling their crafts. The Museum’s permanent collection consists of works on paper and contemporary works by American and European masters. Mon. through Fri. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; extended hours on Tues., Wed. and Thurs. until 7 p.m. For more info. tel: (410) 822-ARTS (2787) or visit www.art-academy.org. 8. CHRIST CHURCH - St. Peter’s Parish, 111 South Harrison St. The Parish was founded in 1692 with the present church built ca. 1840, of Port Deposit granite.
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Easton Points of Interest 9. HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF TALBOT COUNTY - 25 S. Washington St. Enjoy an evocative portrait of everyday life during earlier times when visiting the c. 18th and 19th century historic houses and a museum with changing exhibitions, all of which surround a Federal-style garden. Located in the heart of Easton’s historic district. Museum hours: Thurs., Fri. & Sat., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (winter) and Mon. through Sat., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (summer), with group tours offered by appointment. For more info. tel: 410-822-0773 or visit www.hstc.org. Tharpe Antiques and Decorative Arts located at 30 S. Washington Street. Hours: Tues.-Sat. 10-4 and Sun. 11-4. Consignments accepted on Tues. or by appointment 410-820-7525 Proceeds support HSTC. 10. ODD FELLOWS LODGE - At the corner of Washington and Dover streets stands a building with secrets. It was constructed in 1879 as the meeting hall for the Odd Fellows. Carved into the stone and placed into the stained glass are images and symbols that have meaning only for members. See if you can find the dove, linked rings and other symbols. 11. TALBOT COUNTY COURTHOUSE - Long known as the “East Capital” of Maryland. The present building was completed in 1794 on the
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Oswald Tilghman, great-grandson of Lt. Col. Tench Tilghman. (Private) 18. TRINITY EPISCOPAL CATHEDRAL - On “Cathedral Green,” Goldsborough St., a traditional Gothic design in granite. The interior is well worth a visit. All windows are stained glass, picturing New Testament scenes, and the altar cross of Greek type is unique. 19. INN AT 202 DOVER - Built in 1874, this Victorian-era mansion reflects many architectural styles. For years the building was known as the Wrightson House, thanks to its early 20th century owner, Charles T. Wrightson, one of the founders of the S. & W. canned food empire. Locally it is still referred to as Captain’s Watch due to its prominent balustraded widow’s walk. The Inn’s renovation in 2006 was acknowledged by the Maryland Historic Trust and the U.S. Dept. of the Interior. 20. TALBOT COUNTY FREE LIBRARY - Housed in an attractively remodeled building on West Street, the hours of operation are Mon. and Thurs., 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Tues. and Wed. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Fri. and Sat., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., except during the summer when it’s 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday. For more info. tel: 410-822-1626 or visit www.tcfl.org. 21. MEMORIAL HOSPITAL AT EASTON - Established in the early 1900s, now one of the finest hospitals on the Eastern Shore. Memorial Hospital is part of the Shore Health System. www.shorehealth.org.
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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. 115
St. Michaels Points of Interest 2. HARBOURTOWNE GOLF RESORT - Bay View Restaurant and Duckblind Bar on the scenic Miles River with an 18 hole golf course. 3. MILES RIVER YACHT CLUB - Organized in 1920, the Miles River Yacht Club continues its dedication to boating on our waters and the protection of the heritage of log canoes, the oldest class of boat still sailing U. S. waters. The MRYC has been instrumental in preserving the log canoe and its rich history on the Chesapeake Bay. 4. THE INN AT PERRY CABIN - The original building was constructed in the early 19th century by Samuel Hambleton, a purser in the United States Navy during the War of 1812. It was named for his friend, Commodore Oliver Hazzard Perry. Perry Cabin has served as a riding academy and was restored in 1980 as an inn and restaurant. The Inn is now a member of the Orient Express Hotels. 5. THE PARSONAGE INN - A bed and breakfast inn at 210 N. Talbot St., was built by Henry Clay Dodson, a prominent St. Michaels businessman and state legislator around 1883 as his private residence. In 1874, Dodson, along with Joseph White, established the St. Michaels Brick Company, which later provided the brick for “the old Parsonae house.”
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St. Michaels Points of Interest 6. FREDERICK DOUGLASS HISTORIC MARKER - Born at Tuckahoe Creek, Talbot County, Douglass lived as a slave in the St. Michaels area from 1833 to 1836. He taught himself to read and taught in clandestine schools for blacks here. He escaped to the north and became a noted abolitionist, orator and editor. He returned in 1877 as a U.S. Marshal for the District of Columbia and also served as the D.C. Recorder of Deeds and the U.S. Minister to Haiti. 7. CHESAPEAKE BAY MARITIME MUSEUM - Founded in 1965, the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum is dedicated to preserving the rich heritage of the hemisphere’s largest and most productive estuary - the Chesapeake Bay. Located on 18 waterfront acres, its nine exhibit buildings and floating fleet bring to life the story of the Bay and its inhabitants, from the fully restored 1879 Hooper Strait lighthouse and working boatyard to the impressive collection of working decoys and a recreated waterman’s shanty. Home to the world’s largest collection of Bay boats, the Museum regularly hosts temporary exhibitions, special events, festivals, and education programs. Docking and pump-out facilities available. Exhibitions and Museum Store open year-round. Up-to-date information and hours can be found
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St. Michaels Points of Interest mill from the late 1800s until the 1970s, producing flour used primarily for Maryland beaten biscuits. Today it is home to a brewery, winery, artists, furniture makers, a baker and other unique shops and businesses. 27. ST. MICHAELS HARBOUR INN, MARINA & SPA - Constructed in 1986 and recently renovated, it has overnight accommodations, conference facilities, marina, spa and Pascal’s Restaurant & Tavern. 28. ST. MICHAELS NATURE TRAIL - The St. Michaels Nature Trail is a 1.3 mile paved walkway that winds around the western side of St. Michaels starting at a dedicated parking lot on South Talbot Street across from the Bay Hundred swimming pool. The 8-foot-wide path is a former railroad bed and is popular with walkers and cyclists who want to stay away from traffic. The path cuts through the woods, San Domingo Park, over a covered bridge and past a horse farm and historic cemetery before ending in Bradley Park. The trail is open all year from dawn to dusk. 29. ST. MICHAELS VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT - Est. in 1901, the SMVFD is located at 1001 S. Talbot Street with a range that includes all areas from Arcadia Shores to Wittman, covering 120 square miles of land area, and 130 miles of shoreline.
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Oxford Points of Interest Oxford is one of the oldest towns in Maryland. Although already settled for perhaps 20 years, Oxford marks the year 1683 as its official founding, for in that year Oxford was first named by the Maryland General Assembly as a seaport and was laid out as a town. In 1694, Oxford and a new town called Anne Arundel (now Annapolis) were selected the only ports of entry for the entire Maryland province. Until the American Revolution, Oxford enjoyed prominence as an international shipping center surrounded by wealthy tobacco plantations. Today, Oxford is a charming tree-lined and waterbound village with a population of just over 700 and is still important in boat building and yachting. It has a protected harbor for watermen who harvest oysters, crabs, clams and fish, and for sailors from all over the Bay. 1. TENCH TILGHMAN MONUMENT - In the Oxford Cemetery the Revolutionary War hero’s body lies along with that of his widow. Lt. Tench Tilghman carried the message of Cornwallis’ surrender from Yorktown,
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Oxford Points of Interest VA, to the Continental Congress in Philadelphia. Across the cove from the cemetery may be seen Plimhimmon, home of Tench Tilghman’s widow, Anna Marie Tilghman. 2. THE OXFORD COMMUNITY CENTER - 200 Oxford Road. The Oxford Community Center, a pillared brick schoolhouse saved from the wrecking ball by the town residents, is a gathering place for meetings, classes, lectures, dinner theater and performances by the Tred Avon Players and has been recently renovated. Rentals available to groups and individuals. 410-226-5904 or www.oxfordcc.org. 3. BACHELOR POINT HARBOR - Located at the mouth of the Tred Avon River, 9’ water depth. 4. THE COOPERATIVE OXFORD LABORATORY - U.S. Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and Maryland Department of Natural Resources located here. 410-226-5193 or www.dnr.state.md.us/fisheries/oxford. 4A. U.S. COAST GUARD STATION - 410-226-0580. 5. OXFORD TOWN PARK - Former site of the Oxford High School.
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Recent restoration of the beach as part of a “living shoreline project” created 2 terraced sitting walls, a protective groin and a sandy beach with native grasses which will stop further erosion and provide valuable aquatic habitat. A similar project has been completed adjacent to the ferry dock. A kayak launch site has also been located near the ferry dock. 6. OXFORD MUSEUM - Morris & Market Sts. Devoted to the memories and tangible mementos of Oxford, MD. The Museum will close for the season on November 12 and will re-open on the 4th Saturday of April 2013. Admission is free; donations gratefully accepted. For more info. tel: 410-226-0191. 7. OXFORD LIBRARY - 101 Market St. Founded in 1939 and on its present site since 1950. Hours are Mon.-Sat., 10-4. 8. THE BRATT MANSION (ACADEMY HOUSE) - 205 N. Morris St. Served as quarters for the officers of a Maryland Military Academy built about 1848. (Private residence) 9. BARNABY HOUSE - 212 N. Morris St. Built in 1770 by sea captain Richard Barnaby, this charming house contains original pine woodwork, corner fireplaces and an unusually lovely handmade staircase. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. (Private residence) Tidewater Residential Designs since 1989
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Oxford Points of Interest 10. THE GRAPEVINE HOUSE - 309 N. Morris St. The grapevine over the entrance arbor was brought from the Isle of Jersey in 1810 by Captain William Willis, who commanded the brig “Sarah and Louisa.” (Private residence) 11. THE ROBERT MORRIS INN - N. Morris St. & The Strand. Robert Morris was the father of Robert Morris, Jr., the “financier of the Revolution.” Built about 1710, part of the original house with a beautiful staircase is contained in the beautifully restored Inn, now open 7 days a week. Robert Morris, Jr. was one of only 2 Founding Fathers to sign the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, and the United States Constitution. 12. THE OXFORD CUSTOM HOUSE - N. Morris St. & The Strand. Built in 1976 as Oxford’s official Bicentennial project. It is a replica of the first Federal Custom House built by Jeremiah Banning, who was the first Federal Collector of Customs appointed by George Washington. 13. TRED AVON YACHT CLUB - N. Morris St. & The Strand. Founded in 1931. The present building, completed in 1991, replaced the original structure.
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Oxford Points of Interest 14. OXFORD-BELLEVUE FERRY - N. Morris St. & The Strand. Started in 1683, this is believed to be the oldest privately operated ferry in the United States. Its first keeper was Richard Royston, whom the Talbot County Court ‘pitcht upon’ to run a ferry at an unusual subsidy of 2,500 pounds of tobacco. Service has been continuous since 1836, with power supplied by sail, sculling, rowing, steam, and modern diesel engine. Many now take the ride between Oxford and Bellevue for the scenic beauty. 15. BYEBERRY - On the grounds of Cutts & Case Boatyard. It faces Town Creek and is one of the oldest houses in the area. The date of construction is unknown, but it was standing in 1695. Originally, it was in the main business section but was moved to the present location about 1930. (Private residence) 16. CUTTS & CASE - 306 Tilghman St. World-renowned boatyard for classic yacht design, wooden boat construction and restoration using composite structures.
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Tilghman’s Island “Great Choptank Island” was granted to Seth Foster in 1659. Thereafter it was known as Foster’s Island, and remained so through a succession of owners until Matthew Tilghman of Claiborne inherited it in 1741. He and his heirs owned the island for over a century and it has been Tilghman’s Island ever since, though the northern village and the island’s postal designation are simply “Tilghman.” For its first 175 years, the island was a family farm, supplying grains, vegetables, fruit, cattle, pigs and timber. Although the owners rarely were in residence, many slaves were; an 1817 inventory listed 104. The last Tilghman owner, General Tench Tilghman (not Washington’s aide-de-camp), removed the slaves in the 1830s and began selling off lots. In 1849, he sold his remaining interests to James Seth, who continued the development. The island’s central location in the middle Bay is ideally suited for watermen harvesting the Bay in all seasons. The years before the Civil War saw the influx of the first families we know today. A second wave arrived after the War, attracted by the advent of oyster dredging in the 1870s. Hundreds of dredgers and tongers operated out of Tilghman’s Island, their catches sent to the cities by schooners. Boat building, too, was an important industry. The boom continued into the 1890s, spurred by the arrival of steamboat service, which opened vast new markets for Bay seafood. Islanders quickly capitalized on the opportunity as several seafood buyers set up shucking and canning operations on pilings at the edge of the shoal of Dogwood Cove. The discarded oyster shells eventually became an island with seafood packing houses, hundreds of workers, a store, and even a post office. The steamboats also brought visitors who came to hunt, fish, relax and escape the summer heat of the cities. Some families stayed all summer in one of the guest houses that sprang up in the villages of Tilghman, Avalon, Fairbank and Bar Neck. Although known for their independence, Tilghman’s Islanders enjoy showing visitors how to pick a crab, shuck an oyster or find a good fishing spot. In the twentieth century, Islanders pursued these vocations in farming, on the water, and in the thriving seafood processing industry. The “Tilghman Brand” was known throughout the eastern United States, but as the Bay’s bounty diminished, so did the number of water-related jobs. Still, three of the few remaining Bay skipjacks (sailing dredgeboats) can be seen here, as well as two working harbors with scores of power workboats. 137
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The Bridges of Tilghman’s Island by Gary D. Crawford
Hey! Madison County’s got nothing on us! You want bridges? We got bridges. After all, we’re an island. Tilghman’s Island may not be very far offshore, but it is separated from the mainland of Delmarva by a narrow strip of water. Unless you want to swim across, getting to and from the island requires either a boat or a bridge.
No one knows when that little waterway known as Knapp’s Narrows was formed. Undoubtedly the Bay cut through a marshy area at some time in the past, probably during a hurricane or winter storm. A channel then formed for the tides to flow through, their ebb and flow maintaining and widening the channel, but not deepening it much. For
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Bridges of Tilghman’s Island that, dredging was required, which came later ~ much later. The earliest maps showing any detail of this area indicate the existence of Knapp’s Narrows. This one of 1676 identifies Sharp’s and Poplar Islands and the Choptank River. At the tip of the long narrow peninsula of Bay Hundred lies an unmistakable little blob. The Narrows can be clearly seen. The “blob” on the map, of course, is “Choptank Island.” Whether the First Americans actually called it that, or whether we simply slapped the name of the tribe onto both river and island, I do not know. In any case, “Choptank Island” is the name
that appears on deeds for more than two hundred years. Matthew Tilghman himself called it Choptank Island. (It was other people who called it Tilghman’s Island.) When Choptank Island was settled in 1659, travel everywhere on the Eastern Shore was primarily by water. Until a road came down Bay Hundred many years later, there really wasn’t much need to get people and livestock back and forth across the Narrows. Streams could be crossed at shallow points called “fords,” of course, if such existed. The word “ford” is a common suffix in English placenames and so passed to the people who lived in those places. (My name derives from Cru Ford across
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Bridges of Tilghman’s Island no direct evidence of it. In fact, there is good reason to believe that as late as 1776 there was neither a ferry nor a bridge across Knapp’s Narrows. In July of that historic year, the owner of Choptank Island, Matthew Tilghman, wrote: “…communication from the island to the mainland is very easy, the narrows at the usual place of passing being not more than forty yards wide.” Now, we don’t know where that spot was exactly, but a “place of passing” is a ford, not a bridge, or he would have said so. Nor did he mention a ferry. Moreover, there is the engineering problem. Until it was dredged in the 20th century, Knapp’s Narrows was not only more shallow than it is today, it was considerably wider. If it was 120 feet at the ford, according to Tilghman, it may have been 200 feet across, or more, in most other places. Timber bridges in colonial times, even when braced by simple truss forms such as the king-post, were limited to a length of about fifty feet. Wider streams had to be bridged by a series of spans resting on intermediate piers, but those piers were easily washed out by floods or, as in this case, by the tidal flow. Stone piers were more durable, but there are no quarries in these parts. Author and historian Antoinette Covington says the date of the first
bridge was 1843, when the owner of the island, then Gen. Tench Tilghman, made improvements to the road down the island. He had purchased Choptank Island from family members as a real estate venture and was eager to sell enough large parcels to recoup his investment. There are several reasons for accepting 1843 as the date for the first bridge. By that time, the road down Bay Hundred, now Route 33, would have been well established. As early as 1805, a doctor from St. Michaels, sent to render medical assistance on the island, was able to ride there and back in the same day. Regrettably, his journal fails to mention how he crossed the Narrows. (Drat.)
1847 Map Further support for the 1843 date comes from this 1847 map, the earliest I have found that shows land detail. And there it is ~ a bridge ~ located exactly where it is today. The Log Bridge (1843) We don’t know what the first bridge looked like, exactly, but we can be fairly certain it was constructed of local timber. No photos
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Upcoming Events at the Historical Society of Talbot County Food for Thought - Life in 1812-1814 Tuesday, March 5th at noon · HSTC Museum 25 S. Washington Street, Easton
Bring a brown bag lunch to learn about life in Talbot County in 1812-1814. If you were helping to defend the town of St. Michaels, what would you be wearing, and what songs would you sing? We Americans often have clear images of life during colonial times or during the Civil War era. But this Federal period of our history is not well known. Explore the areas of fashion, architecture, music and more with Beth Hansen, Curator of the Historical Society of Talbot County. Before and after lunch attendees may visit our exhibit about Life and the War of 1812-1814. The event is free and open to the public. Please RSVP by March 1 at 410-822-0773 or email front@hstc.org so we know how many to expect.
Luck of the Irish Dinner
Friday, March 15 ~ 6 p.m. Talbot Country Club, 6142 Country Club Drive, Easton Enjoy a buffet dinner, complimentary drink followed by cash bar and try your luck at games of chance brought to you by Show Biz Productions. An “Auction of Experiences” will take place as well. Join us for a fun-filled evening in support of our educational programs and campus enhancement. This event and HSTC is sponsored by Avon-Dixon Agency, Brown Advisory, Easton’s Promise, Integrated Turf Management Systems, Kelly Benefit Solutions, Parker Counts Melton & Goodman, and The Tilghman Family in Memory of Mary Donnell Tilghman $100 per HSTC member or $125 per non-member. At least $40 of the price per ticket is tax-deductible. Questions, call 410-822-0773 or visit hstc.org to make reservation.
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Bridges of Tilghman’s Island of this first bridge exist, so far as I know, though daguerreotypes and film photography were under development by this time. Fortunately, Jim Dawson, my learned friend and fellow bookseller (Unicorn Bookstore in Trappe), discovered a sketch of a bridge over the Narrows. It was made in 1882 by Nicholas Willis, when he served as the road and bridge inspector for Talbot County.
Fixed Bridge This view is looking west, with the south or island side to the left. Between the five vertical piles were four openings, the widest just twenty feet across. (I have emphasized the dimensions for clarity.) According to Willis, the vertical clearance was four feet at what he described as “medium high tide.”
Could this be an image of that first bridge, built in 1843 and now 39 years old? It might be, for Willis described it as being in bad condition and needing an extensive re-build. Although it wasn’t much use for water traffic except skiffs and scows, it did provide access by horse and wagon to the island at all times, a great convenience to the farmers of Tilghman’s Island. By 1880, however, the island was undergoing an economic change. The booming oyster industry, the lure of “white gold,” brought in dozens of new settlers ~ oystermen who found the island location ideal for harvesting the extensive nearby bars in bay, river, and creek. The watermen soon were calling for the state to put in a movable bridge. The “Centennial Storm” of 1876 provoked a demand for dredging and a drawbridge. Watermen pointed out that the Narrows was the only safe harbor, and yet vessels could not transit the Narrows or even seek shelter there at low tide. Their demands fell on deaf ears for forty-four years, it seems.
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The Pull Bridge (1920) Finally, the state decided to construct a movable bridge across Knapp’s Narrows. For the first time, the Narrows could be used as a short cut between the Bay and Harris Creek and the towns and tributaries of the Choptank River by vessels with fixed masts ~ at least those of shallow draft and narrow beam.
1920 Bridge This design was a curious wheeled affair set on railroad tracks. It was pulled open and closed, by a winch and the bridge-tender’s house went back and forth with it. Although welcomed initially, it was not a huge success. Motorists complained about its single lane, and the “hump” thatmade it difficult to see oncoming traffic, and the sharp slope dropping down on the mainland side was considered just plain dangerous. One motorcyclist who stalled at the top found himself rolling rapidly downhill ~ backwards. Watermen said the pull bridge wasn’t high enough and didn’t open wide enough. And everyone complained that it was deathly slow.
The First Bascule Bridge (1935) By the early 1930s, it became clear that a better bridge was needed. In 1934, the old one was dismantled and removed to make way for a new bridge in the same location. New approaches were built on both sides with more gradual slopes up to a new higher bridge level. A “bascule” design was chosen, which lifts a section of roadway up and out of the way with minimal effort. Unlike a swing-bridge that remains in the middle of the waterway, a bascule bridge allows vessels to make use of nearly the entire water opening. It tips cleverly like a rocking chair; what looks like an axle is really a bar with gear wheels on each end. When those gears turn, they move the bar, and the “chair” rocks back (or forth) on its huge curved legs.
Rocking Chair Diagram It’s fun to watch, unless you’re in a hurry. To minimize the power needed to lift the roadbed, the weight of the entire structure is neatly balanced by an enormous concrete counterweight, allowing a relatively small electric motor to handle the task.
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Scow While the new bridge was under construction, a scow was put in position between the island and a temporary wooden boardwalk built out over the marsh on the mainland side. It ferried passengers back and forth and could be swung open when vessels absolutely needed to pass through. The scow (and the girls) are watched by observers
on the old bridge, just before that structure was torn down. At the same time, the Narrows was dredged its entire length for the first time. The spoils were deposited in various locations at both ends, but also inside the Narrows, primarily on the island side. Consequently, the dredging not only deepened Knapp’s Narrows, it also narrowed it. The impressive new bridge was completed by June of 1935 and served the island faithfully until 1999. It was reported to be the busiest drawbridge in the United States, opening whenever a vessel signaled that it wished to pass through.
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Bridges of Tilghman’s Island The Second Bascule Bridge By the 1980s, it became clear that the bridge’s foundations were failing and repairs would not be practical, so the state decided to build a new bridge. This time they would
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have to keep the old bridge in operation until the replacement was ready. This meant putting the new bridge in a new location, just beside the old. A debate raged for a time between those who wanted the new bridge to be another bascule design similar to the traditional bridge and those who wanted a double-span design that would open in the middle and tilt up on both sides, quickly. The state decided on another bascule design, assuring everyone that the new bridge would be wider, have a sidewalk, with higher clearances on the motorway and under the bridge for water vessels, and operate more quickly. And it was true ~ except for the quicker. The roadbed of the new
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And there beside it rose the magnificent new bridge ~ bright and clean, dwarfing its predecessor, handsome and massive. Up and up it went, until it, too, finally came to a quivering halt ~ a full 25 seconds later. So it goes. The bridge was dedicated in 1999. The ribbon was cut by Mrs. Lillian Mortimer, who at 102 was Tilghman’s oldest resident. The foundations of this bridge were built to last; a diver who 150
Today, the 1935 bridge stands at the entrance to the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum in St. Michaels. inspected them said the “tops” of the concrete footings were 40 feet below the bottom of the Narrows. We hope so, as the current in both directions is relentless. One day not long after, the little bridge was lifted onto a barge and floated up to the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, who spent a whopping amount of money to move it and place it over the driveway to their parking lot. I’m glad they did, for it is still the Tilghman Bridge to those of us old enough to remember her, and she always gets a glance. Back in the 1980s, I remember the bridge tender, Calvin Cummings, allowing my nephew to place a penny on the rail behind
one of the massive rocker legs. A few minutes later a boat came along the Narrows and Mr. Calvin threw the switch to put the whole thing in motion. The counterweight came ponderously down, the roadbed rose up, and the penny disappeared. When the bridge was lowered some minutes later, we eagerly retrieved the penny. It was smashed to the size of a silver dollar, its edges razor sharp, with the image of Abe Lincoln still visible. It was quite a bridge. Gary Crawford and his wife, Susan, operate Crawfords Nautical Books, a unique bookstore on Tilghman’s Island.
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Ryan and the Bluebird Trail by Dr. Jack Scanlon
This Febr uar y, my 5-year-old grandson Ryan helped inspect and repair the 3 dozen bluebird boxes scattered around our farm in Cambridge. He loves to watch birds. He had been excited for weeks to visit the farm and assist me in the annual task of nest box maintenance. Ryan got to ride in the Kubota diesel utility vehicle (always a favorite activity), hand me needed tools and observe last year’s contents. He was given the job of counting boxes for an “official” census. I dubbed him “the Tallyman.” After completing work on each box, he marked his Blue’s Clues notebook with a penciled vertical line. After four had been counted and work on the fifth completed, he cross-hatched the previous four marks to tally five. Counting by fives became a fun arithmetic drill for this preschooler. We sang a song, “Hey, Mr. Tallyman, tally me some boxes,” paraphrasing Harry Belafonte’s calypso ditty from the 1950s. Ryan had a great time, of ten sporting a big smile. He tallied 37 boxes, then signed the sheet when we were finished. He loves numbers and seemed very proud of his work. I showed Ryan several typical bluebird nests with their deep cups
Ryan shows off his “cuke smile” on a recent visit to the farm. and soft grass linings. There were also house wrens’ (Troglodytes aedon) nests, usually made with moss; or a tree swallow’s (Tachyineta bicolor) abode, typically feather lined. Once a cliff sparrow (Petrocheiodon pyrrhonota) had grouted its typical Spartan mud nest to the bottom of a box. This required a knife to remove. A few nest boxes had been preempted by house sparrows (Passer domesticus). Their nests were great tall things crafted from
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t r a i l s� h ave now b e c ome c ommonplace on Delmarva. Bluebirds love open spaces such as pastures, meadows and fields, where f lying insects gather. Wooden nest boxes, well spaced around the perimeter of such openings, facing into fields and carefully tended, have established numerous breeding colonies in these parts. Unusual to see 25 years ago, myriad bluebirds now vie for positions along fences and power lines all across the Mid-Shore. A go o d s t a nd a r d b ox de sig n has been established by the North American Bluebird Society. Important features include the correct entrance hole size (1½ inches), good drainage and adequate ventilation. A specifically designed entrance will reduce nest takeover by larger birds. These interlopers include sparrows and starlings, both introduced species that have become nuisances.
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There should also be an easily accessible port for cleaning and observation. Snakes can eat an entire egg clutch at one raid, so boxes must have ground predator protection as well. There is a lot of good information about nests and about the birds themselves online. The bluebird, happiness’s official avian representative, has thrived under these recent conservation efforts. There are 10 woodduck boxes on our farm as well. Hip boots are necessar y to check them, so we did not go there. Often woodduck boxes checked in late winter will hold screech owls or baby squirrels. Ryan and I discussed these interesting animals as well. Ryan, his mom (our daughter) and her husband live in a Washington, D.C. suburb. They like the outdoors; however, in suburbia, nature is mostly controlled. Ryan’s family has bird feeders, and they hang a few songbird houses from nearby trees. Sometimes deer come into their neighborhood, raccoons raid trash cans and squirrels abound. But it is not at all like Granddad’s farm. They do love to visit and experience the wildness here. When we got home that afternoon, Ryan regaled his parents with stories about his adventures. He was particularly enthusiastic about the important job he performed 160
tallying nest boxes. The big wasp’s nest and the unhatched little eggs from two different kinds of birds were topics for further discussion. We had a great adventure! I w a s r em i nde d , a ga i n, t h at bright, curious kids will ask really insightful questions when properly stimulated. I also learned that concepts as complex as ecological chains that bind insects, wood moss and tiny songbirds to each other are not baff ling mysteries to a child’s mind. Habitat maintenance that enhances wildlife and the complexities of avian reproduction are not outside the realm of a 5-year-old’s thinking when properly explained. I believe Ryan learned a lot about bi rd s ~ pa r t icu la rly bluebi rd s,
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A Big Bowl of Nothing I could be an ant standing here on the edge of a giant punch bowl. The panorama before me presents another of the world’s great geographic features, one that makes a human feel so insignificantly small. It is, in fact, bowl-shaped, but what a bowl it is! It is not a round bowl; it is an elongated oblong shape about seven and a half miles in length by two and a half miles wide. The
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Big Bowl of Nothing the crater before me is more than large enough to accommodate the entire city or Manhattan, with the height of the Empire State Building reaching to less than half the height of the walls of the steep-sided bowl. There is no city in the hole. There is nothing in the hole ~ nothing! This view is the best depiction of nothing I have ever seen. There is no vegetation. There are no visible animals ~ no roads ~ no buildings ~ nothing. It is a desolate brownish gray wasteland. Geologically, this huge depression is known as a caldera. A caldera is formed when a violent eruption occurs at the peak of a volcanic
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vantage points where the treeline could be clearly observed. Legends about Haleakala abound. For example, one of the Polynesian gods, whose name was Maui, is said to have carried ropes to the top of the volcanic cone, where he lassoed the sun to delay its journey across the sky. Why? He slowed the motion of the sun to give more time for his grandmother’s laundry to dry ~ not just ordinary laundry, but the ceremonial tapa cloth that she had created from tree bark. The upper reaches of the volcanic mountain are preserved as a National Park. A visitor’s center along the way offers pictorial and dimensional exhibits and displays
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Nēnē ~ or Hawaiian Goose. One popular means by which to experience the great mountain is to ride a van to the top and coast a bicycle twenty-six miles back to sea level. Small cyclist groups are accompanied by a service vehicle in case help is needed for a bicycle or a rider. Is the Haleakala volcano safe to ascend? Probably; the last eruption apparently occurred in 1790 at the southern coast, but it is believed that there has been no activity at the top for eight hundred to a thousand years. A big bowl of nothing? Not exactly, I think it’s worth taking the time to see. May all of your travels be happy and safe! George Sellers is a Certified Travel Counselor and Accredited Cruise Counselor who operates the popular travel website and travel planning service www. SellersTravel.com. His Facebook and e-mail addresses are George@ SellersTravel.com.
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Dorchester and Queen Anne’s counties. For more info. tel: 410-822-ARTS (2787) or visit www.academyartmuseum.org. Thru March 29 Exhibit: Discovering the Native Landscapes of Maryland’s Eastern Shore, Adkins Arboretum’s fourteenth annual art competition, at Adkins Arboretum, Ridgely. For more info. tel: 410-634-2847, ext. 0 or visit www.adkinsarboretum.org. Thru March 30 Exhibit: The Art of Greg Mort ~ Selections from the Hickman Bequest at the Academy Art Museum, Easton. In 2011, David H. Hickman, an
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Academy Art Museum, Easton. David Plumb moved to Talbot County to teach drawing and painting at the”Academy of the Arts” while winning top honors in the Annual Juried Show in both 1970 and 1982. James Plumb was one of the 20 individuals selected from worldwide applications to attend the prestigious postgraduate studies at the Amsterdam-Maastricht Summer University in 2001. For more info. tel: 410-822-ARTS (2787) or visit www.academyartmuseum.org.
Easton-born Washington, D.C., resident, generously donated over 30 paintings by Greg Mort to the Museum. This exhibition includes a selection of paintings and drawings, as well as some preliminary drawings that were donated by Greg Mort. For more info. tel: 410-822-ARTS (2787) or visit www.academyartmuseum.org. Thru March 30 Exhibit: Katherine K. Allen ~ Meditation on Nature in Paint and Stitch at the Academy Art Museum, Easton. Allen’s “soft paintings” are steeped in personal experience and the remembered atmosphere of the natural world, evoking landscapes that feel recognizable yet imaginary. For more info. tel: 410-822-ARTS (2787) or visit www.academyartmuseum.org. Thru April 28 Exhibit: Springtime in Ireland featuring paintings by Lani Browning and Valerie Craig at South Street Art Gallery, Easton. Opening reception will be March 1 from 5 to 9 p.m. For more info. tel: 443-262-8806. Thru April 28 Exhibit: Contemporary Realists ~ The Art of David and James Plumb at the
1 First Friday Gallery Walk in downtown Easton. 5 to 9 p.m. Easton’s art galleries, antiques shops and restaurants combine for a unique cultural experience. Raffles, gift certificates and street vendors! For more info. tel: 410-770-8350. 1
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1 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.
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March Calendar 1 Concert: Eileen Ivers and Immigrant Soul at the Avalon Theatre, Easton. 8 p.m. This 9-time All-Ireland Fiddle Champion blends traditional sounds with contemporary pop and world music for spectacular, crowdpleasing results. For more info. tel: 410-822-7299 or visit www. avalontheatre.com. 1-2 Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” at The Country School, Easton. Fri. 7 p.m. and Sat. 3 p.m. The story from a magical kingdom far beneath the waves is told in this production with over 53 cast members in grades 5-8. For more info. tel: 410-822-1935 or visit www.countryschool.org. 1-30 2013 St. Michaels Art League Banner Exhibition at the Talbot County Free Library, St. Michaels. The St. Michaels Art League will present an exhibit of the original artwork for the entries in the 2013 Banner competition. Member artists who participate in the annual competition will display their juried original artwork. Judges Bob Manning and Diane Mullaly will announce the banner winners at a reception on March 7 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The public is invited and refreshments will be served. Free. For more info.
visit www.stmichaelsartleague. org. 1,3 Concert: The Chester River Chorale, in concert with the acclaimed Soldiers’ Chorus of the U.S. Army Field Band, presents “A Spring Sing with the Soldiers’ Chorus” at the Presbyterian Church of Chestertown. Friday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. No tickets are sold, so come early. For more info. tel: 410928-5566 or visit www.chesterriverchorale.org. 1,8,15,22 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. 2 Childbirth Education: Labor & Delivery I, II, III at the Nick Rajacich Health Education Center, Memorial Hospital, Easton. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. An overview of pregnancy and birth. Spouses and birthing coaches encouraged to attend. Free. For more info. tel: 410-822-1000 or 410-228-5511, ext. 5200. 2 First Saturday Guided Walk at Adkins Arboretum, Ridgely. Explore the Arboretum’s diverse plant communities on a guided walk led by an Arboretum docent
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People, Buildings and Boats in Your Landscapes! with Diane DuBois Mullaly at the Academy Art Museum, Easton. 1 to 4 p.m. This class is for all levels. For more info. visit www.dianeduboismullaly.com. 2,16,23 Class: Illustrating and Writing Children’s Picture Books with Laura Ranking at the Academy Art Museum, Easton. Saturdays, 10 a.m. to noon (no class March 9). For more info. tel: 410-822-ARTS (2787) or visit www.academyartmuseum.org.
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March Calendar 3,10,17,24 Class: Digital Photography II ~ Shooting with George Holzer at the Academy Art Museum, Easton. Sundays, 12:30 to 3 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-822-ARTS (2787) or visit www.academyartmuseum.org. 4 Academy for Lifelong Learning: The Invention and Discovery of the God Particle with Chip Britt and Ron Lesher. 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels. For more info. tel: 410-745-2916 or visit www.cbmm.org. 4 Brown Bag Lunch” Lee Boynton, plein air landscape painter, will present a program on Seeing the Color of Light: Stewarding the Impressionist Legacy at the Talbot County Free Library, St. Michaels. Noon. Lee will speak about stewarding the artistic legacy first established by Claude Monet. Free. For more info. tel: 410-745-5877 or visit www. tcfl.org. 4 The Tidewater Camera Club will host a seminar entitled “A Little Bit of Everything” (with an emphasis in lighting and composition) presented by Jim Indelicarto from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Wye Oak Room at the Talbot County Community
Photo by Jim Indelicarto. Center, Easton. Jim”Indo” Indelicarto was awarded the degree of “Master Photographer” from the Professional Photographers of America (PPA), the largest International organization of image makers in the world. For more information on Jim, visit: www.zacharygallery.com. The seminar is open to the public. For more info. visit www.tidewatercameraclub.com or tel: 410-822-5441. 4,11,18 Academy for Lifelong Learning: Great Decisions Discussion Program with Phillip Betsch at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels. 2 to 3 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-745-2916 or visit www. cbmm.org. 4,11,18,25 Fun & Friendship for kids ages 7 to 11 at the St. Michaels Community Center, every Monday from 3 to 5 p.m. Time
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5,7,12,14,19,21,26,28 Dancing on the Shore every Tuesday and Thursday at the Academy Art Museum, Easton. 7 to 9 p.m. Learn to waltz, swing, salsa, Argentine tango and more. For more info. tel: 410-482-6169. 5,12,19,26 First Step Storytime at the Talbot County Free Library, Easton. Tuesdays, 10 a.m. For children 3 and under accompanied by an adult. For more info. tel: 410-822-1626 or visit www. tcfl.org. 5,12,19,26 Preschool Storytime at the Talbot County Free Library, Easton. Tuesdays, 2 p.m. For children 3 to 5 accompanied by
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5-April 2 Class: Brushing Up in Oils with Matthew Hillier at the Academy Art Museum, Easton. Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For more info. tel: 410822-ARTS (2787) or visit www. academyartmuseum.org. 6 Philadelphia Flower Show bus trip sponsored by Adkins Arboretum. 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. The PHS Philadelphia Flower Show will glow with the majestic beauty and creative genius of Great Britain and will pay tribute to centuries of inspiring and influential culture, culminating in the urbane design of 21st-century London. For more info. tel: 410634-2847, ext. 0 or visit www. adkinsarboretum.org. 6 Nature as Muse at Adkins Arboretum, Ridgely. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Each month this writing group will follow a different winding path through the Arboretum to quietly observe nature in detail and then write about it. Bring a sack lunch and dress for both indoor and outdoor forest adventure. For more info. tel: 410634-2847, ext. 0 or visit www. adkinsarboretum.org. 6 Young Explorers Open House at the Academy Art Museum, Easton. 6 to 7 p.m. Registrations for the 2013-2014 term will be accepted. Young Explorers introduces young children to new ideas through a thematic approach to learning that emphasizes the ability to make meaningful connections. For more info. tel: 410-822-ARTS (2787) or visit www.academyartmuseum.org.
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March Calendar 6,13,20,27 Meeting: Wednesday Morning Artists meet each Wednesday at 8 a.m. at Creek Deli in Cambridge. No cost. For more info. visit www.wednesdaymorningartists.com or contact Nancy at ncsnyder@aol. com or 410-463-0148. 6,13,20,27 St. Michaels Art League’s weekly “Paint Together” at the home of Alice-Marie Gravely. 1 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-745-8117. 6,13,20,27 Teen Night at the St. Michaels Community Center, every Wednesday from 5 to 7 p.m. Teens ages 12 to 17 are welcome for dinner, activities and entertainment. For more info. tel: 410-745-6073. 6,13,20,27 Social Time for Seniors at the St. Michaels Community Center, every Wednesday from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The first Wednesday of the month is always BINGO, the second and fourth are varying activities, and the third is art class. For more info. tel: 410-745-6073. 6-30 22nd Annual March Student Showcase at the Kent Island Federation of Art. Students of Kent Island and Grasonville exhibit their artwork. Reception: Sat-
urday, March 9 from 1 to 4 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-643-7424 or visit www.KIFA.us. 6,20 Plant Clinic offered by the University of Maryland Cooperative Extension’s Master Gardeners of Talbot County at the Talbot County Free Library, Easton. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-822-1244. 7 Academy for Lifelong Learning: Gardening Ideas ~ Relief of Cabin Fever with Stephanie Wooten. 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Garden Treasures, Easton. For more info. tel: 410-745-2916 or visit www.cbmm.org. 7 Stroke Survivors Support Group at the Talbot Senior Center, Easton. 1 p.m. Free. For more info. tel: 410-822-1000 or 410228-5511, ext. 5068. 7 Concert: Christopher Paul Stelling in the Stoltz Listening Room, Avalon Theatre, Easton. 8 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-822-7299 or visit www.avalontheatre. com. 7,14,21 Class: Introduction to Insight (Mindfulness) Meditation sponsored by The Easton Meditation Group. Insight meditation is simply developing our ability to pay attention to the present moment. Thursdays, 6
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9 The Second Saturday Speaker Series at St. Michael’s Library will feature author Gerald Sweeney at 2 p.m. The title for his speech is “How Do Creative People Begin to Create?” Sweeney is the author of six novels including five in the Columbiad series that follows an Irish-American family through the Twentieth Century. His 35-year career (plus 7 in government) was spent in the New York magazine and publishing business. For more info. tel: 410- 745-5877. Sweeney, the vice-president of the Eastern Shore Writers Association, can be reached through www.GeraldFSweeney,com. For Past speeches and observations, check his blog at http:// existentialpinballmachine@ wordpress.com. 9 Meeting: Oxford Ladies’ Breakfast at the Robert Morris Inn. 9:30 a.m. All ladies in the community, including friends and visiting guests, are welcome. $15 per person includes tax and gratuity. For more info. tel: 410225-0340. 9 Composting at Adkins Arboretum, Ridgely. 10 to 11:30 a.m. Join Dr. Francis Gouin, Professor Emeritus, University of Maryland and composting expert, to learn about the science in composting, how to start a
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compost pile and manage it from start to finish, and the benefits of using compost in gardening. For more info. tel: 410-634-2847, ext. 0 or visit www.adkinsarboretum.org. 9 Tidewater Stamp Club Show at the Easton Volunteer Fire Department Building, Creamery Lane, Easton. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be exhibits, 8 dealers, free admission and parking. For more info. tel: 410-822-1371. 9 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. 9,23 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. 10 Pancake Breakfast at the Oxford Volunteer Fire Dept. 8 to 11 a.m. Proceeds to benefit the Oxford Volunteer Fire Services. $8. For more info. tel: 410-226-5110. 10 Lecture: ¡Naturalist at Adkins Arboretum, Ridgely. 1 to 2:30 p.m. Ever taken an interesting photo of a plant or animal and wanted to share it on social media? Matt Muir will show how social media, photo sharing and nature are linking local and global expertise for use in education and science. For more info. tel: 410-634-2847, ext. 0 or visit www.adkinsarboretum.org. 11 Academy for Lifelong Learning Memoir Writing Club with Joan Katz at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels. 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. For more info.
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mond, VA, Griffin offers a unique photographic interpretation of life and living. The Tidewater Inn exhibit will serve as Griffin’s third presentation in the area since relocation to Easton with his family two years ago. For more info. tel: 804-317-3392.
tel: 410-745-2916 or visit www. cbmm.org. 11 Chesapeake Bay 101: A Short Course in the State of the Bay featuring Bee Trout of the Chesapeake Bay Foundation gives a Power Point presentation and shows a short video on the current state of the Bay at the Talbot County Free Library, Easton. 6 p.m. For more info. tel: 410822-1626 or visit www.tcfl.org. 11 Childbirth Education: Basic Infant CPR at the Nick Rajacich Health Education Center, Memorial Hospital, Easton. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Free. For more info. tel: 410-822-1000 or 410-2285511, ext. 5200. 11,18,25 Box Lunch Music Lecture featuring Rachel Franklin at the Academy Art Museum, Easton. Noon. Franklin speaks with great knowledge and humor on the great symphonic works. For more info. tel: 410-822-2787 or visit www.academyartmuseum. org. 11-April 8 Exhibit: Exum Griffin will exhibit select examples of his photographic work at Easton’s Tidewater Inn Library Gallery. A former artist-in-residence at the Crossroads Art Center in Rich-
12 Life Drawing Studio at the Kent Island Federation of Arts. 1 to 4 p.m. Walk-in artists welcome. For more info. tel: 410-643-7424 or visit www.KIFA.us. 12 Prostate Cancer Support Group at the Shore Regional Cancer Center, Easton. 6:30 p.m. Free. For more info. tel: 410-8206800, ext. 108. 12,26 Academy for Lifelong Learning: This I Believe with Don Rush at the Londonderry Retirement Community in Easton. 1 to 2:30 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-7452916 or visit www.cbmm.org. 12,26 Meeting: Tidewater Stamp Club at the Mayor and Council Bldg., Easton. 7:30 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-822-1371. 13 Robin Hood Shop birthday celebration, 416 High Street, Cambridge. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Featuring new spring merchandise. Sponsored by the Dorchester General Hospital Auxiliary. For more info. tel: 410-228-5511.
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14 Arts Express Bus Trip: The Smithsonian American Art Museum, sponsored by the Academy Art Museum, Easton. Some of the finest artwork produced during the Civil War and its aftermath illustrates the influence of this period in history. For more info. tel: 410-822-ARTS (2787) or visit www.academyartmuseum.org.
Photo by Exum Griffin. 13 Meeting: Talbot Optimist Club at the Washington Street Pub, Easton. 6:30 p.m. For more info. e-mail tglass@leinc.com. 13,20 Academy for Lifelong Learning: The Development of the V-22 Osprey with Stan Martin at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels. 10:30 a.m. to noon. For more info. tel: 410-745-2916 or visit www. cbmm.org. 13,27 Chess Club from 1 to 3 p.m. at the St. Michaels Community Center. Players gather for friendly competition and instruction. For more info. tel: 410-745-6073.
14 Lecture: The Roaring ’20s ~ High Times and Low Crimes at the Talbot County Free Library Easton. 5:30 p.m. John Reisinger, author of the Max Hurlock Roaring ’20s Mysteries, tells about the sensational crimes his books are based on. For more info. tel: 410-822-1626 or visit www.tcfl.org. 15 Lecture: Geological Formations and Weather Patterns at Adkins Arboretum, Ridgely. 1 to 2 p.m. Join Dr. Darren Lowery to explore various aspects supporting a detailed understanding of Delmarva’s ever-changing landscape and how it relates to climate change and sea level rise. For more info. tel: 410634-2847, ext. 0 or visit www. adkinsarboretum.org. 15 Soup Day at the St. Michaels Community Center. Choose from three delicious soups for lunch. $6 meal deal. Choose
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March Calendar 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. 16 Childbirth Education: Successful Breastfeeding at the Nick Rajacich Health Education Center, Memorial Hospital, Easton. 9 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Free. For more info. tel: 410-822-1000 or 410-228-5511, ext. 5200. 16 Herpetology Walk: Amphibians and Reptiles at Adkins
Arboretum, Ridgely. 10 to 11:30 a.m. Join Scott Smith to learn about the frogs, turtles, snakes and salamanders that inhabit the Arboretum wetlands and forest. For more info. tel: 410634-2847, ext. 0 or visit www. adkinsarboretum.org. 16 Landscape Design Workshop at Adkins Arboretum, Ridgely. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This workshop will address the typical challenges of homeowners in the Chesapeake Bay region. For more info. tel: 410-634-2847, ext. 0 or visit www.adkinsarboretum.org. 16 The Met: Live in HD at the
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March Calendar Avalon Theatre, Easton featuring Zandonai’s Francesca da Rimini. Noon. Run time: 3 hrs. 57 mins. with 3 intermissions. For more info. tel: 410-822-7299 or visit www.avalontheatre.com. 16 Talbot Mentor Party at the home of Marykay Powell to benefit Talbot Mentors. 6:30 p.m. $40 per person. We let guests know the proceeds support the organization and give people a chance to mingle and meet new friends. The event is casual and offers guests a variety of appetizers, a sampling of fine red and white wines and an evening of conversation. For more info. tel: 410-770-5999 or visit www. talbotmentors.org. 16 Concert: Montana Skies in the Stoltz Listening Room, Avalon Theatre, Easton. 8 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-822-7299 or visit www.avalontheatre.com. 17 First Annual Corn Hole Tournament at the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay, Cambridge. Do you believe you’re a corn hole champion?! Join us for this event which includes round robin preliminaries, buffet style lunch, and corn hole tournament. $60 per 2 person team. Grand prize winner grabs 2
complimentary 1 night stays! For more info. tel: 410-901-6535 to reserve your space. 18 St. Michaels Art League Meeting at Christ Church Parish Hall, Willow St., St. Michaels. 9:30 a.m. The March meeting will feature guest speaker Mary Pritchard on pastels with an emphasis on large work. For more info. tel: 410-226-5351 or visit www.stmichaelsartleague.org. 18 Academy for Lifelong Learning: A Virtual Tour of Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks with Bob Feldhuhn at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels. 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-745-2916 or visit www.cbmm.org. 20 Introduction to Nature Journaling at Adkins Arboretum, Ridgely. 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. This workshop with Lee D’Zmura presents the popular pastime of nature or travel journaling. For more info. tel: 410-634-2847, ext. 0 or visit www.adkinsarboretum.org. 21 Lecture: Leonardo’s Graphic Inventions at the Academy Art Museum, Easton. 6 p.m. Martin Kemp, Emeritus Professor in the History of Art at Oxford University, one of the leading experts on Leonardo da Vinci, will examine
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pletely. The Kingston Trio were one such group. For more info. tel: 410-822-7299 or visit www. avalontheatre.com. 23 The Caroline County 4-H is sponsoring an Indoor Craft and Yard Sale at the Caroline County 4-H Park, 8230 Detour Rd., Denton. 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. All vendors are welcome. There will be crafters, various consultants, household items, furniture, jewelry, antiques, horse tack, tools, pet items and more. For more info. tel: 410-310-8934.
The Kingston Trio at 7 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-822-2787 or visit www. academyartmuseum.org. 22 Concert: The Kingston Trio at the Avalon Theatre, Easton. 8 p.m. In the history of popular music, there are a relative handful of performers who have redefined the content of the music at critical points in history ~ people whose music left the landscape, and the definition of popular music, altered com-
23 Winter Soup ’n Walk at Adkins Arboretum, Ridgely. 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Following a guided walk with a docent naturalist, enjoy a delicious and nutritious lunch along with a brief lesson about the meal’s nutritional value. Menu: beet and cabbage soup, black-eyed pea salad, dill rye bread with strawberry jam and raspberry rhubarb cobbler. For more info. tel: 410-634-2847, ext.
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23-24 Consignment Caper Sale at the Women’s Club of St. Michaels, St. Mary’s Square. Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. On sale will be high quality household items, small furniture, antiques and collectibles. For more info. tel: 410-745-2079. 23-24 Class: What Lies Beneath ~ The Art of Layering with Katherine K. Allen at the artist’s studio and sponsored by the Academy Art Museum, Easton. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Discover new ways of combining water media techniques, layer upon layer, for a unique and surprising effect. For more info. tel: 410-822-ARTS (2787) or visit www.academyartmuseum.org. 27 Arts Express Bus Trip: The Barnes Collection in Philadelphia, sponsored by the Academy Art Museum, Easton. The Barnes Collection features more than 2,500 objects, including 800 paintings, primarily works
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Esty Collet and Margot Miller at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels. 2:30 to 4 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-7452916 or visit www.cbmm.org. 27 The Academy Art Museum’s Spring 2013 Portfolio Night from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Academy Art Museum, Easton. Students
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from the Mid-Shore have the opportunity to meet with representatives from such colleges as the Corcoran, Delaware College of Art and Design, Salisbury University and The Schuler School of Fine Arts, as well as independent artists, to receive feedback on their artwork and learn how to put together a winning portfolio. For more info. tel: 410-822 ARTS (2787) or visit www.academyartmuseum.org. 27 Full Moon Walk at Adkins Arboretum, Ridgely. 6 to 8 p.m. Take a guided tour of the Arboretum under a full moon. We’ll discover the night sights and sounds of the meadow and forest, the
crunch of leaves underfoot, and spring in the woodland. For more info. tel: 410-634-2847, ext. 0 or visit www.adkinsarboretum.org. 30 Concert: Sara Watkins at the Avalon Theatre, Easton. 8 p.m. As the golden-voiced singer and fiddle player for the GrammyAward-winning Nickel Creek, Sara Watkins’ heavenly musical prowess and songwriting skills were key to the band’s meteoric rise to success. For more info. tel: 410-822-7299 or visit www. avalontheatre.com.
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