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Tidewater Times
Since 1952, Eastern Shore of Maryland Vol. 62, No. 6
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November 2013
Features: About the Cover Photographer: Wil Hershberger . . . . . . . . . . . 7 In the London Rain: Helen Chappell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 New Digs at Blackwater: Dick Cooper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Tidewater Traveler: George W. Sellers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 When Hollywood Came to St. Michaels: James Dawson . . . . . . . 55 Tidewater Gardening: K. Marc Teffeau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 The Wharf That Was: Gary D. Crawford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 Waterfowl Festival Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156 Tidewater Kitchen: Pamela Meredith-Doyle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161 Tidewater Review: Anne Stinson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177 Oxford Ladies Auxiliary Antique Show and Sale . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191 Christmas on the Creek Launches Oxford’s Holiday Season . . . 193
Departments: November Tide Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Dorchester Points of Interest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Easton Points of Interest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 St. Michaels Points of Interest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 Oxford Points of Interest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 Tilghman - Bay Hundred . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139 Caroline County - A Perspective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 Queen Anne’s County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155 November Calendar of Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195 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 Wil Hershberger Wil Hershberger has been an avid naturalist most of his life. After becoming an accomplished and well-respected birder, photography skills learned in his Dad’s basement darkroom were rekindled. Today, his photography has become an extension of his passion for the natural world. Over a decade ago, Wil and his wife Donna formed Nature Images and Sounds, LLC. Together, they photograph everything from birds to bugs, participate in art shows and teach photography classes. Most of Wil’s recordings, including birds
and bugs are archived at the Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology’s Macaulay Library of Natural Sounds. Hershberger will teach two Master Classes at this year’s Waterfowl Festival. They are the “Essentials of Digital Photography,” and “Advanced Digital Photography.” You can register on-line for each of these classes at www.waterfowlfest ival.org/inde x.php/t ickets/ master-classes. To view more of Hershberger’s work visit www. natureimagesandsounds.com. Pictured on the cover is a female American kestrel.
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In the London Rain by Helen Chappell
Forty-five years ago I found myself in London, walking blocks upon city blocks through a wall of rain in the British f loods on a quest for a legendar y bookstore. I emerged from the underground at Charing Cross and found, to my horror, that my Oz was still a mile away. It was my first trip to London, and I didn’t have enough common sense to hail a cab, if one could be found in the rain, or to get back on the underground and find a closer stop to my destination. From time to time I’d ask passers-by for directions, and my goal always seemed so far away, lost in the relentless downpour. But, what’s the good of a quest without obstacles? Pneumonia would be a small price to pay for reaching heaven ... my idea of perfect heaven. I’ll never forget that rain, because there’s nothing quite like the rain in the British Isles. For one thing, it’s a constant, like Eastern Shore summer humidity. It has the ability to soak through your raincoat, your hair, your clothes and your boots in a matter of minutes. It drenches you down to your bones. I probably looked like an American drowned rat, judging by
I was born wanting to read. the looks I was getting from the city folk. And what, you may ask, was the object of my quest? What drove me on for what seemed like hours through that pouring rain? What was my Oz, my Shangri-La, my Land of Milk and Honey? Foyle’s Bookstore! Before I could read, I wanted to learn so badly that I would try to spell things out on cereal boxes and newspaper funnies. I just wanted to read. I just knew in those hieroglyphs there were all kinds of ideas just waiting for me to decipher them. I loved picture books, but I carried around a grown-up novel pretending I could read it. I guess I was born wanting to read. Then, when I finally learned in first grade, I announced to my parents 11
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were both great readers, so there were always plenty of books in the house, and no one asked me why I was wasting my time buried in some tome or another. But, back to Foyle’s Bookstore... It was Avalon, Camelot, my destination vacation. Back in the day, as now, it was a whole building, four magnificent stories full of nothing but books!! Glorious books on every subject you can imagine, every author you could think of. Whole floors...and more floors of wonderful books. It was, and for all I know still may be, the world’s largest bookstore. I walked into the old building and out of the rain, dripping and probably looking like a home-
that I could quit school now. I knew how to read and after that I was perfectly capable of completing my education myself. I still think I could have done a perfectly competent job of being autodidactic, but that’s just me. Of course, if you love to read, you love books, and there has rarely been a time in my life when I wasn’t buried in a book. Books were my escape, my teacher, my deity, my raison d’etre. I just live to read. At fourteen, I started working part time in a bookstore, and I haven’t stopped reading books since, whether I’m reading them or writing them. Happily, my parents
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In the London Rain less woman. The first thing that hit me was the delicious smell of paper such as you used to have in brick-and-mortar bookshops. That slightly woody, slightly antique perfume a true book lover knows. Then there were the wooden shelves, shelf after shelf, after shelf, well stocked with books; the typically British clerks with their West End accents, safely lodged in glass kiosks, ready to take your money and answer your questions. It was old-fashioned by American standards. Think of the set of Are You Being Served? There, you’ve got it. I, of course, was utterly charmed. I really thought I’d died and gone
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of books. Literally. As I worked my way up the floors, through the subjects and authors, I found all kinds of treasures. I still have the U.K. trade paper edition of The Lord of the Rings, all in one volume. And I have to confess, when I should have been reading early 20th century British Isles poets, I was more engrossed in the adventures of Frodo and company. Sorry, Rupert Brooke and William Butler Yeats! Books! Books! Books! As far as
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and everyone, from the history of the periodic table to trashy novels, but now I use my Kindle. In these days of dwindling space, I don’t have to worry about storing yet more books. But it’s nice to know if there’s something I can’t find anywhere else, I can order it online from Foyle’s at www.foyles.co.uk.
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New Digs at Blackwater by Dick Cooper
“We hope to be moved into the Visitor Center by the first of the year,” says Ray Paretta, Blackwater’s Visitor Services Manager. “The new center w ill have a multipurpose room that can hold up to 150 for meetings. It will have expanded exhibition space, as well as the bookstore and gift shop that’s run by our non-profit partner, Friends of Blackwater.” The center also has a new geothermal heating and cooling system and skylights to cut back on the carbon footprint. Solar tubes will carry sunlight to darker parts of the building. “When you walk into a room, you think the lights are on,” Paretta says. The work on the ponds, called
The residents of Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge seem oblivious to all of the remodeling work that has been going on over the last few years. Eagles continue to soar, herons and egrets constantly stalk the water’s edge in search of the next meal, and turtles by the dozens doze in the sun, their necks stretched out to maximize the warmth. Just over the banks and behind the berms, workers are closing in on the final touches to the Refuge’s renovated Visitor Center. Earthmoving equipment is being loaded up on trailers after getting the vast ponds ready for the thousands of incoming geese, ducks, swans and other waterfowl who spend their winters in Blackwater.
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New Digs at Blackwater impoundments, that are f looded in late fall of every year to form more habitats for the waterfowl was paid for by Ducks Unlimited, he says. “The ideal depth of water is about one foot to allow the birds to feed off the bottom.” The Blackwater impoundments varied in depth, with some being too deep for the birds to use effectively. Now they are all the same depth, and the ditches that carry water from Kentuck Swamp across Key Wallace Drive from the Visitor Center have been rebuilt to maximize water use. Blackwater attracts about 180,000 v i sitor s to it s 28,000 acres of woods, wetlands, hiking
Construction equipment is visible all around the Refuge. and water trails each year. Located in central Dorchester County, 12 miles southwest of Cambridge, the Refuge is run by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. About 190 bald eagles live in and around Blackwater, the largest east coast population north of Florida.
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New Digs at Blackwater It is a rare visit when you don’t spot an eagle effortlessly gliding overhead or sitting stoically on the branch of a dead tree sur veying the marsh. The Wildlife Drive, a paved four-mile-long road, winds through the Refuge taking motorists, cyclists and walkers close to the water and waterfowl. Every season has its special attractions. Spring brings turtles out of the mud, and they stack themselves up like dinner plates looking for sunshine. Throughout the year, longlegged shore birds perch in the low trees or hunt the mud flats for crabs, minnows or snakes. July and August are the quietest months, but they
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Snow geese in a swirl. glimmer of the water in Blackwater Lake, and the big sky makes for some very photogenic sunsets. Blackwater comes alive in the w inter, however. Tundra swans, their long necks fully extended, f ly by in formation. Thousands of Canada geese fill the air with a cacophony of honks. Ducks in threes and fours dart from lake to pond in a constant rush. One of t he tr uly magnif icent sights of the w inter is when the snow geese come in after their trip down the East Coast from the Arctic Circle. Snow geese do not possess the sense of community and order that their Canadian cousins seem to pride themselves on. When a flock of Canada geese takes to flight, they quickly follow the leader and form up in their iconic V pattern. Not so with snow geese. They will blanket an impoundment, a thousand or more at a time, covering the water with a coat of white and gray. While
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most snow geese are white with blacktipped wings, a lesser variety is bluish grey with white and black wings. They are even noisier than the Canada geese and have a call that is harsher. They are also very skittish, and you can tell when the flock is about to go up. Their squawks begin to grow louder and build to a crescendo, and then boom, the entire flock bursts up from the water and goes into a swirling, whirling cloud of noise and feathers. When they pass overhead, you can feel the rush of wind from their wings. Somehow they manage to avoid midair collisions, and then, as if on cue, they descend in unison to the pond’s surface and resume their feeding as if nothing had happened. The eagles start their families in the winter, laying two or three eggs that generally hatch in late February or March. By June, the f ledglings are flying. Parts of the Refuge are closed of f from the public if an active nest is nearby, but you can watch the developing family on the Eagle Cam at www.friendsofblackwater.org/camhtm2.htm. The Friends of Blackwater is a group of about 800 whose volunteers run the gift and book shop and serve as docents for visitors. Their website, www.friendsof blackwater.org has a wealth of information about the Refuge, its history and upcoming events. One of the highlights
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A Stroll Down the Alley often lined with trash receptacles. So, guess where I am! I am strolling down an alley ~ no, really ~ it is a real, genuine, certified alley. I wonder why people say walking down an alley; I do not recall ever hearing someone say they are walking up an alley. As alleys go, this one is a little nicer. It is paved with asphalt and is a little wider than most. Vehicles are allowed to travel in only one direction on this alley. Along the alley I observe the rear walls and doors of a recycled movie theatre, an appliance store, a flower shop and some other barely notable service entrances to small businesses. The fronts of
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form an alignment. I understand that years earlier this same garage served as a Ford dealership. Parked in the alley in front of the building toward one end is a 1951 black four-door Ford sedan. It looks like it could have just rolled off the showroom floor ready for a new owner. At the other end of the building, parked on the alley, is a black horse carriage (no horse). I am sure there is a proper make and model that would describe this buggy, but to me it’s an old carriage. Old ~ yes ~ but it too looks like something straight from the new carriage store. I step into the main exhibit hall of the museum through a roll-up, garage-style overhead door. Wow!
there is something to be said for, in a situation, knowing to call the local authorities and declare that there is an incident in Alley 37. The alley I am exploring today has a decent-looking green and white sign at each end declaring it to be Covey & Williams Alley. No, I am not lost. I have come here to experience the Federalsburg Museum. You may not have known that Federalsburg has a museum; maybe that’s because it’s in an alley! About halfway through the alley is a freshly-painted masonry block building. I remember bringing my car to this building back in the early seventies to have Tip per-
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We stripped off the husk and forced the hard yellow kernels off the cob and into a waiting dish. I wish she could see this machine that mechanically does what we struggled to do with our bare hands. Behind the sheller is a manually operated fodder cutter. I am thinking it’s a good bet that most people under age fifty don’t even know what fodder is – let alone that fodder can be cut or shocked! I turn to notice a 1927 Chevrolet fuel delivery truck. It is a beautiful rich dark green trimmed in black and accented along the sides of the tank with polished oak rails. As I consider this vehicle, it reminds me of how long petroleum products have played a role in growing this country to what it is today. Another delivery truck is across the room. It
What a collection! My parents talked of driving a Model A Ford. I can imagine them in this one. It is a beautiful, two-tone shiny gray with black fenders and chrome in all the right places. They spoke of a rumble seat in the back where normally would be a trunk, and sure enough, this 1930 beauty has such a feature. Nearby is a manually-cranked John Deere corn sheller. Even if the John Deere logo was not prominent, I would have recognized the distinctive green and yellow color. It reminds me that this very weekend I had pulled an ear of corn from a dry brown stalk in my neighbor’s field (sorry) to show to my three-year-old granddaughter.
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loged to preserve the history of Federalsburg’s families and businesses. An entire section is devoted to a collection of old dolls, doll attire, dollhouses and scaled-down furniture. Another area of the museum is given over to local sports memorabilia. Federalsburg, like many small Mid-Shore towns, has a rich history of athletic activity. Here I see a remarkably clear photo of the 1948 Federalsburg “Town” Girls Basket Ball Team sponsored by the Lions Club, and beside the photo, still in incredible condition, a 1948 team uniform and warm-up jacket worn by one of the players. On another table is a complete Federalsburg “A’s” baseball uniform.
is a 1919 Model T Ford Depot Hack. The body of the vehicle is of highly polished wood. Inside it sports a couple of bench seats behind the driver’s seat and at the very back is space for luggage. Side curtains of leather are raised and lowered to offer protection to the passengers. It’s not just vehicles and farm equipment. In one corner of the room is a business office setting with furniture and equipment as it would have been in the 1940s. A separate room houses the Historical Society’s library and research center where thousands of documents and photos have been cata-
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A very recent acquisition by the museum is a collection of large black and white photographs depicting the Great Flood of 1935. Button – button – who’s got the button? There is something about Federalsburg and buttons. Button manufacturing was a significant industry here. Seeing the buttonmaking equipment on display, one museum goer commented about having found many buttons in the driveway of her newly acquired home. With a little research it was learned that in the early 1900s it was common to use surplus, reject and broken buttons as driveway ballast. Several homes in Federalsburg have button driveways. Just like the big guys, there is even a small museum shop! I understand that many of the vehicles and large items in the museum are on loan from private owners, but so what! That’s how many museums work. They are here today, and my guess is that they will be here again. Most museums rotate their collections. I like what one of the museum’s directors told me. “As local people are learning that we are here, they are bringing in those old, old treasures that have been stored in attics, sheds and closets for years. Objects from the past that might have previously been forgotten, ignored or even discarded are find-
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When Hollywood Came to St. Michaels The Filming of “The First Kiss” by James Dawson
When Hollywood came to St. Michaels in 1928, it was the biggest thing to hit the town since the British invaded the place in 1813. After the decision was made to film Tristram Tupper’s Saturday Evening Post story The Four Brothers, set in Talbot County, the
director was confident that the story could easily be shot in California. But when nothing was found in California that even remotely looked like the Chesapeake Bay, he decided to make the expensive 3,000-mile trek east to film the real Talbot County.
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grew to love the Eastern Shore. Gary Cooper, the rising young actor who played the lead role of Mulligan Talbot, rose for an early morning swim each day before the filming started, and lead actress Fay Wray, who played Cooper’s rich sweetheart, liked it so much that she convinced her fiance John Saunders, a Hollywood screenwriter, to come east and the two were married on June 15 at Calvary Methodist Church in Easton. Their wedding reception was held on a skipjack in St. Michaels harbor. Roland V. Lee, the director, recalled 40 years later that St. Michaels was an enchanting village that gave them wonderful cooperation and warm hospitality. Because
Tupper had written the story while he was vacationing at Maple Hall in Claiborne. It was full of local color, but even Hollywood’s smoke and mirrors could not replicate the charms of the good ole’ Eastern Shore, so that May, two special railroad cars full of people and props pulled into town to shoot the movie, which was titled The First Kiss. The cast and crew, about 75 people, stayed at the Pasadena Inn in Royal Oak. Pauline Valliant, who worked as a hostess in the dining room there, recalled in a May 20, 1973 Baltimore Sun article that they soon felt right at home and
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lived on a plantation in Virginia and was said to be fabulously rich. When that failed, he named his fourth son Mulligan to spite his father-in-law who had an enemy by that name. When Pap dies and is buried in a pauper’s grave, Mulligan has an epiphany. After an epic battle in which he beats his oldest brother half to death, he states that if his siblings will clean up their acts, go to school and get respectable jobs, their rich grandfather will finance their education. And sure enough, the money starts coming in. His three brothers go to school and graduate from college with honors, becoming in turn a preacher, a lawyer and a
he kept a tight rein on his people, everyone had to be up at 6:30 a.m. and ready for filming at 8, so there was no time for any of those wild Hollywood parties the locals had read about in the scandal rags. The plot was this: after years of dissolution and drink, the noble Talbot family, which had given its fine name to the county, had fallen on hard times. Pap Talbot, the son of the distinguished Rev. Henry Talbot, was a drunkard and his four sons not much better. Pap had named his first three sons William, Ezra and Carroll in an attempt to ingratiate himself with his fatherin-law, William Ezra Carroll, who
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The First Kiss doctor. During this time, Mulligan still works as a waterman, but never fails to bring the money from Grandpap Carroll. In the meantime, Mulligan falls in love with Anna Lee Marshall (played by Fay Wray). She is the daughter of the richest man in town and she spurns his advances because, as she so delicately put it, he is “poor white trash.” Mulligan slowly wins her heart and impresses her with his surprising success on the water. He takes her sailing. They kiss. Then, in a melodramatic plot twist, Mulligan is caught attempting to rob passengers on the An-
In an epic battle, Mulligan beats his older brother almost to death. napolis-Claiborne ferry. At his trial, it is revealed that he is not the honest, hardworking waterman that everyone thought, but the notorious Bay pirate “Black Duck,”
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The First Kiss who, disguised in black oilskins, had been robbing vessels off the coast for years. Grandpap Carroll had died insolvent years before, and the money had actually been coming from Mulligan’s piratical enterprises. While Mulligan is in the Easton jail, his brothers help him break out and he and Anna sail off into the sunset together in the dream yacht that he built. That was the way the story ended. In the movie, Mulligan sells the boat he built and pays back all the money he stole, which triggers his arrest. He is tried and found guilty, but released into Anna’s custody and the two live happily ever after. The filming attracted large numbers of spectators, as many as one thousand people on weekends. They were welcome to watch as long as they stayed out of camera range. Crowd noise wasn’t a problem because it was a silent movie. And for its part, Talbot County welcomed the film crew along with the tens of thousands of dollars they pumped into the local economy. The movie was a big deal. A dozen bugeyes, skipjacks and schooners were hired for the water scenes. Two rooms costing $2,000 were added to the Parkerson house in St. Michaels, then special scenic painters aged the house to create Pap’s dilapidated family mansion. A dozen thirty-foot-tall trees were 64
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The First Kiss moved. A small wharf was built. Three tons of oyster shells were spread in the yard along with a large assortment of boat parts. The home and gardens of Edward Buck doubled as Anna Lee’s house. A duplicate of the interior of an Easton jail cell was built in the jail yard in Easton and fitted with bars. For the trial scenes, ten electricians came from New York to light the interior of the Talbot County Court House with $30,000 worth of electrical equipment. One hundred and sixty 2,000 watt light bulbs costing $60 each were powered via five tons of cables by an 800 amp. gasoline generator mounted on a truck. Generating enough power, it was said, to light a small town. Hundreds of locals found work as extras and helpers. Everett “Epps” Russell from Oxford even worked as a stunt double for Gary Cooper, diving off of a mast in one scene, but Epps said Cooper did his own love scenes. Things moved quickly. The story had appeared in the April 7, 1928, issue of the Saturday Evening Post. The movie crew arrived in St. Michaels on May 25th to start filming on the 28th; they finished in mid-June; left on the 17th; and the movie premiered in Easton’s New Theater on August 20. The movie played to good re-
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The First Kiss views. The Easton Star Democrat gushed... “This week Talbot Countians have received the movie treat of their lives... To the credit of The New Theater, and at an expense something like ten times that of obtaining other productions of merit, this was the first showing in Maryland... Nine showings, three each day, had been contracted for. Hundreds of people hailed the opportunity to respond and almost capacity houses were sold in advance of general admission tickets. “Such anticipations pertaining to a show had never been witnessed in county history. Beside the story itself, the whole community ‘fell’ for the gentlemanly bunch of operators who took the scenes. Friendships were formed, Lavish expenditures were met. The ‘stay longer’ attitude of the people of St. Michaels and of Easton, was reciprocated by the players with expressions highly flattering to Talbot and its citizens... “The scenes in St. Michaels were superb. They thrilled the spectators. The home of the Talbots, where the Four Brothers lived with a dissolute father, had been reconstructed, and interested those familiar with the labor involved... “The familiar bridge over which the star actress, Miss Fay Wray,
The filming drew large crowds of locals, some of whom ended up in the movie as extras. tripped, the wharfing, the boats with their owners, the shipyard thrown upon the screen, all contributed to an enthusiasm which could only be experienced by those who had seen the pictures in the making. And so it was with all the exposures in the foundation stages of the historic story of The Four Brothers.” Carroll Dulaney wrote in the Baltimore News-Post that: “It’s a story full of hokum – the kind of hokum we all like – and the picture tells it cleverly and prettily. There are views of a fleet of pungies and bugeyes tonging oysters, some more or less complimentary closeup of the first families of Maryland doing their daily chores and some other close-ups of Chesapeake Bay dogs, which are much better looking”!!!! The exclamation points are mine. I guess this Baltimore critic 68
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The First Kiss couldn’t resist a slam at the Eastern Shore’s first families. Typical. The movie was well promoted and even had a special song written for it titled (naturally) The First Kiss, which was played in movie theaters and also available on sheet music in the days when people owned pianos and sang songs at home as well as a 78 rpm recording for those who had Victrolas. Now you can listen to it on YouTube. The one sour note was that the scenes of the trial that had been filmed in the Talbot County Courthouse had to be discarded because the expensive, experimental lighting equipment had not worked properly. This must have been a bitter disappointment to all the two hundred or so local extras who had been hired for it and who had been expecting to see themselves up there on the silver screen. When it was discovered back in Hollywood that all of that footage would have to be reshot, not only would it have been prohibitively expensive to travel east again just to reshoot those few scenes, but since court was now back in session, the Courthouse was not available anyway, a generic court room set was built in Hollywood at staggering cost (or so the publicity department claimed) and the scenes reshot out there. A few weeks later, Director Lee
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In the story the big fight was at the brothers’ run-down mansion, but for the film it was moved to Rev. Talbot’s cemetery plot to heighten the drama. The Maryland Room at the Talbot County Free Library has illustrations for both versions of the fight: the original artwork by Henry Raleigh used to illustrate the Saturday Evening Post story and a Paramount movie still showing the film version that was set in the cemetery. But which cemetery? None of the newspaper articles mentioned where the fight was filmed. As a personal challenge, I was curious to see if the exact spot for
graciously retrieved the spoiled scenes from the cutting room f loor and the fifteen minutes of raw, unedited Talbot County Court House footage was shown for four nights by the New Theater, again to large crowds. Most of the movie was shot in St. Michaels, with some shots in Easton at the Court House, Third Haven Meeting House and nearby Wye House and the Annapolis-Claiborne ferry. Unfortunately, the film is lost, so we don’t know exactly where, but some clues can be seen in the movie stills that have survived.
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How convenient was that! My first choice was Spring Hill Cemetery in Easton. Not only was it the largest cemetery in the county, but because it had a street of older houses along its east side. So confident was I that this was the place that I was rather surprised when not one of the houses along North Aurora Street looked even remotely like the house in the movie still. Nor did any of the houses around Christ Church Episcopal or St. Luke’s United Methodist cemeteries in St. Michaels. I had nearly given up the quest, assuming the house was no longer extant or that maybe the scene had been shot back in California when –
that scene could be located. After closely examining the movie still, it seemed like it was filmed in a real cemetery. The three big tombstones in the foreground were obviously props because they had names used in the story on them, but locating the real tombstones in the background without knowing which cemetery they were in seemed unlikely at best. Then I noticed something else in the background, a very unusual house with only one center attic window in the wall facing the graveyard. I nicknamed the building “the house with one window.” I had never seen anything like it.
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was there something behind those bushes and trees alongside Mt. Olivet Cemetery behind St. Luke’s? Could it be the “house with one window”? Yes, it could...and was. True, it had been remodeled somewhat in the 84 years since the movie, but if you mentally removed the modern porch, there was that most unusual wall with the single attic window, no mistake. And now seeing it in person, it was clear why someone would construct a 2-1/2-story house with only a single window in that one wall. It was because they didn’t want to have to look out the windows at a graveyard. The porch, however, was shielded from it by all the trees and bushes.
Once the correct cemetery was identified, it was fairly easy to eyeball the angles of the tombstones seen in the movie still behind the movie prop tombstones with the “house with one window” to triangulate just where the scene had been shot. You just might be able to see an unusual tombstone with four peaks on it behind the fake tombstone on the left in the 1928 movie still, and in the composite photo I made of the figures and fake tombstones from the 1928 movie still photoshopped onto the photo I took at that same spot in 2012. Of course, there are a lot more tombstones in Mt. Olivet now than there were in 1928, but one or two
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allowed anyway. But because it was close enough to the real tombstones in the background, with the right camera angle, the fake tombstones looked like they were right there in the cemetery. As historian and tombstone authority Brice Stump pointed out, the three tombstones in the foreground of the movie still are obviously props made out of wood. On most real tombstones, the epitaph is chiseled into the stone, which is far easier to do than to chisel the stone from around the raised lettering like is seen on the movie
other tombstones are visible in both photographs, so there can be no doubt that the exact spot had been located. Judging by the dates of the tombstones in the cemetery where the scene had been filmed, which all postdated the 1930s, that whole area would have been empty in 1928, so the movie crew could have filmed the scene there without having to stomp on or otherwise desecrate people’s graves, which the church certainly would not have
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thought they may have disguised the real tombstone and placed the two fakes on either side of it, but that was impossible because the angles are all wrong. And as Brice also pointed out, the two fake tombstones on either side are identical and look more like glitzy products from 1928 Hollywood than anything seen on the Eastern Shore in 1872. If you are wondering what the made-up epitaph on a fake tombstone for a fictional person would be, the one on the left reads, all in raised lettering, including the words that are in script (which would be exceptionally difficult to chisel on a real tombstone): “RT. REV./ HENRY TALBOT/ CONSECRATED [?]/ IN THE DIOCESE/ OF EASTON APRIL 1, 1872/ He Served H[is People?]” Part of the epitaph is hidden by the actors’ heads. Note that the date of death for Rev. Talbot is April 1st, so perhaps the prop department was having a little April Fool’s joke. Another movie still looking up Cherry Street from the harbor shows the house with the mansard roof on Cherry Street near the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum and also the little foot bridge the reviewer mentioned. It is said that it got its name Honeymoon Bridge because Fay Wray and her husband had some wedding photos taken on it. As for the Parkerson house,
props. However, if you were making fake tombstones in a wood shop, it would be easier to cut out the letters with a band saw, tack them on and paint them gray to look like they were made of stone. Also, hollow tombstones made of wood would be far easier to move around than real ones made of solid granite or marble. They could even change the lettering and use them in another movie, if need be. And as you can see in the photos, the fake tombstone on the right is obviously just sitting lightly on the uneven ground and does not have a real foundation. I had even entertained the notion that they might have put fake names on real tombstones, but it seems that not even Hollywood would desecrate real tombstones for cinematography. I also had wondered if the prop people rented real, but unused tombstones from a local monument supply house and stuck letters on them, but they would have been awfully heavy to move around. Curiously, the movie prop obelisk tombstone in the middle is an exact replica of a real tombstone that is in Mt. Olivet: that of Oliver Caulk, who died in 1899. It is still the tallest tombstone in the cemetery and must have impressed the movie people enough to make a copy of it. At first, I 78
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where he rowed out to a boat to deliver mail for one scene. Some of the other stills show the interior of the cabin of the luxury yacht that Mulligan built. But there was no luxury yacht. The prop department just made the cabin, which was mounted on a scow so it could be towed around for various location shots. When filming ended, the director generously presented the cabin to The Miracle House in Claiborne, which had been established as an open air “preventorium” for children who had been exposed to tuberculosis, to be used as a playhouse. The Miracle House closed in 1944, and most of the buildings, including presumably the movie prop play-
a.k.a. Pap’s mansion, David Parkerson said it was a two-story house that was torn down years ago, located on what is now the grounds of the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum. The movie shack was probably used for closeups and interior shots, just like when the prop department built a fake jail cell next to the real jail in Easton. Elmer T. Parkerson, Jr. said that he had never heard of a family house being used in the movie, but said that his father, whose parents lived in that house, never talked about it except to mention that he had a bit part in the film
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But, as we all know, no matter what happens later on, no one ever forgets their First Kiss.
house, were destroyed by a fire in the 1950s. In any event, there is nothing like it on the site now. The passing years have not been kind. Pap’s “mansion” is gone, likewise Anna Lee’s mansion, a.k.a. the Edward Buck house (Longfellows Restaurant), a big two-story house at the end of Mulberry Street burned in the mid-1970s, and the Town Dock Restaurant is on the site now. The New Theater on South Washington Street, Easton’s pride when it opened in 1922, which premiered the movie, was torn down years ago. Even the film is lost so that now only a few movie collectibles and newspaper clippings remain from the days when Hollywood first came to Talbot County
Thanks to Robert Horvath, Director of the Talbot Co. Free Library; Becky Riti Librarian at the Maryland Room of the Talbot Co. Free Library for allowing me to use their movie stills and drawing, and Monique Gordy a volunteer there; Janet Berg, Molly Bond, Willard Carroll, Susan Galinek, David Parkerson, Elmer T. Parkerson Jr. and Brice Stump for their contributions. Jim Dawson owns and operates the Unicorn Bookstore in Trappe.
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Thinking About the Outside and the Inside November, like March, is one of the transition gardening months when we become focused on preparations outside but also think about what gardening activities we can engage in, inside the house. Depending upon what type of fall weather we experience, November can be a rather pleasant month to be outside ~ at least until we get closer to the beginning of December. One observation that I have always had about November is that we usually get a rain storm or two the first couple of weeks that ends the fall foliage display and reminds us that winter is coming. As with October, some planting can still be done in November. You can still get some of those spring bulbs in the ground before it freezes. Lilies should be in by now, but things like tulips, crocus, and daffodils will be just fine. The garden centers will have end-of-season specials on spring bulbs now, so check out what is available.
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Peonies. surface. Backfill, firm the soil, and water thoroughly. Peonies do not grow well after being moved and will not bloom for several years. Reduce peony botrytis blight and hollyhock rust by removing and disposing of all old stems this fall. This reduces the carry-over of the diseases during the winter, and you will have less trouble next year. November is also a good time to do some shrub pruning, especially after the first or second frost. Leaf fall makes renovation of overgrown deciduous shrubs easier. Begin by removing all diseased or broken stems. Next, remove 1/3 of all remaining shoots, eliminating the oldest and tallest. If the bush is still too tall, cut the remaining stems to a side bud or branch. Repeat the process in a year or two to complete renovation. Now, wait a minute Marc! You normally recommend pruning spring flowering shrubs right after they have finished their flower dis-
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Sprigs of pyracantha make for beautiful holiday arrangements. with a nursery person, landscaper or landscape designer to see what your landscape renovation possibilities might be, and get a design drawn up. With the last couple of fairly mild winters that we’ve experienced, landscape plantings were going on anytime the ground was not frozen. After a killing frost, long vigorous shoots of roses may be cut back to 18~20 inches so they are not whipped by the winter winds, that may loosen the roots and make the plant more susceptible to winter injury. Mound the canes with 8 inches of soil for winter protection. Remove that soil be-
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Christmas Cactus. Your Thanksgiving cactus should now be starting to form blooms with the Christmas cactus blooming not far behind. These “holiday” cactus are really not true cacti but are a member of a loosely defined group of plants which include succulents and cacti. As a retirement
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The term succulent refers to a broad, loose category of plants, including cacti, which have developed thick fleshy leaves or stems. These serve as water storage organs to ensure survival under arid conditions. Succulents are found worldwide. Besides cacti, they include many familiar plants: the jade plant (Crassula arborescens), the snake plant (Sansevieria trifasciata), the medicine plant (Aloe barbadensis), the century plant (Agave americana), the flowering Kalanchoes (Kalanchoe blossfeldiana). They are sold as gift plants, as well as the sedums (Sedum sp.), and hens and chicks (Sempervivum sp.) which are so common in the perennial garden. Many cacti and succulents are
gift, my former office sent me a dish garden of cacti and succulents that was very attractive. This peaked my interest a little more about this grouping of very popular houseplants in general. In my old office in downtown D.C., I had a Christmas cactus that grew beautifully. It had the right sunlight exposure and I looked forward to its flowering every year. Alas, with a second office move to a different location and then retirement, it did not survive. If you are looking to expand your houseplant collection with cacti and succulents, now is a great time to do it. The garden centers have shifted to indoor and holiday plant sales, so a number of different kinds are now available.
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Kalanchoe. into individual containers or grouping them in containers as to type. Choose plants that are compatible in rate of growth so that one or two plants don’t outgrow the rest. Even more important, the plants must have similar water requirements. Generally speaking, most cacti need less water than do other succulents. During the low-light winter months, cacti and succulents should be watered only enough to prevent shrinking and withering. When watering, do it thoroughly. Water should flow through the drain holes, and the excess should be discarded after a few minutes. A series of repeated shallow sprinklings often results in distorted growth. As the amount of light increases in the spring, so does the plant’s need for water. The soil, however, should always be allowed to dry out completely between waterings.
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Cacti and succulents have relatively low nutrient requirements. Cacti need fertilizer only once or twice a year during the late spring or summer when they are actively growing. Use a houseplant food that is higher in phosphorus than nitrogen, diluted to half the recommended rate. Other succulents may be fertilized in the same manner three or four times during the brighter months. Happy gardening! Marc Teffeau retired as the Director of Research and Regulatory Affairs at the American Nursery and Landscape Association in Washington, D.C. and he now lives in Georgia with his wife, Linda.
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Dorchester Points of Interest HORN POINT LABORATORY - The Horn Point Laboratory offers public tours of this world-class scientific research laboratory, which is affiliated with the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science. The 90-minute walking tour shows how scientists are conducting research to restore the Chesapeake Bay. Horn Point Laboratory is located at 2020 Horns Point Rd., Cambridge, on the banks of the Choptank River. For more info. and tour schedule tel: 410-228-8200 or visit www.umces.edu/hpl. THE STANLEY INSTITUTE - This 19th century one-room African American schoolhouse, dating back to 1865, is one of the oldest Maryland schools to be organized and maintained by a black community. Between 1867 and 1962, the youth in the African-American community of Christ Rock attended this school, which is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Tours available by appointment. The Stanley Institute is located at the intersection of Route 16 West & Bayly Rd., Cambridge. For more info. tel: 410-228-6657. BUCKTOWN VILLAGE STORE - Visit the site where Harriet Tubman received a blow to her head that fractured her skull. From this injury Harriet believed God gave her the vision and directions that inspired her to guide
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Dorchester Points of Interest so many to freedom. Artifacts include the actual newspaper ad offering a reward for Harriet’s capture. Historical tours, bicycle, canoe and kayak rentals are available. Open upon request. The Bucktown Village Store is located at 4303 Bucktown Rd., Cambridge. For more info. tel: 410-901-9255. HARRIET TUBMAN BIRTHPLACE - “The Moses of her People,” Harriet Tubman was believed to have been born on the Brodess Plantation in Bucktown. There are no Tubman-era buildings remaining at the site, which today is a farm. Recent archeological work at this site has been inconclusive, and the investigation is continuing, although there is some evidence that points to Madison as a possible birthplace. BLACKWATER NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE, located 12 miles south of Cambridge at 2145 Key Wallace Dr. With more than 25,000 acres of tidal marshland, it is an important stop along the Atlantic Flyway. Blackwater is currently home to the largest remaining natural population of endangered Delmarva fox squirrels and the largest breeding population of American bald eagles on the East Coast, north of Florida. There is a full service Visitor Center and a four-mile Wildlife Drive, walking trails and water trails. For more info. tel: 410-228-2677 or visit www.fws.gov/blackwater. EAST NEW MARKET - Originally settled in 1660, the entire town is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Follow a self-guided walking tour to see the district that contains almost all the residences of the original founders and offers excellent examples of colonial architecture. HURLOCK TRAIN STATION Incorporated in 1892, Hurlock ranks as the second largest town in Dorchester County. It began from a Dorchester/Delaware Railroad station built in 1867. The Old Train Station has been restored and is host to occasional train excursions. For more info. tel: 410-943-4181. VIENNA HERITAGE MUSEUM The Vienna Heritage Museum displays the Elliott Island Shell Button Factory operation. This was the last surviving mother-of-pearl button manufacturer in the United States. Numerous artifacts are also displayed which depict a view of the past life in this rural community. The Vienna Heritage Museum is located at 303 Race St., Vienna. For more info. tel: 410-943-1212 or visit www.viennamd.org. LAYTON’S CHANCE VINEYARD & WINERY - This small farm winery, minutes from historic Vienna at 4225 New Bridge Rd., opened in 2010 as Dorchester County’s first winery. For more info. tel. 410-228-1205 or visit www.laytonschance.com. 104
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Easton Points of Interest Historic Dow ntow n Easton is the count y seat of Talbot Count y. Established around early religious settlements and a court of law, today the historic district of Easton is a centerpiece of fine specialty shops, business and cultural activities, unique restaurants and architectural fascination. Tree-lined streets are graced with various period structures and remarkable homes, carefully 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 107
Easton Points of Interest is now the headquarters of the Waterfowl Festival, Easton’s annual celebration of migratory birds and the hunting season, the second weekend in November. For more info. tel: 410-822-4567 or visit www.waterfowlfestival.org. 7. ACADEMY ART MUSEUM - 106 South St. Accredited by the American Association of Museums, the Academy Art Museum is a fine art museum founded in 1958. Providing national and regional exhibitions, performances, educational programs, and visual and performing arts classes for adults and children, the Museum also offers a vibrant concert and lecture series and an annual craft festival, 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. and Sun. 10 a.m. to 4 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
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Easton Points of Interest Parish was founded in 1692 with the present church built ca. 1840, of Port Deposit granite. 9. HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF TALBOT COUNTY - 25 S. Washington St. Enjoy an evocative portrait of everyday life during earlier times when visiting the c. 18th and 19th century historic houses and a museum with changing exhibitions, all of which surround a Federal-style garden. Located in the heart of Easton’s historic district. Museum hours: Wed. ~ Sat., 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (winter) and Tues. through Sat., 11 a.m. to 3 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.-Sun. 10-4. 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.
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Easton Points of Interest 11. TALBOT COUNTY COURTHOUSE - Long known as the “East Capital” of Maryland. The present building was completed in 1794 on the site of the earlier one built in 1711. It has been remodeled several times. 11A. FREDERICK DOUGLASS STATUE - 11 N. Washington St. on the lawn of the Talbot County Courthouse. The statue honors Frederick Douglass in his birthplace, Talbot County, where the experiences in his youth ~ both positive and negative ~ helped form his character, intellect and determination. Also on the grounds is a memorial to the veterans who fought and died in the Vietnam War, and a monument “To the Talbot Boys,” commemorating the men from Talbot who fought for the Confederacy. The memorial for the Union soldiers was never built. 12. SHANNAHAN & WRIGHTSON HARDWARE BUILDING 12 N. Washington St. It is the oldest store in Easton. In 1791, Owen Kennard began work on a new brick building that changed hands several times throughout the years. Dates on the building show when additions were made in 1877, 1881 and 1889. The present front was completed in time for a grand opening on Dec. 7, 1941 - Pearl Harbor Day. 13. THE BRICK HOTEL - northwest corner of Washington and Fed-
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eral streets. Built in 1812, it became the Eastern Shore’s leading hostelry. When court was in session, plaintiffs, defendants and lawyers all came to town and shared rooms in hotels such as this. Frederick Douglass stayed in the Brick Hotel when he came back after the Civil War and gave a speech in the courthouse. It is now an office building. 14. THOMAS PERRIN SMITH HOUSE - 119 N. Washington St. Built in 1803, it was the early home of the newspaper from which the StarDemocrat grew. In 1911, the building was acquired by the Chesapeake Bay Yacht Club, which occupies it today. 15. ART DECO STORES - 13-25 Goldsborough Street. Although much of Easton looks Colonial or Victorian, the 20th century had its influences as well. This row of stores has distinctive 1920s-era white trim at the roofline. It is rumored that there was a speakeasy here during Prohibition. 16. FIRST MASONIC GR AND LODGE - 23 N. Harrison Street. The records of Coats Lodge of Masons in Easton show that five Masonic Lodges met in Talbot Court House (as Easton was then called) on July 31, 1783 to form the first Grand Lodge of Masons in Maryland. Although the building where they first met is gone, a plaque marks the spot today. This completes your walking tour.
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Easton Points of Interest 17. FOXLEY HALL - 24 N. Aurora St., Built about 1795, Foxley Hall is one of the best-known of Easton’s Federal dwellings. Former home of 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 ref lects many architectural styles. For years the building was known as the Wrightson House, thanks to its early 20th century owner, Charles T. Wrightson, one of the founders of the S. & W. canned food empire. Locally it is still referred to as Captain’s Watch due to its prominent balustraded widow’s walk. The Inn’s renovation in 2006 was acknowledged by the Maryland Historic Trust and the U.S. Dept. of the Interior. 20. TALBOT COUNTY FREE LIBRARY - Housed in an attractively remodeled building on West Street, the hours of operation are Mon. and Thurs., 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Tues. and Wed. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Fri. and Sat., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., except during the summer when it’s 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on
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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. 117
St. Michaels Points of Interest 2. HARBOURTOWNE GOLF RESORT - Bay View Restaurant and Duckblind Bar on the scenic Miles River with an 18 hole golf course. 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 Hazard 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 for over 75 years. As a bed and breakfast, circa 1988, major renovations took place, preserving the historic character of the gracious Victorian era. 12. HAMBLETON INN - On the harbor. Historic waterfront home built in 1860 and restored as a bed and breakfast in 1985 with a turn-ofthe-century atmosphere. All the rooms have a view of the harbor. 13. MILL HOUSE - Originally built on the beach about 1660 and later moved to its present location on Harrison Square (Cherry St. near Locust St.). 14. FREEDOMS FRIEND LODGE - Chartered in 1867 and constructed in 1883, the Freedoms Friend Lodge is the oldest lodge existing in Maryland and is a prominent historic site for our Black community. It is now the site of Blue Crab Coffee Company. 15. TALBOT COUNTY FREE LIBRARY - St. Michaels Branch is located at 106 S. Fremont Street. For more info. tel: 410-745-5877. 16. CARPENTER STREET SALOON - Life in the Colonial community revolved around the tavern. The traveler could, of course, obtain food, drink, lodging or even a fresh horse to speed his journey. This tavern was built in 1874 and has served the community as a bank, a newspaper office, post office and telephone company.
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St. Michaels Points of Interest 17. TWO SWAN INN - The Two Swan Inn on the harbor served as the former site of the Miles River Yacht Club, was built in the 1800s and was renovated in 1984. It is located at the foot of Carpenter Street. 18. TARR HOUSE - Built by Edward Elliott as his plantation home about 1661. It was Elliott and an indentured servant, Darby Coghorn, who built the first church in St. Michaels. This was about 1677, on the site of the present Episcopal Church (6 Willow Street, near Locust). 19. CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH - 301 S. Talbot St. Built of Port Deposit stone, the present church was erected in 1878. The first is believed to have been built in 1677 by Edward Elliott. 20. THE INN - Built in 1817 by Wrightson Jones, who opened and operated the shipyard at Beverly on Broad Creek. (Talbot St. at Mulberry). 21. THE CANNONBALL HOUSE - When St. Michaels was shelled by the British in a night attack in 1813, the town was “blacked out” and lanterns were hung in the trees to lead the attackers to believe the town was on a high bluff. The houses were overshot. The story is that a cannonball hit the chimney of “Cannonball House” and rolled down the stairway. This “blackout” was believed to be the first such “blackout” in the history of warfare.
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St. Michaels Points of Interest 22. AMELIA WELBY HOUSE - Amelia Coppuck, who became Amelia Welby, was born in this house and wrote poems that won her fame and the praise of Edgar Allan Poe. 23. TOWN DOCK RESTAURANT - During 1813, at the time of the Battle of St. Michaels, it was known as “Dawson’s Wharf” and had 2 cannons on carriages donated by Jacob Gibson, which fired 10 of the 15 rounds directed at the British. For a period up to the early 1950s it was called “The Longfellow Inn.” It was rebuilt in 1977 after burning to the ground. 24. ST. MICHAELS MUSEUM at ST. MARY’S SQUARE - Located in the heart of the historic district, offers a unique view of 19th century life in St. Michaels. The exhibits are housed in three period buildings and contain local furniture and artifacts donated by residents. The museum is supported entirely through community efforts. For more info. tel: 410745-9561 or www.stmichaelsmuseum.org. 25. KEMP HOUSE - Now a country inn. A Georgian style house, constructed in 1805 by Colonel Joseph Kemp, a revolutionary soldier and hero of the War of 1812. 26. THE OLD MILL COMPLEX - The Old Mill was a functioning flour
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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 Harbour Lights and Harbour Lights Club Room. 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 path cuts through the woods, San Domingo Park, over a covered bridge and past a historic cemetery before ending in Bradley Park. The trail is open all year from dawn to dusk. 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. Col. 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 preservation of artifacts and memories of Oxford, MD. Admission is free; donations gratefully accepted. For more info. and hours tel: 410-226-0191 or visit www.oxfordmuseum.org. 7. OXFORD LIBRARY - 101 Market St. Founded in 1939 and on its present site since 1950. Hours are Mon.-Sat., 10-4. 8. 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) 10. THE GRAPEVINE HOUSE - 309 N. Morris St. The grapevine
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Oxford Points of Interest over the entrance arbor was brought from the Isle of Jersey in 1810 by Captain William Willis, who commanded the brig “Sarah and Louisa.” (Private residence) 11. THE ROBERT MORRIS INN - N. Morris St. & The Strand. Robert Morris was the father of Robert Morris, Jr., the “financier of the Revolution.” Built about 1710, part of the original house with a beautiful staircase is contained in the beautifully restored Inn, now open 7 days a week. Robert Morris, Jr. was one of only 2 Founding Fathers to sign the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, and the United States Constitution. 12. THE OXFORD CUSTOM HOUSE - N. Morris St. & The Strand. Built in 1976 as Oxford’s official Bicentennial project. It is a replica of the first Federal Custom House built by Jeremiah Banning, who was the first Federal Collector of Customs appointed by George Washington. 13. TRED AVON YACHT CLUB - N. Morris St. & The Strand. Founded in 1931. The present building, completed in 1991, replaced the original structure. 14. OXFORD-BELLEVUE FERRY - N. Morris St. & The Strand.
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Oxford Points of Interest Started in 1683, this is believed to be the oldest privately operated ferry in the United States. Its first keeper was Richard Royston, whom the Talbot County Court “pitcht upon” to run a ferry at an unusual subsidy of 2,500 pounds of tobacco. Service has been continuous since 1836, with power supplied by sail, sculling, rowing, steam, and modern diesel engine. Many now take the ride between Oxford and Bellevue for the scenic beauty. 15. BYEBERRY - On the grounds of Cutts & Case Boatyard. It faces Town Creek and is one of the oldest houses in the area. The date of construction is unknown, but it was standing in 1695. Originally, it was in the main business section but was moved to the present location about 1930. (Private residence) 16. CUTTS & CASE - 306 Tilghman St. World-renowned boatyard for classic yacht design, wooden boat construction and restoration using composite structures. Some have described Cutts & Case Shipyard as an American Nautical Treasure because it produces to the highest standards quality work equal to and in many ways surpassing the beautiful artisanship of former times. Tidewater Residential Designs since 1989
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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. 141
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The Wharf That Was by Gary D. Crawford
The September weather was delightful this year. It seemed we had one perfect day after another. Folks said they hoped it could continue indefinitely. I knew what they meant, of course, but since 2003, I haven’t felt quite the same way about September. That was when Hurricane Isabel shoved so much water into the Bay that it overflowed and caused massive damage everywhere. Some happened down our way. For those of you who don’t know the area hereabouts, there is a little bay at the south end of Tilghman’s Island called Black Walnut Cove. The headland to the southwest is Black Walnut Point; the one to the southeast is Bar Neck. The village of Fairbank is set on a tongue of land that extends south into the Cove and divides it into two portions. The road into Fairbank ends at a county wharf. It had been deteriorating for years, and in 2000 the County finally condemned it for vehicular use. Much debate ensued about whether to repair it, replace it, or simply remove it altogether. Neighbors insisted she was strong enough to save, that her substantial timbers were solid. All that was really needed, they said, were a few
new piles and some deck boards replaced here and there. The county said many piles were rotted and the deck was no longer firmly attached in several places. Given the reduced commercial activity in the area, the Council questioned the need for expensive repairs. Hurricane Isabel then made that decision for us. Sometime very early on Friday morning, September 19, 2003, the old wharf lifted off from her pilings and pulled away. She came apart rather gracefully, I’m happy to report. The stringers separated neatly with little rending of wood. Carefully disassem-
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The Wharf That Was bling herself into seven sections, all 162 feet of wharf came ashore, as she may have been longing to do on every extreme tide since she was built. Perhaps she just wanted to get in out of the sun and sample, for once, the inviting shade along the road.
some cables and settled daintily to the lawn. The other sections drifted elsewhere into the village. Two of them snuggled up to a porch and came to rest on the lawn, a miraculous six inches from the 4x4 posts. One of those was the outer end of the wharf, still with Johnny Scharch’s hand-truck padlocked there. Another section did some real damage, sliding past the main home and pounding a guest house to kindling.
Part of the wharf ended up in Buzz Crady’s backyard. Well, we never said she wouldn’t float. In the event, one large section drifted into Buzz Crady’s yard and headed straight for his screened-in porch. At first light he waded out to try and fend her off, but found he couldn’t budge the massive 15-ton chunk of timber. She was constructed of 3x11 inch stringers, each 20 feet long, set on 8-inch centers. Even without her thick deck planks, she could have supported a semi. But the huge raft came no closer. The waters receded that afternoon and the explanation for the porch’s salvation became clear: the wharf had snagged on
This section came within inches of taking out this porch. I haven’t learned yet exactly when the Fairbank Wharf was built. It doesn’t appear on an 1899 map, but Alice Butler Bradshaw remembered it when she first visited Fairbank in 1922. One life-long resident, Capt. Stanley Larrimore, remembers it being there all his life, though it was modified and expanded several times. Thousands of people made use of
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The Wharf That Was the wharf over those ninety-some years. The foot of Fairbank Road was quite the gathering place when Faulkner’s Store stood on what is now a lawn. We are told that the cluster of anchor lights at night sometimes made the Cove seem like a small city. By the early 1980s, commercial activity was much diminished but there still were vessels tied off at every pole in the Cove and several dredgeboats were anchored there. The wharf was busy from before first light until after dark as watermen came and went. Vehicles drove onto the wharf to bring in supplies and take off the day’s catch.
Old Fairbank Wharf was once very busy with both work and recreational boats. We who lived near the old wharf had a special relationship with it. One neighbor told us, with a secret smile, of romantic summer nights she spent in the quiet darkness there. In recent years, though fewer commercial watermen made use
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The Wharf That Was of the wharf, it remained popular with visitors and recreational crabbers. Capt. Larrimore still used the wharf regularly during crabbing season. Fritz Scharch tied up his fishing boat there, too, faithfully coming each evening around 9 o’clock to check on her. On weekends, droves of chicken-neckers arrived from western Maryland and neighboring states. Whole families would spend the day crabbing on the Wharf, whether there were crabs to be had or no. Some had to be shooed off if they stayed too late, or used the bushes for a bathroom, or set up camp on adjacent lawns. For the most part, however, visitors simply enjoyed the fresh air and the beautiful Cove, with nobody tr ying to sell them anything. It was a wonderful spot for taking in the view, snapping photos, watching birds, or paint-
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ing pictures. I’ve seen couples drive up, park, stroll out, and sit quietly there for over three hours. A few even got a bit frisky, perhaps overwhelmed by recreational urges. One couple walked over and told us happily, with eyes shining, that they just gotten engaged out there and wanted to share the news with us. Late each morning, Capt. Larrimore would tie up to drop his catch and re-bait the long trotline. Tourists who strolled up invariably were received kindly; many leaned against a pile and stayed for a good while. Now and again, I would take a break from desk work and stroll out for a chat. With a bit of prompting, Stanley would tell of his expe-
riences on the water or answer my questions on points of local history. Sometimes we talked about current events. The subject didn’t seem to matter much. Each day the seafood buyer would come along at noon to buy the day’s crab catch. When the conversation shifted to watermen and water business, past and present, it became increasingly difficult to follow their high-speed references to people, places, and events. They were more familiar with the bottom of the Bay than many of us are with the surface of it, and each ledge, shoal, hole, channel, stone pile, and obstruction has a name. One day, the weather was ineffably perfect. Capt. Stanley and I
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The Wharf That Was both commented on it. Suddenly I suggested we take a “mental snapshot” of the scene. I explained that years before, when lying on a beach in Hawaii, my wife and I had suddenly realized that within a matter of some 30 hours we both would be back at our desks. So, before leaving that idyllic spot, we attempted to “record” that instant of our lives, clearly and forever. We looked around carefully, then closed our eyes in order to concentrate on every sound, odor, and sensation we could capture ~ even the texture of the blanket and the squinch of the sand beneath it. Since then, we have “gone to
This is all that was left of the wharf after Isabel. Kapa’a Beach” whenever we need to take our minds off something unpleasant. (For example, while undergoing an MRI exam.) Capt. Stanley thought I was quite mad, of course, but he played along. We stopped talking and closed our eyes to take in the gentle
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and the moment was over. He just smiled. Still, I’m very glad we took that mind-photo that day. We had no idea, of course, that it would be our very last chat on the old wharf. Isabel was already on her way across the Atlantic.
Construction of the new wharf began two years after the hurricane. rocking of the boat, the dozens of smells of the water and the boat, the feel of the rough wood, the heat of the sun, the caress of the breeze. Then I said “Click” or something
Epilogue: Two years later, with help from FEMA, the county replaced the old wharf with a newer, better one. Once again, visitors and residents were able to enjoy this beautiful vantage point. Gary Crawford and his wife, Susan, operate Crawfords Nautical Books, a unique bookstore on Tilghman’s Island.
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Caroline County – A Perspective Caroline County is the very definition of a rural community. For more than 300 years, the county’s economy has been based on “market” agriculture. Caroline County was created in 1773 from Dorchester and Queen Anne’s counties. The county was named for Lady Caroline Eden, the wife of Maryland’s last colonial governor, Robert Eden (1741 - 1784). Denton, the county seat, was situated on a point between two ferry boat landings. Much of the business district in Denton was wiped out by the fire of 1863. Following the Civil War, Denton’s location about fifty miles up the Choptank River from the Chesapeake Bay enabled it to become an important shipping point for agricultural products. Denton became a regular port-ofcall for Baltimore-based steamer lines in the latter half of the 19th century. Preston was the site of three Underground Railroad stations during the 1840s and 1850s. One of those stations was operated by Harriet Tubman’s parents, Benjamin and Harriet Ross. When Tubman’s parents were exposed by a traitor, she smuggled them to safety in Wilmington, Delaware. Linchester Mill, just east of Preston, can be traced back to 1681, and possibly as early as 1670. The mill is the last of 26 water-powered mills to operate in Caroline County and is currently being restored. The long-term goals include rebuilding the millpond, rehabilitating the mill equipment, restoring the miller’s dwelling, and opening the historic mill on a scheduled basis. Federalsburg is located on Marshyhope Creek in the southern-most part of Caroline County. Agriculture is still a major portion of the industry in the area; however, Federalsburg is rapidly being discovered and there is a noticeable inf lux of people, expansion and development. Ridgely has found a niche as the “Strawberry Capital of the World.” The present streetscape, lined with stately Victorian homes, ref lects the transient prosperity during the countywide canning boom (1895-1919). Hanover Foods, formerly an enterprise of Saulsbury Bros. Inc., for more than 100 years, is the last of more than 250 food processors that once operated in the Caroline County region. Points of interest in Caroline County include the Museum of Rural Life in Denton, Adkins Arboretum near Ridgely, and the Mason-Dixon Crown Stone in Marydel. To contact the Caroline County Office of Tourism, call 410-479-0655 or visit their website at www.tourcaroline.com. 155
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Queen Anne’s County The history of Queen Anne’s County dates back to the earliest Colonial settlements in Maryland. Small hamlets began appearing in the northern portion of the county in the 1600s. Early communities grew up around transportation routes, the rivers and streams, and then roads and eventually railroads. Small towns were centers of economic and social activity and evolved over the years from thriving centers of tobacco trade to communities boosted by the railroad boom. Queenstown was the original county seat when Queen Anne’s County was created in 1706, but that designation was passed on to Centreville in 1782. Its location was important during the 18th century, because it is near a creek that, during that time, could be navigated by tradesmen. A hub for shipping and receiving, Queenstown was attacked by English troops during the War of 1812. Construction of the Federal-style courthouse in Centreville began in 1791 and is the oldest courthouse in continuous use in the state of Maryland. Today, Centreville is the largest town in Queen Anne’s County. With its relaxed lifestyle and tree-lined streets, it is a classic example of small town America. The Stevensville Historic District, also known as Historic Stevensville, is a national historic district in downtown Stevensville, Queen Anne’s County. It contains roughly 100 historic structures, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is located primarily along East Main Street, a portion of Love Point Road, and a former section of Cockey Lane. The Chesapeake Heritage and Visitor Center in Chester at Kent Narrows provides and overview of the Chesapeake region’s heritage, resources and culture. The Chesapeake Heritage and Visitor Center serves as Queen Anne’s County’s official welcome center. Queen Anne’s County is also home to the Chesapeake Bay Environmental Center (formerly Horsehead Wetland Center), located in Grasonville. The CBEC is a 500-acre preserve just 15 minutes from the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. Over 200 species of birds have been recorded in the area. Embraced by miles of scenic Chesapeake Bay waterways and graced with acres of pastoral rural landscape, Queen Anne’s County offers a relaxing environment for visitors and locals alike. For more information about Queen Anne’s County, visit www.qac.org. 157
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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Concert ~ Magic Ray Jazz Changes in Thompson Park 11:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m.: Birds of Prey Demonstration by Skyhunters in Flight 11:45 a.m., 1:45 p.m.: Fly Fishing Demonstrations Noon: Calling Contest, Preliminaries · Mason-Dixon Regional Duck Calling Contest (Jr. & Sr.) · World Championship Goose Calling Contest® (Jr.) Noon to 4 p.m.: Kids’ Art Activities 1 p.m.: Concert ~ Emma Myers in Thompson Park 1:45 p.m.: Concert ~ Soulful Tones in Thompson Park 3:30 p.m.: Concert ~ XIO at the Easton Elks Lodge 4 p.m.: Concert ~ Kelsey Abbott in Thompson Park 6 p.m.: Calling Contests, Final Competition
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Let’s Give Thanks! Growing up in Maryland, I didn’t realize there was anything “regional” about the dishes served for Thanksgiving. In my family, Thanksgiving dinner was the basics: turkey, dressing, sweet potato casserole, mashed potatoes and giblet gravy, sauerkraut, cranberry-orange relish and pumpkin pie. Thanksgiving was always a dinner at our house with neighbors and relatives. We ate after church so that we could eat twice as much! Most of these recipes have come from relatives. I feel it is very important to preserve those family recipes. Through food and memories we can feel more connected and keep the people we have loved at the table with us. This turkey recipe, however, is a new one. LET’S TALK TURKEY Serves 8-10 Trisha Yearwood is a country music star and a host on the Food Network. She came up with this no-baste, no-bother roasted tur-
No-Baste, No-Bother Turkey. key recipe that is so foolproof most people won’t believe it will work. 1/2 stick salted butter, softened One 12-lb. turkey, completely thawed and all giblets removed 2 T. salt 2 t. pepper 2 stalks celery, cut in lengths to fit turkey cavity 1 medium sweet onion, such as Vidalia, cut in half 1 large carrot, cut in lengths to fit the turkey cavity 1 lg. apple, quartered 2 cups boiling water
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Let’s Give Thanks! Preheat oven to 500º. Coat a fully thawed 12-pound turkey, inside and out, with butter, salt and pepper, then stuff it with apples, celery, carrots and onion. Place the turkey in a roaster you can cover and add 2 cups of boiling water to the bottom. Stick the covered turkey in the bottom of the oven. We put it in at midnight, bake it for an hour, then turn the oven off and go to bed. Make sure you DO NOT OPEN THE DOOR! When you get up 4 to 6 hours later, the turkey has been cooking all night and you have a tender, moist bird. It works!
UNCLE BILL’S MAKE-AHEAD MASHED POTATOES Serves 8-10 I love that you can make these the day before, place in a greased casserole and bake in a 350º oven for 30 minutes or until thoroughly heated through. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking them. 10 potatoes (Russet or Yukon Gold) 2/3 cups butter 1 pt. sour cream (not yogurt) 1 t. salt Dash of pepper Butter a casserole dish. In a saucepan, cover the potatoes with water. Boil potatoes until
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1/4 cup butter, melted 1/2 t. ground cinnamon Combine the first 10 ingredients; spoon into a lightly greased baking dish. Combine the topping ingredients and sprinkle over potato mixture. Bake at 350º for 30 minutes or until thoroughly heated through. Note: This recipe can be prepared ahead. Just add the topping right before baking. SAUERKRAUT Serves 8-10 This is cousin Alvey Ruppersberger’s recipe and is a good one! 4 slices bacon, finely chopped 1 medium onion, chopped 2 bags sauerkraut, drained 1 t. brown sugar Caraway seeds 1/4 cup water In a skillet fry the bacon and add 168
the onion. Cook until the onion is translucent. Add the sauerkraut, brown sugar, caraway seeds and water. Slowly cook for 30 minutes or so and add more water if necessary. AUNT MARGE’S CRANBERRY RELISH Makes 2-1/2 Pints This is a holiday favorite and keeps for weeks! 1 3-oz. pkg. red raspberry Jell-O 1 cup boiling water 1/2 cup cold water 1 12-oz. pkg. raw cranberries 1 orange, cut up 1 cup sugar Mix the boiling water with the Jell-O, then add the cold water and let it slightly gel. In a blender or food processor, grind the cranberries, orange with rind, and the cup of sugar. Add the blended fruit mixture to the partially set Jell-O and put into pint jars.
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Let’s Give Thanks! BREAD STUFFING Serves 6 Southerners are hard to please when it comes to turkey stuffing. It seems that everyone wants it like their mother used to make, but no one’s mother makes it the same. The main variation lies in the moistness of the stuffing. If you want it moister, add a little more broth, or add less if you prefer dry. 1 lb. loaf day-old bread, cubed 1-1/2 t. poultry seasoning 1/2 t. freshly ground pepper 1 cup canned chicken broth, diluted if necessary 2 eggs, slightly beaten 3/4 cup onion, chopped 1 cup celery, chopped 1/2 cup butter, melted Combine the first 5 ingredients in a large bowl and set aside. Sauté onion and celery in butter until tender, 5 to 8 minutes. Add to the bread mixture, stirring well. Spoon into a lightly greased 2-quart casserole. Cover and bake at 325º for 20 minutes. Note: This stuffing is too moist to bake in a turkey. GIBLET GRAVY Gravies rely on the drippings from meat for their rich f lavor and color. The drippings may be extended with chicken broth if the
Bread stuffing. volume is too low. Keep the proportions of liquid to thickening agents the same as in the recipe. Tip: Measure the amount of broth you want to thicken; combine 1/4 cup water and 2 tablespoons of flour for each cup of broth. Shake the flour and water mixture in a jar, and then stir into the broth. Cook until thickened. Giblets and neck from 1 turkey 1/2 t. sea salt Pan drippings from 1 roasted turkey 3 T. all-purpose flour 1/4 cup water 1/4 t. freshly ground pepper Combine giblets (except liver), neck and salt in a saucepan. Set liver aside. Cover with water. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 45 minutes or until giblets are fork tender. Add liver and simmer for an additional 10 minutes. Drain, reserving broth. Remove meat from neck and coarsely chop all the meat. Set aside. Skim fat from pan drippings of
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Let’s Give Thanks! roasted turkey and discard. Add the reserved broth to the pan drippings and stir until the sediment is loosened from the bottom of the roaster. Measure broth mixture; add water to equal 1-1/2 cups, if necessary. Following the tip, combine flour and 1/4 cup water in a medium saucepan, whisk until smooth. Add broth mixture; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbly. Stir in the reserved neck meat, giblets and pepper. Serve hot. PUMPKIN PIE Makes 2 9” pies I can eat this for breakfast. It is
Pumpkin pie. really my favorite pie. This pumpkin is from a can. The next recipe is from the flesh of a Jack-o-lantern ~ “waste not, want not,” as my grandmother would say! Prepare 2 pie shells. If the pie shells are to be baked, prick the
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1-1/2 t. cinnamon 1/2 t. nutmeg 1/2 t. ginger 1/4 t. cloves 3 eggs, beaten 1 12-oz. can evaporated milk or 1-1/2 cups whole milk Mix the first 6 ingredients together in a large bowl and set aside. Beat the eggs and milk together in another bowl, then combine all ingredients together. Fill both pie crusts. Bake at 375º for 35 minutes or until the first inch of a knife inserted in filling comes out clean. AUNT MARY and AUNT MARTHA’S PUMPKIN PIE Makes 2 9” pies Tip: When making pumpkin pies and cookies from scratch, use a Sugar Pumpkin, not a carving pumpkin. They are much smaller and sweeter. Look for pumpkins that seem heavy for their size and have a dull rind. To cook the pumpkin, cut it open and remove the seeds and stringy fiber with a large spoon. Cut it into
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1/2 t. salt 1 t. cinnamon 1/2 t. nutmeg 1/2 t. ginger 1/2 t. ground cloves 3 eggs 1 12-oz. can evaporated milk Follow the pumpkin pie recipe above for baking these pies.
Sugar pumpkin. pieces and bake it at 375º until the pumpkin is soft. Separate the flesh from the rind and puree the flesh. I buy these pumpkins and use them on my table for decorations in the fall and then bake them. 3 cups cooked pumpkin, strained 1 cup sugar
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The Plantagenets: The Warrior Kings and Queens Who Made England by Dan Jones. Viking. 510 pp. $30. “There’ll always be an England,” according to the song, but in truth, it wasn’t always a sure thing, as British historian Dan Jones makes clear in this wonderfully readable record of the royals who ruled the unruly realm as it squiggled out of the Middle Ages. In fact, the author is quite candid in the preface, writing, “This is also a book written to entertain.” He has delightfully succeeded with that goal. Rather than plunging headlong into the cast of Plantagenets who ruled England in extraordinar y times, Jones backs up to start his story with King William “the Conqueror” during the Norman rule. He’s “the Bastard of Normandy” who ruled England from 1066 until 1087. After his death, his son William II (“Rufus”) ascended to the throne, followed by his brother Henry I. Time out for a 20-year civil
war while the Conqueror’s grandchildren fight over who next would wear the crown. Geoffrey Plantagenet’s son Henry became Henry II, king of the realm that included the land north as far as the border of Scotland and west until it bumps into the mountains
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The Plantagenets of Wales (both of them too cranky to submit to submission), plus large patches of French territory as far south as the Pyrenees. Henry II’s wife was Eleanor of Aquitaine, a factor that definitely didn’t harm England’s status in Europe. When the story of The Plantagenets arrives on the scene, the pattern was fixed for the ensuring two-plus centuries of family rule. In the Middle Ages, countries were con-
stantly at war. If the current time didn’t include a battle with a neighbor, it featured a Crusade to free the holy lands from “the infidels,” or a war to take back a territory won by England from France or vice versa, or a quarrel over who should be the true Pope. It was also an era when public relations were paramount. During brief times of peace, the king was likely to be on the move keeping an eye on the property. The more facetime, the better. Their costumes
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The Plantagenets were flamboyant, lavish robes with f urs, gold threads and precious stones sewn on garments, dashing tunics on long caravans of servants. Hundreds of marchers plodded in the long parades from one castle or manor house to another. Hundreds of knights to impress the common folk ~ and a lesson in the reason for high taxes: to pay for rented mercenaries to swell the sizes of armies. Mounted archers carried crossbows, plus the latest weapon of warfare, English longbows. The king’s travels covered the realm with lots of pomp and thin circumstance. In peacetime, the king’s journeys are part of his responsibilities. He
must keep in touch with the nobles, who were always complaining over money demands for wars or for sheriffs to keep the commoners in line, and judges to relieve the king’s responsibility to hear every trial. He traveled to thank bishops for conducting a noble’s wedding, a royal coronation or blessing a new castle. Being king was no job for a slacker, although more than once the Royal family was disappointed by kinfolk who didn’t make the grade. With the passing years Jones wraps around the rule of Plantagenets, 1154 - 1399, England changed from a lawless, dangerous country into a relatively well-ordered kingdom. During that period “were founded some of the most basic
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elements of what we today know as England,” Jones concludes. “The realm’s borders were established... Principles of law and institutions of government that have endured to this day were created in their essential forms...A rich mythology and legend was concocted...the English tongue rose from its uncultured, rather coarse local dialect to become the language of parliamentary debate...Great palaces, castles and cathedrals were raised ..Many of them still stand as testaments to the genius of the men who conceived them, built them and defended them against attack...Heroes were born, died and became legends; some of them were villains ~ and some of those villains wore the crown,” Jones writes. A long w it h t he praise, Jones doesn’t f linch at the horrors of the period. His combing through ancient records, commentaries of the clergy, minutes of parliamentary meetings, letters, and diaries, reveals the cacophony of life as it was. During those years “many acts of savagery, butchery, cruelty and stupidity were commanded,” Jones writes. He concludes that by 1399, “the chilly island had been transformed into one of the most sophisticated and important kingdoms in Christendom.” True, but men were still being sent to the Tower, where they were deliberately starved or beheaded, drawn and quartered, hanged and their intestines cut out 183
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The Plantagenets while they were poised for the rope. The Plantagenets were an amazing family. The reader is repeatedly able to construct a character drawn and painted from the intimate records that survive. The king, whose temper tantrums are as candidly recorded as his v ictories on the battlefield or his passion for his wife, comes to life on the page. In many cases, the queens become visible as easily as their husbands. Henry II’s mother, Eleanor of Aquitaine, came from a noble line in her own right, had been married to the king of France before she married Geoffrey Plantagenet and knew her role perfectly. She was
expected to produce not just an heir, but a collection of heirs to make sure that there would be survivors to continue the line in what was calmly understood to be uncertain circumstances. She was an intelligent, brave woman who saw her job and fulfilled it. Be c au se E le a nor i n si s te d on keeping the Duchy of Aquitaine in her own control, her husband sent her into what amounted to house a r r e s t i n E ng la nd . Event u a l ly, Eleanor joined her favorite son, R ichard, and three of her other sons to defy their father in battle and to overturn his preference for their brother, “the Young King,” Henry, to succeed him to the crown. Young Henry died before his father, ending that possibility. Richard I became king, tutored by his mother since childhood in the arts of war and politics, and ruled with wisdom, mending the rents in the previous upheavals. Richard I earned the tag “the Lionheart” for his valor during the Third Crusade. During his return from that war, he was captured and held for ransom by German Emperor Henry VI. Back in England, Richard’s brother John was happy to hear that his rival brother was in an imperial prison. John did his best to raise a rebellion, planning to let Richard remain out of circulation while the task of collecting money for his ransom bail-out lagged. Except for France, Richard’s plight roused a
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The Plantagenets swell of help from England as well as the continent. The ransom was a kingly sum indeed, but after a year and six weeks Richard was free and on his way to England. He had been gone for nearly four years, Jones notes. After a rousing reception and tour to inspect the efficiency of government under its new caretaker, it was time for the king to return to France to secure the Plantagenet Empire there. Brother John had been full of mischief while Henry VI was busy capturing a path to Jerusalem. John had granted away vital castles in Touraine and even weakened Eng-
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Richard the Lionheart. lish influence in part of Aquitaine. Meanwhile, Richard was ahead in the disputes with France and a longtime truce was in order. Before that could happen, he was killed by the bolt from an enemy crossbow in a small, unimpor tant engagement in 1199. John became King of England and f r it tered his reign away in “an appetite for power but not for a fight.” By 1215, the French possessions by more than a century of Plantagenet wars were all but gone. England sank into a long civil war. John’s quarrels with his barons had become so serious he was forced to share power with them. He was unaware that what he considered his humiliation was his triumph, the Magna Carta. John’s son Henry III became king
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The Plantagenets at the age of nine and inherited the barons’ war and invasion by France. He died in 1272 and the crown went to his cousin Edward I. Both kings spent most of their time dealing with problems at home. The Magna Carta was only the beginning of addressing the barons’ complaints, but each revision brought a more equitable practice. Both kings were also cruel and terrifying. It was said of Edward I that he was “so fierce he frightened a man to death.” He tired of fighting abroad and decided to solidify territories at home. He concentrated on S c ot la nd a nd Wa le s. Jone s’ comment is that the two separate
countr ies’ reaction to that “has never entirely waned.” The legend of King Arthur was beginning to be popular in England, and Edward I fancied himself “the Inheritor” of A r thur and nearly united the island’s warring parts. Jones rates him “one of the great Plantagenets.” He follows that sentence by naming his son, Edward II, as “the worst of them.” He never comprehended the basic obligations of kingship, foreign policy, isolation from the political community and murderous civil war, among other outrages Jones lists. Edward III, the son of the “worst,” is rated “the greatest of all the Plantagenet kings, a teenage puppet king under his mother and her lover...”
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began to fight back, Edward’s sons had messed up foreign policy, and, worst of all, the bubonic plaque reached England. Richard II was described as “a suspicious, greedy, violent and spiteful king” who was succeeded by Henry XIV, from the House of Lancaster. This was the first interruption to the Plantagenet dynasty. Jone s i nc lude s f a m i ly t r e e s, both English and French, maps that illustrate border changes in both realms and eight pages of paintings of some of the royals. For fans of the period and readers who simply enjoy a fascinat ing true tale, this is the best, an absolute gem. Anne Stinson began her career in the 1950s as a free lance for the now defunct Baltimore News-American, then later for Chesapeake Publishing, the Baltimore Sun and Maryland Public Television’s panel show, Maryland Newsrap. Now in her ninth decade, she still writes a monthly book review for Tidewater Times.
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Oxford Antiques Show & Sale November 9 and 10 The Oxford Antiques Show and Sale, sponsored by the Oxford Ladies Auxiliary, returns for its 46th year. This exhibition by t went y-some professional dealers from across the countr y, held at the Oxford Firehouse, is part of the Eastern Shore’s Waterfowl Weekend. There will be glistening silver, fine china, sparkling jewelry, handcrafted furniture, and knick knacks for all ages. In addition to t he ama zing treasures t he dea lers w ill have available for v iew and sale, the Ladies will be making and baking their famous crab cakes ~ just one choice on a tasty lunch menu offered bot h days. Homemade desser ts will keep you fortified as you shop,
and the members of the Auxiliary will also offer for sale beautiful handmade crafts and baked goods to take home. This year’s show will be held on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Oxford Volunteer Fire Company, Oxford. Tickets may be purchased at the door for $4 per person, and one ticket allows entry both days. All proceeds from admissions, food sales and OLA craft sales will be used to help underwrite the costs of equipment and gear for the Oxford Volunteer Fire Company. Please contact sandra.t.hale@ gmail.com for additional information regarding the Oxford Antique Show and Sale.
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Christmas on the Creek and histor ic benchmarks of the Town’s past. The Museum will be open on Saturday from 1 to 5:30 p.m. Santa arrives in Town Park at 5:30 p.m. on S at u r d ay for t he official Christmas tree lighting. Other scheduled events include a concert by the Tidewater Chamber Si nger s on Sat u rd ay at 7:30 p.m. at t he Ox ford C ommunit y Center, Breakfast with Santa on Sunday at the Oxford Volunteer F i r e D ep a r t ment f r om 8 to 11 a.m., a Historic Homes & Inns of Oxford Tour, and a wreath-making workshop at The Combsberry Inn. The annual Christmas on the Creek festivities are sponsored by the Oxford Business Association along w ith their dedicated volunteers. For more information on the weekend events and the Town of Oxford, visit www.portofoxford. com.
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Linda Epstein. For more info. tel: 703-201-7157. Th r u Ja n. 5 E x hibit: Facult y Exhibition at the Academy Art Museum, Easton. This exhibit features the best work of its instructors. For more info. tel: 410-822-ARTS (2787) or visit www.academyartmuseum.org. 1 Monthly Art Salon at the Academy Art Museum, Easton, with Katie Cassidy and Diane DuBois Mullaly. 5 to 7 p.m. Come with one or two recently completed pieces or works in progress for group critique, wine and hors d’oeuvres. For more info. tel:
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November Calendar 1 Concert: Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes at the Avalon Theatre, Easton. 8 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-822-7299 or visit www.avalontheatre.com. 1-2 The Dorchester County Historical Society has scheduled its semi-annual fundraiser “Rummage and Renew” on its campus on Gre enway Dr ive i n C a mbridge. Hours will be 7 a.m. to noon. For more info. tel: 410228-7953. 1,2,3 Tred Avon Players presents the musical romantic comedy She Loves Me, with book by Joe Masterof f, ly r ic s by Sheldon Harnick, music by Jerry Bock and directed by Edwin Talley Wilford. Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets are $20 for adults and $5 for students with ID. All performances are at the Oxford Community Center in Oxford. For more info. tel: 410-226-0061 or
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info. visit http://sultanaprojects. org/downrigging. 1,8,15,22,29 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 First Saturday Guided Walk at Ad k i n s A rboret u m, R idgely. Explore the Arboretum’s diverse plant communities on a guided walk led by a docent naturalist. 10 a.m. For more info. tel: 410634-2847, ext. 0. 2 Fall Soup ’n Walk at Ad k ins
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November Calendar Arboretum, Ridgely. Search for dazzling yellow fall color and berries. Menu (gluten free): spicy sweet potato soup, colorful vegetable salad with basil dressing, brown rice with peas and red pepper, quinoa pudding. 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. For more info. and registration tel: 410-634-2847, ext. 0 or visit www.adkinsarboretum.org. 2 Class: Kitchen Science 101 - Fun Wit h Fer mented Food s w it h Dawn Tull at Evergreen: A Center For Balanced Liv ing, Easton. 1 to 3 p.m. For more info. tel: 410 - 819 -3395 or v isit www. evergreeneaston.org. 2 Dr. Ashraf Z. Badros, Professor of Med ici ne a nd Di rec tor of the Multiple Myeloma Service at the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore, will speak on “Updates on Multiple Myeloma: What is Coming in Diagnosis, Standard of
The Jazz Ambassadors C a re, a nd P rog nosi s” at t he Nick Rajacich Health Education Center, Easton. 4 p.m. Free. For more info. tel: 410-226-5345 or RRFuentes46@gmail.com. 2 First Saturday Gallery Walk in downtown Easton. 5 to 9 p.m. Easton’s art galleries, antiques shops and restaurants combine for a unique cultural experience. For more info. tel: 410-770-8350. 2 Concert: The U.S. Army Field Band Jazz Ambassadors at the Avalon Theatre, Easton. 7 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-822-7299 or v isit www.avalontheat re. com.
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November Calendar 2-3 14th annual Studio Tour sponsored by Chestertown River Arts. Meet some 60 artists on this tour of studios. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., rain or shine. Many of the studios are within walking distance of the tall ships that will be on display during Downrigging Weekend. For more info. tel: 410-778-6300 or visit www.chestertownriverarts.org. 2-23 Exhibit: Women’s Rights - An Artist’s Perspective to benefit UniteWomen.org at Pam Foss Fine Art gallery in St. Michaels. This is a juried show by the Women’s Caucus for the Arts and will show work by 35 accomplished woman artists. The opening for the show will be on Saturday, November 2 from 6 to 9 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-745-0400 or visit www.pamfossfineart.com. 2,9,16,23,30 The Farmers’ Market in Easton is held every Saturday until December. Over 20 vendors offering a variety of fresh fruits, organic vegetables, bison meat & products, sauces, baked goods, flowers, plants and craft items. 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Harrison Street Public Parking Lot, Easton. Live music most Saturdays. For more info. tel: 410-822-0065. 2 ,16,23,Dec.7 Class: The A r t
of t he Miniat ure w it h Diane DuBois Mullaly at the Academy Art Museum, Easton. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more info. tel: 410822-ARTS (2787) or visit www. academyartmuseum.org. 3 Class: Reiki ART Training with Dell St. Ana at Evergreen: A Center For Balanced Living, Easton. 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-819-3395 or visit www.evergreeneaston.org. 3,6,10,13,17, 20, 24 , 27 Class: Stained Glass Mosaic Studio with Jen Wagner at the Academy Art Museum, Easton. Wed., 6 to 8 p.m. and Sun., 1 to 4 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-822-ARTS (2787) or visit www.academyartmuseum.org. 3,10,17,24 Monday Night Trivia at the Market Street Public House, Denton. 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Join host Norm Amorose for a funfilled evening. For more info. tel: 410-479-4720. 4 The Academy for Lifelong Learning at CBMM: From Hot War to C old Wa r ~ U. S . H i s tor y 1919 -1990 w ith Bob Springer from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Talbot Senior Center Conference Room, Easton. Tel: 410-745-4941 for enrollment details. 4 Community Conversations about
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November Calendar the Chesapeake Bay: The Bay 101 ~ An Introduction to a Dynamic Estuary with Bess Trout, Eastern Shore Field Specialist for the Chesapeake Bay Foundation. 6:30 p.m. at the Talbot County Free Library, Easton. For more info. tel: 410-822-1626 or visit www.tcfl.org. 4 Seminar: Tidewater Camera Club will host a seminar titled Table Top Photography, presented by Coleman Sellers IV from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Chesapeake Room at the Talbot Community Center, Easton. C oleman has 25 years’ ex per ience in product photography. For more info. tel: 410-822-5441 or visit www.tidewatercameraclub.com. 4,11,18,25 The Academy of Lifelong Learning at CBMM: Critter Come-Heres ~ Exotic Species on the Eastern Shore with Philip Hesser 3 to 4:30 p.m. at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels. Tel: 410-745-4941 for enrollment details. 5 Meeting: Breastfeeding Support Group f rom 10 to 11:30 a.m. at U M Shore Medical Center in Easton. For more info. tel: 410 -822-1000 or v isit www. shorehealth.org.
5 Academy for Lifelong Learning: What the Dickens! with John Ford, John Miller and Kate Livie from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels. Tel: 410-745-4941 for enrollment details. 5 Ask the Expert Series: Duane Cespedes, MD, of Shore Comprehensive Urology to speak on “Fixing the Leaky Faucet: Evaluation and Treatment of Urinary Incontinence” at the UM Shore Medical Pavilion at Queenstown. 7 p.m. For more info. tel: 410822-1000, ext. 5222. 5,12,19 Class: Painting the Landscape Snow in Oil or Pastel with Katie Cassidy at the Academy Art Museum, Easton. 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-822-ARTS (2787) or visit www.academyartmuseum.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 to quietly observe nature in detail. Bring a bag lunch and dress for the outdoors. For more info. and registration tel: 410634-2847, ext. 0 or visit www. adkinsarboretum.org. 6 The Academy of Lifelong Learning at CBMM: Sports and Religion ~ Contrast or Complement?
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6,13,20,27 Meeting: Wednesday Morning Artists. 8 a.m. at Creek Deli in Cambridge. No cost. For more info. visit www. wednesdaymorningartists.com or contact Nancy at ncsnyder@ aol.com or 410-463-0148. 6,13,20,27 Social Time for Seniors at the St. Michaels Community Center, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-745-6073. 6,1 3 , 20, 27 St. Michael s A r t League’s weekly “Paint Together” at the home of Alice-Marie Gravely. 1 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-745-8117. 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 Stitch and Chat at the Talbot Count y Free Librar y, St. Michaels. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bring your ow n projects and stitch with a group. For more info. tel: 410-822-1626. 7 The Oxford Garden Club presents Mary Owens, Natural Resource Planner for the Critical Areas Commission for Maryland. Fea-
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9 Broadkill Review Publisher Jamie Brown will share “How NOT to Get Published” with the Eastern Shore Writers’ Association at 11 a.m., at the Georgia House located in Millsboro, DE. This event is open to the public; however, an RSVP to sweeneygf@aol.com or 410-490-6357 is necessary for the lunch ($17). Mapquesting this location is strongly urged. 9 Second Saturday Nursery Walk at Adkins Arboretum, Ridgely from 1 to 3 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-634-2847, ext. 0 or visit www.adkinsarboretum.org. 9 2nd Saturday at the Foundry at 401 Market St., Denton. Watch
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November Calendar local artists demonstrate their talents. 2 to 4 p.m. Free. For more info. tel: 410-479-1009. 9 2nd annual Brew and Oyster Brawl at t he T idewater In n, Ea ston. 3 to 7 p.m. Feat uring beers from Dogfish Head Brewery, paired wines, freshly shucked oysters, live music and commemorative glass. $75 in advance with limited ticket availability. A portion of the proceeds benefit Ducks Unlimited. For more info. tel: 410-822-1300 or bmilligan@tidewaterinn.com. 9 Artist Loft Studios open night and book signings at Cambridge Main Street’s Art Walk from 5 to 8 p.m. in downtown Cambridge. This new ar tist studio development is at 410 Race Street (through the street door next to Joie de Vivre Gallery). Enjoy a glass of wine and browse the art. For more info. tel: 410-2287000. 9 Concert: The Defibulators in the Stoltz Listening Room at the Avalon Theatre, Easton. 8 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-822-7299 or v isit www.avalontheat re. com. 9-10 46th annual Oxford Antiques Show and Sale sponsored by the
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November Calendar 9,30 Family Crafts at the Talbot County Free Librar y, Easton. 10 to 11:30 a.m. For more info. tel: 410-822-1626 or visit www. tcfl.org. 9-Jan. 26 Exhibit: Siciliana by Meloi Minnella at the Academy Art Museum, Easton. For more than f ive decades the Italian photographer has travelled the world to focus his empathetic lens on the activities and places of everyday people. For more info. tel: 410-822-ARTS (2787) or visit www.academyartmuseum.org. 10 Pampered Chef demonstration
Sicilian Boy With Chairs, 1965 by Meloi Minnella. hosted by the Federalsburg Historical Society at 2 p.m. Demonstrator will be Pam Tull. A percentage of the total sales will benefit the society. For more info. tel: 410-754-8625.
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10 Life Between Lives: Understanding our Immortality with Jimmy Quast at Evergreen: A Center for Balanced Living. 2 to 4 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-819-3395 or visit www.evergreeneaston.org. 11 Ask the Expert Series: Jackie We ston, BSN, R N-BC , Ma n220
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November Calendar ager, Shore Behavioral Health on “Stress, Depression and the Holidays: Keeping it Together During the Season” at the Dorchester County Public Library. 2 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-822-1000, ext. 5222. 11 Healing Oils of Ancient Times with Robin Coventry at Evergreen: A Center for Balanced Living. 6 to 8 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-819-3395 or visit www. evergreeneaston.org. 12 Dinner at the Crab Claw as part of the Festival of Trees to benefit Talbot Hospice. 5 p.m. All proceeds from your dinner at Crab Claw in St. Michaels will benefit the Festival of Trees and Talbot Hospice Foundation. Call 410745-2900 to make a reservation. 12,19 The Academy of Lifelong Learning at CBMM: Strategic Planning for Non-Profit Organizations with Ed Delaney from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels. For more info. tel: 410-745-4941 for enrollment details. 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 Portfolio Night at the Academy Art Museum, Easton. 6 to 8 p.m. Area high school students are encouraged to bring their artwork to receive expert tips on what makes a winning portfolio. For more info. tel: 410-822-ARTS (2787) or visit www.academyartmuseum.org. 13 Meeting: Talbot Optimist Club at the Washington Street Pub, Easton. 6:30 p.m. For more info. e-mail tglass@leinc.com. 13 Feng Shui: Plain and Simple with Lainie Wrightson at Evergreen: A Center for Balanced Living. 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-819-3395 or visit www. evergreeneaston.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 Parent Café at the Talbot County Free Library, Easton. 10 to 11:30 a.m. C onversat ion, ref reshments, and activities for parents and young children. For more info. tel: 410-822-1626 or visit www.tcfl.org. 14 The Academy of Lifelong Learning at CBMM: The Artist’s Way w it h Diane Thomas Mitchell from 1 to 2:30 at the Universalist
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November Calendar Unitarian Church, Easton. Tel: 410 -745-4941 for enrollment details. 14 Festival Fashion Show at the Tidewater Inn, Easton to benefit the Festival of Trees and Talbot Hospice Foundation. 5:30 p.m. T icket s a re $45 i n adva nc e, $55 at the door and include two complimentary drinks and litefare buffet. For more info. tel: 410 -819 -FEST or v isit www. festival-of-trees.org. 14
C om mu n it y C onver sat ion s about the Chesapeake Bay: Literature of the Bay with author Tom Hor ton d i sc u s si ng Bay Country. 6:30 p.m. at the Talbot County Free Library, Easton. For more info. tel: 410-822-1626 or visit www.tcfl.org.
14-Dec. 5 14th annual Festival of Wreaths at Pleasant Day Medical Adult Day Care Center, Cambridge. The festival will feature
Over 100 wreaths will be on display at the Festival of Wreaths. over 100 handcrafted wreaths on display for silent auction. The Holiday Benefit Gala on Dec. 5 culminates the festival. For more info. tel: 410-228-0190. 15 Soup Day at the St. Michaels Community Center. Choose from three delicious soups for lunch. $6 meal deal. 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.
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November Calendar 15 Concert: Chris English in the Stoltz Listening Room at the Avalon Theatre, Easton. 8 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-822-7299 or v isit www.avalontheat re. com. 15 Concert: Boister CD Release Par t y at the Avalon Theatre, Easton. 8 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-822-7299 or visit www. avalontheatre.com. 16 Just Shut Up...Hearing Aids for Couples with Constance Hops and Peter Hartjens at Evergreen: A Center for Balanced Living. 9 a.m. to noon. For more info.
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The Railroad by Chul Hyun Ahn in the Perceiving Infinity Exhibit. tel: 410-819-3395 or visit www. evergreeneaston.org. 16 Concert: Psycho Killers - A Tribute to Tha Talking Heads at the Avalon Theatre, Easton. 8 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-822-7299 or v isit www.avalontheat re. com. 16-Jan. 26 Exhibit: Perceiving Infinity by Chul Hyun Ahn at the Academy Art Museum, Easton. Ahn creates sculptures utilizing light, color and illusion as physical representations of his investigation of infinite space. For more info. tel: 410-822-ARTS (2787) or visit www.academyartmuseum.org. 16-Jan. 26 Exhibit: Elsewhere by Eva Lundsager at the Academy A r t Mu seu m, E a ston. Lu ndsager’s paintings “sing beautifully of landscape without ever describing one.” For more info.
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tel: 410-822-ARTS (2787) or visit www.academyartmuseum.org. 16-Jan. 26 Exhibit: Anne Truitt at the Academy Art Museum, Easton. Artist Anne Truitt spent her childhood in Easton and traveled extensively before eventually settling in Washington, D.C. For more info. tel: 410 822-ARTS (2787) or visit www. academyartmuseum.org. 17 Energ y Healing Basics w ith Marilyn Witkowski at Evergreen: A Center for Balanced Living. Noon to 4 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-819-3395 or visit www. evergreeneaston.org.
Anne Truitt’s work will be on display at the Academy Art Museum. 17 The Clipper City Brass Quintet to perform Dixieland and Beyond at Christ Church in Easton. 4
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November Calendar p.m. The concert is open to the public and a free-will offering will be received. For more info. tel: 410-822-2677 or visit www. ChristChurchEaston.org. 17 Concert: Official Blues Brothers Rev ue at the Avalon Theatre, Easton. 8 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-822-7299 or visit www. avalontheatre.com. 18 Stitching Time at the Talbot County Free Library, Easton. 3 to 5 p.m. Bring your needlecraft to work on in a group. Limited instruction for beginners. All ages welcome. For more info. tel: 410-822-1626 or visit www. tcfl.org. 18 Community Conversations about the Chesapeake Bay: Septic Systems ~ Care Maintenance, and Their Effect Upon the Bay with Herb Reed, Senior Agent and Master Gardener Coordinator for the University of Maryland
Extension Service. 6:30 p.m. at the Talbot County Free Library, Easton. For more info. tel: 410822-1626 or visit www.tcfl.org. 19 Puppet Show: Turkey Surprise at the Talbot County Free Librar y, St. Michaels. 4 p.m. A Thanksgiving production of our own Miss Carla. For more info. tel: 410-822-1626 or visit www. tcfl.org. 20 Academy for Lifelong Learning: Book Club ~ One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel Garcia Marquez with Margot Miller and Esty Collet from 2:30 to 4 p.m. at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels. Tel: 410745-4941 for enrollment details. 20 Lego Time at the Talbot County Free Library, Easton for ages 6 and older. 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-822-1626 or visit www.tcfl.org. 20 Altered Books Crafts ~ Create a Christmas Tree with Sabine
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Simonson and Chris Eareckson at the Talbot County Free Library, Easton. 4 to 6 p.m. Open to ages 10 to adult. For more info. tel: 410-822-1626 or visit www. tcfl.org. 20-23 The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum in St. Michaels is offering a Hunter Safety Course with Maryland DNR-certified hunter safety instructor Ed Henr y. Successf ul complet ion of the course earns participants a Maryland Certificate of Competency in Firearms and Hunter Safety. Space is limited, with pre-registration needed. The course includes instruction in hunter responsibility, firearms
and ammunition, firearm handling and safety, marksmanship a nd shoot i ng f u nd a ment a ls, principles of wildlife management, bow hunting, muzzleloader hunting, tree stand safety, first aid, water safety, and Maryland’s legal requirements. Firearms will be provided. 6 to 9 p.m., Wednesday through Friday, and 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday. The cost is $10 per person for the entire course. Participants must complete all four classes to receive the stateissued Certificate of Competency in Firearms and Hunter Safety. Participants under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. Preregistration is required by calling 410-745-4941. For more informa-
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November Calendar tion, visit www.cbmm.org. 21 Workshop: Lee D’Zmura of St. Michaels Art league will present a one-day workshop - A Seasonal Illumination. Students will review the art of illumination and botanical illustration. Pre-registration is required. For more info. tel: 410-745-0002 or visit www. stmichaelsartleague.org. 21 Meeting: A lzheimer’s Caregiver’s Support Group at Chesapeake Woods Center, Cambridge. 4 p.m. Caregivers of those with A lzheimer’s Disease or other dementia-related disorders are invited to attend. Free. For more info. tel: 410-221-1400, ext. 1217. 21 Concert: River Whyless in the Stoltz Listening Room at the Avalon Theatre, Easton. 8 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-822-7299 or v isit www.avalontheat re. com.
22 Wild and Scenic Film Festival at the Avalon Theatre, Easton. 6 p.m. For more info. tel: 410822-7299 or visit www.avalontheatre.com. 22 Concert: Skribe in the Stoltz Listening Room at the Avalon Theatre, Easton. 8 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-822-7299 or visit www.avalontheatre.com. 23 Holiday Bazaar at Immanuel United Church of Christ in Cambridge. 8 a.m. For more info. tel: 410-228-4640. 23 Holiday Craft Saturday for ages 6 to 12 at the Academy Art Museum, Easton. 1 to 3 p.m. Join the Museum staff for an afternoon of holiday crafts. For more info. tel: 410-822-ARTS (2787) or visit www.academyartmuseum.org. 23 Concert: Steep Canyon Rangers at the Avalon Theatre, Easton. 8 p.m. For more info. tel: 410822-7299 or visit www.avalontheatre.com.
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26 Meeting: Women Supporting Women, lo c a l bre a st c a nc er support group meets at Christ Episcopal Church, Cambridge. 6:30 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-463-0946. 29
The Steep Canyon Rangers will perform at the Avalon Theatre. 25 C om mu n it y C onver sat ion s about the Chesapeake Bay: Stor y-Tellers of t he Chesapea ke featuring Fred Pomeroy, William Roe, Scott Todd, Michael Vlahovich and Janice Marshall. 6:30 p.m. at the Talbot County Free Library, Easton. For more info. tel: 410-822-1626 or visit www.tcfl.org. 26 Thanksgiving Crafts at the Talbot County Free Library, St. Michaels. 4 p.m. Crafts for the whole family. For more info. tel: 410-822-1626 or visit www.tcfl.org.
R u n/ Wa l k f or Ho s pi c e at the YMCA of the Chesapeake, Easton. Join the YMCA of the Chesapeake and the Talbot Hospice Foundation for the 12th A nnual Run for Hospice. A ll registration fees benefit YMCA Camp Laz y Days and Talbot Hospice Foundation. Visit www. act ive.c om for on l i ne reg istration. YMCA members must call their YMCA to obtain the member discount code before registering online with Active. Event day registration fee is additional $5. Children 5 and under free; Children 6 -12-Members $15, Non-Members $20; Ages 13 and up-Members $25, NonMembers $30. For more info. tel: 410-819-FEST or visit www. festival-of-trees.org.
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November Calendar 29 Festival of Trees Preview Party at the Tidewater Inn, Easton. Cocktail reception w ith hors d’oeuv res, music and special raffle. Tickets are $50 per person and include two complimentary drinks and lite-fare buffet. Evening attire. For more info. tel: 410 -819 -FEST or v isit www. festival-of-trees.org. 29 Concert: Upright Citizens Brigade Touring Company at the Avalon Theatre, Easton. 8 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-822-7299 or v isit www.avalontheat re. com. 30 Candy Cane Lane at Easton Elementary School (Moton Bldg.), Easton, to benefit the Festival of Trees and Talbot Hospice Foundation. Crafts, games, food, moon bounce, visits with Santa and other fun activities. Children $5, adults free. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more info. tel: 410-819-FEST or visit www.festival-of-trees.org.
Westphal Jewelers will raffle off this one-of-a-kind original piece to benefit the Festival of Trees. Tickets are $100 each, and only 100 will be sold. 30 Mother-Son Dance to benefit the Festival of Trees and Talbot Ho s pic e Fou nd at ion . 6 to 8 p.m. at River House Pavilion, E a s ton C lub. S i lent auc t ion items, light refreshments and d a n c i n g . Mu s i c b y D J T i m Bu r ns. $30 for mot her s a nd $10 f or e ac h s on . For mor e info. tel: 410-819-FEST or visit www.festival-of-trees.org. 30 Daddy-Dau g hter Da nc e to
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benef it t he Festiva l of Trees a nd Ta lbot Hospice Foundation. 6 to 8 p.m. at Elks Lodge, E a s t o n . A m e r i c a n G i r l d ol l raff le, light refreshments and d a nc i ng. Mu sic by D J S te ve Moody. $30 for dadd ies a nd $10 f o r e a c h d a u g h t e r. Fo r more info. tel: 410-819-FEST or visit www.festival-of-trees. org. 3 0 - D e c . 2 Fe s t i v a l o f Tr e e s Home Tour. On t his wa lk ing tour you w ill visit six unique and beaut if ully decorated homes in the Historic District of Easton. Advance tickets a re $30, $35 on t he d ay s of the event. For more info. tel:
410 -819 -FEST or v isit www. festival-of-trees.org. 3 0 - D e c . 3 Fe s t i v a l o f Tr e e s i n t he G old Ba l l room at t he Tidewater Inn, Easton. Sat., 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Mon. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. a nd Tues., 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults, $4 for sen ior s 62 a nd older, $1 for children under 12 and free for children under 1. For more info. tel: 410-819-FEST or visit www.festival-of-trees.org.
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