VISIT TALBOT COUNTY AND ENJOY THE "HAMPTONS OF THE CHESAPEAKE BAY".


DISCOVERING TALBOT COUNTY

Break away from the daily grind and head for Maryland’s Eastern Shore. The summer months abound with so many places to visit. This area was once known for its working watermen making their living on the Chesapeake Bay, and now it has also become a paradise for boaters, and a haven to relax for locals and visitors.

Explore the colorful and quaint waterfront towns. They each have their own story and are rich in history.

There is charming Tilghman Island, Oxford with its Colonial roots, and St. Michaels with its alluring blend of old and new. Up the road is the beautiful town of Easton with its own special landmarks not to be missed.

Enjoy an exhilarating cruise on a historic skipjack. This area is home to a small fleet of these vessels, the last sailing workboats in the United States. Then there is the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, with fun-filled maritime festivals and exhibits of exceptional workmanship of wooden boat builders…. not to mention sailing, fishing, biking, and just relaxing. We also should not forget eating! The shore is a delight to seafood lovers.

So whether you’re looking for the solitude of a sailing trip on a sun-kissed afternoon, a rollicking festival, or a relaxing stroll through one of these villages, you’ll find it and much more, all here in Talbot County.

Upcoming Events…

First Friday Gallery Walk September 5 - Stroll the brick paved streets of Historic Downtown Easton to browse an abundance of art galleries, antique and specialty shops and award-winning restaurants - all nestled among vintage Federal-style buildings. Enjoy live music or an outdoor concert before relaxing at one of the town`s charming inns. Many art and antiques venues, with styles spanning from classical to contemporary, welcome you with open doors at this delightful monthly event.

`HOW THE PLOT THICKENS`, September 13 - Mystery writer Austin Camacho will speak on "How the Plot Thickens" at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, at Waterview Grille at the Easton Club in Easton. The event is free.

ANNUAL OXFORD FERRY BOAT RACE , September 20 - The Oxford Bellevue Ferry, believed to be the nation`s oldest privately operated ferry service will be pitted against paddle boats, restored boats from the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum and work boats in the annual Oxford Ferry Boat Race and that night there will be a birthday-themed, lighted boat parade.

MARYLAND LIGHTHOUSE CHALLENGE, September 20 and 21 - 6th anniversary Lighthouse Challenge. Participate in Maryland’s Lighthouse Challenge by visiting lighthouses around the state. Stop by CBMM’s own Hooper Strait Lighthouse!

THE AVALON THEATRE - JUDY COLLINS, September 27 - One of our country`s most beautiful voices graces The Historic Avalon Theatre.

OXFORD LIBRARY`S 32ND ANNUAL BOOK MART, September 27 - Oxford Library`s 32nd Annual Book Mart - 8 am to 3 pm - Oxford Library grounds on Market Street. Come browse the tables jammed with a wide array of hardback, soft cover and paperback books at bargain prices.

For more information about these activities and all the other great things there are to see and do in Talbot County, please contact:

The Talbot County Office of Tourism

410-770-8000(phone) / 410-770-8057(fax)
Debbi Dodson, Executive Director -
ddodson@talbgov.org(e-mail)

The Talbot County Visitors Center
11 South Harrison Street
Easton, Maryland 21601

For additions, corrections, etc....
contact webmaster - letters4gayle@gmail.com