Nathaniel “Nace” Hopkins, known as "Uncle Nace," was a man of resilience, leadership, and vision. Born into slavery around 1830 in Trappe, Maryland, his life was marked by a determination to uplift his community.

One-hundred-fifty years later, the Maryland town remains a bastion of resilience and a front line in the battle over Confederate monuments

The Water’s Edge Museum (WEM) in Oxford, Maryland, is gearing up to celebrate its fourth anniversary on Saturday, February 1, from 1 to 3 p.m. This milestone marks its unique place as Talbot County’s first African American museum and the first on the Eastern Shore directed by a woman of African descent. The event promises to be both a celebration of history and a tribute to the community’s roots.

James Rouse, the visionary designer behind Columbia, Maryland, was born and raised in Talbot County. His innovative approach to urban development began with Talbot Town, one of Maryland’s earliest shopping malls. Rouse later gained national acclaim for creating iconic destinations such as Boston’s Faneuil Hall, Baltimore’s Harborplace, New York City’s South Street Seaport, and New Orleans’ Riverwalk.

In celebration of over five decades of community involvement and environmental stewardship, the Waterfowl Festival is excited to announce a significant donation to the Talbot County Free Library: a complete collection of guidebooks from the festival’s 53-year history.

WBOC’s Chopper 16 flies over the Tench Tilghman monument and final resting place in Talbot County, MD.

The SAR’s Colonel Tench Tilghman Chapter honored its namesake after receiving proclamations from Easton and Talbot County for the inaugural Tench Tilghman Week from Oct. 19 to 24.

The Tilghman family experienced deep divisions during the Revolutionary War, with members scattered globally and politically.

The following testimony was presented by Wesley Hagood, Col Tench Tilghman Chapter of the Sons of the Revolution, during the Council meeting on September 24, 2024.