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Events of Talbot
Join Talbot County on April 18, 2025, for Two Lights for Tomorrow, a national initiative commemorating the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. Display two lights in your window to honor the spirit of unity, service, and hope that lit the path toward independence.
With Talbot Day, we aim to highlight our diverse community celebrating our citizens and the history of Talbot County. We anticipate this to be an annual celebration, falling on or about April 25th, the official birthday of Talbot County, each year.
Mark your calendar for Oxford Day on April 26, 2025, and enjoy a fun-filled day for the whole family! This beloved annual event is free to attend and open to all. Food, drinks, and shopping will be available from local merchants.
Constitution Week is an American observance to commemorate the 1787 adoption of the United States Constitution1. It runs annually from September 17 through September 23. Constitution Day in 2025 falls on Wednesday, September 17th.
To honor Frederick Douglass here in his birthplace, Talbot County, Maryland, where his experiences helped form his character, intellect and determination. The event is held the 4th Saturday in September of each year.
Colonel Tench Tilghman was born in Talbot County in 1744 and served as General George Washington’s Aide-De-Camp and personal secretary for seven years from 1776-1783. On October 19, 1781, Tilghman was entrusted to carry the official word of Lord Cornwall’s surrender in Yorktown, Virginia to the Continental Congress in Philadelphia.
Nace’s Day is an annual celebration honoring the life and legacy of Nace Hopkins, a formerly enslaved man who became a pillar of faith and community in Talbot County, Maryland. Held on the first weekend of November, this event is hosted by Scott’s United Methodist Church each year.
Talbot County Ice Skating Rink Ribbon Cutting,
November 4, 1979
