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1812-1814 Acting Troupe Our group of citizens will enact life during the War of 1812. In this special appearance at the Farmer's Market we will be accompanied by the folk music group "Kindred Spirits" Fair Plays Vintage Base Ball Games Enjoy a full day of old-time base ball as it was played in 1864. Learn about "fair-foul" balls and watch players catch without gloves. Fair Plays Vintage Base Ball Games Enjoy two games of old-time base ball as it was played in 1864. Learn about "fair-foul" balls and watch players catch without gloves. For more information, click here Chautauqua 2013 - Turning Points in History ![]() Living history portrayals of Rachel Carson, Amelia Earhart, and Jackie Robinson, and Monday July 8, Tuesday July 9, Wednesday July 10 7:00 pm Garden behind the Historical Society Museum, 25 S. Washington St., Easton Rain Location: Avalon Theatre Chautauqua (pronounced "sha-TAW-kwa") adult education programs brought lecturers and entertainers to rural communities across the country in the early 20th century. They were started at Chautauqua Lake in New York. The Maryland Humanities Council's program brings to life famous figures from the past. Each evening's entertainment will present a different character, who will tell how his or her life changed our culture. July 8 - Rachel Carson, July 9 - Amelia Earhart, July 10 - Jackie Robinson. Bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit on.
A FREE program of the Maryland Humanities Council. Also sponsored by the Talbot County Arts Council, and Judith Needham & Warren Kilmer. 1812-1814 Acting Troupe Our group of citizens will enact life during the War of 1812. At this fun event we will be between the broommaker and the blacksmith. Come look for us. Longwoods School Open House If you’ve always wanted to see inside the little red schoolhouse in Longwoods, this is your chance. Walk around the classroom and see what it is like to write on a slate tablet. Bring a lunch and have a picnic on the lawn. War of 1812-1814 Bicentennial Trip ![]() Bus Trip to Fort McHenry and Maryland Historical Society Thursday, July 25 Depart from Easton Fire House on Creamery Lane at 8:30am. Return to Easton by 6:15pm. Experience the ultimate Star-Spangled adventure when HSTC takes a family-friendly excursion to Fort McHenry and the Maryland Historical Society (MdHS). During the Battle of Baltimore in 1814, the valiant defense of the fort inspired Francis Scott Key to write "The Star-Spangled Banner.” At 11 am there will be a presentation by a Park Ranger to our group called War and the Chesapeake. You will then have time to explore the fort on your own. As a capstone to the day’s experience, we will visit the MdHS exhibit called “In Full Glory Reflected” which includes Francis Scott Key's original hand-written poem that became our National Anthem. Seeing this document will bring full-circle the experiences of the day and provide a lasting memory for the young and young-at-heart. Fair Plays Vintage Base Ball Games Enjoy two games of old-time base ball as it was played in 1864. Learn about "fair-foul" balls and watch players catch without gloves. For more information, click here Bicentennial of the Battle of St. Michaels in the War of 1812-1814 The Historical Society of Talbot County will join the bicentennial celebration by sending our living history troupe to set up camp in St. Mary's Square. The Town of St. Michaels has a full day of family fun planned out including parade, live music, food, kids' activities and more. Skipjack rides will be available for a fee. For more information visit stmichaelsmd.org Food for Thought Series Join Mike Henry, Talbot County Airport Manager and our own Curator, Beth Hansen for an informative discussion about the History of Aviation in Talbot County. Fair Plays Vintage Base Ball Games Enjoy two games of old-time base ball as it was played in 1864. Learn about "fair-foul" balls and watch players catch without gloves. For more information, click here Gracie’s Girls in the Garden Ladies are invited to attend a Historical Society of Talbot County. Our county was named after Lady Grace Talbot, the sister of the first “owner,” Lord Baltimore. So in her honor, we decided to name this women only event, “Gracie’s Girls in the Garden.” Food will be provided by some of Talbot's finest caterers, and will include wine and "Talbotinis". Come see what they are! Oystering Legacy at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum Members of the Historical Society of Talbot County are invited to a special look at the Oystering exhibit at CBMM. "Oystering Legacy" explores the social and environmental history of the Chesapeake oyster. Participants get to touch bian oyster fossils, tong oystering, climb into the coffin bunk on a skipjack, and observe the animals in a modern-day oyster nursery. The tour is great for all ages. Limited to only 15 guests. LECTURE POSPONED - WATCH THIS WEBSITE FOR A NEW DATE Enjoy an overview of our Jewish community and a delicious lunch. Save the Dates for these Future Events:
You can Participate in one of our Living History Programs 1812-1814 Acting Troupe Various events are being held around Maryland as part of the War of 1812 bicentennial. The Troupe sets up "camp" and demonstrates traditional skills at many of them. Our actors tell the public about life during the federal era. You are welcome to join. We will help you put together an 1812 era costume for War of 1812 bicentennial. See what we do on this video on youtube. Call Beth with questions 410-822-0773 or email curator War of 1812-1814 Militia Calling all men of Talbot County to join the War of 1812 Eastern Shore Militia. Experienced military re-enactor John Wyman will explain what the militia will be doing in the next years. New recruits will get drilled in the manual of arms. The Eastern Shore Militia is a project of the Eastern Shore War of 1812 Consortium, made possible with funding from the State of Marylands War of 1812 Bicentennial Commission and the counties of Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Annes and Talbot. It is being administered by the Historical Society of Kent County in cooperation with the Friends of Kent County, Maryland War of 1812, and the Eastern Shore War of 1812 Consortium. For specific questions about the militia, contact John Wyman. Fair Plays Vintage Base Ball Team Play Base Ball the old-fashioned way - just like they did in 1864. Our team plays April - October. Especially for Schools and Youth Groups Longwoods One-Room School Program Traveling Trunk Program Filled with reproduction primary source artifacts and documents, lesson plans, activity suggestions, worksheets, and audiovisual materials, these kits are excellent resources for teaching Maryland and United States history! Third Grade "My Community" Assignment Fourth Grade Postcards Assignment Cancellation Policy for All Programs:
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