Events and Programs
at the
Historical Society of Talbot County
Black History Month
Hirelings - African American Workers and Free Labor in Early Maryland
A lecture by Jennifer Hull Dorsey
Thursday, February 9, 2012
6pm
HSTC Auditorium
17 S. Washington Street, Easton
FREE
Read Aloud Children's Event
Saturday, March 3, 2012
11 am
Historical Society Museum, 25 S. Washington Street, Easton
Dr. Seuss's Birthday, Read Across America Day, and the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812 will be celebrated in one fell swoop when the Historical Society of Talbot County hosts children's author Rebecca C. Jones.Ms. Jones, who's written 16 books for young readers, will tell the story of the 200-pound flag that inspired Francis Scott Key to write "The Star-Spangled Banner" during the War of 1812. This book,The Biggest (and Best) Flag That Ever Flew, along with her most recent book, Captain John Smith's Big and Beautiful Bay, will be available for purchase at the Historical Society Museum Store.
FREE
Luck of the Irish Dinner
with music by Poisoned Dwarf
Saturday, March 17, 2012, RSVP by March 9
6pm
Talbot County Country Club
6142 Country Club Road, Easton
Irish Savvy Chic Attire is appropriate No Auction - just fun!
Reservation price includes dinner, open bar, and chance per person to win the trip for 2.
$150 per HSTC Member or $165 per Non Member
To reserve a table in advance or become an event sponsor, please call 410-822-0773.
Program fees are not refundable after the RSVP date of March 9 - please see full refund policy at the bottom of this page.
Dressing for 1812
presented by Lilies of the Field Fabric & Quilting Store
March 31 & April 14 (2-part workshop)
10 am
335 N. Aurora St. Easton, MD
Be ready for the War of 1812 in your own dress. This workshop will take you through the entire process - from selecting your fabric to making your own dress. There will be plenty of events to wear it to in 2012 and 2013.
$35 plus your materials (a portion of the proceeds will go to the Historical Society)
Traditional Artist in Residence: Faux Grain Painter Frank Bittner
April 9-13
10 am to 4 pm
Historical Society Museum, 25 S. Washington Street, Easton
Come see the traditional art of painting wood to look like natural grain. For centuries, people painted cheaper woods, such as pine, to look like more expensive ones, such as mahogany. Frank Bittner will demonstrate how it is still done today.
Sponsored by the Talbot County Arts Council and the Maryland State Arts Council
FREE
Vintage Base Ball Game
Versus Elkton Eclipse
April 15
1 pm
Mt. Pleasant Park, Easton
See how the old ball game was played during the Civil War. The Fair Plays and their opponents from all over the mid-Atlantic play according to the rules of 1864. Come watch, or learn how to play. For directions and information on the vintage game, go to the Fair Plays home page
FREE
Volunteer Lunch
April 16
Volunteers will receive an invitation in the mail to our annual Thank You party.
Vintage Base Ball Game
Versus Chesapeake Nine
April 29
1 pm
Mt. Pleasant Park, Easton
See how the old ball game was played during the Civil War. The Fair Plays and their opponents from all over the mid-Atlantic play according to the rules of 1864. Come watch, or learn how to play. For directions and information on the vintage game, go to the Fair Plays home page
FREE
Beers of 1812
presented by Eastern Shore Brewing in St. Michaels
May 6
2 - 4 pm
605 South Talbot Street, St. Michaels
Learn about beers of the past and present at Eastern Shore Brewing LLC. Adrian Moritz (owner) or Randy Marquis (brew-master) will conduct a tour of their facilities and talk about the modern brewing technique and what brewing may have been like during 1812. Tastings will be included of one 5oz glass of four different kinds of beer. Enjoy their eclectically designed tasting room which includes furniture from the late 1800’s.
Tour and Tasting $10.00 (a portion of the proceeds will go to the Historical Society).
Historical Society's Annual Meeting
May 15
Historical Society Auditorium, 17 S. Washington Street, Easton
Celebrate the accomplishments of the last year at our Annual Meeting and garden party. Open to the public.
Music of the War of 1812
Featuring David and Ginger Hildebrand
In conjunction with St. Mark's Concert Series
Sunday, May 20, 2012
3:00 pm
St. Mark's United Methodist Church
100 Peachblossom Road, Easton
David and Ginger Hildebrand are the area's foremost performers of period music. This concert will combine the Hildebrand's knowledge of music of 1812 with the choral artistry of the St. Mark's Concert Chorale.
Admission is free, but donations are appreciated
Vintage Base Ball Game
Versus Chesapaeake City Cecils
June 10
1 pm
Mt. Pleasant Park, Easton
See how the old ball game was played during the Civil War. The Fair Plays and their opponents from all over the mid-Atlantic play according to the rules of 1864. Come watch, or learn how to play. For directions and information on the vintage game, go to the Fair Plays home page
FREE
Open House at Longwoods School
June 16
Rte 662 (Longwoods Road), Longwoods
If you've always wanted to see the inside of the charming little red schoolhouse on the Longwoods Road, this is your chance. The school will be open for viewing and volunteers will be on hand to answer questions. While you're on the road, stop at the old grist mill in Wye Mills and watch them grind grain. Bring a picnic and the whole family. FREE
What Was the War of 1812 About?
Lecture by Dr. Lorna N. Fitzgerald Morris of Anne Arundel Community College
June 21
Historical Society Auditorium, 17 S. Washington Street, Easton
The War of 1812 is notably known as “the Forgotten War,” yet it is a pivotal moment not only in American but world history as it definitively established the nation as independent and set it on a course that made the United States an integral part of world affairs. Almost 30 years after gaining independence, the young nation was again at war with Great Britain. Unlikely as it seemed, the US prevailed against the superpower of the world. This second war of independence inspired the national anthem, saw the rise of Andrew Jackson and ushered in an “Era of Good Feelings.” Come join us on Jun 21, 2012 to explore further how 200 years ago this war came to be and subsequently changed the course of history.
FREE
Save the Dates for these Future Events: Vintage Base Ball Festival at Wye House July 7 Open House at Longwoods School July 21 Open House at Longwoods School August 18 Vintage Base Ball Game August 19 Tidewater Singers Quartet in the Neall House August 24 at 6:30 pm Vintage Base Ball Game September 9 Trip to Ireland September 14-23 Heritage Day October 13
Fair Plays Vintage Base Ball Team Play Base Ball the old-fashioned way. Our team plays April - October. Especially for Schools and Youth Groups Longwoods One-Room School Program Traveling Trunk Program Cancellation Policy for All Programs:
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Field Trip for Schools and Youth Groups
The little red schoolhouse at Longwoods is once again filled with children. "A Day at a One-Room Schoolhouse" is a new field trip option for fourth grade students. The Historical Society of Talbot County has been working with the Talbot School District to create a day in the year 1900 that also meets modern state curriculum standards. Funding for this project was provided by the Talbot County Garden Club.
To schedule a field trip, or for more information, contact the Curator at 410-822-0773 or email to curator
The Maryland Historical Society (MdHS) and the Historical Society of Talbot County are partnering to bring traveling trunks to the Eastern Shore!
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!
For only $40, teachers may rent our Growing Up in Maryland (K-3), or Tools of the Historian (4-12) for three weeks. Teachers must pick the trunks up from and return them to the Historical Society of Talbot County in Easton (trunks are also available for round trip shipping from MdHS for $85). Don’t miss this great opportunity!
To book a trunk, please call Gayle Shank, Education Programs Assistant, at 410-685-3750 ext. 334 or email her at gail.
Please see the Maryland Historical Society website for more information on the trunks and images of trunk contents.
Teacher comments:
Growing Up in Maryland - My kindergarten students loved the trunk. The lesson plans were great. We made larger prints of the paper dolls and my students cut out the dolls. Most of them have never seen paper dolls. Even the boys loved the dolls.
Tools of the Historian - I best liked artifacts related to Baltimore Fire, high level of questions, variety of artifacts.
A Stitch in Time: Quilts - I liked the template quilt block game – students were creative and loved it!
Registrants who cancel 8 or more days in advance of a program will receive a full refund. Registrants who cancel 7 or less days in advance of the program will not receive a refund unless the participant’s spot can be filled. If HSTC cancels a program because of weather, insufficient registration, or any other reason, registrants will receive a full refund. HSTC will accept a registration fee as a donation in lieu of attendance to any program.
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