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    Talbot County Invites Community To View “Talbot Treasures” on June 14, 2025

    “Silverspoon” This spoon presented to Mrs. Edith Mathews Dawson of Easton by Capt. Robert Barrie, Royal Navy, Nov. 15, 1814. The item has been with the family for generations, and is being contributed to the exhibit by Pete Lesher.

    Talbot County is calling on residents to participate in Talbot Treasures, a unique history exhibit featuring community-submitted items. The exhibit, which will be open to the public on June 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Waterfowl Festival Hall in Easton, celebrates the stories, heirlooms, and artifacts that connect us to our shared past.

    Organized by the Talbot250 Commission, the Talbot Historical Society and the Waterfowl Festival, Talbot Treasures invites residents to contribute personal relics and antiques with a meaningful connection to Talbot County. Items may include letters, journals, or diaries; photographs or scrapbooks; artwork or handmade items; and more.

    “We are excited to see what stories the community will tell through these items,” said Sarah Kilmon, Talbot250 Administrator. ” We’ve already received submissions that reflect the unique character of Talbot County—from a crepe bowler hat worn at the early meetings of Third Haven Friends Meeting (Quaker), to campaign posters from a 1980s State delegate race. “

    Stories like this can be found everywhere – even in your kitchen cabinet. Pete Lesher, Council Vice President and representative to the Talbot250 Commission, contributed a silver spoon dating back to 1810. The spoon is a relic of the Royal Navy given to Easton resident Edith Dawson and has been retained by the family for over two centuries. Select submissions, including the silver spoon, will be professionally photographed and featured in a digital archive on the Talbot250 website.

    “Many of these stories still resonate today,” said Peggy Morey, Executive Director of the Talbot Historical Society. “We hope visitors will not only learn from these items and their histories but will also find meaningful connections to our community and the challenges we face now.”

    The event will be held at the Waterfowl Festival Building in Easton. Participants are invited to drop off their items on Wednesday, June 11, or Thursday, June 12. A special preview reception for contributors will be held on Friday, June 13, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. followed by a full public exhibit on Saturday, June 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 pm.

    During the exhibition on Saturday, June 14, the Talbot Historical Society will host a compelling panel conversation featuring board members Bob Shannahan and George Meyer, alongside Chris Grazzini, a distinguished expert on the War of 1812 and a published researcher. The panel will begin at 11:00 a.m. and discuss antique valuation and auctioning.

    Parking will be limited on Saturday due to the Delmarva Pride Festival. Please refer to the Town of Easton’s parking map for designated parking lots. If special accommodations are needed, please reach out to the Waterfowl Festival at 410-822-4567.

    To learn more or to pre-register an item, visit www.talbot250.org/events/talbot-treasures.

    The Talbot250 Commission is the organizing committee for the Talbot250 activities commemorating the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution and the 365th anniversary of the founding of Talbot County in 2026. For more information about Talbot250 initiatives, visit www.talbot250.org.

    “Pen” This pen was used by Governor Warfield to sign the new charter for Easton in April 2, 1906. The item was contributed by the Town of Easton, and will be on display at Talbot Treasures.