The 2025 Christmas Ornament commissioned by the Tilghman Watermen’s Museum is now available for purchase.  

This is the 11th ornament in the Museum’s unique collection related to Tilghman Island. Crafted by Salisbury Pewter, the 2025 ornament features the lighthouse at Sharp’s Island in honor of the Museum’s newest exhibit on the history of Sharp’s Island. 

The 2025 ornament may be purchased for $25.00, which includes tax. They are available at the Museum, located in the Lee House at 6031 Tilghman Island Road, Two if by Sea restaurant, 2 Vintage Chics Boutique, and Fairbank Tackle. Online purchases can be made by visiting the museum website: www.tilghmanmuseum.org, or by email: [email protected]. Phone orders will be taken at 410-886-1025.

The Tilghman Watermen’s Museum is in their seventeenth year of celebrating, documenting, preserving and sharing the history, traditions, heritage and culture of Tilghman Island. The museum will be closed for the month of November and will re-open in December for our annual Christmas display.  Off-hour tours are available by calling 410-886-1025. For additional information, contact us by email: [email protected] or visit our website: www.tilghmanmuseum.org. 

On Saturday, March 22, at 1:00 PM, the Tilghman Watermen’s Museum Speaker Series will host Jim Duffy at the Tilghman Island Volunteer Fire Department, 5979 Tilghman Island Road.  

Jim is a storyteller and the author of the popular Secrets of the Eastern Shore series of books, along with Shore Fun! The Wanderer’s Guide to Delmarva, You Wouldn’t Believe! 44 Strange and Wondrous Delmarva Tales, and Tubman Travels: 32 Underground Railroad Journeys on Delmarva. Jim will regale us with tales from Talbot County and the Delmarva region. Join us for a fun afternoon!

Copies of Jim’s books will be available for sale, and he will sign each one.

The event is free, but donations are gratefully accepted. 

Committed to celebrating, documenting, preserving, and sharing the history, traditions, heritage, and culture of Tilghman’s Island, the Tilghman Watermen’s Museum hosts an exceptional collection of local artists such as Bill Cummings, Colleen Sadler, Marc Castelli, and Nancy Tankersley. The museum contains a treasure trove of artifacts, oral histories, and boat models. 

Located in the Lee House at 6031 Tilghman Island Road, the museum is closed for the winter and will re-open in the spring. For additional information, contact us by email: [email protected] or visit our website: www.tilghmanmuseum.org.

The Tilghman Watermen’s Museum announces the date for Splendor in 2025, This fundraising event supports the Museum’s vision of preserving and sharing the history, traditions, heritage, and culture of Tilghman Island. 

The event will take place on Saturday, April 5, 2025, from 5 to 8 PM at the Tilghman Island Volunteer Fire Hall at 5979 Tilghman Island Road. This popular event has a reputation for Eastern Shore hospitality with a raw bar of oysters freshly shucked by local watermen, fine wines, craft beer, and light fare from local restaurants. 

• Paintings, photographs, unique woodwork, jewelry, and other artwork from well-known local artists
• Chartered fishing trips, crabbing trips, and sunset cruises on the Chesapeake
• Overnight packages and gift certificates to hotels, restaurants, and shops
• And tickets for the Ravens!

Tickets for Splendor are $40 per person and are available by contacting the Museum at [email protected]

or purchasing at 

• Two If By Sea
• Fairbank Tackle
• 2 Vintage Chics
• Tilghman Island Country Store

Located in the Lee House at 6031 Tilghman Island Road, the museum is currently closed for the winter. For additional information, contact us by email: [email protected] or visit our website: www.tilghmanmuseum.org.

On Thursday, November 21, from 5:30 to 7:30, the Tilghman Watermen’s Museum Speaker Series will host Jay Fleming at the Tilghman Island Volunteer Fire Department, 5979 Tilghman Island Road. Jay will speak about his photography of the Chesapeake Bay. 

The event is free, but donations are gratefully accepted. Buck-a-shuck oysters will be available from the Talbot Watermen Association!

Annapolis-based photographer Jay Fleming specializes in documenting complex interactions between humans and the water. His documentation of the Bay’s seafood industry has been a powerful educational tool in raising awareness for the people and the processes involved with bringing commonly consumed seafood products to market. His most recent book, Island Life, explores the environment and the seasonal Chesapeake harvests that provide the rhythm for community life on Smith and Tangier islands, while documenting the tenacity and determination of the islanders who honor their traditions while facing an uncertain future.

Whether it’s a dramatic sunrise over the water or fishermen hauling gear, the passion for his craft and for visual storytelling is obvious in every photograph.

Committed to celebrating, documenting, preserving, and sharing the history, traditions, heritage, and culture of Tilghman’s Island, the Tilghman Watermen’s Museum hosts an exceptional collection of local artists such as Bill Cummings, Colleen Sadler, Marc Castelli, and Nancy Tankersley. The museum contains a treasure trove of artifacts, oral histories, and boat models. 

Located in the Lee House at 6031 Tilghman Island Road, the museum will close for the winter at the end of October. For additional information, contact us by email: [email protected] or visit our website: www.tilghmanmuseum.org.

The 2024 Christmas Ornament commissioned by the Tilghman Watermen’s Museum is now available for purchase.  

This is the 10th ornament in the Museum’s unique collection related to Tilghman Island. Crafted by Salisbury Pewter, the 2024 ornament features Tanker 75 from the Tilghman Island Volunteer Fire Company. The TIVFC was established in 1925. It is now based at 5979 Tilghman Island Road and serves the entire Bay Hundred area.

The 2024 ornament may be purchased for $25.00, which includes tax. They are available at the Museum, located in the Lee House at 6031 Tilghman Island Road, Two if by Sea restaurant, 2 Vintage Chics Boutique, and Fairbank Tackle. Online purchases can be made by visiting the museum website: www.tilghmanmuseum.org, or by email: [email protected]. Phone orders will be taken at 410-886-1025.

The Tilghman Watermen’s Museum is in their sixteenth year of celebrating, documenting, preserving and sharing the history, traditions, heritage and culture of Tilghman Island. The museum is open on weekends from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM from late April until the end of October. Off-hour tours are available by calling 410-886-1025. For additional information, contact us by email: [email protected] or visit our website: www.tilghmanmuseum.org. 

On Saturday, January 13th, 2024, at 1:00 PM, the Tilghman Watermen’s Museum Speaker Series will host Maegan White from ShoreRivers. Maegan will speak about restoring the waterways on the Eastern Shore. 

ShoreRivers is a local non-profit committed to protecting and restoring the waterways of the Eastern Shore through science-based advocacy, restoration, outreach, and education. As part of this work, ShoreRivers is actively engaged in the restoration and protection of submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) through monitoring, harvesting, processing, and planting several underwater grass species across our watershed. Thanks to newly developed technology, ShoreRivers is able to process millions of seeds each summer to plant back in local rivers. These SAV beds provide essential habitat for waterfowl, crabs, and fish, while also improving water quality and climate resilience in the Chesapeake Bay.

Maegan White was born and raised in South Carolina and grew up exploring in the mountains and lakes of the upstate. She moved to the Eastern Shore to attend college at Washington College in Chestertown. She graduated in May of 2023 with a degree in Political Science and Environmental Science. She now serves as ShoreRivers Community Engagement Coordinator. In her position, she coordinates ShoreRivers volunteer programs, connects with community members and community based organizations,  and she works closely with the RiverKeepers on aquatic restoration. Maegan started at ShoreRivers as an intern in May 2022 and joined the staff full time in May 2023. 

The event will be held at the Tilghman Island Volunteer Fire Department, 5979 Tilghman Island Road. 

Admission to the event is free, but donations are accepted.