Tilghman Island

Tilghman Island

Crab baskets line the docks in Knapps Narrows after watermen deliver their catch.

Oxford-Bellevue Ferry

Oxford-Bellevue Ferry

A ferry has been running this route since 1683.

St. Michaels Harbor

St. Michaels Harbor

Talbot County has more than 600 miles of shoreline.

Douglass Statue

Douglass Statue

Abolitionist Frederick Douglass was born in Talbot County.

County to Celebrate Talbot Day

County to Celebrate Talbot Day

Talbot Day is celebrated on April 25th, marking the birthday of Talbot County, Maryland. The County Council approved a proclamation designating this special day in 2023.

Home

Talbot County is located in the heart of Maryland's Eastern Shore. Founded around 1661, it's named for Lady Grace Talbot, sister of Lord Baltimore and the first proprietary governor of Maryland.

Today, the county is home to the charming towns of Easton, Oxford, Queen Anne, St. Michaels and Trappe. With more than 600 miles of shoreline, Talbot County is a terrific place to live, work and play.


Meeting Videos and Agendas

Talbot County Council and Planning Commission meetings are recorded and be viewed online by clicking here. Agendas are also available when applicable.

Meeting Videos

Calendar

Upcoming Events

  • Talbot250 Commission Meeting
    October 20 2025, 5:00pm
    [details]

    The Talbot250 Commission will be meeting on October 20, 2025 beginning at 5:00 p.m.  The meeting will be held in the IT Conference Room and is open to the public.  Minutes, agendas, etc. can be found here

  • Board of Appeals Mtg
    October 20 2025, 6:30pm
    [details]

    The meeting Agenda is posted on the County's website under Planning and Zoning/Board of Appeals.

  • The Administrative Charging Committee
    October 22 2025, 6:00pm
    [details]

    The Administrative Charging Committee will meet at 6:00 p.m. The meetings will convene in open session for the purpose of moving to convene in Closed Session. The meetings will be held in the Bradley Meeting Room, Talbot County Circuit Courthouse, South Wing, 11 N. Washington Street, Easton, Maryland 21601. 

  • Board of Appeals Mtg
    October 27 2025, 6:30pm
    [details]

    The meeting Agenda is posted on the County's website under Planning and Zoning/Board of Appeals.

  • Talbot County Council Meeting
    October 28 2025, 5:00pm
    [details]

    The Talbot County Council will be meeting on Tuesday, October 28, 2025 beginning at 5:00 p.m.  The meeting will be held in the Bradley Meeting Room and is open to the public.  A copy of the meeting agenda and recording can be found here.

  • Talbot County Council Meeting
    November 4 2025, 5:00pm
    [details]

    The Talbot County Council will be meeting on Tuesday, November 4, 2025 beginning at 5:00 p.m.  The meeting will be held in the Bradley Meeting Room and is open to the public.  A copy of the meeting agenda and recording can be found here.

  • Planning Commission Meeting
    November 5 2025, 9:00am
    [details]

    Meeting Agenda is posted on the Planning and Zoning Website.

  • County Offices Closed - Veterans Day
    November 11 2025
  • Talbot County Tourism Board Meeting
    November 12 2025, 8:30am
    [details]
  • Commission on Aging Board Meeting
    November 12 2025, 8:30am
    [details]

    The Commission on Aging meets monthly on the second Wednesday of each month at 8:30 AM.  Meetings are open to the public and usually held at Brookletts Place, Talbot County Senior Center at 400 Brookletts Ave, Easton, MD.