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Museum at the Lee House to open starting April 28th
Spring is here and the Museum will open at the Lee House on April 28th. Hours are Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00am to 3:00pm. Come see our new “Working on the Water” exhibit.
Celebrate the history and culture of Tilghman’s Island
The Tilghman Watermen’s Museum celebrates, documents, preserves and shares the history, traditions, heritage, and culture of Tilghman Island.
Featured Artist…Bill Cummings
Bill Cummings was a Tilghman native whose art recalls a time lost on Tilghman. Painting from only his memory, his images show us a Tilghman many of us have never seen. While we highlight six of his prints below, 20 prints are available for sale in our Shop. His self written biography… I was born […]

"Tilghman is just a place that gets up
and goes to work" - Gary Fairbank

From the "Growing up on Tilghman" DVD

What’s Happenin’ TI?

Tastes of Tilghman
October 7th 5-8 PM
Under the Tent @ Black Walnut Point Tickets Available Now Come and enjoy the taste of stories from local watermen, a taste of wine, beer, and hors d’oeurves and music from the beautiful setting of Black Walnut Point Inn on Sunday, October 11 from 4 to 7 PM. Tickets are $45 each, available at Two If By Sea Café, Tilghman Island Country Store, and the TWM Museum at the Lee House. Tickets include entertainment, food, wine, beer. Get Your Advanced Tickets Now!

September 6 2018 [PDF]

Tilghman Watermen’s Museum

1 month ago

Tilghman legends Johnny Kinnamon and Willy Roe honored by Governor Hogan at the Watermen's Appreciation Day, August 2018 ...

Tilghman legends Johnny Kinnamon and Willy Roe honored by Governor Hogan at the Watermens Appreciation Day, August 2018

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Congratulations to my fellow Tilghman Islanders.

Congrats to our watermen!

Congratulations Johnny and Willy!!!

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Tilghman Watermen’s Museum

2 months ago

2018 Tilghman Watermen's Museum ornament on Sale now.
Replica of a rare Tilghman Packing Company oyster can.$20. On sale at the museum or on line at tilghmanmuseum.org . ...

2018 Tilghman Watermens Museum ornament on Sale now.
Replica of a rare Tilghman Packing Company oyster can.$20. On sale at the museum or on line at tilghmanmuseum.org .

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Tilghman Watermen’s Museum

3 months ago

Own your own custom built Kinnamon boat. Raffle tickets on sale at the Tilghman Watermen's Museum. $10 for one or $25 for three. Drawing will be held on Tilghman Island Day. ...

Own your own custom built Kinnamon boat. Raffle tickets on sale at the Tilghman Watermens Museum. $10 for one or $25 for three. Drawing will be held on Tilghman Island Day.

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Tilghman Watermen’s Museum

5 months ago

The Tllghman Watermen's Museum has purchased the "Purple House". Immediate plans are to tighten up for critter control, paint and use for storage. ...

The Tllghman Watermens Museum has purchased the Purple House. Immediate plans are to tighten up for critter control, paint and use for storage.

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Was that Miss Carrie James home??

Congratulations! Glad it is going to good use finally!

Good use of property.

Congratulations!

Congratulations!!

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Tilghman Watermen’s Museum shared an album: SPENDOR 2018, Tilghman Watermen's Museum.

5 months ago

If you attended SPLENDOR on April 14th, take a look through these photos of the museum's very fun and successful fundraiser! We thank everyone who attended, volunteered, and donated...All to preserve our watermen's heritage. A great evening for wonderful friendship, food, and fun!
(All images credited to Lauren's Photography)Were you there? The fantastic live and silent auctions went hand-in-hand with plenty of fun, food, and wine! Many thanks to the attendees, volunteers, museum committee, and all who donated many wonderful auction items. Preservation of the watermen's heritage and local history will continue, thanks to this successful annual fundraiser!
Delicious catering provided by Two if by Sea Restaurant :-) ...

If you attended SPLENDOR on April 14th, take a look through these photos of the museums very fun and successful fundraiser! We thank everyone who attended, volunteered, and donated...All to preserve our watermens heritage. A great evening for wonderful friendship, food, and fun!
(All images credited to Laurens Photography)

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