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  • Splendor 2025

    We would like to thank everyone for making Splendor 2025 a great success!!

  • The museum is open each Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 3pm. Please come and see our new exhibit about Sharp’s Island. The exhibit highlights the history of Sharps Island, the critical function of the lighthouse, and the tireless dedication of the lighthouse keepers.

    Please call 410-320-0300 for information.

  • Spring on Tilghman

  • 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
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Tilghman Island's men and women

Earning a living on the water.

Watermen images

Get a taste of the island’s history

Explore the island’s proud history.

Learn About Tilghman

Explore the museum's new home

See the history of the Lee House

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SAVE TH E DATES

July 19 • 100th Anniversary TIVFD

July 19 • CAR WASH - Fairbanks/ Tilghman Island Youth

July 23 • BINGO - TIVFD

August 3 • Watermen’s Sunday

August 7 • Maryland Food Truck

August 10 • Watermen’s Appreciation Day

September 20 • Beauty for Ashes - St. John’s Chapel

ALL HANDS on DECK for Tilghman Island Day !

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Tilghman, MD 21671
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