Talbot250 – Community 2026 Planning Snapshot
As Talbot County prepares for its 365th anniversary and the Nation’s Semiquincentennial in 2026, we are interested in learning how community organizations, groups, and individuals are thinking about the year overall—not just specific events. *This form is intended to capture early plans, ideas, and approaches for 2026. Details do not need to be finalized.*
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Organization
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Primary Contact
First Name
Last Name
Phone Number
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Format: (000) 000-0000.
Email
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Your 2026 Approach
How are you currently thinking about 2026?
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We are planning one or two specific activities
We expect multiple programs or events throughout the year
We plan to incorporate 2026 themes into existing programming
We are still exploring ideas
We are not planning anything yet, but interested
We are not planning anything 250 themed for 2026.
Select the option that best fits
In a few sentences, describe what your 2026 plans or ideas currently look like.
Are there particular themes you expect your 2026 plans to focus on?
Local history & heritage
Arts & culture
Education & youth engagement
Civic life & democracy
Community storytelling
Service & volunteerism
Maritime or agricultural traditions
Underrepresented or untold histories
Looking toward Talbot’s future
Not sure yet
Are your 2026 plans tied to any existing anniversaries, milestones, or traditions?
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Scope & Timing
At this point, when do you expect your 2026 activities to take place?
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Throughout the year
Specific season(s): Spring / Summer / Fall / Winter
Around a particular date or week
Not sure yet
If you already have specific dates in mind, list them out here:
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Coordination & Future Follow-Up
Talbot250 is committed to helping organizations and our community succeed with their 250 and 365 plans! We are *also* helping to coordinate some larger scale county-wide events throughout the year - if you aren't interested in hosting your own event, maybe you would consider participating in a meaningful way for one of our upcoming events?
Would you be open to coordinating or collaborating with other organizations in 2026?
Yes
Possibly
Not at this time
Are you or your organization interested in participating in any of the following Talbot250 Events (Participant/Volunteers, Sponsor, Other):
January 14, 2026 - The American Revolution Documentary Screening (Seeking Sponsors)
February 21, 2026 - Native American Heritage Day (Seeking Tabling, Sponsors)
April 23, 2026 - Citizen and Service Awards (Seeking Maryland You are Beautiful, Talbot Day)
April 26, 2026 - Talbot Day Community Celebration (Seeking Participants, Tabling, Sponsors)
May 6, 2026 - Bus Trip to DC (Seeking Sponsors)
June - Little Red School House Ribbon Cutting (Seeking Participants)
July - Independence Day Plans (July 5th America's Potluck, ~July 9th Spirit of America, Reading of the Declaration of Independence) (Seeking Participants/HOSTS)
September 17, 2026 - Constitution Day (Seeking Participants/HOSTS)
Late September 2026 - Michaelmas (St.Michaels Day)
October 19-24, 2026 - Tench Tilghman Week
Please indicate how you would like to participate and our team will follow up with you!
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