Memories are long here on Tilghman's Island. People recall the accomplishments of their grandparents and great-grandparents with pride. The wives and families of the watermen are an important part of the story, too, as are the boat-builders, blacksmiths, storekeepers, buyers, seafood processors and others who provided support. With the passing of the generations, however, that history blurs and fades until, piece by piece, it could be lost forever.       The Museum hopes to prevent that from happening by becoming a place where a record of the past is honored, created, preserved, and displayed.
      The Tilghman Watermen's Museum is an exciting project. All this will take time, hard work and of course, money. It's a big job but the people of Tilghman working together-with help from their friends elsewhere-can get it done.