About Us
The Tilghman Watermen's Museum is a non-profit museum located in the Lee House at 6031 Tilghman Island Road, Tilghman Maryland 21671. Our museum aims to showcase the rich maritime heritage and culture of the Chesapeake Bay region. We are dedicated to preserving the traditions of the watermen and sharing their stories with visitors from near and far. Through engaging exhibits, educational programs, and community events, we strive to highlight the significance of the watermen's way of life. Come and explore the history, traditions, and skills of the watermen, and experience the beauty of the bay through the lens of those who have depended on it for generations.
“Tilghman is just a place that gets up and goes to work.”
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Gary Fairbank
From the “Growing up on Tilghman” DVD
Leadership & Staff
The Tilghman Watermen’s Museum is a 501c (3) charitable organization, founded by Hall and Mary Kellogg and lead by a Board of Directors and staffed entirely by a team of dedicated volunteers.
Board Members:
President
Chuck Powers
Vice-President
Jeff Harrison
Secretary
Bonnie Messick
Treasurer
Elizabeth Hinson
Directors:
Chris Spurry
Maggie Jarboe
Mary Kempf
Pamela Price
James Harrison
Louisa McMorrow
Board Member Emeriti:
Hall A. Kellogg
Mary Kellogg
John C. Kinnamon, Sr.
Staff Artist:
Marc Castelli
Staff Archaeologist:
Darrin L. Lowery, Ph.D
Tilghman Watermen’s Museum Scholarship
The Tilghman Watermen’s Museum has created a scholarship for the Tilghman area watermen’s community. The Scholarship will be awarded to a deserving undergraduate student furthering their education at an accredited technical school, two year or four year college.