Kent Island Heritage Society
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The Kent Island Heritage Society was founded in 1975 for the purpose of discovering, identifying, restoring and preserving the heritage of Kent Island in Maryland.
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Do you have any photos, drawings, or documents about this 1870s two-room schoolhouse (No. 2, District 4) in Stevensville, MD on Kent Island? Our new Kent Island Heritage Center with a small museum and research library. Check for the grand opening in the near future. #kentislandheritagesociety
Any ideas how old these are? ChatGPT says: Based on material, tool marks, and wear: Likely mid-to-late 1700s to early 1800s (± 25 years depending on local quarry use)
— many made from local conglomerate or coarse sandstone before industrial importation of French burrs around 1820–1850.
— many made from local conglomerate or coarse sandstone before industrial importation of French burrs around 1820–1850.
November 19, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Any ideas how old these are? ChatGPT says: Based on material, tool marks, and wear: Likely mid-to-late 1700s to early 1800s (± 25 years depending on local quarry use)
— many made from local conglomerate or coarse sandstone before industrial importation of French burrs around 1820–1850.
— many made from local conglomerate or coarse sandstone before industrial importation of French burrs around 1820–1850.
Do you have any photos, drawings, or documents about this 1870s two-room schoolhouse (No. 2, District 4) in Stevensville, MD on Kent Island? Our new Kent Island Heritage Center with a small museum and research library. Check for the grand opening in the near future. #kentislandheritagesociety
September 17, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Do you have any photos, drawings, or documents about this 1870s two-room schoolhouse (No. 2, District 4) in Stevensville, MD on Kent Island? Our new Kent Island Heritage Center with a small museum and research library. Check for the grand opening in the near future. #kentislandheritagesociety
JOIN US ON SEPTEMBER 13, 2025, (10:00 – 12:00) KENT ISLAND LIBRARY Room 133 to review, train and to get more familiar with our Sites and Docents.
Refreshments and handbooks supplied.
Please respond by calling Hanna Wall by September 9, 2025, at 410-924-1069 or emailing her at hwall506@gmail.com.
Refreshments and handbooks supplied.
Please respond by calling Hanna Wall by September 9, 2025, at 410-924-1069 or emailing her at hwall506@gmail.com.
August 20, 2025 at 5:37 PM
JOIN US ON SEPTEMBER 13, 2025, (10:00 – 12:00) KENT ISLAND LIBRARY Room 133 to review, train and to get more familiar with our Sites and Docents.
Refreshments and handbooks supplied.
Please respond by calling Hanna Wall by September 9, 2025, at 410-924-1069 or emailing her at hwall506@gmail.com.
Refreshments and handbooks supplied.
Please respond by calling Hanna Wall by September 9, 2025, at 410-924-1069 or emailing her at hwall506@gmail.com.
Kent island Day 2025!
April 18, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Kent island Day 2025!
Kent Island Day is Coming Saturday May 17th! Visit our website for more information and to register as a vendor, exhibitor, non-profit, author, or food merchant. kentislandheritagesociety.org/kent-island-... #kentisland #kentislandday #parade #music #visitQAC #history
March 12, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Kent Island Day is Coming Saturday May 17th! Visit our website for more information and to register as a vendor, exhibitor, non-profit, author, or food merchant. kentislandheritagesociety.org/kent-island-... #kentisland #kentislandday #parade #music #visitQAC #history
In the early 1900s some of the families on the island made wreaths out of crow's foot, holly or pine, filled a barrel with them and sent them to Baltimore to be sold by Capt. Norman Bryan where people were anxiously awaiting this wonderful fresh greenery from the Eastern Shore.
February 4, 2025 at 12:30 AM
In the early 1900s some of the families on the island made wreaths out of crow's foot, holly or pine, filled a barrel with them and sent them to Baltimore to be sold by Capt. Norman Bryan where people were anxiously awaiting this wonderful fresh greenery from the Eastern Shore.
The good ol' days!
February 4, 2025 at 12:28 AM
The good ol' days!
71 years ago, in 1953, after the Bay Bridge opened, Jimmy Ewing opened the Circle Restaurant. His brother Tommy , opened Holly's in 1955. This is Jimmy behind the counter. The second picture is two of his many waitresses over the years, Myrtle Burns and Isabelle Eckstorm.
February 4, 2025 at 12:27 AM
71 years ago, in 1953, after the Bay Bridge opened, Jimmy Ewing opened the Circle Restaurant. His brother Tommy , opened Holly's in 1955. This is Jimmy behind the counter. The second picture is two of his many waitresses over the years, Myrtle Burns and Isabelle Eckstorm.
Outlaw Gunner Exhibit
Extended through
March 2025
Artifacts from Dr. Walsh’s personal collection on loan from the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Department, artifacts from the collection of his son, Joe Walsh, and from the Waterfowl Festival's collection.
Extended through
March 2025
Artifacts from Dr. Walsh’s personal collection on loan from the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Department, artifacts from the collection of his son, Joe Walsh, and from the Waterfowl Festival's collection.
January 16, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Outlaw Gunner Exhibit
Extended through
March 2025
Artifacts from Dr. Walsh’s personal collection on loan from the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Department, artifacts from the collection of his son, Joe Walsh, and from the Waterfowl Festival's collection.
Extended through
March 2025
Artifacts from Dr. Walsh’s personal collection on loan from the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Department, artifacts from the collection of his son, Joe Walsh, and from the Waterfowl Festival's collection.
2025 will be our 50th Anniversary! Come visit! #kentislandheritagesociety #50thanniversary #kentisland #history #maryland #heritage
January 16, 2025 at 5:41 PM
2025 will be our 50th Anniversary! Come visit! #kentislandheritagesociety #50thanniversary #kentisland #history #maryland #heritage
How did RR workers stay warm back in the day?? #train #trains #caboose #trainstation #traindepot #heat #cold
January 16, 2025 at 5:37 PM
How did RR workers stay warm back in the day?? #train #trains #caboose #trainstation #traindepot #heat #cold
For those who want to talk directly with the Bay Bridge planning folks, this is a reminder that MDTA will host a Community Open House tomorrow evening, Wednesday, December 11, 6:00 to 8:00, at the Kent Island High School.
December 11, 2024 at 4:10 AM
For those who want to talk directly with the Bay Bridge planning folks, this is a reminder that MDTA will host a Community Open House tomorrow evening, Wednesday, December 11, 6:00 to 8:00, at the Kent Island High School.
December 10, 2024 at 8:52 PM
Outhouse rebuild behind the Cray House and next to the Caboose. #outhouse #privy #historicstevensville #kentislandheritagesociety #50thanniversary
December 10, 2024 at 8:48 PM
Outhouse rebuild behind the Cray House and next to the Caboose. #outhouse #privy #historicstevensville #kentislandheritagesociety #50thanniversary
Thanks to a generous gift from the estate of Lynne Riley-Coleman we will be able to open the new Kent
Island Heritage Center in Stevensville during mid-2025. Housed in an 1870 schoolhouse it will include a small museum and research library.
Island Heritage Center in Stevensville during mid-2025. Housed in an 1870 schoolhouse it will include a small museum and research library.
November 19, 2024 at 3:43 AM
Thanks to a generous gift from the estate of Lynne Riley-Coleman we will be able to open the new Kent
Island Heritage Center in Stevensville during mid-2025. Housed in an 1870 schoolhouse it will include a small museum and research library.
Island Heritage Center in Stevensville during mid-2025. Housed in an 1870 schoolhouse it will include a small museum and research library.
Migratory waterfowl have always been an important part of Chesapeake Bay living on the Eastern Shore of Maryland.
November 19, 2024 at 3:31 AM
Migratory waterfowl have always been an important part of Chesapeake Bay living on the Eastern Shore of Maryland.
Don’t miss the annual Kent Island Day parade held the 3rd Saturday of May!
November 19, 2024 at 3:28 AM
Don’t miss the annual Kent Island Day parade held the 3rd Saturday of May!
The James Kirwan House, General Store, and Farm are reminders of Kent Island life in the 1900s.
November 19, 2024 at 3:20 AM
The James Kirwan House, General Store, and Farm are reminders of Kent Island life in the 1900s.
The Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries have always been important to the history, heritage, and culture of Kent Island!
November 19, 2024 at 3:18 AM
The Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries have always been important to the history, heritage, and culture of Kent Island!
The Forgotten Seven: Kent Island Decoy Carvers. You can buy your copy here kentislandheritagesociety.org/product/the-...
November 17, 2024 at 3:26 AM
The Forgotten Seven: Kent Island Decoy Carvers. You can buy your copy here kentislandheritagesociety.org/product/the-...