Waterfowl Festival Celebrates Completion of Historic Roof Restoration with Community Ribbon Cutting

Easton, Maryland — The Waterfowl Festival is proud to announce the completion of the roof restoration at its headquarters on Harrison St, marking a significant milestone in the preservation of one of Easton’s treasured historic landmarks, the former Easton Armory.

A ribbon-cutting ceremony, hosted by the Talbot County Chamber of Commerce, celebrated the successful completion of the project and recognized the many partners whose generosity made the restoration possible.

The roof restoration was funded through a collaborative investment by the Waterfowl Festival Board of Directors, Maryland Historic Trust, Preston Automotive Group, the Mid-Shore Community Foundation, and numerous private donors who share a commitment to preserving the region’s history and cultural heritage.Fpr more information on the restoration efforts, please watch the video we created last summer. The vision to create a fully modern and restored building and the history of the Armory is on Youtube: https://youtu.be/MpS1TpIKXWU

“This project represents far more than a new roof,” said Deena Kilmon, Executive Director of the Waterfowl Festival. “It is an investment in our community, our history, and our future. Because of the generosity of our funding partners and donors, we have protected this historic building for generations to come while creating new opportunities for year-round educational programming, cultural events, and community engagement.”

Originally constructed in 1927, the former Easton Armory has served the community for nearly a century. Today, it is home to the Waterfowl Festival’s corporate offices and  Heritage Center, where visitors experience the rich sporting traditions, wildlife art, conservation history, and cultural heritage of Maryland’s Eastern Shore.

The roof restoration is one of several planned preservation projects that will ensure the continued vitality of the building. 

“This project would not have been possible without the dedication of so many people, and I would like to especially recognize the late Tony Kern. Although he passed away last fall, his passion for preserving this historic building and his leadership throughout the project leave a legacy that will benefit our community for generations.” 

The Waterfowl Festival also extends special thanks to:

• Maryland Historic Trust
• Talbot County Government
• Town of Easton
• Preston Automotive Group
• Mid-Shore Community Foundation
• Arthur H. Hudner, Jr. Fund
• Thomas Perrin Smith Fund
• The many private donors, and volunteers,  whose contributions completed the funding and the groundwork for this important preservation effort