Artist and waterman Bill Cummings, skipjack captain Russell Dize and boatbuilder Johnny Kinnamon are featured in the films Growing up on Tilghman and Another Dawn- Tilghman in Transition.
On Friday, April 25, 2014 at 9 and 9:30 pm,two films produced by the Tilghman Watermen’s Museum will be featured on Maryland Public Television(MPT) during their Bay Week celebration.
The first film,Growing up on Tilghman, features eleven unforgettable island residents as they recall their heritage and share it with future generations. It has been shown nation wide on public television since it’s premier in 2010.
The second film, Another Dawn-Tilghman in Transition, centers on the challenges the watermen face today. The Bay’s bounty is declining, regulations are increasing and the costs of operating a workboat are escalating. This film tells the story of this Island community adapting to a new reality while retaining its traditional values and distinctive character.
Both films are part of the oral history program of the Musuem. Currently five short stories are being developed.
The Tilghman Watermen’s Musuem seeks to preserve the heritage and celebrate the lives and times of the men and woman and families of Tilghman Island and is a 501 c (3) charitable organization staffed entirely by a team of dedicated volunteers.
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