Local individuals and organizations will be honored for their roles in helping to preserve and promote Dorchester County’s culture during the Heart of Chesapeake Country Heritage Area Awards reception on Nov. 13. The categories for the Heritage awards this year are Project of the Year, Organization of the Year, and Caroline Cline Volunteer of the Year. The event begins at 5pm at the Cambridge Woman's Club (417 High St., Cambridge) and is free and open to the public. It will include a presentation on the Heritage Area’s achievements over the past year, as well as displays from local heritage partners who have received mini-grants and Maryland Heritage Areas funding to support their own projects.

The Heart of Chesapeake Country Heritage Area awards are made possible by funding from the Maryland Heritage Areas Authority. This is the 21st year for the awards to be presented in Dorchester County.

Cambridge Main Street presents live music by Solitude Road Band at RAR Brewing, 504 Poplar St., Cambridge. Costumes optional.

Join an experienced birder and learn how to spot the birds in and around Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge. Meet at the Blackwater Visitor Center parking lot at 8am. (Remember the visitor center is closed during the government shutdown; Wildlife Drive and trails are open.) Free!

Around the World in a Day: Nov. 4, 1:30-3:30pm or 5:30-7:30pm. Explore the rich flavors of Italian, Latin, and Asian cuisines.

Plant-Based Pleasers: Nov. 6, 1:30-3:30pm or 5:30-7:30pm. Discover the delicious side of healthy living.

Get cozy with Layton’s Chance for a night of wine and s'mores pairing, firepits, and live music by Union Road. Buy tickets.

Join the Dorchester County Burial Site Preservation Board and tour two local cemeteries. Includes demonstrations of traditional stone etching rubbing, stone cleaning, photography, and more. Meet at Church Creek Volunteer Fire Company, 1902 Church Creek Rd., Church Creek. Questions? Contact 410-228-1700 or cemetery@dorchestermd.gov.

Learn about becoming a docent at the Richardson Maritime Museum. Bonus: Free coffee and donuts! 103 Hayward St., Cambridge. RSVP: 410-221-1871 or office@richardsonmuseum.org

Learn about the history of three cultures in a beautiful, family-friendly environment. See woodworking and spinning demonstrations, Native flint knapping, and pine needle basketweaving. There will be docent-led tours of the Colonial-era house. David Cole will play banjo and guitar, sharing his expertise on the development of African-American music. Plus Chicone Village Native American talks and demonstrations.

Cambridge Main Street has the last live band of the 2025 Second Saturday Music Series with Kentavius Jones at 7pm at RAR Brewing, 504 Poplar St., Cambridge. Streets closed from 3 to 10pm with outdoor dining, shopping, and gallery walks.

Learn to become a boat captain. $1,500 includes 6-pack captains license, towing license, and master upgrade. Classes take place at Old Salty’s Restaurant, Fishing Creek. For more info, call Mike at 410-320-3631.

Nov. 11, 7:30am: Veterans Day Service at the American Legion Dorchester Post 91, 98 Sunburst Hwy., Cambridge.

Nov. 11, 1pm: Honoring East New Market Veterans – Town of East New Market's first annual ceremony for Veterans Day at Friendship Park.

Nov. 11, 1:30pm: Veterans Day Program at Eastern Shore Veterans Cemetery, 6827 East New Market Ellwood Rd., Hurlock

Stop by our Dorchester County Tourism booth at the Easton Visitor Center (11 S. Harrison St.) during Waterfowl Festival in Easton, a celebration of local wildlife, nature, art, heritage, and food. Dorchester musician Jayla Elise will perform all three days; Xavier Spencer performs on Saturday.

Experience the world of coin collecting at this family-friendly event. See rare U.S. coins and banknotes, world coins, tokens, medals, and more. Talk to experts and learn about history through numismatics. Drop coins off for authentication and grading with ANACS. Free parking and free admission. At American Legion Post 91, Cambridge.

Town Crier David Rose performs an anniversary reading of the Gettysburg Address at the Dorchester County Historical Society. Anna Ella Carroll will also be spotlighted.

Nancy E. Lynch, author of “Vietnam Mailbag, Voices From the War: 1968-1972,” shares war letters from real nurses. Lon Holmberg, author of "Crossing the Pass of Clouds, An Army Photographer’s Vietnam Journal," shares his experiences as an Army photographer in Vietnam. At the Dorchester Center for the Arts. Free. All are welcome. Tea and scones to follow. Register at 410-228-7782 or at this link.

The B.E. Spirits Awards is a celebration of Black Excellence in spirits, culture, and community. Black Tie Dinner at the Hyatt Chesapeake Resort. Find out more. Buy tickets.

Race begins at 9am at parking lot at 418 High St., Cambridge. Proceeds benefit the I.K.E. Afterschool Program. $15/person or $50 per family. Organized by Groove City Black Heritage & Culture Group. More info: 443-225-0819.

Get a healthy start to your Thanksgiving. Open to all ages and abilities. Pups on leashes welcome. Virtual option available, too. At the Pauline F. & W. David Robbins Family YMCA in Cambridge. Sign up.

Here's your reminder to shop small and shop local! Some local merchants will be offering special sales. Cambridge Main Street will launch the Shop ’Til You Drop promotion, which runs through Dec. 22: Buy at participating Downtown Cambridge merchants and your name will be added to a drawing for prizes.

Dorchester County Tourism has launched a new website, so you'll see some changes at VisitDorchester.org! Thanks to D3 of Ocean City, MD for making it happen.

Find out what's going on around the county – check out our roundup of weekend events that we post on our social media channels each Friday!

Facebook: @I Love Dorchester Heritage & Tourism

Instagram: @Visit Dorchester

YouTube: @Dorchester County Tourism

This free cell phone app offers three self-guided tours on the Chesapeake Mural Trail, Downtown Cambridge history and the history of the African-American Pine Street community.