RAFFLE

History doesn’t always hang on a wall. Sometimes it drapes across your shoulders, and this beautiful silk scarf could be yours!

Just in time to commemorate America’s 250th anniversary, Caroline Benson of Oxford, Md., has partnered with artist Alden Firth to create a piece that feels as enduring as the stories it honors. The result is a 35-by-35-inch silk scarf that is elegant, timeless, and unmistakably rooted in Maryland tradition.

Available in both periwinkle blue and white. Two commemorative flags frame the piece, a subtle but powerful nod to America’s Semiquincentennial. Crafted from soft, luxurious silk, the scarf moves easily between roles. It can be worn as a statement, displayed as art, or gifted as a meaningful memento. It reflects the essence of Maryland’s historic homes and gardens, where beauty and preservation are part of everyday life.

Each scarf retails at $130, but raffle tickets are only $5 each, or 5 for $20. Raffle tickets are available at the Museum during regular hours. The raffle will run till the end of the year. Proceeds from the scarf raffle will be used by the museum to continue its work of preserving local history, ensuring that the stories woven into its design continue to endure.

Caroline Benson holds one version of the commemorative silk scarf she helped create, photographed in the Talbot Historical Society gardens. Inspired by the Maryland House & Garden Pilgrimage, the scarf reflects the state’s historic homes and landscapes while honoring America’s 250th anniversary. The pilgrimage includes multiple stops across Maryland this spring, and the scarf can be purchased online at mhgp.org for $130, plus tax and shipping.