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Delmarva Storytelling comes to Oxford, Md. on Nov. 13, 2025 The Newsroom

Delmarva Storytelling comes to Oxford, Md. on Nov. 13, 2025

Author and storyteller Jim Duffy of Secrets of the Eastern Shore will spin fun and fascinating true-life "Delmarva Tales" on Thu., Nov. 13, 2025 at the Oxford (Md.) Community Center. The show begins at 5:30pm. The talk will include stories from Duffy's new book, Ordinary Heroes of Old Delmarva: Inspiring True Tales of Courage, Kindness, and Community. Duffy will be signing books and chatting with…
September 23, 2025
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CANCELLED! Delmarva Storytelling Will Not Happen at the Rackliffe House Colonial Festival on Sun., Oct. 12 The Newsroom

CANCELLED! Delmarva Storytelling Will Not Happen at the Rackliffe House Colonial Festival on Sun., Oct. 12

Note: This event has been cancelled due to a forecast of rain, high winds, and possible coastal flooding. Author and storyteller Jim Duffy of Secrets of the Eastern Shore will spin fun and fascinating true-life "Delmarva Tales" on Sun., Oct. 12, 2025 at the Colonial Festival put on by historic Rackliffe House. The event runs from 11am to 4pm with vendors and tours and other…
September 20, 2025
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Delmarva Storytelling Comes to Machipongo, Va. on Fri., Oct. 3 The Newsroom

Delmarva Storytelling Comes to Machipongo, Va. on Fri., Oct. 3

Author and storyteller Jim Duffy of Secrets of the Eastern Shore will spin fun and fascinating true-life "Delmarva Tales" on Fri., Oct. 3, 2025 at the popular Friday morning speaker series at the Barrier Islands Center in Machipongo, Va. The show begins at 10:30am. It's free, but please register in advance here. The talk will include stories from Duffy's new book, Ordinary Heroes of Old…
August 30, 2025
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Book Signing in Ocean City, Md.! Aug. 9, 2025 MiscellanyThe Newsroom

Book Signing in Ocean City, Md.! Aug. 9, 2025

Jim Duffy of Secrets of the Eastern Shore will be holding court and signing books at Pam's Hallmark in West Ocean City, Md. from noon to 3pm on Sat., Aug. 9. The co-founder of Secrets of the Eastern Shore has written six books about travel, history, and culture on the Delmarva Peninsula. His latest is Ordinary Heroes of Old Delmarva: Inspiring True Tales of Courage,…
July 11, 2025
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Book Signing in Chincoteague! Wed., Aug. 20 The Newsroom

Book Signing in Chincoteague! Wed., Aug. 20

Jim Duffy of Secrets of the Eastern Shore will be holding court and signing books at Sundial Books in Chincoteague, Va. from 10:30am to noon on Wed., Aug. 20. The co-founder of Secrets of the Eastern Shore has written six books about travel, history, and culture on the Delmarva Peninsula. His latest is Ordinary Heroes of Old Delmarva: Inspiring True Tales of Courage, Kindness, and…
July 10, 2025
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Delmarva Storytelling Comes to Chincoteague, Va. on Tue., Aug. 19 The Newsroom

Delmarva Storytelling Comes to Chincoteague, Va. on Tue., Aug. 19

Author and storyteller Jim Duffy of Secrets of the Eastern Shore will spin fun and fascinating true-life "Delmarva Tales" on Tue., Aug. 19, 2025 in an appearance at the popular Tuesday Night Lecture Series at the Museum of Chincoteage Island. The show begins at 6pm. Admission is $8. Free to museum members. The talk will include stories from Duffy's new book, Ordinary Heroes of Old…
July 10, 2025
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Delmarva Storytelling comes to Easton, Md. on Thu., Aug. 14, 2025 The Newsroom

Delmarva Storytelling comes to Easton, Md. on Thu., Aug. 14, 2025

Author and storyteller Jim Duffy of Secrets of the Eastern Shore will spin fun and fascinating true-life "Delmarva Tales" in a talk and discussion at the Talbot County Free Library in Easton, Md. on Thu., Aug. 14, 2025. The show begins at 6pm. The talk will include stories from Duffy's new book, Ordinary Heroes of Old Delmarva: Inspiring True Tales of Courage, Kindness, and Community.…
July 10, 2025
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Where to Buy “Ordinary Heroes” in Stores! The Newsroom

Where to Buy “Ordinary Heroes” in Stores!

• Below is a list of stores that have ordered copies of Ordinary Heroes of Old Delmarva from the author. • Bookstores can also ofter the book through a platform called Ingram Spark. The author won't know about those orders, so more stores may carry the book than appear on this list. • Any good bookstore should be able to order the book. Here's the…
June 25, 2025
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NEW BOOK! “Ordinary Heroes of Old Delmarva: Inspiring True Tales of Kindness, Courage, and Community” The Newsroom

NEW BOOK! “Ordinary Heroes of Old Delmarva: Inspiring True Tales of Kindness, Courage, and Community”

The new book by Delmarva storyteller Jim Duffy is here! The title: Ordinary Heroes of Old Delmarva: Inspiring True Tales of Kindness, Courage, and Community Buy it: This link has the info you need to get Ordinary Heroes in stores, online, or from the author. My elevator pitch: Every day here on Delmarva we walk on footprints from days gone by. Yes, there are bad…
June 24, 2025
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Delmarva Storytelling Comes to Denton on Tue., April 22, 2025 The Newsroom

Delmarva Storytelling Comes to Denton on Tue., April 22, 2025

Author and storyteller Jim Duffy of Secrets of the Eastern Shore will spin fun and fascinating true-life "Delmarva Tales" in a presentation and discussion at the Caroline County Public Library in Denton, Md. on Tue., April 22, 2025. The talk will include previews from Duffy's upcoming book, a collection of inspirational stories of courage, kindness, and community from Delmarva days gone by. The free event…
March 20, 2025