Virtual Museum

Artifacts and Memorabilia

We thank the members and friends who have contributed photos and information to this TMC “Virtual Museum.”   

These letters were sent to the church from our military members serving overseas.  They were published by Reverend Harold Fordham who was the pastor of our church from 1938 to 1946.

1945 Tilghman Methodist Church newsletter of World War II service members' letters, with "In Memoriam"
Newspaper page of Christmas letters to Rev. Fordham from Tilghman service members overseas in World War II
Newspaper page of World War II service members' letters to Rev. Fordham and the Tilghman church
Newspaper page of World War II letters from Tilghman servicemen, closing with Pastor Harold Fordham's note
Antique Cradle-Roll Certificate from 1919 with a baby portrait and yellow flowers

The Cradle-Roll Certificate was used to commemorate a baptism and membership in the church Sunday School for newborn children. This particular certificate was for Benjamin Calvert Frampton (father of Ron Frampton), just 12 days after his birth on 28 January 1919 and baptism on 9 February 1919.

Commemorative china plate showing The Tilghman Methodist Church, 1784-1950

This china plate was issued to commemorate the 166th anniversary of the church.

Ron Frampton

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