2002 Winter – from Lockhouse to Lighthouse

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2002 Winter edition cover from Lockhouse to Lighthouse Tourism Publication for Havre de Grace MD. All issues can be viewed Bahoukas Antique Mall

This issue from winter 2002 shares stories of new businesses, visitors from China, Sci-Fi comes to Havre de Grace thanks to Washington Street Books, and an interesting article from Kay SIsk of Texas who shares her love of old books.

Page Article

2 Welcome to the Havre de Grace Experience
New Visitors Center Hosts Chinese Delegation

5 15th Annual Duck Fair

6 Bike4BreastCancer

7 Did ‘ya know about Mules?

8 What’s New In Town?
Calendar of Events

10 Calendar of Events cont./MAP

12 2nd Havre de Grace Historic Video Released

13 CityScapes

14 Playfulness at MacGregor’s…

15 Music Travels to HdG Thanks to Freedom Road Productions

16 Sci-Fi Comes to Havre de Grace featuring Jack Chalker (author), and Yoji Kondo (author and scientist).

17 Why Am I Doing This? from writer Kay Sisk of Texas, sharing her thoughts on antiquing and, especially, about her love of musty shelves and old books.
Celebrate 175 Years of LIght – Concord Point Lighthouse and Lightkeeper’s House

18 A-Tours: learn about the freedom seekers of the Underground Railroad and several other tours offered by this business.

19 Tourism Survey (and updates)

You are encouraged to read the blog posts that will highlight each edition. Get a glimpse of our business community, our many events, parks, and museums, and discover the ARTS in Havre de Grace. Enjoy the changes over the years and appreciate all who have made it possible.  

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LAFAYETTE TRAIL

Brochure pdf download

DISTRIX - mobile app
The Lafayette Trail App narrates the history of the City through the voices of famous citizens as you view their homes and businesses.  Meet residents from the past and see current and historic photos.  The tour is approximately 3 miles long, with 37 stops covering 57 properties.

  1. Download the Distrx app from your phone’s app store (Distx for Android / Distrx for iPhone) or access the QR code on the rack card (available at the Visitor Center at 450 Pennington Ave.)
  2. Ensure your Bluetooth and Location are turned on by checking under Settings at the 3 bars.
  3. Open the Distrx app which should take you directly to Havre de Grace.  If not, tap on 3 bars and “DISTRICTS.”
  4. Tap “Tours” and then “Lafayette Trail” to get started.

The Lafayette Trail is a self-guided tour of Historic Havre de Grace. The trail is a continuous 3-mile loop through the City indicated by sidewalk markings and “Walk the Lafayette Trail” signs posted along the way. You will see blue numbered medallions embedded in the sidewalk. These denote properties in the Lafayette trail brochure available at the Visitor Center, 450 Pennington Ave.


MUSEUMS, etc.

Concord Point Lighthouse

Decoy Museum

HdG Maritime Museum

Steppingstone Museum

Susquehanna Museum at the Lock House

           In progress:

Harmerstown  Art Center
and HdG History

Skipjack Martha Lewis

Resources

OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL 
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LINKS:

Historic Houses

Bahoukas Antique Mall

Havre de Grace History Foundation

Harford Public Library
Living Treasures Interviews

Link to all materials from authors: JackL.Shagena, Jr and
Henry C. Peden, Jr

Historical Society of Harford County

Historical Society of Cecil County

BOOKS:

Havre de Grace – an informal history ed. by Peter Jay 1994

The Pulaski Saga series by Robert F. Lackey available online and in local bookstores including  Bahoukas and Washington St. Books.

 

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