2010 Spring HdG Magazine

HdG Magazine, Tourism

2010 Spring Havre de Grace - the meeting place - tourism publication for Havre de Grace. All issues can be viewed at Bahoukas Antique Mall

Explore Secret Gardens, meet Ms. Dee – the button lady, learn about 7 ways to enjoy the Susquehanna River, and read about bridging generations through local folk art—duck decoys!

Page Article

2 On the Cover

5 Secret Gardens – explore Havre de Grace’s private gardens

7 Art Pantheon – a look at one woman’s life’s work

10 Fun Floats! 7 ways to get out on the Susquehanna River

13 Gifts for Mom & Dad

15 Calendar of Events

17 New Business – 6 brand new shops in downtown

18 Decoys – bridging generations through local folk art – Capt. Harry Jobes & Josh Blanchette

20 Boys & Girls Club – a safe haven in our community

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Take some time to visit our community and savor what our businesses offer. Remember that these hardworking, creative, business owners and their staff are the heart of America. They will help us hold our communities together, enduring today, while believing in tomorrow’s promise.

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

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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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