With COVID-19 came a great number of changes. With the printing of the 2020 issue, we had no idea just what was going to happen next. For a while with shops closed and people staying home, asking advertisers to continue was unreasonable. Plus we had no idea when we’d be printing again or if visitors would be coming to our city.
At this point, Ellie decided that at 75, she was done with this project. We hope you’ll enjoy the articles and view the growth of the city as we’ve seen it since 1998 when she first started the Lockhouse to Lighthouse publication that later became Havre de Grace Magazine.
Meet Molly and Connor, part of our new demographic (young families moving to Havre de Grace). Discover the many movies that Havre de Grace has played a part in. Meet the multi-talented artist, Jimmyo Burril. During the COVID-19 shutdown, we learn that ‘Art is Our Buoy.’ With great expectations, The State Theater of Havre de Grace is reborn! Last, not at all the least, meet Connor Sheffield – a 15-year-old with a story to tell and BIG goals!
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4 On the Cover
5 Meet Molly and Connor – sharing their young perspectives of Havre de Grace
6 The Editor’s Walk
10 Havre de Grace in the Movies
13 Jimmyo Burril – a fascinating interview and topic
14 Art is Our Buoy – surprising realizations during the Covid-19 shutdown
16 MAP
17 Calendar of Events
18 The State Theater Is Reborn! – nearly 23,000 hours of elbow grease and 500 gallons of paint…
22 conversations with: CONNOR SHEFFIELD – 15-year-old Connor may be slight in build, but he’s a giant in character
2020-Spring-HdG-Mag-CSadly, this is the last issue of Havre de Grace Magazine. I hope you’ll continue to enjoy our fine community – not only surviving but thriving these crazy times. It continues to have amazing residents, a unique community from theater and the arts to waterfront activities. We offer beautiful parks, easy walking and biking, and unique shops and restaurants. All of this is ready for you to discover. We welcome you to our neighborhood!
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.
