2004 Spring – from Lockhouse to Lighthouse

from Lockhouse to Lighthouse publication, HdG Magazine, Tourism

2004 Spring edition cover from Lockhouse to Lighthouse Tourism Publication for Havre de Grace MD. All issues can be viewed Bahoukas Antique Mall

In this 2004 Spring issue, we update the status of our Promenade following Hurricane Isabel, talk about porches, and meet local talent.

Page Article

2 Welcome to the Havre de Grace Experience

3 Cliff Baker – the smiling carver

4 What’s New!

8 Muffler Man

9 Washington Street Books Joins FREE COMIC BOOK DAY

10 Trade-Offs! A discussion on growth and community
Calendar of Events

12 Calendar of Events cont./MAP

14 4000 Expected to Ride for Babies

15 First Fridays & Family Fun

22 Two Local Writers Satisfy Two Different Tastes: Meet Marita O’Connell, author of Galloping Green, and Bill Starr, author of Susquehanna River Hills Chronicles

23 Out of a Storm: Following Isabel’s damage to the Tidewater Marina area, learn of their plans to build a 3-story building on Market Street

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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