America250 – #3 – Early Life in Havre de Grace
Offering a glimpse of older homes and more in the early days of Havre de Grace, late 1700s – early 1800s. Life was a challenge!
Offering a glimpse of older homes and more in the early days of Havre de Grace, late 1700s – early 1800s. Life was a challenge!
Continuing our America250 posts, this 2nd post highlights Old Post Road, also known as ‘King’s Highway.’ We share what it was like to travel Old Post Road in the 1700s. It was definitely not for the faint of heart.
Facing the McCombs Old Post Office Building, to the right you’ll see a small shop – CREATIONS Beauty Salon. This is the 3rd and final episode for the history of the building at Franklin St. and N. Union. It’s also the story of George’s empire and Bahoukasvlle!
In part 2 of the series on the McCombs Old Post Office Building, our ‘casual historian’ discusses the addition to the post office on the north end. The entrances face N. Union Avenue.
First of 3 episodes on the Old McCombs Post Office Building at 401 N. Union (corner of Franklin St & N. Union in Havre de Grace
It’s been a while, but we’re back. We decided to return with a fun post about George’s collection of Havre de Grace hats and caps.
With Covid-18 keeping us all at home, we discover how much the ARTS will keep us sane and you’ll meet several interesting residents who have stories to share!
Unique connections include bridges, Road Trip Masters, ‘twinning,’ Soroptomists, local art feeds the soul, and “Dr. Chris” – one of the last of the boat people from Vietnam.
From jazz and blues to portraits by Pamela Wilde, the Sawyer Building and the HdG Colored School Foundation, our youth sailing program, Alfreco Dining, the American Legion Centennial, and ‘the Arc of Life.’
Stories are the fabric of communities. Learn of MacGregor’s Corner, meet Robert E. Lackey – author of the Pulaski Saga series, meet Shaun Wilkie – who makes a living playing pool!
Open Mic Night. Discovering the story of Dunlop Boots, weddings in Havre de Grace are aMAZing! Theater is a tradition! Meet Isabella – helping others have free books to read!