Feb 26, 2025 | from Lockhouse to Lighthouse publication, HdG Magazine, Tourism
In the early months of 1998, Ellie started introducing herself to businesses throughout town. Not knowing anyone, she handed them a sales page that didn’t even have our own lockhouse and lighthouse images. But she believed that she had something to offer to promote our city to others.
Sep 26, 2024 | Interviews, Local Residents
Marilyn Senn with her mother, Ruth Hebditch Sale, in 2017. Ruth Sale has lived 108 years. I had the opportunity to interview her in 2016 at the age of 106. It was a challenging interview because the TV was on in the background, other people were talking, Ruth had...
Feb 26, 2024 | Beginnings, Businesses, Historic Buildings, Maps, Research
One building’s history can be a microcosm of the ebb and flow of commerce and life in a small city. Read about 408 N. Union Ave in Havre de Grace
Jan 8, 2024 | HdG Magazine, Historic Buildings, Interviews
In this post Ellie shares the Havre de Grace Magazine issues from 2018 -2020. We hope you enjoy articles about people, places, businesses and events in our city.
Oct 30, 2023 | Funny Stories, Local Residents
Our casual historian of HdG shares a few fun ways to get around town – check out this post of a few unique pieces and stories of fun transportation!
Oct 19, 2023 | Entertainment, The Arts
Quackers Productions Inc of Havre de Grace brought many musicians, comedians, and even the amazing Kreskin to stages indoors and out in the 1990s.
Oct 16, 2023 | Businesses, Signs
Collecting large business signs can be a bit daunting due to their size. But that never stops our casual historian of HdG. Check out the beginnings of his collection.
Oct 13, 2023 | Interviews, Local Residents
The Stansbury Family of Havre de Grace is well known and respected by locals in the community. Wardell was a prominent and active community member, serving on City Council and as President of City Council twice.
Sep 28, 2023 | Havre de Grace Warriors
Our “Casual Historian of HdG” can never have too many Warrior collectibles for his Havre de Grace History MuZeum. Check out latest additions. We have such an amazing community!
Sep 25, 2023 | Events, The Arts
The 60th Year Celebration of the Havre de Grace Art Show in 2023 was originally the “Million Dollar Mile HdG Art Show” – read more about this wonderful event!
Sep 21, 2023 | Businesses, First Responders, Local Residents, Parades
Cindy Lee shares memories of her dad, Bill Bowman, and gifts his parade uniform worn in local parades as a member of the Susquehanna Hose Company.
Sep 18, 2023 | Businesses, Retail
Chalkware was used for many things in the mid-century 1900s