Kathryn Asher was a woman ahead of her time. An entrepreneurial business woman, active in the community, and actively involved with family. Read more about her and the Havre de Grace Distributing Co.
Jane Currier is one of our casual historian’s favorite people! Here he shares a bit of his Currier Collection. Enjoy!
The casual historian has a fine beginning to his decoy and memorabilia collection in his Havre de Grace MuZeum located within Bahoukas Antique Mall. He also has a few surprises!
School Memorabilia is always fun and our ‘casual historian’s’ collection proves it. Check out this video as George shares some of the latest items added. Be sure to visit the HdG MuZeum in Bahoukas Antique Mall in Havre de Grace.
A collection of menus might not seem relevant, but it offers a few historic facts by giving us business locations and how pricing has changed over the years. Do you recall Webe’s, or The BIG CONE, read our post!
It’s wonderful when a family member drops by to share items from a family member’s estate. We thank the family of local resident, Frances Zellman for this unique story and items.
We couldn’t talk about fireworks in Havre de Grace history without sharing the stories of fireworks factory explosions. In the meantime, enjoy the Independence Day holiday SAFELY!
July 4th celebrations have been popular in Havre de Grace at least since 1885! This video is the 1st of 3 to talk about fireworks, fireworks explosions, and parades in Havre de Grace. Achillo Fabrizio of Havre de Grace patented many pyrotechnics/fireworks back in the 1930s!
For at least a century, it’s always been an achievement to receive a Varsity Letter. Receiving one as a Havre de Grace High School Warrior is no different. Listen to our casual historian in this short video.
Did you ride the Inter-County Bus Lines with your Student Fare Tickets? Read about the Vancherie’s bus lines connecting Cecil and Harford Counties in Maryland.
A brief history of some of the hardware stores that had long histories in Havre de Grace, MD including Bowden, Pusey, Sadler, Hecht’s, and Pitcock’s.
