Eps 63 Tolls – Double Decker Bridge and more
Tolls are nothing new. But our casual historian of HdG has a bit of interesting bite-sized pieces of bridge tolls history of our area to share.
Eps 62 Kathryn Asher: the First Lady at Old Reading
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.
Eps 61 The Currier Collection
Jane Currier is one of our casual historian’s favorite people! Here he shares a bit of his Currier Collection. Enjoy!
Eps 55 Crazeee about Ducks
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!
Eps 54 Havre de Grace School Memorabilia
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.
Eps 53 HdG Restaurant History via Menus
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!
Eps 52 Frances Zellman and the C&P Telephone Co
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.
Eps 50 Advertising with Pens and Pencils
Have you checked your junk drawer, or maybe your desk drawer? Do you have a container of pens and pencils on your desk? More than likely, you have all three and many of the pens and pencils have advertising on them. Click the link below the quote for a brief timeline...
Eps 46 HdG Fireworks Explosion 1960 – 2 of 3 videos
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!
Eps 45 July 4th Celebrations – 1 of 3
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!
Eps 44 The HdG HS Warriors Letter
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.
Eps 43 Vancherie’s Inter-County Bus Line
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.
