The previous post highlighted development of 19th century Havre de Grace. Much of it spilled into the 20th century: shipbuilding, railroads, canning, and ice harvesting, bringing even more change.
The savage burning of Havre de Grace has led the people of Baltimore to calculate what they might expect from the tender mercies of the enemy–and they indignantly assemble to punish the invader.
Offering a glimpse of older homes and more in the early days of Havre de Grace, late 1700s – early 1800s. Life was a challenge!
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.
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!
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.
The Atomic Athletic Club of Havre de Grace seems to have had quite a successful team of boxers. Names like Gatto, Vincenti, Tarquini, and others participated. Learn more from our casual historian of HdG.
It was an exciting day when Senator John F Kennedy visited Havre de Grace on his Campaign Trail for President. Read more about it here.
Enjoying the boats as the sun sets before the Havre de Grace Independence Celebrations – Fireworks.
Carousels, parades, carnivals, fireworks, all add to the memories of Havre de Grace celebrations.
It’s still exciting to remember the 2005 LPGA Championship at Bulle Rock in Havre de Grace, when the locals had the opportunity to watch Annika Sorenstam and Michele Wie. 150 fine women athletes started, with 80 after the cut.
This vintage footage from a vintage film from Walter McLhinney is a curious mystery. Do you know anything about the carousel and Hurricane Hazel of 1954, Havre de Grace, MD?
The Classic Car Show has been a part of First Fridays in Havre de Grace for many years. Enjoy this short video from 2011 and take note of the antics by Bahoukas Antique Mall owner, George!
