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 39 A Civil War Diary That Saw Both Sides!
The amazing tale of a Civil War Diary belonging to Sgt. Charles H. Pitcock, lost and found by a Confederate Officer, Lt. W. Ashley, and later returned to the Pitcock Family. At the Havre de Grace History MuZeum in Bahoukas Antiques.
Eps 38 Honoring Lt. Col. Juanita Warman
We honor ALL veterans who gave the ultimate sacrifice for their country. We especially remember good friend and local resident, Lt. Col. Juanita Warman at our Havre de Grace History MuZeum in Bahoukas Antique Mall.
Eps 37 Honoring Veterans of WWI
Another episode featuring local Veterans over Memorial Day, our Havre de Grace MuZeum ‘casual historian’ shares the military uniform of John D. Franko, WWI
Eps 36 War of 1812 and Havre de Grace
Sharing Havre de Grace military history during Memorial Day at the Havre de Grace History MuZeum at Bahoukas Antiques. This blogpost is the War of 1812.
Eps 34 The 80s Ladies
The 80s Ladies are my informal Friday morning research group at Java by the Bay Coffee Shop in Havre de Grace.
Eps 29 The Curious Story of Don, the Italian Greyhound
What’s the connection between Don, the Italian Greyhound owned by Anne Kelly of Havre de Grace, and Prof. Spencer Baird of the Smithsonian Institution in D.C. in 1881? Check the story from our ‘casual historian.’
Eps 27 Local Campaign Buttons and more
With City of Havre de Grace elections coming up this May, we thought it was the perfect time to share a bit of the political campaign memorabilia of our ‘casual historian’
Eps 24 Havre de Grace Hi-Steppers
The Havre de Grace Hi-Steppers was a Drum and Majorette Corps sponsored by the Havre de Grace American Legion – Jos. L. Davis Post 47. We’re still gathering information. Do you have any to share?
Eps 15 Havre de Grace Seafood Festivals
Havre de Grace has offered great food and music at her Seafood Festivals since 1980. Learn a bit more from our HdG casual historian!
