Jul 17, 2025 | Businesses, Historic Buildings
Facing the McCombs Old Post Office Building, to the right you’ll see a small shop – CREATIONS Beauty Salon. This is the 3rd and final episode for the history of the building at Franklin St. and N. Union. It’s also the story of George’s empire and Bahoukasvlle!
Jul 15, 2025 | Businesses, Historic Buildings
In part 2 of the series on the McCombs Old Post Office Building, our ‘casual historian’ discusses the addition to the post office on the north end. The entrances face N. Union Avenue.
Jul 14, 2025 | Historic Buildings
First of 3 episodes on the Old McCombs Post Office Building at 401 N. Union (corner of Franklin St & N. Union in Havre de Grace
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
Aug 21, 2023 | Historic Buildings, Interviews, Local Residents
Listen to Ms. Jane Currier share a bit of history of the neighborhood where she grew up. She points out a few historical and architectural points of the houses on the southern most section of Market St. Listening, you, too might hear the geese and the low chatter of fishermen of days long gone.
Jul 14, 2023 | Havre de Grace Race Track, Historic Buildings, Holidays, The Arts
Christmas Ornaments make a great collectible as well as a wonderful souvenir gift from Havre de Grace. Our city has had a variety of beautiful pieces created over the years. View our beginning collection!
Jun 9, 2023 | Historic Buildings, Museums
Part 2 of our Summer Museum Adventure in Havre de Grace shares the balance of the museums included in the adventure, plus others. We have a rich history and it can be learned from 15 museums in the city and just a few minutes beyond.
Jun 5, 2023 | Beginnings, Historic Buildings, Museums
With 12 museums now open and 3 more to open soon, Havre de Grace celebrates a huge collection highlighting our city’s past and her ambitious and storied development. Take an adventure and visit our museums.
May 22, 2023 | Events, Historic Buildings, War of 1812
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.
May 19, 2023 | Historic Buildings, Hotels
The Bayou Hotel was quite a luxury back in the 1920s with a heated swimming pool, 60 rooms with private baths and hot water, several dining areas, parking, miniature golf course, and more. Learn about this amazing piece of local history!
May 8, 2023 | Historic Buildings, Local Residents, Retail
McLhinney’s News Depot still brings a lot of memories to mind for may Havre de Gracians. Now, thanks to Annie and her mom, Mary McLhinney, we can share their collection of memorabilia. Join us!
Feb 9, 2023 | Historic Buildings, Vintage Postcards
Vintage postcards can give us a wonderful view of history. Our ‘casual historian’ at Bahoukas has an amazing collection of Havre de Grace postcards to share our story.