Eps 66 The Derby Cafe
The Derby Cafe in Havre de Grace was well-known in the 1940s. Learn a bit more about this interesting location in bite-sized pieces. Enjoy our ‘casual historian’s video.’
Eps 65 Havre de Grace~opoly and more
In an earlier post, we discussed Havre de Grace game memorabilia. In this episode we share more photos of the HdG~opoly game and two interesting card tables from the 1940s and 1950s that sport a tabletop of advertising. Our casual historian of HdG shows off his Havre...
Interview 19: Robert (Bob) J. Carson
So often we think we know someone. But having interviewed 20+ residents of Havre de Grace, I’ve learned there is so much more to an individual than just the circumstance of how we might have interacted with them. Robert “Bob” Carson is a great example. Enjoy the interview!
Eps 64 ASurprising Variety of Watercraft
Our city of Havre de Grace on the shores where the Susquehanna River meets the Upper Chesapeake Bay, has been visited by an amazing array of watercraft over the years. Check out the variety in this blog post. We think you’ll be surprised!
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.
Interview 18: Watermen’s Way with Ms. Jane Currier
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.
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!
Interview 17: Camay Calloway Murphy
Newcomers become a part of the tapestry of our community. And Camay Calloway Brooks Murphy is a golden thread. Read about the remarkable lady – truly a gift!
Eps 60 Atomic Club and Boxing
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.
Eps 59 Senator Kennedy Receives Key to the City
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.
Interview 16: Remembering the Carnival Days
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.
