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 7, 2023 | Interviews, Local Residents, Museums
Listen to Jane Jacksteit share a wonderful story about her passion to help save the Concord Point Lighthouse.
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.
Jun 2, 2023 | Civil War, Curious stories, Events, Military
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.
May 31, 2023 | Interviews, Local Residents, Research
Jane Currier shares an interesting family story about her “Great Uncle Willy,” William Nicholson Jeffers, sent to bring John Surratt back to the U.S. after the Lincoln Assassination.
May 29, 2023 | Events, Local Residents, Military
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.
May 26, 2023 | Local Residents, Military, 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
May 24, 2023 | Interviews, Local Residents
Continuing our focus on Memorial Day and Veterans, enjoy this interview with the late Phil Barker of Havre de Grace, who was in the Army during the Cold War/Korea.
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 17, 2023 | Interviews, Local Residents
His love of this city shines through his commitment to the community. Joe “K” Kochenderferb: 5/8/1934 interviewed 2016 Joe Kochenderfer with his wife, Sara, moved to the area in 1959 for Joe’s new job at Aberdeen Proving Ground. Within the first year,...
May 15, 2023 | Curious stories, Funny Stories, Local Residents, Research
The 80s Ladies are my informal Friday morning research group at Java by the Bay Coffee Shop in Havre de Grace.