Havre de Grace has had an amazing number of colorful, inventive, and amazingly skilled residents. Bob Wood is just one of them. Learn his amazing story and the building of a 64-foot steel-hulled sailboat that later made records on it’s adventure “Around the Americas” as Ocean Watch.
School Memorabilia is always fun and our ‘casual historian’s’ collection proves it. Check out this video as George shares some of the latest items added. Be sure to visit the HdG MuZeum in Bahoukas Antique Mall in Havre de Grace.
A collection of menus might not seem relevant, but it offers a few historic facts by giving us business locations and how pricing has changed over the years. Do you recall Webe’s, or The BIG CONE, read our post!
It’s wonderful when a family member drops by to share items from a family member’s estate. We thank the family of local resident, Frances Zellman for this unique story and items.
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!
Gary Pensell has a long family history in Havre de Grace and sailing (and cars) have played a major role in his life. Listen to Gary share a bit in this post.
Kathryn Hill, of Havre de Grace MD, shares an interesting life from her youth on the farm, college at Bob Jones University, teacher, life insurance agent, and real estate and rentals with her husband, Cecil.
Serendipity is putting the desire out into the universe and then preparing for it. That’s just what happened for George, our casual historian,’ at his Havre de Grace MuZeum.
Havre de Grace has offered amazing Independence Celebrations with the first mention we could find in 1885 – first called Firemen’s Parade, later Independence/July 4 Parade. In essence: COMMUNITY!
Havre de Grace has been recognized in Harford County and around the State of Maryland for their outstanding July 4th parades. We offer a wee bit of history – including mention of a nice parade as far back as 1885.
