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!
Interview 10: Virginia Forwood Pate Wetter
Virginia Forwood Pate Wetter was a much loved and respected Havre de Grace resident. She was also highly respected in the radio broadcasting business and a trailblazer. Listen to a bit of her interview in this podcast.
Eps 44 The HdG HS Warriors Letter
For at least a century, it’s always been an achievement to receive a Varsity Letter. Receiving one as a Havre de Grace High School Warrior is no different. Listen to our casual historian in this short video.
Eps 43 Vancherie’s Inter-County Bus Line
Did you ride the Inter-County Bus Lines with your Student Fare Tickets? Read about the Vancherie’s bus lines connecting Cecil and Harford Counties in Maryland.
Interview 9: Discover the Joe K Trail
The Joe K or North Park Trail is a pleasant park for walking, jogging, hiking and biking. Add flora, fauna, archaeology and history for a very interesting park experience. Visit Havre de Grace soon.
Eps 42 Havre de Grace Hardware Stores
A brief history of some of the hardware stores that had long histories in Havre de Grace, MD including Bowden, Pusey, Sadler, Hecht’s, and Pitcock’s.
Eps 41 Museum Summer Adventure 2 of 2
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.
Interview 8: Saving Concord Pt Lighthouse
Listen to Jane Jacksteit share a wonderful story about her passion to help save the Concord Point Lighthouse.
Eps 40 Museum Summer Adventure – 1 of 2
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.
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.
Interview 7: Jane Currier on “Great Uncle Willy”
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.
