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 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.
May 10, 2023 | Interviews, Local Residents
Charlie Mike shares fond memories of growing up in Havre de Grace and shares stories about his mom, Kay Mike.
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!
Apr 26, 2023 | Interviews, Local Residents
Leon Grimes b. 3/30/1942 interviewed 2016: Leon has a wonderful sense of humor and tells of growing up Black in Havre de Grace with fondness. His grandmother was a key influence in his life. He remembers at the age of 23, while training to be a nurse, he came home...
Apr 20, 2023 | Beginnings, Local Residents, Politics
With City of Havre de Grace elections coming up this May, we thought it was the perfect time to share a bit of the political campaign memorabilia of our ‘casual historian’
Mar 20, 2023 | Local Residents, Research
Gathering local history is much more interesting when we receive surprise packages in the mail. See what Harry Jones sent us from Florida recently!
Feb 23, 2023 | Beginnings, Research
In our final post of Eps 12, we share the ;unique places you might find details for your local history search. Join our ‘casual historian’ of Havre de Grace!
Feb 22, 2023 | Beginnings, Research
Part 2 shares resources like Phone Directories, various books about Havre de Grace, and more. The more resources the better the details…usually! Sometimes it adds confusion!