Eps 51 Christmas in July & HdG Arts

Havre de Grace Race Track, Historic Buildings, Holidays, The Arts

With our ‘casual historian’s’ “Ho, Ho, Ho…” we discover an artsy and touristy collection! We know there are lots more to be found. Watch the video, check out the photos, then check your attics. Have you some Christmas in July that you just might want to share with our Havre de Grace History MuZeum?

Throughout our shopping area and in our museums, you’ll find ornaments created to celebrate our city, community, and history! Share your favorite ornaments from Havre de Grace on our Facebook Page.

George, the Havre de Grace casual historian, shares ornaments created for JoRetro’s Vintage Shop (home of mid-century modern furnishings and accessories). For sure, there are many others available.

In our photo gallery, you’ll find ornaments created by the Ladies of the Lockhouse Museum, and the Havre de Grace Arts Commission.

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The following links will give you details on the historic buildings, thanks to the detailed and generous work of Marita O’Connell.

Throughout the years, many museums, organizations, and art groups have also created Christman Ornaments. You’ll definitely want to browse our downtown shops, art galleries, and museums to find your favorites for yourself or as a gift!

After all, it’s CHRISTMAS in JULY!!! There may be store sales or special events to add to your shopping pleasure!

Of course, our ‘casual historian’ would love to add more Havre de Grace Christmas ornaments to his collection for his Havre de Grace MuZeum. He’ll even be happy if he can take a picture of one that maybe you don’t want to part with!

REMEMBER, don’t throw the Havre de Grace ‘stuff’ out when you’re cleaning out a home, settling an estate, or just ‘downsizing,’ without checking in with George. Don’t give him cause to cry!!!

Our ‘casual historian’ is always waiting for your stories and any memorabilia you may want to share.

Please SHARE these posts and SUBSCRIBE to his youtube channel.

LAFAYETTE TRAIL

Brochure pdf download

DISTRIX - mobile app
The Lafayette Trail App narrates the history of the City through the voices of famous citizens as you view their homes and businesses.  Meet residents from the past and see current and historic photos.  The tour is approximately 3 miles long, with 37 stops covering 57 properties.

  1. Download the Distrx app from your phone’s app store (Distx for Android / Distrx for iPhone) or access the QR code on the rack card (available at the Visitor Center at 450 Pennington Ave.)
  2. Ensure your Bluetooth and Location are turned on by checking under Settings at the 3 bars.
  3. Open the Distrx app which should take you directly to Havre de Grace.  If not, tap on 3 bars and “DISTRICTS.”
  4. Tap “Tours” and then “Lafayette Trail” to get started.

The Lafayette Trail is a self-guided tour of Historic Havre de Grace. The trail is a continuous 3-mile loop through the City indicated by sidewalk markings and “Walk the Lafayette Trail” signs posted along the way. You will see blue numbered medallions embedded in the sidewalk. These denote properties in the Lafayette trail brochure available at the Visitor Center, 450 Pennington Ave.

 

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