Volume 2 of Bahoukas.NET is now available. Limited prints makes it pricey but the value is well… priceless. Since the printed books don’t come with page numbers, we’ve created this Table of Contents, to make it a bit easier. The episodes (titles in blue) and interviews (titles in orange) are in order as you’ll find them in the book. We hope this helps. Browse the Table of Contents below:
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…
Eps 29 The Curious Story of Don, the Italian Greyhound
What’s the connection between Don, the Italian Greyhound owned by Anne Kelly of Havre de Grace, and Prof. Spencer Baird of the Smithsonian Institution in D.C. in 1881? Check the story from our ‘casual historian.’
Eps 30 Leithiser’s – enviable reputation for quality
Many residents today still remember Leithiser’s Men’s Shop of Havre de Grace. It was well known and respected for quality merchandise.
Interview 4: Jeanne Preston Hawtin
Our interview with Jeanne Preston Hawtin was so much fun. She remembers chasing the milkman as well as joining her mom in the Spot Tower! Listen in to our interview.
Eps 31 – The “CUT” in Havre de Grace
This featured image is of the crew of Stancill’s Inc. of Havre de Grace, contracted to remove the old railroad track from ‘the CUT’ on St. Clair St. in Havre de Grace. DID YOU KNOW? April 1836: The first operational railroad ferry was the Havre de Grace/Perryville…
Eps 32 McLhinney – End of an Era
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!
Charlie Mike shares fond memories of growing up in Havre de Grace and shares stories about his mom, Kay Mike.
Eps 33 “Big Kid” and Toys and Games
Promotions for businesses and organizations are nothing new. Here are a few from our Havre de Grace MuZeum collection at Bahoukas in Havre de Grace.
The 80s Ladies are my informal Friday morning research group at Java by the Bay Coffee Shop in Havre de Grace.
Interview 6: Joe “K” Kochenderfer
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, they ended…
Eps 35 The Amazing Bayou Hotel, Havre de Grace, MD
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!
Eps 36 War of 1812 and Havre de Grace
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.
Interview: Phil Barker – американский шпион
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.
Eps 37 Honoring Veterans of 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
Eps 38 Honoring Lt. Col. Juanita Warman
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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 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!
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 47 Havre de Grace Independence Day Parades 3 of 3
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.
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!
Eps 48 Havre de Grace MuZeum’s Holy Grail
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.
Interview 12: Kathryn Schott Hill
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.
Eps 49 Discovering History through Vintage Gift Boxes
Have you ever considered that a vintage gift box just might be a clue to the history of a community? Listen to this short video from our ‘casual historian’ of Bahoukas’ Havre de Grace MuZeum
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.
Eps 50 Advertising with Pens and Pencils
Have you checked your junk drawer, or maybe your desk drawer? Do you have a container of pens and pencils on your desk? More than likely, you have all three and many of the pens and pencils have advertising on them.
Eps 51 Christmas in July & HdG Arts
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!
