Mar 30, 2023 | Advertising, Banking, Beginnings
Did you know that First National Bank of Havre de Grace printed its own currency for 53 years? Did you ever receive a bank when you opened an account at a local bank as a youngster? Listen to our ‘casual historian’ share a bit of his collection.
Mar 27, 2023 | Advertising
Our episode looks at the measure of Havre de Grace through yardsticks and rulers – a fun collectible offering a bit of local history. Join our ‘casual historian’ at Bahoukas!
Mar 16, 2023 | Canning
The use of canning and merchant tokens has a long history. In Havre de Grace, canneries gave tokens to their workers that could be used to buy goods or receive pay. Merchants also used them to encourage your return to their store.
Mar 6, 2023 | Advertising, Events
Havre de Grace has offered great food and music at her Seafood Festivals since 1980. Learn a bit more from our HdG casual historian!
Mar 2, 2023 | Advertising
When researching local history, one doesn’t usually think too much about collector plates. But intriguing info can often be found on these. Listen to George, our ‘causual historian’
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!
Feb 9, 2023 | Historic Buildings, Vintage Postcards
Vintage postcards can give us a wonderful view of history. Our ‘casual historian’ at Bahoukas has an amazing collection of Havre de Grace postcards to share our story.
Feb 2, 2023 | Businesses
Burns Bros. Co. and their respected carriage manufacturing is well known in Havre de Grace history. Enjoy this brief video and details from Havre de Grace’s casual historian.
Jan 28, 2023 | Businesses, Historic Buildings, Ice Houses, Maps
Ice on the Susquehanna River at Havre de Grace could be treacherous with ice jams, could offer recreation when it frozen over (skating/horse drawn sleighs), and created a major industry – ice houses and Ice distribution!
Jan 26, 2023 | Havre de Grace Race Track
The Havre de Grace Race Track, affectionaltely known as “The Graw,” operated from 1912-1950. Many famous horses ran here including Man ‘O War, War Admiral, Seabiscuit, Citation, Sun Beau, and Exterminator – to name a few!
Jan 19, 2023 | Businesses
73 years of Havre de Grace History from the Bayou Restaurant perspective! Listen to the casual historian of HdG tell of his treasured collection.