havre de grace history

Eps 3 Havre de Grace Maps

Jan 3, 2023 | Maps

As the ‘casual historian,’ I especially enjoy finding and studying old maps of Havre de Grace and Harford County. I have a decent collection and have been able to glean a lot of info from them.

Eps 2 Chesapeake Hotel and the Monkey

Jan 1, 2023 | Funny Stories, Historic Buildings

Sometimes we learn to be careful what we ask for. Enjoy this humorous tale of how “Banana Girl’ – the monkey – became part of the Grubb family at the Chesapeake Hotel!

Eps 1 Welcome to the Casual Historian of Havre de Grace

Jan 1, 2023 | Beginnings

Meet George Wagner and join him as he shares the stories he’s gathered as the “Casual Historian of Havre de Grace” and builds his Havre de Grace Museum at Bahoukas Antique Mall.

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LAFAYETTE TRAIL

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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.

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.)
Ensure your Bluetooth and Location are turned on by checking under Settings at the 3 bars.
Open the Distrx app which should take you directly to Havre de Grace. If not, tap on 3 bars and “DISTRICTS.”
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.