Historical Society Events Blog

Society Closed for Holidays

2010-12-17T22:03:00.002-05:00

Society Holidays Hours

The Society will close for the holidays starting on Dec. 21. We reopen on Jan 3, 2011

Cecil's Field of Drams Coming Aprril 30th

2010-03-30T22:15:00.000-04:00

Cecil County has a long and rich love affair with baseball going back more than a century, with its share of “local boys” making good in the Big Leagues. On Friday, April 30, from 5 to 8 p.m., sports fans of all ages are invited to experience the best years of county baseball all over again as part of “Cecil’s Field of Dreams,” a new exhibit at the Historical Society of Cecil County that celebrates our baseball heritage.

For the exhibit opening, members of the Elkton Eclipse Vintage Base Ball Club will be on hand in their late 1800s-era uniforms to portray players from the sport’s earliest days. The Historical Society will be exhibiting some interesting sports-related items from its extensive collection, featuring team photographs and memorabilia that includes vintage uniforms, autographed items and more.

All county baseball players past and present are invited to come out and reunite and reconnect with former teammates.

“What a great way to relive your baseball glory days with friends and family,” said Paula Newton, president of the Historical Society of Cecil County. “Sports is sometimes overlooked as an important part of our local heritage, which is why we want to make this exhibit a fun learning experience for the whole family.”

County resident James Crothers will be discussing his new book “History of the Rising Sun Little League” and signing copies. (This book was excerpted recently in the Historical Society’s publication, The Inkwell.)

Drawings will be held for Blue Rocks tickets and baseball cards, and there will be free Cracker Jacks, hot dogs and peanuts for hungry baseball fans.

This event is free and open to the public. The Historical Society of Cecil County is located at 135 E. Main Street, Elkton, Md. For more information, please call the Historical Society at 410-398-1790 or email info@cchistory.org. Visit the Historical Society online at http://www.cchistory.org/.

Cecil's Field of Dreams, an Exhibit Showcasing the History of Baseball Opens April 30th.

2010-03-22T21:09:00.001-04:00

(click on image for a better view)

The Honeymoon Express Program, Feb. 13 Cancelled Blizzard Recovery Continues

2010-02-11T21:14:00.000-05:00

The Honeymoon Express program for Saturday, Feb., 13 has been cancelled as the area recoveres from the February blizzard. The program will be rescheduled in a few months.

Society Closed Feb. 15 for President's Day

2010-01-20T11:06:00.001-05:00

The Society is closed on Monday, Feb. 15 for President's Day.

Society Closed in Observance of Martin Luther King's Birthday

2010-01-17T21:21:00.001-05:00

The Society is closed on January 18 in observe of Martin Luther King's birthday.

Getting Started with Genealogy, A Workshop, Jan 16

2010-01-04T19:29:00.001-05:00

While you have your snow shovel out this winter, think about digging up a little history with the Historical Society of Cecil County’s winter programs. You can start digging at 9 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 16 by uncovering your roots with a program entitled ”Getting Started With Your Family history: An Introduction to Genealogy.”

This three-hour workshop will introduce you to the basics of genealogical research. You will learn about the online resources available to you , as well as the records at our local historical society and the National Archives in Washington, D.C. The Society has access to records and databases you might not know about.

This workshop is intended for everyone even if you don’t have Cecil County family roots. The workshop is free for members of the Society and is $5 for non-members. The program will be held at the historical Society at 135 E. Main Street, Elkton.

A Free Program: When the Marriage Industry Thrived in Elkton - Feb. 13

2009-12-13T15:25:00.001-05:00

Society Announces Closing for Holidays - Dec. 22 Through Jan. 3

2009-11-30T21:33:00.002-05:00

The Society is closed from Dec. 22 through Jan. 3. Our last day before the holiday closure is Monday, Dec., 21 and we reopen the library on Monday, January 4.

Society Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday

2009-11-22T22:29:00.002-05:00

Just a reminder that the Society will not be open this Thursday or over the weekend so our volunteers may enjoy the Thanksgiving Holiday with their families. We'll reopen as normal on Monday.

Book Talk & Signing on Oct. 4 Explores Local Connection Between football, the Navy & War on Oct. 4

2009-09-25T17:48:00.003-04:00

Wilbur D. Jones, Jr., the author of “Football! Navy! War! How Military ‘Lend-Lease’ Players Saved the College Game and Helped Win World War II“ will speak about his new title and sign books at the Historical Society of Cecil County on Sunday, Oct. 4 at 1:00 p.m. While highlighting the Navy’s role in preserving the game and football’s impact on national morale and the war effort during the 1940s, it has a significant local angle. One of the star players, “Choo-Choo” Charlie Justice trained at the Bainbridge Naval Training Center.

During World War II, the U. S. military and colleges joined forces, fielding competitive teams to prepare men for combat. The book highlights the Department of the Navy's role in preserving the game and football's impact on national morale and the war effort through their "Lend-Lease" to colleges of officer candidates, including All-America and professional players. It describes wartime college and military football.

From a local perspective, the book features details about the powerful Bainbridge Naval Training Center teams of 1943-45, whom Jones rates as the No. 1 military wartime team. State Bainbridge opened in 1942 as a boot camp and advanced training station, and closed in early 1970's. The center was located at the Jacob Tome Institute at Port Deposit. This is a major previously unpublished work on the history of Cecil County and region during WWII.

“Exciting military games were a diversion from war’s horrors and sacrifices, and they helped boost bond sales and home front morale for civilians and the military,” Jones writes. His book covers such games as Great Lakes Navy’s final-minute 19-14 upset over perennial power Notre Dame in 1943 (though the Irish won the national championship anyway). Featured in previously unpublished detail is the sport’s wartime star, teenaged halfback Charlie “Choo Choo” Justice, a kid among the All-Americas and NFL players at Bainbridge Navy and a postwar superstar at North Carolina.

Admiral James L. Holloway III (Ret).., 20th Chief of Naval Operaitons and Chairman Emeritus of the Naval Historical Foundation said Football! Navy! War! “is an untold story about the relationship of America's great game with the armed forces - especially the United States Navy - during this struggle against the Axis powers. As one who fought alongside many of the outstanding athletes that Wilbur Jones portrayed, I can testify how the smash-mouth tactics of the gridiron were applied in the waters and archipelagoes of the Western Pacific. The book is a must-have for any patriot and fan of the sport."
Don Jenkins of Sports Illustrated said: "I've been waiting for somebody to do this book and preserve these treasured college football memories, and now Wilbur Jones has done it - and done splendidly."

The author, Wilbur D. Jones, is a retired Navy captain with four decades of service. He spent several days in Cecil County working on this project. This free program takes places at the Society’s headquarters at 135 E. Main Street in downtown Elkton. Light refreshments will be served.

Haunted Eastern Shore Subject of Oct. Meeting

2009-08-12T21:42:00.004-04:00

HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF CECIL COUNTY
ANNUAL DINNER MEETING
OCTOBER 19, 2009
6:00 P.M.
CHESAPEAKE INN BANQUET ROOM

GUEST SPEAKER – MINDIE BURGOYNE
“HAUNTED EASTERN SHORE: GHOSTLY TALES FROM EAST OF THE CHESAPEAKE”

MUSIC BY BOXTURTLE BOB

The October Dinner Meeting of the Historical Society of Cecil County will be held on Monday, October 19, 2009 at 6:00 P.M. at the Chesapeake Inn Banquet Room, 605 2nd Street, Chesapeake City. Please enter through the Ballroom entrance which is to the right of the restaurant entrance. Please inquire with the valet if you need to use the elevator. There is limited parking so carpooling is suggested.

Our guest speaker will be Mindie Burgoyne who has recently published the book “Haunted Eastern Shore: Ghostly Tales from East of the Chesapeake” Mindie is a native Marylander who currently lives on the Eastern Shore and works for the Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development. There will be copies of her book for sale at the dinner meeting.

The cost of the dinner is $23.00 per person for members and $25.00 per person for non-members. You may select between Crab Cake or Chicken Marsala. Your meal will include salad, coffee or tea and dessert.

Please send your reservation to the Society with your check, to Paula Newton, HSCC, 135 E. Main St., Elkton, MD 21921. Please make your check payable to the Historical Society of Cecil County. The deadline for reservations is October 9, 2009. This is a catered dinner making it impossible for us to take late reservations or walk-ins. If you have any questions, please call the Historical Society at 410-398-1790.

Be sure to list the name of the attendees and their meal selection.

The Past Comes Alive at the Society on March 28 With Mary Pickersgill The Flag Lady

2009-02-28T21:03:00.005-05:00

The past will come back to life during a fascinating living history performance at the Society on March 28 at 7:00 p.m. For this theatrical, living history presentation, University of Delaware History major, Abby Harding, returns for another popular performance. Abby was last with us in Feb 2008 when she played to a packed house, appearing as Tillie Pierce a young witnessed to the battle of Gettysburg.

This year she performs as Mary Pickersgill, the well known 19Th century flag maker. While she was especially known for her ship’s flags, during the War of 1812 she was selected to make a huge high-flying flag for Fort McHenry. The commander, General Armistead, knew that this would help raise the spirits of Baltimoreans during the British attack on the city for Fort McHenry.

You don’t want to miss her performance and interpretation of Mary Pickersgill for this year’s living history show. This is a free program.

Click here to go to the program brochure

Winter Meeting - Feb. 21

2008-12-22T22:06:00.002-05:00

The winter luncheon meeting of the Society will take place on Saturday, Feb. 21. The subject will be the history of Union Hospital, an institution which celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2008. Kathryn McKinney, the Director of Public Relations, will be the speaker. Watch this site for details after the first of the year.

Society Closed; Reopens Jan. 3

2008-12-22T22:01:00.001-05:00

The society reopens on Jan. 3

Society to Close for Holiday

2008-12-19T22:24:00.003-05:00

The last day the Society is open in 2008 is Monday, Dec. 22. After that we will close for the holidays. The Society will reopen on Saturday Jan. 3, 2009

Society Closed for Election Day Nov. 4

2008-10-10T21:28:00.002-04:00

The Society is closed on Election Day Nov. 4

Cemetery Walk - Oct. 18

2008-10-04T22:16:00.002-04:00

As the Halloween season gets underway, hear about things that go bump in the night and listen to tales of the unknown as The Historical Society of Cecil County brings the popular cemetery walk to Elkton on Saturday, October 18. While shadows lengthen on the Big Elk Creek and a cool fall darkness descends over an ancient churchyard, stories of legends, ghosts, and history will intrigue you. Join in on this fun tour, which combines tales of the paranormal and history. Storyteller Ed Okonowicz tells the tall tales, stories of hauntings and unexplained happenings at the top of the Chesapeake. Historian Mike Dixon weaves in fascinating historical facts about the area.

Held for the first time in several years in Elkton, the Society has arranged for one tour of the cemetery on Saturday, Oct. 18. The walk steps off from the Society’s headquarters at 135 E. Main Street at 5 p.m. The cost is $8 or $5 for children under 15 years of age. For additional details or reservations phone 410.398.1790 or e-mail history@cchistory.

On a space available basis, walk-ups are welcome on the day of the tour, but to assure your spot reservations are encouraged. You will want to hear about haunts, graves, spirits, and history at the top of the Chesapeake, a place where the past is present so don’t miss it.

Dinner Meeting - Oct. 20

2008-09-17T22:38:00.000-04:00

The October Dinner Meeting of the Historical Society of Cecil County will be held on Monday, October 20, 2008 at 6:00 P.M. at the North East River Yacht Club. From Rt. 40 take Rt. 272 South. Continue through North East, travel 1 mile then bear right onto Hances Point Rd., travel half a mile and turn right onto Bayside Drive.

Our guest speaker will be Milt Diggins who is a retired county school teacher and formerly the Editor of the Historical Society’s Journal. He recently published Images of America Series: Cecil County. His talk will focus on Chapter 2, “Passing Through”. There will be copies of his book for sale at the dinner meeting.

The cost of the dinner is $27.00 per person for members and $29.00 per person for non-members. You may select between Crab Cake or Chicken Marsala. Your meal will include salad, green beans almandine, red potatoes, coffee or tea and apple crisp.

Please complete the bottom portion of this letter and mail it, with your check, to Paula Newton, HSCC, 135 E. Main St., Elkton, MD 21921. Please make your check payable to the Historical Society of Cecil County. The deadline for reservations is October 10, 2008. This is a catered dinner making it impossible for us to take late reservations or walk-ins. If you have any questions, please call the Historical Society at 410-398-1790.

Society Closed for Labor Day

2008-08-10T09:29:00.002-04:00

In observance of Labor Day, the Society's museum and library are closed on Monday, Sept. 1

Images Across America, Cecil County Booksigning July 12

2008-06-10T22:36:00.001-04:00

We are pleased to announce that the Society will host a booksigning for a new Cecil County history title on July 12 from 1 to 3 p.m. Milt Diggins, the editor of the Society’s Journal is the author of this title, which is part of the Images of America series by Arcadia Publishing. Milt spent much of 2007 examining thousands of Cecil County photos and he selected over 200 of these for his volume. Many of these images have been unseen for decades, some are from glass-plate negatives from the 19th century, and, since he also worked with private collections, some of picture have never been published.

Society Closed Saturday July 5th

2008-06-10T22:35:00.001-04:00

In observance of the Fourth of July Holiday, the Society will be closed on Saturday, July 5

Voices of the Chesapeake -- May 19

2008-04-19T20:05:00.002-04:00

The May Dinner Meeting will be held on May 19, 2008, at 6:00 P.M. at the Chesapeake Inn Restaurant, 605 2nd Street, Chesapeake City. Our guest speaker will be Michael Buckley, Program Manager for the C.V. Starr Center for the Study of the American Experience, Washington College, Chestertown. He also hosts a weekend radio program in Annapolis and has recently published “Voices of the Chesapeake Bay,” which is a collection of interviews of some of the region’s most fascinating residents. He will have copies of his book for sale at the dinner meeting.

The cost of the dinner is $23.00 per person for members and $25.00 per person for non-members. You may select between Jumbo Lump Crab Cake or Chicken Marsala. Your meal will include a salad, bread, coffee or tea and dessert.

Please send reservations, along with a check in the proper amount to Paula Newton, 135 E. Main St., Elkton, MD 21921. Please make your check payable to the Historical Society of Cecil County. The deadline for reservations is May 9, 2008.

Click here to go to the invitation letter mailed to members and guests

Remembering the Railroad in Colora - April 21

2008-03-20T08:14:00.003-04:00

The Colora Civic Association has invited us to participate in a program on Remembering the Railroad in Colora. We will show photographs of the Octoraro Line and participate in a discussion. The purpose of the program is to have people share their memories of the railroad and to allow others to hear those stories. Bring your interst, memories, photos and memorabilia to share with your neighbors or just come to listen to the stories. The program takes place at the Mt. Pleasant Methodist Church in Colora at 7:30 p.m. on April 21.

Booksigning for Newest Cecil County Title - July 12

2008-03-15T20:45:00.005-04:00

Society Closed for Presidents Day

2008-02-17T14:54:00.001-05:00

The Society is closed Monday in observance of President's Day.

Pam Goffinet to Speak at Feb. Luncheon Meeting

2008-01-16T23:03:00.001-05:00

The February Luncheon Meeting of the Historical Society of Cecil County will be held on Saturday, February 16, 2008 at 12:00 Noon at the Chesapeake Inn Restaurant, 605 2nd Street, Chesapeake City.Our guest speaker will be Pamela Goffinet, a resident of Fair Hill, MD, who recently published “Mapping & Documenting Cemeteries,” which describes a method that provides an accurate map, along with organizing inscriptions and deed information. She will have examples of completed cemetery maps and inscription collections along with copies of her book.The cost of the luncheon is $20.00 per person and you may select between Jumbo Lump Crab Cake or Chicken Marsala. Your meal will include a salad, bread, coffee or tea and dessert.Please reserve a spot at the luncheon send a check in the appropriate amount to Paula Newton, HSCC, 135 E. Main St., Elkton, MD 21921. Please make your check payable to the Historical Society of Cecil County. The deadline for reservations is February 11, 2008. This is a catered dinner making it impossible for us to take late reservations or walk-ins. If you have any questions, please call the Historical Society at 410-398-1790.

Feb. 16 -- Tillie Pierce, a 16-year old, tells about Battle of Gettysburg

2007-11-04T16:36:00.000-05:00

The living history performance season concludes on February 16 when Matilda “Tillie” Pierce, a witness to the Battle of Gettysburg appears at the Society at 7:00 p.m. She was only 15 when she observed the battle first hand. Yet her writings of those dramatic three days made her famous, as she became known as the voice for the civilian side of this important Civil War Battle. Tillie is played by University of Delaware history major Abby Harting of Middletown, Delaware. Admission to this program is free.

Jan. 11 -- Thurgood Marshall to Appear at Society

2007-11-04T16:34:00.000-05:00

On Friday, January 11 at 7:00 p.m., Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall walks on the stage at the Historical Society as our winter living history performance season continues. Dr. Lenneal Henderson, a distinguished Professor of Government at the University of Baltimore portrays Maryland’s famous civil rights advocate during this engaging program. The Justice became involved in cases to desegregate public schools in South Carolina which would become one of the five cases settled by the 1954 Supreme Court case of Brown v Board of Education. Marshall was eventually appointed to the Supreme Court of the United States. This free program is sponsored by the Maryland Humanities Council.

Season of Living History Contains President Truman, Justice Thurgood Marshall and Civil War Observer Tillie Pierce

2007-10-26T21:39:00.000-04:00

The past will come back to life during a series of fascinating shows, as another season of living history performances returns to the Historical Society of Cecil County. Three times this season, costumed interpreters will reverse the clock as they take audiences back in time to hear an important figure from the nation’s past. During these lively and entertaining programs this season you will encounter President Harry Truman, Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall, and Matilda "Tillie" Pierce, a 15-year-old at the time of the Battle of Gettysburg.

On Saturday, November 3 at 7:00 p.m. the thirty-third President of the United States, Harry Truman, will walk on the stage at the Elkton Town Hall to dispense his Missouri straight talk in a one-man show called “Give ‘em, Hell Harry!” Of course, the real Truman died in 1972, but the nation’s leader will come alive on this special evening during a performance by Gerald Riley of Wheatfield Theatre Company. Ticket prices for the 1.5 performance are $8 for adults; $4 for children in school; and free for members of the Society. While walk-ups will be welcome based on available space, email the society at history@ccchistory.org or phone the organization at 410-398-1790 to reserve your space. The program has been moved to the town hall, which is located at 100 Railroad Avenue, Elkton, in order to accommodate a larger audience.
On Friday, January 11 at 7:00 p.m., Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall walks on the stage at the Historical Society. Dr. Lenneal Henderson, a distinguished Professor of Government at the University of Baltimore portrays Maryland’s famous civil rights advocate during this engaging program. The Justice became involved in cases to desegregate public schools in South Carolina which would become one of the five cases settled by the 1954 Supreme Court case of Brown v Board of Education. Marshall was eventually appointed to the Supreme Court of the United States. This free program is sponsored by the Maryland Humanities Council.
The season concludes on February 16 when Matilda “Tillie” Pierce, a witness to the Battle of Gettysburg appears at the Society at 7:00 p.m. She was only 15 when she observed the battle first hand. Yet her writings of those dramatic three days made her famous, as she became known as the voice for the civilian side of this important Civil War Battle. Tillie is played by University of Delaware history major Abby Harting of Middletown, Delaware. Admission to this program is free.

For additional information email the society at history@cchistory.org and watch for additional press releases as dates approach on the Society’s web site at www.cchistory.org

Oct - 13 - Talk on the Railroad in northwestern Cecil County

2007-10-02T23:26:00.001-04:00

The railroad once was an important transportation link for northwestern Cecil County. At depots in Rising Sun, Colora, Liberty Grove, Rowlandsville, and other places people came to hear the latest news, freight was handled, and passengers caught the train. The Historical Society of Cecil County, in cooperation with the Rising Sun library, will revisit this era in a discussion on Oct 13 at 1:00 p.m. at the library, which features photos, timetables, and other memorabilia. If you remember when the train rolled through these towns and villages, come and share your memories about this era.

Oct. 15 - Cathy Gholke to Speak at Dinner Meeting

2007-09-16T09:18:00.000-04:00

The October Dinner Meeting of the Historical Society of Cecil County will be held on Monday, October 15, 2007 at 6:00 P.M. in the Minker Banquet Hall, 920 Principio Furnace Road, Perryville. Our guest speaker will be Cathy Gholke who recently published “William Henry is a Fine Name,” a book about the underground railroad in this region. Though this is the Elkton writer’s first novel, her material has been featured in nationally published books and magazines.

The cost of the dinner is $35.00 per person and you may select between Herb Stuffed Chicken or Crab Stuffed Flounder. Your meal will include a tossed garden salad, hot rolls, coffee, tea and dessert.

If you want to attend mail your check to Paula Newton, the Historical Society of Cecil county, 135 E. Main St., Elkton, MD 21921. Please make your check payable to the Historical Society of Cecil County. The deadline for reservations is October 6, 2007. This is a catered dinner making it impossible for us to take late reservations or walk-ins. If you have any questions, please call the Historical Society at 410-398-1790.

Oct. 13 - Haunted Elkton Walk

2007-09-16T09:12:00.000-04:00

As shadows lengthen and an autumn darkness gets a good grip on Elkton, join Ed Okonowicz and Mike Dixon on an eerie one-hour journey into the town’s haunted past. Legends of the unusual and supernatural are combined with the fun and fascinating history of Elkton. On this walk you will hear about ghosts & ghouls, listen to tales about active haunting in buildings along the street, and hear about long forgotten legends and seldom discussed history.

The walk starts at 6:00 p.m. at the Historical Society, 135 E. Main Street, Elkton. For reservations e-mail history@cchistory.org or phone 410-398-1790.

Does the ghost still roam the old jail yard where hangings took place? To find out join us on this entertaining walk.

For details visit www.cchistory.org/ghosts.htm

Nov 3 - Harry Truman Performance

2007-09-16T08:49:00.000-04:00

The thirty-third President of the United States, Harry Truman, will walk on the stage at the Elkton Town Hall on Saturday November 3 at 7:00 p.m. to dispense his Missouri straight talk in a one-man show called “Give ‘Em, Hell Harry!” Of course, the real Truman died in 1972, but the nation’s leader will come alive on this special evening during a performance by Gerald Riley of Wheatfield Theatre Company. Riley will portray scenes from the personal and political life of this great and unique American.

The compelling 1.5 hour play, which is being sponsored here by the Historical Society of Cecil County, was written by playwright Samuel Gallu. It reveals the extraordinary accomplishments of this self-proclaimed “ordinary man” who, as President, made some of the most crucial decisions in American history. Riley is a professional actor and a member of the Screen Actors Guild and the show has played on stages across the nation.

Ticket prices for the 1.5 performance are $8 for adults; $4 for children in school; and free for members of the Society. While walk-ups will be welcome based on available space, email the society at history@ccchistory.org or phone the organization at 410-398-1790 to reserve your space. The program has been moved to the town hall, which is located at 100 Railroad Avenue, Elkton, in order to accommodate a larger audience.

Sept. 15 - Book Signing

2007-09-09T19:05:00.001-04:00

On Saturday, Sept.15, from 11 a.m. to 1p.m., the Historical Society of Cecil County will host will host three authors for the signing of local titles in the Arcadia Publishing “Images of America” series. These latest titles, focusing on Cecil County and Aberdeen Proving Ground, are outstanding photographic history books.

Maritime Cecil County by Christopher Knauss features 200 vintage images that illustrate the history of the county’s waterways and the culture that has grown upon its shores. Knauss is the editor of the Mariner magazine, a part of Chesapeake Publishing Group. United States Naval Training Center Bainbridge by Erika Quesenbery chronicles Bainbridge’s history in photographs. Bill Bates of Harford County has published five titles for Arcadia and he will be on hand to sign Aberdeen Proving Ground. His latest volume provides readers with an unprecedented look behind the gate of APG.

All three authors will be on hand to sign copies of their titles and discuss their work. The titles list for $19.95 and there is a discount for members of the organization. The Society is located at 135 E. Main Street in Elkton. For additional information visit the Society’s web site at http://www.cchistory.org/ or email the organization at history@cchistory.org

Sept 8 - Book Signing for Haunted Maryland

2007-09-03T12:02:00.000-04:00

On Saturday, Sept. 8, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Society will host the first book signing and public event associated with the release of Haunted Maryland: Ghosts and Strange Phenomena of the Old Line State, by local author Ed Okonowicz. This latest volume of regional folklore by the award-winning author and folklorist was released in August by Stackpole Books of Mechanicsburg, PA., and it includes legends, superstitions, history and strange tales associated with Maryland’s historic heritage. Since before the Revolution, through the Civil War era and into modern times, Maryland has been the historic center of the nation.In this informative and entertaining book, learn about the famous people and other Old Line State residents with eerie tales to tell.

According to Okonowicz, “A number of local, Cecil County stories, are included in the new book, but every county of the state is represented. I’m sure readers will find a wealth of fascinating lore associated with the state’s significant historical heritage and, once again, the link between legends and history is apparent in nearly every entertaining and eerie tale.”His new book, Annapolis GHOSTS: History, Mystery, Legends and Lore, also will be on sale and be part of the discussion.Ed will present a talk at 11 a.m. about the research he conducted and his experiences writing the book. After that, he will be available to sign copies of the book, which are being offered as a fundraiser through the HSCC. Haunted Maryland lists for $9.95 and Annapolis Ghosts for $11.95. There is a discount for members.

Sept 8 - Victorian Tea Canceled

2007-09-01T19:42:00.001-04:00

The Victorian Tea on September 8th is canceled.

Aug. 22 - KI Lecture Cancelled

2007-09-01T19:41:00.001-04:00

The lecture on canning on Delmarva is cancelled for Wednesday, August 22. All others continue as planned.

KI Lecture Series Kicks Off

2007-09-01T19:35:00.000-04:00

You won’t want to miss upcoming talks in this KI series, which all take place at 7:00 p.m. on the designated date at the Society, 135 E. Main Street, Elkton.

Wednesday Aug 22 at 7:00 p.m. Ed Kee presents a lecture on "Saving Our Harvest," the story of the Mid-Atlantic's canning and freezing industry
Monday, August 27 -- 'Building Houses out of Chicken Legs – Black Women, Food & Power” is the subject by Dr. Psyche Williams Forson. Using a receipe of scholarly analysis, personal interviews, film advertisments, cookbooks and literature, Williams-Forsythe examines the role of the chicken in African American Life, paying special attention to the connection between chickens and African-American Women. From slavery to the present, families have been fed with chickens raised by these women, who have made their livings cooking and serving in houses, resturants, on the roadside, at the harbor and in churches.
Wednesday, Sept. 5 -- Dr. Cooper returns for a talk on the "The Delmarva Peach Industry."
Wednesday, Sept. 12 -- A talk on Growing Heirloom Vegetables by Heather Morrisey, a history and how to guide for growing heirloom vegetables.
Key Ingredients: America by Food, has been made possible by the Maryland Humanities Council.

For a full schedule of events for the remainder of the exhibit, which runs through September 22, visit our web page at http://www.cchistory.org/news/ingredeints.htm.

Key Ingredients is part of Museum on Main Street, a collaboration between the Smithsonian Institution and the Federation of State Humanities Councils. These lectures are also underwitten by a grant from the Maryland Humanities Council.