Cemeteries are a link to the past and a careful study of old burial grounds often provides greater insights into history and genealogy. As a result, the Historical Society Cecil County will examine this aspect of our past in a talk called “Tales the Tombstones Whisper” on Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012, at 9 a.m. The free lecture…
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Cecil College Offers Genealogy Course For Those Just Starting on Family History
If you are just getting started on your family history research, Cecil College has a basic how-to course beginning on Nov. 3 at the Elkton Campus. Get step-by-step instructions for a research project focused on your family history. Essential research techniques are introduced, genealogical records are discussed, and research facilities are identified. The goal of the course is to…
Archaeological Society Presents Lecture: Little Guns on the Big Elk: Discovering Elkton’s War of 1812 Fort
On this Wednesday evening, a crowd of over 50 people packed the Historical Society to hear Dr. Jim Gibb’s report about an archaeological investigation focused on discovering Fort Hollingsworth, a War of 1812 redoubt that protected Elkton against the British. Over the summer, Dr. Gibb served as the lead investigator for a field-school that focused…
Pvt. Elbert of the USCT, Tales Tombstones Whisper, and Vietnam Mailbag Featured in 2012-13 Speakers Series
With the approach of cool autumn weather, it’s time to announce the return of the Society’s 2012-13 speakers’ series. Beginning in the middle of fall and stretching all the way through the cold months of winter, the Society hosts a series of lively, engaging speakers on topics ranging from practical research methods to fresh lectures…
Kilby to Speak on Forgotten Fair Hill on Nov. 10th
Today Fair Hill NRMA’s 5,600-plus acres of managed forests, farmland and riparian wetlands, are open for public use and enjoyment. You can hike it, bike it, ride it, fish it, hunt it and love it. Prior to 1973, it was William duPont’s private estate, used for fox hunting and cattle raising. But what came before?…
Photos from Archeaological Society 2012 Fieldschool at Elk Landing
This past June the Archaeological Society of Maryland and the Archaeological Society of the Northern Chesapeake spent a week investigating the matter of where Fort Hollingsworth was situated in the forks of the Elk creeks. It was one of series of hastily arranged defense put up in the spring of 1813 to protect the upper reach of the Elk River. Archival research…
Results of the 2012 Archaeological Investigation at Elk Landing — Presentation, Oct. 10th
From The Storyteller — the Newsletter of the Archeological Society of the Northern Chesapeake Monthly Meeting Date: Wednesday , October 10, 2012 Time: Refreshments 6:30 p.m., business meeting 7:00 and program at 7:30. Location: Historical Society of Cecil County, 135 E. Main St. Elkton, MD Program: Results of the 2012 Investigations at Elk Landing. Dr….
ECLIPSE WIN BACK STATE 19th CENTURY BASE BALL TITLE
Press Release – Eclipse Base Ball Club of Elkton ELKTON, MD— It was a perfect afternoon at the Terrapin Station Winery for 19th Century Base Ball and the 6th Annual Maryland 19th Century Base Ball State Championship Tournament. The Elkton Eclipse reclaimed the state title for the 5th time in 6 years with an 11-8…
Great Day of 1864 Base Ball Promised as Maryland State Championship Comes to Cecil County on Sept. 30th
The 19th Century Base Ball Clubs of the state of Maryland have announced the location and format of the State Championship Series Tournament that will take place on September 30, 2012. The formation of the Maryland State Championship Series is a joint venture between the Eclipse Base Ball Club of Elkton the Talbot Fair Play Base…
Oct. 10th Meeting of Archaeological Society Presents Findings From Search for War of 1812 Fort at Elk Landing
Announcement From the Archaeological Society of the Northern Chesapeake The Archaeological Society of the Northern Chesapeake (ASNC) will present the results of this summer’s field-school at Elk Landing, which focused on a search for Fort Hollingsworth, a War of 1812 redoubt. The meeting takes places at the Historical Society of Cecil County, 135 E. Main Street, Elkton,…