The annual meeting of the Historical Society of Cecil County will be held on Monday, October 17, 2011, at the Chesapeake Inn Banquet Room, 605 2nd Street, Chesapeake City. Our guest speaker will be Dr. Davy McCall. Dr. McCall received his Ph.D. from Harvard University in 1962. He has had a long and distinguished career in the Foreign Service, focusing on economic development, spending many years abroad with the World Bank. He has authored a book on the 200th anniversary of St. Paul’s Church and has restored three 18th century homes on the Eastern Shore. He was the founding chair of the Kent County Historic Preservation commission and current serves as vice-chair. Dr. McCall has donated a unique collection of 19th century materials related to the Susquehanna region and will be speaking about his generous contribution. In addition members of the Cecil County Heritage Troupe and Boxturtle Bob will be performing during the evening.
The cost of the dinner is $30 per person for members or $35.00 per person for non-members. You may select between Crab Cake or Chicken Marsala. Your meal will include salad, coffee or tea and dessert.
To reserve for the evening, send a check in the property amount to the Historical Society, 135 E. Main Street, Elkton, MD. 21921. The deadline for reservations is October 7, 2011.