“One Thousand Pictures: RFK’s Last Journey,” an HBO Documentary, tells the story of Robert F. Kennedy’s Funeral Train on its long journey from New York City to Washington D.C. on June 8, 1968. On that sad day, crowds paid their respects as the locomotive and coaches passed slowly down the rails. This video tells the…
Cecil County Genealogists Can Aid Family History Research Even If You Trail Takes You Far Beyond the County
If you are working on a genealogy project, the Historical Society of Cecil County has a great group of highly skilled family history detectives. These volunteers have been at it for decades so they are skilled at plowing through long-forgotten documents, searching through old courthouse volumes, and tromping through cemeteries. But that isn’t all. They…
Phase I Underwater Archaeology Survey: The British Incursion into the Upper Elk River
This article on underwater archaeology on the Upper Elk River is reprinted from Stem to Stern the Newsletter of East Carolina University’s program in marine studies. Vol. 16, Winter 2001 by Mike Hughes On April 28, 1813, British forces under Rear-Admiral George Cockburn ascended northern Maryland’s Elk River attempting to disrupt maritime commerce in the…
State Underwater Archaeologist to Discuss War of 1812 Maritime Archaeology at Historical Society on April 13.
Star-Spangled Archaeology: Commemorating the War of 1812 Through Maritime Archaeology, will be the final topic for the Historical Society of Cecil County’s winter speakers program, as we wrap up a series of popular talks. Taking place on Saturday, April 13th at 2:00, the speaker, State Underwater Archaeologist Susan Langley, is sponsored by the Maryland Humanities…
Remembering 1963 in Cecil County
Do you remember 1963 in Cecil County? It was an unforgettable period, though it’s been 50 years since so many memorable occurrences took place here. The Interstate Highway (I-95) opened, week’s after an assassin killed the president of the United States a commercial airliner crashed at the edge of Elkton, Civil Rights activists were speaking up, progress was the…
Meet the First Ladies in a Program at Cecilton Library on March 5th.
Which women hold one of the most visible and influential positions in American history? The First Ladies. Join author Ed Okonowicz as he explores the stories and lesser-known facts of this exclusive club. “Meet the First Ladies” will be held Tuesday, March 5, 2013, at 6:30 pm at the Cecilton Branch Library, 215 East Main Street, Cecilton….
Singerly Acquires New Cadillac Ambulance in 1952
Singerly Fire Company was the first department to provide ambulance service to Cecil County, the first responders having started providing emergency medical transport in 1942. But to keep up with the growth the community experienced after World War II, a Cadillac ambulance was purchased at a cost nearly $9,000 in 1952. It had features not found in the old unit, including an…
Kilby to Talk About Forgotten Fair Hill on March 9th
Forgotten Fair Hill – Part II, will be presented by Emily Kilby on March 9th, 2013, at 7 p.m. at the Fair Hill NRMA. Part I packed the house and the meeting room was filled to capacity, so if you plan to attend be sure to call and reserve your seat. Come learn of the world that…
Remembering Cecil County Civil Rights Leader McKinley Scott
In an outstanding program this evening, the significant contributions of Cecil County Civil Rights pioneer McKinley Scott were recalled by his son, Michael Scott, for an engaged audience at the public library in Perryville. The tireless crusader, struggling to create cracks in the walls of segregation and level the playing field, stood up against injustices…
Water Witch Firefighters Graduate From Basic Fire Training Course in 1952
In June 1952, ten Port Deposit firefighters, members of the Water Witch Fire Company, completed a 60-hour basic course of instruction provided by the University of Maryland Fire Extension Service. As county growth soared in those post World War II years, made sure they were fully trained to serve the community. This is a Cecil…