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…
Port Deposit 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 firefighting course. It was provided by the University of Maryland Fire Extension Service. As county growth soared in those post-World War II years, they made sure they were fully trained to serve the community. This is a…
Whig Asks – Do You Remember the Rising Sun Baseball Team in 1904
In a popular 1952 column in Cecil County’s paper of record, the Cecil Whig published a picture from the pa, and asked subscribers if they remembered when. In one 60 year old issue from October of that year, they featured the Rising Sun champion baseball team from 1904.
McKinley Scott; Cecil County Civil Rights Leader: A program at the Library on Feb. 12th
Stealing Freedom on the Line to be examined in Talk at Society on March 2nd.
As the Historical Society of Cecil County’s Winter Speakers Series continues, Historian Milt Diggins will present “Stealing Freedom Along the Mason Dixon Line” on March 2, 2013. The talk examines the story of Thomas McCreary, a kidnapper and slave catcher, making whatever profit he could from the institution of slavery. Working out of Elkton, he was active…
Elkton’s Early Police Chiefs
Here is a list of the early police chiefs of Elkton. The data is drawn from municipal records and newspapers. George M. Potts . . . . . . 1908 – 1935 Jacob Biddle . . . . . . . . . 1935 W. Coudon Reynolds . . 1936 – 1938 W. Coudon Reynolds ….