This Saturday (Nov. 3rd) at 9 a.m. the HIstorical Society will host a free talk called Tales the Tombstones Whisper. The hour-long program by historian Mike Dixon examines cemeteries as a link to our past. The careful study of old burial grounds often provides insights into local history and genealogy. Anyone who is curious about…
As Dark Clouds From Hurricane Sandy Slowly Clear Out, Old Fixtures in Elkton’s Skyline Stand Tall After Storm
The day after we escaped most of the destructive fury of Sandy, the massive Hurricane some called the Frankenstorm, thick, grey clouds from the back side of the storm continue to blanket Cecil. But signs of clearing showed up this Wednesday afternoon as a few rays of sun peeked through the lighter formations. That provided…
Society’s Annual Meeting to Honor Archaeologist George Reynolds and Hear Talk About Baseball.
Join the Historical Society of Cecil County for the annual meeting at its headquarters, 135 E. Main Street, Elkton on Saturday, Nov. 10th at 3 p.m. While mingling with history-minded friends during a free wine and cheese reception, you will hear about the busy year for the keepers of Cecil’s heritage and listen to a talk…
With Hurricane Sandy Knocking At Our Door, A Quick Look at Some Storms from the Past
Most everyone in Cecil County has settled in on this last Sunday evening in October to see what Hurricane Sandy has in store for us as she wobbles her way up the Atlantic Seaboard and closes in on the mid-Atlantic coast. Normally this time of year, we’d be busy anticipating the tricks and treats of…
Triumph Fire Department Protected the Munitions Plant During World War II
With World War II casting a dark, threatening shadow over the nation, the urgent need for additional fire protection in Cecil County suddenly emerged. Until those troubling days in the early 1940s, seven volunteer fire companies provided all the security needed to safeguard life and property against the threat of a blaze. But after the…
Tales the Tombstones Whisper Focus of Talk at Historical Society on Nov. 3rd.
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…
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?…