The Architecture of Taste: Building and Cooking in Eighteenth Century Kitchens Thursday, November 8, 6:30 pm, Mount Harmon Plantation Author and professor Michael Olmert will be speaking about the architecture of 18th-century kitchens and outbuildings, including among other structures the newly restored kitchen that served the 40 workers at the Anderson Armoury and Tin-Shop at…
Memorial Remembers Victims of Pan American Plane Crash in Elkton
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Private Elbert of the USCT Shares Stories of Civil War Struggles During Living History Program Dec. 1.
The Historical Society of Cecil County’s 2012-13 speakers series continues on Dec. 1 with a Civil War living history program. Private James H. Elbert of the United States Colored Troops (USCT) will share stories about African-Americans rallying to the colors to fight for freedom. The free program takes place at the Society’s Genealogy and local…
Tales the Tombstones Whisper, A Talk Saturday at the Historical Society.
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…