Window on Cecil County's Past

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…

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…

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?…

This past June the Archaeological Society of Maryland and the Archaeological Society of the Northern Chesapeake spent a week investigating the matter of where Fort Hollingsworth was situated in the forks of the Elk creeks.  It was one of series of hastily arranged defense put up in the spring of 1813 to protect the upper reach of the Elk River.  Archival research…

From The Storyteller — the Newsletter of the Archeological Society of the Northern Chesapeake Monthly Meeting Date: Wednesday , October 10, 2012 Time: Refreshments 6:30 p.m., business meeting 7:00 and program at 7:30. Location: Historical Society of Cecil County, 135 E. Main St. Elkton, MD Program:  Results of the 2012 Investigations at Elk Landing. Dr….

Press Release – Eclipse Base Ball Club of Elkton ELKTON, MD— It was a perfect afternoon at the Terrapin Station Winery for 19th Century Base Ball and the 6th Annual Maryland 19th Century Base Ball State Championship Tournament.  The Elkton Eclipse reclaimed the state title for the 5th time in 6 years with an 11-8…

The 19th Century Base Ball Clubs of the state of Maryland have announced the location and format of the State Championship Series Tournament that will take place on September 30, 2012. The formation of the Maryland State Championship Series is a joint venture between the Eclipse Base Ball Club of Elkton the Talbot Fair Play Base…

Announcement From the Archaeological Society of the Northern Chesapeake The Archaeological Society of the Northern Chesapeake (ASNC) will present the results of this summer’s field-school at Elk Landing, which focused on a search for Fort Hollingsworth, a War of 1812 redoubt.  The meeting takes places at the Historical Society of Cecil County, 135 E. Main Street, Elkton,…

Press Release – Cecil County Public Library When the US Naval Training Center at Bainbridge opened its doors in 1942, thousands of troops and personnel flowed into Cecil County. Erika Quesenbery, author of “Images of America: United States Naval Training Center, Bainbridge” will explain how the government transformed the campus of a private boys school…

Press Release — Mount Harmon Plantation New Workshop and Lecture Program Series Beginning Fall 2012 Workshop: Spinning & Weaving in Colonial Maryland — Sunday, September 9, from 1-3 pm Presenter: Gerry Scarfe Lecture: Smoke & Flames on the Sassafras: War of 1812 Chesapeake Bay Campaign –  Thursday, September 27, at 6:30 pm Presenter: David Healey Lecture:…