Since the end of World War II, there have been many changes in the county, but one of the most dramatic has been in the agrarian nature of our way of life here. Not so long ago, farming dominated the rural landscape outside the municipalities. While many acres are still harvested, it’s no longer like it…
Maryland Life: Spectral Sightings at the Cecil County Jail: Ghosts of Prisoners Past
For decades, there have been stories about ghosts haunting the jail on North Street in Elkton. Most were sort of vague as people reported out-of-place creaking noises, foot-steps in unoccupied hallways ways, and things like that. But about two years ago a person whom I know to be reliable came to me with astonishing, never…
Historical Sociey Society Focuses on War of 1812 For Annual Dinner
GUEST SPEAKER – DR. RALPH ESHELMAN “WAR OF 1812 IN THE CHESAPEAKE” and A LIVELY SKIT BY KITTY KNIGHT The October Dinner Meeting of the Historical Society of Cecil County will be held on Monday, October 18, 2010 at 6:00 P.M. at the Chesapeake Inn Banquet Room, 605 2nd Street, Chesapeake City. The guest speaker…
Port Chamber of Commerce Brings Smokin’ on the River Port-B-Q to Town Oct. 16th
Port Deposit Chamber of Commerce Press Release — September 1, 2010, Historic Port Deposit, MD – The Port Deposit Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce a brand new event coming to Marina Park in historic Port Deposit on Saturday, October 16 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m – Smokin’ on the River Port-B-Q. To…
A Look at the Center of Rising Sun About 1911
Horses wait patiently outside Allee & Shepherd in the center of Rising Sun about 1911. The postcard photographer was Ed Herberner of Newark and the card was mailed on Nov. 14, 1911.
Port-Palooza: Fun, Music & Food in Historic Port Deposit on Sept. 18th
Here’s another opportunity to enjoy Port Deposit. On Saturday, Sept. 18th the old town square is going to come alive while the folk-bluegrass duo, Cold Springs Road, performs as dusk settles on the historic river town. There’s going to be lots of fun, food and special drinks available from vendors and outlets around town. The event is sponsored by the Port…
Cozy Coffee Cafe With Excellent Foods Opens in Port Deposit
Over the past few years, we’ve carefully watched as Port Deposit has become a regional destination spot for fine dining. As a result we often head that way to enjoy exceptional meals coupled with the ambiance of an attractive historic river town that is ideal for sidewalk and riverside dining, as well as strolling. But…
Saving the Sounds of Earlier Times
Since a large part of the county’s 20th century history was documented and recorded in sound and moving images, the Historical Society started preserving collections of these artifacts. When the appeal first went out for help in capturing these largely forgotten treasures a few years ago, a range of new contributions came in. There was…
Researchers Looked Into History Submered in the Elk River
Since the area Archeological Society is hosting a talk on the British raids on the Upper Chesapeake, we’re posting this brief piece on some of the extensive research on the Elk River. ————— Two graduate students finishing advanced degrees in archeology, part of a team exploring the sunken mysteries of the Elk River, spent several weeks here in…
Walkin’ the Line: a Journey Along the Mason-Dixon — Sept. 20 at the Chesapeake City Library.
“Walk the Line” with author William Ecenbarger as he tells some of the many stories he gathered while researching his book. The presentation will cover the history, geography and human impacts of the Mason Dixon Line. Also, the author will relate how important local libraries were to him as he performed his research. Monday, Sept. 20th…