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Dixon Receives Historic Preservation Award from DAR

Posted on May 14, 2019March 27, 2024 by Mike

At the Harbor of Grace Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) meeting in Havre de Grace on May 11, 2019, I was pleased to be the recipient of the DAR Historic Preservation Recognition Award. I had been invited to speak about the history of the Mason-Dixon Line, and…

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Cecil County Man Named to National Fire Heritage Center

Posted on December 19, 2018May 24, 2025 by Mike

Mike Dixon of Elkton, MD has been named to the Board of Trustees for the National Fire Heritage Center.  The National Fire Heritage Center is the nation’s archive for historic documents, and other perishables related to fire protection.  These perishables include:  art and artifacts, audio, books, charts and graphs, documents, maps, photography, reports, and video…

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I Teach at Harford

Posted on May 20, 2017March 27, 2024 by Mike

As part of its 60th anniversary campaign, Harford Community College is highlighting the success of the faculty and students, and this billboard recently went up in the County.

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Recipient of NAACP 2013 Community Service Award

Posted on October 22, 2013March 27, 2024 by Mike

Each year, the Cecil County Branch of the NAACP recognizes the dedicated work of individuals who go above and beyond, providing “selfless and community-oriented service.”  At the 51st Annual Freedom Fund Banquet this year, the Branch named me as the recipient of the “2013 Community Service Award” in recognition of my “commitment to research, the…

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