Saturday I presented a three hour workshop on getting started with a genealogy project for the New Castle County Library System. Despite the beautiful spring Saturday that was underway on Delmarva, an enthusiastic group of individuals showed up for the seminar. They made our three hours pass by all too quickly as we explored research methods, talked about some of…
Remembering the Railroad in Colora
The Colora Civic Association has launched a series of programs called “Remember when,” which invites friends, neighbors, and anyone interested in the Colora area to come to a series of programs to share memories and discuss the village’s history. On April 21 at 7:30 p.m. they have invited me to participate in a program on Remembering…
Recalling the George Washington Carver School
The Cecil County Board of Education celebrated the legacy of one its former schools on February 10th when it rededicated the central office on Booth Street as the George Washington Carver Education Leadership Center. This facility, the county-wide high school for African-Americans in the era of segregated education, graduated its last class in June 1964….
“The Not So Average Man” the Garnett Alumni Remembers
Saturday afternoon, we attended a most informative and enjoyable program at the Henry Highland Garnett Elementary School in Chestertown sponsored by the Garnett High School Alumni. The theme of this year’s program was “the not so average man,” and it celebrated the memory of Elmer T. Hawkins, the school principal. A large assembly of…