I had a chance to visit one of the beautiful places in Maryland, Havre-de-Grace back in 2013, and
have been back ever since.
have been back ever since.
Below are some of the photographs that I took:
Early history
During the Revolutionary War, the small hamlet known as
Harmer's Town was visited several times by
General Lafayette, considered a hero of the war.
General Lafayette, considered a hero of the war.
He commented that the area reminded him of the
French seaport of Le Havre, which had originally been named Le Havre-de-Grâce.
French seaport of Le Havre, which had originally been named Le Havre-de-Grâce.
Inspired by Lafayette's comments, the residents incorporated
the town as Havre de Grace in 1785.
Read more: Havre-de-grace
Mayor Wayne Dougherty and members of Council making
remarks during the June 7, 2014's
ribbon cutting ceremony of the new addition to
remarks during the June 7, 2014's
ribbon cutting ceremony of the new addition to
Concord Point Park located in Havre de Grace Maryland.
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