Havre de Grace Decoy Museum issued the following announcement on June 24.
On the west bank of the Susquehanna River and at the top of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed in Harford County, sits the city of Havre de Grace. Listed as an Historic District in 1982, the city possesses many attractions for tourists, residents and history buffs. Marquis de Lafayette is credited with the naming the town of Havre de Grace, which resembled a French town with the same name. The town almost became the capitol of the nation until it lost by one Congressional vote in 1789.
Originally called Susquehanna Lower Ferry, Havre De Grace retains its charm with unique shops and architecture from the 18th, 19th and early 20th centuries.
The Concord Point Lighthouse, a boardwalk promenade, waterside restaurants, and the iconic railroad bridge contribute to the city’s picturesque appeal. The Cultural Center at the Opera House and several museums enhance the town’s artistic and historic features. Smithsonian Magazine designated it as one of “The 20 Best Small Towns to Visit in 2014.”
Seven parks dot Havre de Grace’s roughly 6 square miles. Festivals, “First Fridays,” reenactments and many other featured events provide fun for both children and adults in this friendly city of 14,000.
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Source: Havre de Grace Decoy Museum
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