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Join us for these upcoming events!
History Happy Hour at the Geddes-Piper House: On First Fridays, 4:00-6:00 pm at the Geddes-Piper House. Great wine, cheese, program and discussion. History Happy Hours are free and open to the public; a donation from non-members is appreciated.
September 3: Peter Parker: Beyond the Battle of Caulks Field: Davy McCall will share his knowledge of the British officer who was mortally wounded at the Battle of Caulks Field in the War of 1812 in Kent County, a fascinating character of his time.
October 1: Terror on the Chesapeake: Booksigning & discussion: author Christopher George's provides a detailed account of the War of 1812 on the Chesapeake Bay. For most of 1813, the British prevailed by using their superior naval power effectively and ruthlessly, to the point of serious atrocity in the burning of Havre du Grace, Maryland. In 1814 the British returned to essay full-scale invasion, which led to the burning of Washington and, eventually, to being repulsed at Baltimore. Although most of the Americans were amateurs, they learned to fight on their home ground and achieve a useful victory.
November 5: Hurricanes and the Great Storms of the Eastern Shore: Richard Schwartz, author of Hurricanes in the Mid-Atlantic States, will focus on storms still part of the living memory of our region
And mark your calendars for the Fall:
40th annual Chestertown Historic House Tour, Saturday, October 2
Ghost Walks of Historic Chestertown, includes a visit inside one supposedly haunted house! Saturdays: October 16, 23 & 30 at 7:30 PM; $12.00 - children 12 & under, $5.00. Reservations suggested, call 410-778-3499 or email director@kentcountyhistory.org. Groups form in front of White Swan Tavern at 7:00 PM on evenings of tours.
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