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I hope everyone in the area can come and be a part of the archaeological dig on The Hill here in Easton. See the link above for more information.
New Golden Rule: Read Shades from Cover to Cover
Be sure to check out the latest issue of Shades of the Departed magazine. Not only is the issue chock full of school days memories and vintage photos, but I was given the opportunity to tell the Friends Album story (see page 36). Enjoy!
The Hill Featured on Eastern Shore Savvy
The Hill Featured on Eastern Shore Savvy
I provided some background for this article about a local school group that toured black history landmarks here in Easton, Md.
Picnic for Twelve — A Family Memoir
I am happy to report that one of my clients has published Picnic for Twelve, a book about his parents and their growing family as they navigated The Great Depression and other events over the last century. If you are interested in the life of Irish-Americans during the 1900s, have Boston-area ancestors, or are just looking to read a cleverly written yarn, I highly recommend that you download the book for your Kindle or purchase a print copy.
I provided genealogical research support on the Driscoll and Sheehan families and read an early version of the manuscript. The author is a former editor of the Boston Globe and a great storyteller — I highly recommend this book!
New Look!
Calendar Sale to Benefit Lung Cancer Research
I have republished a calendar featuring photos from my Aunt Teri’s gorgeous garden in Winchester, Va (the photo above was her favorite). Teri passed away earlier this year. Proceeds from the sale of the calendars will go to the American Cancer Society’s lung cancer research fund. You can preview the calendar here (photos are from the 2010 edition).
Order the calendar online from Creative Memories (free login required). These calendars are 30% off during the month of October.
Saving the Miller’s House
Check out my recent post over at my blog about this Historic Easton project.
Fun Times at Maryland Day
My table at the Terp2Terp Marketplace.
This weekend, I had the opportunity to exhibit at the first Terp2Terp Marketplace during Maryland Day on the College Park campus of the University of Maryland. I had a great time talking about house histories and Creative Memories products with the alumni and family members who came through the exhibit hall. Thanks to all who stopped by to chat!
Other businesses on display in the exhibit hall included caterers, an organic personal product vendor, and even a music company.
Amazing Discovery
Ready my latest blog post about how my History of the Bartlett Pear Inn turned up a photographic gem related to The Hill, an historically significant African American neighborhood in Easton.
History of Mulberry Point
Mulberry Point
I’ve posted my latest house history over at my blog. It’s the second time someone has hired me to do a house history as a gift. Do you know anyone with a historic property that might like receiving such a present? Contact me!
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