Monkton, Maryland, is a community rich in history and heritage. A few weeks ago, I did a piece profiling Inverness Brewery, which, along with many other historic sites in Monkton, is included as part of My Lady’s Manor Historic District. For this Flashback Friday Feature, I will be reviewing the multifaceted history behind Manor Mill, the … Continue reading Manor Mill and Its Many Uses Through the Years
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The Salvaged History of Savage Mill
Today’s visitors to Savage Mill can attest firsthand to its versatile nature. The site of several different retailers, recreations, dining establishments, events, and services, Savage Mill is forever buzzing with activity and endeavors. Perhaps you were here this past Halloween season and opted for one of the many ongoing Historic Ghost Tours they offer. Or maybe you’re … Continue reading The Salvaged History of Savage Mill
The 28th Annual Apple Butter Festival at Wade’s Mill, This Saturday
Adams County, Pennsylvania, has long been regarded as “Apple Country” and the rightful “apple” of this nation’s eye. After all, this is where the National Apple Harvest Festival is held each year during the first two full weekends in October. It’s also home to numerous other apple-based accolades and events. But that doesn’t mean other regions throughout … Continue reading The 28th Annual Apple Butter Festival at Wade’s Mill, This Saturday
A Brief History of Jerusalem Mill Village
You know it today as a living history heritage site and popular tourist attraction in Harford County, Maryland. Standing out as one of the state's oldest, still intact mill villages, a visit to the historic Jerusalem Mill site lets you get a quick glimpse of what living in a small working community in the late … Continue reading A Brief History of Jerusalem Mill Village