Dorchester County, on Maryland’s scenic Eastern Shore, is home to one of the oldest communities in the state. I am, of course, referring to Cambridge—the County Seat and Dorchester’s largest municipality. As the fourth most populous city in that part of the region (just after Salisbury, Elkton, and Easton), this quaint, colonial community, located right … Continue reading How Cambridge, Maryland, Came to Be
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The History of Wye House Orangery—Oldest Greenhouse in the Nation
Monday, April 14, is National Gardening Day. Here in the Mid-Atlantic, the weather’s been a little less-than-cooperative, making it somewhat difficult to get outdoors and start stirring up the soil. But there are many other ways to jumpstart upcoming gardening endeavors, like indoor seed starts or even hydroponic gardening—a great option for year-round growth. Credit: … Continue reading The History of Wye House Orangery—Oldest Greenhouse in the Nation
The Oldest Churches in Delaware and Coastal Maryland
Christmas is only a few days away. This has a lot of folks making plans and thinking ahead about which church service to attend this year. The idea of holding holiday worship services goes way back to antiquity. It’s been a staple of the American culture ever since settlers to the New World brought these … Continue reading The Oldest Churches in Delaware and Coastal Maryland
Philadelphia’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Ranks Oldest in the Nation
For many, gathering around the television to watch Macy’s Annual Thanksgiving Day Parade is a time-honored holiday tradition. Macy’s procession is undeniably the most well-known pick to watch yearly, largely popularized and publicized by such films as Miracle on 34th Street. Its location in overly hyperbolized New York City also helps to score it constant and … Continue reading Philadelphia’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Ranks Oldest in the Nation