Heading north from Westminster in Carroll County, Maryland, you may have passed by a place known as Union Mills Homestead Historic District. The site comprises an old historic home, brick mills, several other buildings, and even a Bollman-design bridge. But what is it exactly? Despite the lesser-known somewhat unassuming nature surrounding Union Mills, it does … Continue reading The Unique Backstory Behind Union Mills Homestead
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Riverfest Returns This Weekend
The surrounding Susquehanna National Heritage Area will be flooded by ongoing action and activities all weekend, marking the eagerly anticipated return of the annual Riverfest celebration. A long-running summertime festival made possible every year by a partnership between the Susquehanna National Heritage Area (NHA) and Rivertownes PA, USA, Riverfest is a massive weekend-long event with a two-fold mission. … Continue reading Riverfest Returns This Weekend
The History of Philadelphia’s Famed Mummers Parade
Every New Year’s Day in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is met by a longstanding parade procession of great acclaim. I am, of course, referring to the one and only Mummers Parade. Started in 1901, the Mummers Parade remains the longest-running continuous folk parade in the country and is nationally recognized as a major statewide event that draws … Continue reading The History of Philadelphia’s Famed Mummers Parade