History Untapped, Coakley’s Pub: History on the Menu

Join us for **History Untapped: History on the Menu**, a flavorful look back at the restaurants and gathering places that helped shape the heart of Havre de Grace. Step back in time and savor the stories behind some of the community’s most memorable dining spots—from beloved neighborhood favorites to long-lost local landmarks. Discover how local menus, memorable chefs, and bustling eateries became part of the town’s social life, traditions, and cherished memories.

The evening will feature stories and nostalgia surrounding iconic local establishments including The Bayou, The Chat N Chew, and Vigna’s, along with the people and moments that made them unforgettable parts of Havre de Grace history. Whether you remember grabbing a meal with family and friends or simply enjoy local history, this program promises a delicious journey through the flavors and stories that brought the community together.

Liberty Tree Dedication

Join local leaders, historians, and community partners for the dedication of the Maryland Liberty Tree, honoring the enduring spirit of freedom that began during the American Revolution and continues to inspire our nation today.

As we commemorate America’s Semiquincentennial, we celebrate the powerful legacy of the Liberty Tree — a lasting symbol of American resistance, civic unity, and shared responsibility.

The Maryland Liberty Tree Project uses seedlings grown from the only surviving genetically identical Liberty Tree scion in the United States — descended from Annapolis’ original 1775 Liberty Tree — to preserve and share a living connection to our nation’s founding ideals while planting descendant Liberty Trees in every Maryland county and Baltimore City as part of the statewide commemoration of the 250th Anniversary of American Independence.

History Untapped, Vandiver Inn: The People Behind the Mansions