Beyond the Obvious is an engaging and thought-provoking speaker series held at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 114 N. Union Avenue in Havre de Grace, Maryland, 6:30 pm, on the second Tuesday of the month. The series is designed to explore ideas, innovations, and perspectives that often go unnoticed. This series presents leading thinkers, trailblazers, and...
Debbie Saylor, Indian Steps Museum Curator (Airville, Pennsylvania) will give a captivating presentation that will cover evidence of survival & innovations left by prehistoric peoples and insightful facts about Shenk’s Ferry and Susquehannock settlement areas. Ms. Saylor invites the public to bring their own artifacts for free identification and cultural context. Admission is free and...
Beyond the Obvious Speaker Series presents historian Amy Rosenkrans, PhD, on Havre de Grace in the 1920s–30s. Topics include the city’s racetrack, its reputation as “Little Chicago,” and the characters who defined the era. Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025 | 6:30 pm St. John’s Parish Hall, 114 N. Union Ave., Havre de Grace, MD Free and...
In the latest installment of the "Beyond the Obvious" Speaker Series, join historian Amy Rosenkrans, PhD, at St. John's Episcopal Church Parish Hall in Havre de Grace for a fascinating look at Havre de Grace from 1930–1950, when The Graw racetrack drew gamblers, gangsters, and intrigue. Was the city’s lawless reputation deserved—or just legend? Discover...
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