Bootleggers, Bookies, and The Graw: Was Havre de Grace Really ‘Little Chicago’?, Part 2

St. John's Episcopal Church 114 N. Union Ave., Havre de Grace, MD, United States

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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Beyond the Obvious Speaker Series: Bootleggers, Bookies, and “The Graw”

St. John's Episcopal Church 114 N. Union Ave., Havre de Grace, MD, United States

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...

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AI, Facial Recognition & You

St. John's Episcopal Church 114 N. Union Ave., Havre de Grace, MD, United States

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...

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Event Series Black History Live!

Black History Live!

St. John's Episcopal Church 114 N. Union Ave., Havre de Grace, MD, United States

Black History Live! invites the public to a free, multi-sensory celebration on the last two weekends of February. The event will kick-off with the return of “A Race Against Race,” a series of anti-racism message quilts by Quilter/Priest Mother Carol Burnside, open both weekends from 12-4 PM, with a special presentation by Mother Carol on...

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Event Series Black History Live!

Black History Live!

St. John's Episcopal Church 114 N. Union Ave., Havre de Grace, MD, United States

Black History Live! invites the public to a free, multi-sensory celebration on the last two weekends of February. The event will kick-off with the return of “A Race Against Race,” a series of anti-racism message quilts by Quilter/Priest Mother Carol Burnside, open both weekends from 12-4 PM, with a special presentation by Mother Carol on...

Free

St. John’s 2nd Annual Trunk or Treat & Fun Fest

St. John's Episcopal Church 114 N. Union Ave., Havre de Grace, MD, United States

St. John’s 2nd Annual Trunk or Treat & Fun Fest will be held on Sunday, October 27th, 3-5 pm. We’ll be spread out from Pennington Avenue to the church grounds at 114 N. Union Avenue. Crafts, Games, and Sweets. Free!

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The Thread of a Quilter: Gyleen Fitzgerald in Conversation

St. John's Episcopal Church 114 N. Union Ave., Havre de Grace, MD, United States

St. John's Church presents... The Thread of a Quilter: The journey of a quilter as told through her quilts. Gyleen Fitzgerald in Conversation. Saturday, April 13, 1:30 pm, St. John's Episcopal Church, 114 N. Union Avenue, Havre de Grace, MD 21078 $5 donation (at the door) Gyleen Fitzgerald, a gifted and nationally recognized quilter, will...

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