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It's that time of year when leaves are falling! Fortunately, today's rakes are much easier to handle than the one this youngster is using in this late 18800s/early 1900s photo!
If you have a photo to share in an upcoming PHOTO FRIDAY, email us at photos@harfordhistory.org!
Look at the reach that old one had though.
PHOTO FRIDAY - Grace M.E. Church, South, and Parsonage
Methodism moved into what was to become the town of Aberdeen with the forming of the Aberdeen Methodist Episcopal Church in 1856. The original building was located at the corner of Franklin Street and Route 40. This congregation grew to need a larger facility, and in 1893 a new Aberdeen M. E. Church was erected at the present site of Grace UMC. The land and building were provided for by five Baker Brothers - successful businessmen in the canned food industry. Several descendants of the Baker Brothers remain as active members of the present congregation.
The advent of the Civil War, rooted in the issue of slavery, led to a division in the Methodist Episcopal Church. Although John Wesley and Francis Asbury both preached against slavery, there remained sympathizers for both sides of the issue in the Aberdeen area - Maryland being a "border" state. Thus in 1866 a group of Methodists left the original Aberdeen M. E. Church to form the Grace M. E. Church South. This building was located at the corner of West Bel Air Avenue and Law Street. The second building on this site remains vacant today but it has served several other congregations since the early 1940's. In 1939 the divided Methodist Conferences voted to merge back together. This merger was largely overseen and directed locally by Rev. Allan Gillis, the forefather of several members of Grace Church today. The merger service took place in May, 1942 when the church was renamed Grace Methodist Church. Following the merger of the congregations a master plan for new facilities had to be designed. From 1945 until 1965 the present buildings were constructed and consecrated. The present Sanctuary walls contains five cornerstones; Bush Forest Chapel; 1856 Aberdeen M. E. Church; Grace M. E. Church, South; 1893 Aberdeen M. E. Church; Grace United Methodist Church 1964 – tracing the history of it’s founding in 1769 as Bush Forest Chapel on Stepney Rd at Route 22.
The present Sanctuary was consecrated on 30 January 1966 in a service with Bishop John Wesley Lord presiding.
Do you have a photo to share in an upcoming PHOTO FRIDAY? Email us at photos@harfordhistory.org!
It's PHOTO FRIDAY! In honor of Veterans everywhere, we remember all those who served.
We believe this is a photo of the late Lt. Col. Benjamin H. Byers of Aberdeen. The image is simply labeled- Col. Byers, VFW 10028.
If anyone can confirm this we will add the information to our records. Email us at photos@harfordhistory.org.
Log Cabin Excavation Unearths Evidence of Forgotten Black Community
Log Cabin Excavation Unearths Evidence of Forgotten Black Community
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Artifacts recall a thriving Maryland neighborhood that was once a stop on the Underground RailroadWhere is the cabin located ?
REMINDER: Registration will close at 9 am on Tuesday, November 10th.
Virtual Brown Bag Lunch Series
Writing your Memoir: What's your Story?
November 10th at 12:30pm. Register at the link below!
Presenter: Debbie Jennings, aka D.A. Jennings
The presentation will cover the historical significance of memoirs, selected readings from memoirs and autobiographies of current and past Harford County residents, and practical considerations for writing a memoir.
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The presentation will cover the historical significance of memoirs, selected readings from memoirs and autobiographies of current and past Harford County residents, and practical considerations for writing a memoir. Tuesday, November 10th, 2020
Writing your Memior: What’s Your Story? - The Historical Society of Harford County
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The presentation will cover the historical significance of memoirs, selected readings from memoirs and autobiographies of current and past Harford County residents, and practical considerations for wr...IT'S PHOTO FRIDAY! This is a winter photograph of the historic Grace M.E. Church South and parsonage on the corner of West Bel Air Avenue and Law Street.
Jonathan McGraw
Is there a date on this? I shared in the Aberdeen group I belong to. A lot of people were excited to see this and questioned when was this taken. Love what you share here!
Reminder: On November 7th at 2pm, Author and Historian Doug Washburn tells the fascinating story of this unique community once known as the Land of Nodd. Enjoy the many photographs and tales from this village and the village’s bygone days.
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November 7th at 2pm, Author and Historian Doug Washburn tells the fascinating story of this unique community once known as the Land of Nodd. Enjoy the many photographs and tales from this village and ...Shared from Cecil County History's FB page. A topic of local interest.
WVIA Original Documentary Films | Peoples of the Susquehanna River | Season 2017 | Episode 1
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Presented by Bucknell University and WVIA Public MediaHappy Halloween and PHOTO FRIDAY everyone!
We didn't have any photos of pumpkins so we had to make do with this photo of an old-fashioned pump in Shawsville. Worked by hand, it pre-dates the days of all homes having indoor plumbing. The photo is by the late David Hodge.
Do you have a photo to share? Email us at photos@harfordhistory.org!
Virtual Brown Bag Lunch Series
Writing your Memoir: What's your Story?
November 10th at 12:30pm. Register at the link below!
Presenter: Debbie Jennings, aka D.A. Jennings
The presentation will cover the historical significance of memoirs, selected readings from memoirs and autobiographies of current and past Harford County residents, and practical considerations for writing a memoir.
www.harfordhistory.org/product/writing-your-memior-whats-your-story/
Writing your Memior: What’s Your Story? - The Historical Society of Harford County
www.harfordhistory.org
The presentation will cover the historical significance of memoirs, selected readings from memoirs and autobiographies of current and past Harford County residents, and practical considerations for wr...The Society hopes that you will be inspired by this event to share your story of a time, place or event from your past in Harford County. The best stories we receive will be collected in an Anthology celebrating the 250th Anniversary of Harford County's founding in 2023. Entries should be between 500 2,000 words, typed and sent to the Society Headquarters, 143 N. Main St., Bel Air, MD 21014.
