Historical Society of Cecil County

06/14/2026

From Nesshagg Publications

The 40-page, liberally-illustrated "High Crimes and Misdemeanors" book about the 1850s Christiana Riot, the Parker sisters kidnappings, their rescue and return, and the kidnapping and murder of Joseph Miller are ready for mailing. Order now while they are still available... just $15.50, which includes tax and postage paid.

06/14/2026

5 more days until our latest book makes its debut at the Elkton Juneteenth Community Celebration! We will have copies available at the event!

06/14/2026

Happy Flag Day!

06/14/2026

Be sure to download the official program to plan your day!

🎉 ONE WEEK TO GO! 🎉

The countdown is on for the Elkton Juneteenth Community Celebration on Friday, June 19, 2026, from 10:45 AM to 3:00 PM at the Elkton Neighborhood Community Center.

Explore the official Elkton Juneteenth 2026 Program Book and start planning your day:

https://www.flipsnack.com/wrightsame/2026-elkton-juneteenth-community-celebration-program-book

Inside the program, you will find:
✨ The full Community Celebration schedule
✨ Featured performers, including Maryland Poet Laureate Lady Brion
✨ The Roots of Resilience Exhibit and Heritage Pavilion
✨ The Pathways to Freedom workshop with historian Mike Dixon
✨ Interior and exterior maps
✨ Family activities, the Juneteenth Explorer Passport, food vendors, and more

The celebration begins at 10:45 AM with the raising of the Juneteenth flag.

Come celebrate history, culture, community, and resilience with us.

📍 Elkton Neighborhood Community Center
🗓️ Friday, June 19, 2026
⏰ 10:45 AM–3:00 PM
🎟️ Free and open to the public

Please share the program with your family, friends, and neighbors.

06/14/2026

Coming this Friday!

06/13/2026

More on the Maryland 400!

On our page we have been profiling Cecil County patriots. For the most part, colonial Cecil Countians were in support of the Patriot cause. There were, however, a few exceptions. Here are some Cecil County residents who were not in favor of the Patriot Cause. Robert Alexander - Probably the...

06/13/2026

The Maryland 400 of the Revolutionary War. Cecil County Patriots were part of this.

The Maryland 400 charged a superior British force at the Battle of Brooklyn, saving Washington's army and the American Revolution.

06/13/2026

Continuing with our Cecil County Revolutionary War Patriots!
Meet brothers Thomas and Samuel Moffitt/Maffitt/Moffett!🇺🇸