Community Links
Havre de Grace Tourism and Visitor Center
450 Pennington Avenue
Havre de Grace, MD 21078
1-800-851-7756 or 410-939-2100
www.hdgtourism.com
Make the Visitor Center your first stop on visiting Havre de Grace. Most of the helpful volunteers on duty have lived in Havre de Grace their whole lives and can provide you with plenty of information to make your stay enjoyable. The Center has numerous pamphlets, flyers, maps, and brochures to guide you to whatever you wish to see or experience. Discover quaint downtown shopping and many historic attractions and museums. Enjoy the Bay while fishing, boating, bird watching, or strolling our Bayside boardwalk called the Promenade. Indulge in fresh seafood and other fine dining and then retreat to comfort and relaxation in one of our fine inns or day spas.
City of Havre de Grace
711 Pennington Avenue
Havre de Grace, MD 21078
410-939-1800
www.havredegracemd.com
The Web site of the City of Havre de Grace, Maryland, exists as a service to the citizens of Havre de Grace and an information link between them and our local government. Here, citizens should find current information from Havre de Grace services, resources and meeting announcements, to special event information. If you are a newcomer to Havre de Grace, check out our city profile, history, visitor attractions, and the vision of our Mayor.
Harford County Office of Tourism
220 South Main Street
Bel Air, MD 21014
1-888-544-Go95
www.harfordmd.com
The Harford County Office of Tourism is the official visitors bureau and Destination Marketing Organization (DMO) for Harford County. More than 12,000 unique visitors use our Web site monthly to take virtual tours, book lodging, and plan visits to all of Harford County's engaging destinations. Whether planning a trip to historic Havre de Grace, downtown Bel Air, or exciting attractions like Aberdeen's Ripken Stadium, Ladew Topiary Gardens, or one of our world-class golf courses, our staff is available to assist you Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm. Call us or go online for a free visitors guide or to subscribe to E-xperience Harford, our monthly upcoming event newsletter. We look forward to your visit. Harford County. . . Love it!
Havre de Grace Chamber of Commerce
450 Pennington Avenue
Havre de Grace, MD 21078
410-939-3303
www.hdgchamber.com
The Havre de Grace Chamber of Commerce is the oldest Chamber in Harford County. It was formed in 1928 under the sponsorship of the Kiwanis Club. The Chamber was later incorporated and has now been in continuous existence for 80 years. Today it is an active organization with more than 270 members that can arrange grand openings and ribbon-cutting ceremonies. The City government is business and development friendly and works closely with the Chamber. The Executive Director welcomes your comments regarding any part of the Chamber operations.
Concord Point Lighthouse and Lightkeeper’s House
Foot of Lafayette Street,
Havre de Grace, MD 21078
Friends of Concord Point Lighthouse, Inc.
P.O. Box 212
Havre de Grace, Maryland 21078
410-939-9040 or 410-939-0768
www.lighthousefriends.com
Built in 1827, Concord Point Lighthouse is the oldest continuously operated lighthouse in the state of Maryland. It affords a spectacular view of the Chesapeake Bay. Across the street visit the newly restored Lightkeeper's House which offers a glimpse into the interesting story of Lighthouse Keeper John O'Neil, as well as the history of Havre de Grace's best known landmark. Special tours and weddings may be scheduled by calling 410-939-0768.
Havre de Grace Decoy Museum
215 Giles Street
Havre de Grace, MD 21078
410-939-3739
www.decoymuseum.com
Located on the banks of the historic Susquehanna Flats, the Havre de Grace Decoy Museum houses one of the finest collections of working and decorative Chesapeake Bay decoys ever assembled. The museum was established in 1986 as a private, nonprofit institution existing to preserve the historical and cultural legacy of waterfowling and decoy making on the Chesapeake Bay. It houses displays of 1,200 decoys and decorative carvings by masters such as R. Madison Mitchell, Bob McGaw, and the Ward Brothers.
Havre de Grace Maritime Museum
100 Lafayette Street
Havre de Grace, MD 21078
410-939-4800
www.hdgmaritimemuseum.org
Situated where the Susquehanna River meets the Chesapeake Bay, this museum tells the story of this region's rich maritime heritage. Teaming with numerous species of flora and fauna, and having highly navigable waters, this unique environmental setting was the perfect backdrop for generations of inhabitants—from the earliest Native American inhabitants more than 10,000 years ago, to the first European colonists in the 1600s, to today’s thriving community of the 21st century. In addition to its nautical, historical, and environmental exhibits, the museum offers many educational programs.
havredegrace Magazine
343 Green Street
Havre de Grace, MD 21078
410-939-8424
www.havredegracethemeetingplace.com
This Web site supports the magazine that was launched in Spring 2006. Originally known as the Lockhouse to Lighthouse publication (with a Web site of the same name), it was published for more than eight years. As Havre de Grace changes and grows, the new publication, havredegrace Magazine, reflects those changes while still carrying the flavor and tone of the community.
Lower Susquehanna Heritage Greenway
4948 Conowingo Road
Darlington, MD 21034
410-457-2482
www.hitourtrails.com
The Lower Susquehanna Heritage Greenway is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to stimulate local economic activity by developing a linkage between our natural, historic, and cultural resources. This linkage is a series of land and water recreational trails that weave our past into our future while promoting an understanding and appreciation for the character of this region. Once you experience all the Lower Susquehanna Heritage Area has to offer, we believe you will share the Greenway’s vision to create 40 miles of continuous public recreation trails connecting Harford and Cecil Counties.
Skipjack Martha Lewis
121 North Union Avenue
Havre de Grace, MD 21078
Docked at Tydings Park
410-939-4078
www.skipjackmarthalewis.org
The Skipjack Martha Lewis is one of the last remaining working dredge boats that make up the Chesapeake Bay oyster fleet. The Skipjack provides educational and themed sailing excursions for adults, children, and families. It offers public sightseeing cruises from June through October.
Susquehanna Museum of Havre de Grace at the Lockhouse
817 Conesteo Street
Havre de Grace, MD 21078
1-866-939-5780, 410-939-5780
www.lockhousemuseum.org
This museum tells the story of the Susquehanna and Tidewater Canal and the history of Havre de Grace and its environment. It also shows the pivot bridge over the canal lock as it operated in 1840. Tours include the Lock Tender's house (c.1840), Outlet Lock, Pivot Bridge, and Gift Shop.
Steppingstone Farm Museum
461 Quaker Bottom Road
Havre de Grace, MD 21078
410-939-2299
www.steppingstonemuseum.org
This is a farm museum demonstrating the rural arts and crafts of the 1880–1920 time period and located on the site of a once-working Harford County farm. It has a working blacksmith shop and other exhibits. Memberships, special events, facility rentals, and educational programs are offered.