On Friday, October 4, the Historical Society of Cecil County will host “Tales from the Boneyard”, an event you should not miss!
All are invited to stroll over to the Elkton Cemetery and meet some famous people from Cecil County history. Groups of 25 people at a time will walk to the cemetery with a tour guide. Once there, participants will meet Palmer C. Ricketts, Amor T. Forwood, Lucy Litzenberg, Dr. John H. Jamar, and Warren W. Boulden. Each character will share his or her story with all who visit.
Here’s some information on the characters:
Palmer Ricketts and Amor Forwood (from Wikipedia)
In 1843, Ricketts was indicted for murdering the editor of the rival paper Cecil Democrat, Amor T. Forwood, in Elkton. The murder was said to be incited by a personal political controversy between the two men which began in the pages of their respective newspapers. From his jail cell, Ricketts published the newspaper while awaiting trial. What happened? Come find out on October 4th!
Lucy Litzenberg
Lucy Litzenberg was a milliner and made many fancy hats. She owned her own shop on Main Street in Elkton, at a time when very few women worked outside the home.
Dr. John H. Jamar
Dr. Jamar was a Civil War surgeon who practiced in Cecil County after the war. He was the physician for the county jail and the county almshouse.
Warren W. Boulden, Sr.
Warren W. Boulden, Sr. was one of the first automobile dealers in Maryland. He opened his first garage in 1908 on Main Street in Elkton.
Tours will begin at 5:30, 7:30, and 9:30. Tickets are $25 for non HSCC members, $20 for members, and $15 for youth ages 5 – 12. Please, no pets on the tour.
Tickets will be sold at the door, but if you want to reserve a spot, call or email the historical society. Payment can be made in person or over the phone.
Phone number: 410-398-1790
Email: cecilhistory@gmail.com
