Month: April 2017

“All Aboard For Back River!” (Hollywood Park)

All Aboard For Back River!

(The Baltimore Sun, 7/23/1911)

…’A trip to Back River is worth taking. Once there were two young men standing at Baltimore and Holliday streets watching the crowds board the cars. One of the men was a chap who knew the last names of half the bartenders in town and could tell unhesitatingly where a drink could be had on Sundays. The other was a gentleman, for he never drank too much, and the pleasures of the plain people did not appeal to him.

The pushing, surging throng fighting for a toe hold on the crowded cars interested him. He wanted to know why they shoved each other so and why they were so keen on getting to Back River. He had never been there, so the other suggested that they take a ride and follow the crowd.

“Be a roughneck for once and ride down to Back River,” he suggested. “There’ll be rough stuff there if you want it, but you’ll be safe enough if you’re good.”’

Continue reading: http://nickelforyourmemories.com/2013/03/all-aboard-for-back-river/aboard-for-back-river/

Publisher – Baltimore Sun
Date – 7/23/1911

2nd Annual Hon Tea at the Heritage Museum, 2015


2nd Annual Hon Tea at the Heritage Museum, 2015

Article about the following year’s Hon Tea:

3rd Annual Hon Tea benefits Heritage Museum of Essex & Middle River

By Lisa Harlow (Avenue News, 4/19/2016)

Attention all Hons: Spray up your beehive, don your finest leopard print and get yourself all dolled up for the third annual Hon Tea! The tea will be held on Sunday, April 24, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Heritage Society of Essex and Middle River Museum. All proceeds from the tea will benefit the museum and its programs.

When you hear about a “tea,” you may picture stuffy society folks sipping with their pinkies up, but that is not how the hons roll! Attendees should be prepared for good food, fun and games, networking and a few surprises. This year’s theme is Flamingos and Trailer Parks. Once again, all guests are encouraged to bring donations of packaged feminine pads and tampons for area women’s shelters.

“It’s these small things woman do in and for our community that really are a big deal. Hons are usually quiet and humble and don’t think what they are doing is out of the ordinary, but it really is,” said Terri Knachel, president of the Historical Society and Hon Tea hostess. “Hons are the ambassadors to Baltimore. That is why I’m honored to throw a Hon Tea every year to benefit the Essex and Middle River Heritage Society. I feel the women in and around our community are the best of the best, and you won’t find anyone with bigger hearts.”

Read more: http://www.avenuenews.com/news/local/article_0a440438-d959-5c12-a410-72ed399f70a9.html
Publisher – The Avenue News
Date – 4/2015
Contributor – Terri Knachel