John Kennedy’s Day in May in Washington County Candidate, John F. Kennedy, crosses the street in downtown Funkstown during his swing through Washington County on May 13, 1960. (The following excerpts were taken from a story that appeared in May 1979.) Where were you...
Camp Ritchie America’s Secret Weapon During WWII By James Rada Jr. and photos by Turner Photography Studio The success of Fort Ritchie’s mission as a military installation helped the Allies win World War II, but the camp itself remained relatively unknown, except to...
Henson Aviation Allegheny Commuter Allegheny Commuter Carried 14,000 Passengers in April 1975 Henson Aviation’s Allegheny Commuter air service set an all-time record in April 1975 by carrying more than 14,000 passengers. Henson operated a fleet of five 15-passenger...
Manbeck Bread Company was 50 Years Old in 1977 Courtesy of the Maryland Cracker Barrel magazine Many of us remember passing by the Manbeck Bread Company and enjoying the smell of the baking bread. The company no longer exists but every time I pass by that building I...
Snallygasters, Human Flies and Albino Frogs Book Explores Stories that are Unique to Washington County Residents in the Middletown area of Washington County were being terrified by a beast. It was the turn of the 20th century and an otherworldly being, or snallygaster...
Hot List 2022 The Hottest Restaurants, Businesses and Professionals! Whatever you’re looking for in and around Washington County, we have the scoop on where to find it. We asked the experts. You voted, HM readers, and we listened. DINING Have you got a craving? We’ve...