Beyond the Obvious Speaker Series - Bookies, Bootleggers, and "The Graw:" Part II, 14 October | AllEvents

Beyond the Obvious Speaker Series - Bookies, Bootleggers, and "The Graw:" Part II

St John's Episcopal Church

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Tue, 14 Oct, 2025 at 06:30 pm

114 N Union Ave, Havre de Grace, MD, United States, Maryland 21078

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Tue, 14 Oct, 2025 at 06:30 pm (EDT)

114 N Union Ave, Havre de Grace, Maryland 21078

114 Union Ave N, Havre de Grace, MD 21078-3008, United States

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Beyond the Obvious Speaker Series - Bookies, Bootleggers, and "The Graw:" Part II
Discover the Hidden History of Havre de Grace through our “Beyond the Obvious” Speaker Series!
St. John’s Episcopal Church is proud to present the
next installment in its “Beyond the Obvious” speaker series:
“Bootleggers, Bookies, and The Graw: Part II" – a fascinating look into Havre de Grace’s colorful past during the 1930s and 1940s.
Join us on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 6:30pm in St. John’s Parish Hall, as celebrated local historian Amy Rosenkrans, PhD, dives deep into the intriguing and often untold stories of
Havre de Grace, organized crime, and the heyday of The Graw, Havre de Grace’s once-bustling racetrack.
Was Havre de Grace truly ‘Little Chicago’?
Who were the characters behind the bootlegging and betting scenes?
And how do we separate historical fact from local legend?
Dr. Rosenkrans, known for her engaging presentations and deep knowledge of regional history, will lead a discussion that sheds new light on these compelling questions.
This event is free and open to the public. Whether you are a longtime resident or a newcomer to the area, this is a unique opportunity to gain insight into the rich, and sometimes rowdy,
history of Havre de Grace.

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Beyond the Obvious Speaker Series - Bookies, Bootleggers, and "The Graw:" Part II, 14 October | AllEvents
Beyond the Obvious Speaker Series - Bookies, Bootleggers, and "The Graw:" Part II
Tue, 14 Oct, 2025 at 06:30 pm