Havre de Grace Says "Welcome" No matter how you say it - Havre de Grace, unique on the Chesapeake or Havre de Grace, the meeting place - we all say 'welcome.' This city of approximately 13,000 people has a long and often colorful history. Capt. John Smith (of Pocahontas fame) visited the area in his voyage around the Chesapeake Bay in 1608. The French Lafayette is the person attributed to calling us "Le Havre de Grace" - or harbor of mercy. When it was time to name our nation's capital, it is fabled that we nearly won the awesome title. Of course, Washington D.C. got the final votes. In the mid-1800s, the area was active in the slavery debate. The Underground Railroad found many folks willing to risk life to guide the slaves and indentured servants toward freedom in the north. The Susquehanna and Tidewater Canal brought new development to the area, followed quickly by the railroad systems. I personally invite you to come and stroll our community. Find your own reasons for returning again and again. It's a cozy town with many hidden talents. If you don't find exactly what you're looking for, let me know. I have no doubts that there's someone in the area who can accommodate your interests. About the publication: I publish Lockhouse to Lighthouse twice a year in early spring and late summer. It includes an easy to read map. There is always information on the museums and other attractions, a calendar of events, an update on our specialty shops, restaurants and antique/collectible shops, a peek at the 'characters' that make up our vibrant community, and some unique ways to enjoy our city. I would love to hear from you. Suggestions, comments, frustrations, whatever you wish to share, let me know. If I can do anything to urge you to stay a little longer or to return, I most certainly want to do that. Just send me a note! Enjoy…. and thank you for visiting us. Warmly, Ellie