Arundel Historical Society
A Nonprofit Educational Organization
A registered non-profit 501c3 organization
A registered non-profit 501c3 organization
From Milk Barrels to Doorstep Deliveries: The Lost Charm of the Milkman Era Many of us remember the days when milk was delivered to our doors in glass bottles. Sadly, those days are gone. We are left with plastic jugs and cardboard containers we send to landfills or, hopefully, to recycling. There are still some local farms which offer alternatives,…
Trying to describe the history of quilting is as difficult as trying to discover the beginnings of the needle, as I’m certain that the two are closely related. Examples of quilting have been found in ancient Egypt, China, North Africa, and the Middle East. The concept of quilting was not that different from culture to culture, as many quilted items…
Despite a slow start, we are now caught up to the average snowfall for the winter and many of us are ready for it to be done with. People have been moving snow out of their way for a long time. Today we have efficient plows on motorized vehicles and snowblowers both large and small. Thanks to dedicated snowplow drivers,…