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See also: On May 3, 1813, during the, Havre de Grace was attacked by who burned and plundered the city. The American Lieutenant John O'Neill single-handedly manned a cannon to help defend the town. He was wounded, captured by the British, and soon released. In gratitude, Havre de Grace made O'Neill and his descendants the hereditary keepers of the marking the mouth of the Susquehanna River.
The early industry of Havre de Grace included and harvesting, and extensive fruit orchards. Products were shipped to markets along the East Coast and upriver. The town was the southern terminus for the Proprietors of the Susquehanna Canal and later the, which bypassed difficult navigational areas of the lower Susquehanna River between Havre de Grace and, where it connected to the. It was built between 1836–1840, but operations on the canal declined after 1855 because of competition from, which could carry freight more quickly.
The Lock Keeper's house and remnants of the canal exist today as a. Havre de Grace was a primary town on the Eastern Route of the in Maryland, as slaves could cross the Susquehanna to havens in the free state of Pennsylvania, traveling on to Philadelphia and New York.
Prior to 1840, escaped slaves from communities along the western shore of the Chesapeake Bay came to Havre de Grace and often took the across the Susquehanna River to safe sites in and counties in Pennsylvania. When 'vigilance increased at the ferry', slaves were guided upriver to cross from Columbia, which had been established by Quakers. The town's different transportation routes enabled slaves to make their way to safe haven in the North. Havre de Grace became known for, and was a seasonal destination for hunters.
They stayed at the town hotels and hired local guides to escort them hunting on the river and along the bay. Local artisans became known for their high quality making, which is honored in the Decoy Museum of the city. Havre de Grace High School is now the home of the Wood Works Club. The club was started by several students and a Technology Education teacher in 2013. The goal of the club is to allow students to expand their knowledge and skills with wood working.
Drum Kits Wav here. In doing so it is the hope that the club will honor the history of the town being known for its high quality decoy making. Students make a variety of projects for themselves as well as projects for the school and community. This includes but is not limited to the construction of a 12' x 16' Shed, obstacles for an elementary field day, Homecoming Tiki Hut, and revolving stage to name a few projects.