Monday, October 5, 2009

Havre de Grace Main Street Celebrates the "Graw Days"

Graw Days FestivalDaytime Street Festival to be held October 10, 2009

Havre de Grace, MD - The Graw Days represent a colorful time in Havre de Grace's history beginning in 1912 with the construction of the Havre de Grace Racetrack, affectionately called "The Graw." The track was considered one of the best racing strips of the American turf and was the main training ground for owners who hoped to win the Kentucky Derby. It also made Havre de Grace a popular stop-off for travelers and gamblers up and down the east coast. Read more...

HarfordNeighbors.net - There's Good Stuff going on!

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