Press Releases

As part of The Historic Elk Landing Foundation mission, we want to share press releases for events and other interesting information to enhance your knowledge of the historical importance of your community.

Sons of the American Revolution

Cemetery Dedication Dr. Joshua Clayton

Grave marking celebration of Dr. Joshua Clayton (Delaware's First Governor, a US Senator, and physician at the Battle of Brandywine and at Valley Forge). 312 Bethel Cemetery Rd., Chesapeake City, MD on March 28th, 2026, at 1pm.

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LaFayette Marker Ceremony

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Meet the LaFayette Trail, Inc who invites the public to join them on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 2pm at 199 Frenchtown Rd, Elkton, MD 21921 for a 45-minute ceremony and remarks. Ceremony starts promptly at 2pm. Special Thanks to our own Jeanne Minner for this marker!

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Glimma i Mörkret

Glimmer in the Darkness

Second Exhibit by our friend Juliet Wunsch of West Chester University. Swedish Traditions and Pageantry: An Exploration of the roots and continuity of the Swedish celebration, Lucia. Come see how the tradition is alive and well in the Delaware River Area, reflect on your own traditions and how they support and build community.

Exhibit Free to Public March 3rd-April 3rd, West Chester, PA

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