Susquehanna Museum of Havre De Grace
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The Lock House, located along the Susquehanna River in historic downtown Havre de Grace, was built in 1840 and remained in service until the canal stopped being used in 1900. In 1982 the Lock House was transformed into a museum and opened to the public and renamed the Susquehanna Museum at the Lock House. Enter the museum and tour the Lock Keeper's bedroom, the Havre de Grace room which provides detailed history of the town and the War of 1812 room which hosts maps of the area.
- Hours: April 10 - Oct. 31, 2010: Fri - Sun, 1pm - 5pm
- Handicap Accessible: Ramps on waterfront side of the building
- Founding Date: January 1, 1982
- Ticket information: No tickets are needed for the museum. There is no charge to tour the museum, however, donations are accepted.
- Student discounts: No
- Senior discounts: No
- Private parties: No
- Food/drink: No
- Alcohol served: No
- Coat/bag check: No
- Parking: Free lot, On-street: free
- What makes this community special?: The dedicated volunteers who come from the area to help at the Lock House.
- What is an interesting historical or little known fact about this town?: The Lock House is located in the area of town that used to be referred to as "Little Italy."
- Guided tours?: Yes
- Guided tour languages: English
- Audio tours?: No
- Gift shop: Yes
- Gift shop hours: Same as museum hours
- Cameras allowed?: Yes
- Membership levels: Corporate, Family, Individual
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