A minor departure this week: Instead of a historic image, a contemporary look at a historic subject. The fountain pictured here is the only one of Memorial Park’s monuments dedicated to an individual, George B. Wescott, whose daughter, Chestertown resident Harriet L. Hill donated it in memory of her father. It was dedicated on August 8, 1900. The fountain features a large basin on the street-facing side at an appropriate height for thirsty horses with a smaller basin facing the park for people. At one time, it also had a ground-level water station for cats and dogs. The fountain is no longer in use and the spigots have been removed. Images courtesy of the Historical Society of Kent County.
The Bordley History Center’s regular hours are Thursdays and Fridays from 11 am – 2 pm and Saturdays from 10 am – 1 pm. For this weekend’s Museums of Kent driving tour, opening hours are extended on Saturday, June 1 until 4 pm, and Sunday June 2 from 12 noon – 3pm. Visitors are invited to browse the shop, view the exhibitions, and explore genealogical records on a drop-in basis. Collections staff is available by appointment to assist with research in the library and archives. Visit www.kentcountyhistory.org or call (410) 778-3499 for more details.
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