Pass It On Sara (Zimmerman) Sweeney

Scroll down to listen to interview excerpts Sara Ann (Zimmerman) Sweeney of Boonsboro was born March 3, 1941 to Jean Smith (Shank) and Alfred Cook Zimmerman.  At the time, her family lived at 27 N. Main Street (next to Pete’s Barbershop) in a home owned by Dr....

Pass It On – Mary Coffman Crampton – school and more

A reading by Barbara Crampton of her mother’s memories growing up in Boonsboro. Mary Coffman Crampton attended Boonsboro High School in 1928 and recalls school life, as well as the Civilian Conservation Corp (CCC) and it’s work in Boonsboro. The Cramptons...

Pass It On – Edgar Green – School in Boonsboro

Reflections from Edgar Green (born in 1912, recollections gathered in 1992) Stories from School About this time, (1924) it was off to Boonsboro to school—quite a change for a country boy. Started in Miss Cressman’s room in the 5th grade. After about 3 weeks, she put...