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 – Hotel in Boonsboro
Recollections from Edgar Green, born in 1912, about the hotel in Boonsboro during the Depression. The hotel was also known as the Eagle Hotel (1877), Commercial Hotel (1897), and Mountain Glen Hotel (1922). Today, it is known as Inn BoonsBoro and is owned by author...Pass It On – Edgar Green – Growing up
Reflections from Edgar Green (born in 1912, recollections gathered in 1992) Early Days of Edgar Green, born 1912 Well, it all started some years ago, August, 1912. I don’t remember much of that day, unlike my cousin (Mary Stone) who remembers it very well. She says...Pass It On – Edgar Green – Shooting
Reflections from Edgar Green (born in 1912, recollections gathered in 1992) Shooting 1918, age 6. Pop would buy me toy guns that shot corks. The only trouble was the chicken would grab the cork and run, if I didn’t get there first. 1920, age 8. Dad taught me to shoot...Pass it On – Edgar Green – Farm Life
Edgar Green (born 1912, recollections from 1992) Farm Life The Appletown house Ed grew up was said to be the oldest in the area, beginning as a log cabin. The stream on the farm was sizable and had fish. Ed’s granddad Green was temperate in all things. When Ed visited...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...Pass It On – Edgar Green – Civil War
Stories from Edgar Green (born in 1912) related to the Civil War, as recorded by his daughter Luana Green Goodwin. Civil War Ed reflected: “I’m sorry I didn’t ask my grandfathers more about the Civil War because both remembered it well. They told me how farmers would...Pass It On Please….
The Boonsboro Historical Society is inviting long-time residents to pass it on…. their memories that is! The Society and and former Boonsboro resident Luana Goodwin have begun an effort to gather stories from long-time residents. We are interested in...Find Us on Facebook
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