Baltimore Chapter Holds First Holiday Gathering

Baltimore Chapter Holds its first Holiday Gathering
By Chapter Secretary and Programs Co-coordinator Cynthia Atwood
Edited by Alex Mayes

The Baltimore Chapter, NRHS, held its first Holiday Gathering on December 12th at The Trolley Stop in Ellicott City, Md. A total of 25 members and their guests attended.

After dinner orders were placed, Chapter Secretary and Program Co-coordinator Cynthia Atwood gave members a presentation on the history of this historic setting. In addition to the information about The Trolley Stop provided by the owners on their menu cover, Cynthia shared notes on the history of the building of the Edmondson Avenue, Catonsville Ellicott City Electric Railway, which began in 1895.

According to the Old Ellicott City “About Our Town” website, construction was completed in 1899 with the completion of the trolley bridge over the Patapsco River. “The Ellicott City Trolley Line ran from the terminus at Fels Lane to Catonsville Junction…The trolley system (was) dismantled in Ellicott City due to the congestion on Main Street with the increase of automobiles.” The presentation notes, with photos, were passed around the table for everyone to read and enjoy during the meal.

No business meeting was held, but the mail-in ballots were counted while the group waited for dinner to be served. The slate of officers and directors for 2024 were elected unanimously, with no write-in votes.

President Garry Pace thanked Cynthia for coordinating the event and the presentation, and told everyone he hopes this will become an annual event.