STEAMER NAMED IN HONOR OF FREDERICK TILP
According to an article in the newsletter of the Alexandria Historical Society, for February 1989, brought to News and Notes by Fred DeMarr:
A new vessel on the Potomac River will offer narrated tours of Alexandria's waterfront in May. The Admiral Tilp is name in honor Frederick Tilp (1908‑1988), Alexandria architect, author and maritime historian. Tilp received the honorary title of "Admiral of the Chesapeake Bay" from Maryland Gov. Harry Hughes in recognition of Tilp's support of Bay conservation through his books.
The open‑air, double‑decked vessel is owned by the Potomac Riverboat Co.
MARCH DATES OF INTEREST [From the Library, F.D.]
1874 March 1st Construction of the Washington City and Point Lookout Railroad was completed from Hyattsville to Marbury's Point (Shepherd Landing) opposite Alexandria.
1856 March 6th The charter of Maryland Agricultural College became law.
1987 March 17th A ribbon cutting was held at the Spalding's Branch Library in District Heights.
1910 March 17th The Laurel Library Association was organized at the Masonic Hall by Frank Hall Knowlton to provide a free public library
MARIETTA GIFT SHOP DOING WELL
Joyce McDonald reported to the Board, for Sami Sharkey, that the gift shop is a success with 1988 being quite a profitable year.
CALENDAR
March 4 Childrens' Tea Party. At Marietta.
March 11 Society Meeting at County Administration Building, Upper Marlboro, MD, 2 PM. Refreshments to follow at Darnell's Chance, across the street.
April 8 Spring Bus Tour. Washington, D.C. points of interest.
April 23 St. George's Day Dinner, Marlboro Hunt Club. 1:30 PM.
April 29 Childrens' Games Day. At Marietta.
April 23 ‑May 7 52d Annual Maryland House and Garden Pilgrimage. Call (301) 821‑6933.
News and Notes From the
PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY HISTORICAL
SOCIETY
P.O. Box #14, Riverdale, MD 20737
President: Bud Dutton Editor: Vera F. Rollo
464‑0590
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