History of Havre de Grace

21st century

In September 2003, Hurricane Isabel destroyed the promenade and flooded the city about 2 blocks into downtown. In 2004, with very strong efforts from Americorps NCCC, the promenade was reconstructed. It serves as a waterfront boardwalk and nature walk from Tydings Park to the Maritime Museum, and on to Concord Point Lighthouse.

In July 2007, the movie From Within (2008) was filmed in Havre de Grace.

In the summer of 2010 and spring of 2011, the cruise ship American Spirit made calls at Havre de Grace, demonstrating the city's attraction as a destination