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    1. [MDFR] History Moment - 6-2-12
    2. John Ashbury
    3. On June 2, 1809, the Sisters of Charity, founded by Mother Elizabeth Ann Seton, appeared at a public worship service for the first time in their religious dress. On June 22 of that same year, Mother Seton and her followers moved to Emmitsburg from Baltimore. On June 2, 1881, a monument to Confederate soldiers was unveiled at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. On June 2, 1914, a fire, which began in the creamery building in Creagerstown, and which was fanned by strong northwest winds, destroyed more than half of the town. On June 2, 1958, President Dwight D. Eisenhower was the commencement speaker at Mount Saint Mary's College in Emmitsburg. If anyone can add information to these History Moments, or would like to suggest an item for another calendar day, please contact me privately. John W. Ashbury [email protected]

    06/02/2012 12:07:07