Nature Trail Updates
Winter is still departing us, but some early crocuses are blooming in gardens, so there is hope for spring. Walking the Nature Trail at this time of year is an adventure, and not yet recommended for several weeks. Testing it out in late February, I found that I could slip on snow, ice, or mud, depending on where I was. In fact, my shoes got sucked off twice in mud, so wear something tight and sturdy if you venture out now. Read more
The Last Blooming
After the weeping cherry article was posted, Betty Brown Young shared her photo of the last blooming of the cherry tree. Only one branch on the entire tree was blooming in April 2015. Read more
Farewell to the Weeping Cherry
This documentary showcases the removal of the weeping cherry tree near the OLOA Chapel at Charlestown in 2016. It was dead. It had to go. It was only a tree but somehow it represented a part of the history of this place. The tree estimated to be 80 – 100 years old was removed on January 14. It lived beyond the normal life expectancy for weeping cherry trees.
Stanley Eugene Hindman
Last month at the November Open Mic Night it was brought to our attention that Stan Hindman was about to celebrate his 100th birthday on Dec. 2. Read more
Santee Nation
Dr. George Brenneman produced this video in 2015 as part of his presentation about the Sioux Nation for the ELLIC program at Charlestown. He has served as a volunteer pediatrician on the Crow Creek reservation
Doris Kitchen Interview
The ELLIC Video Group produces an interview with a long-time resident, Doris Kitchen in 2014.
Let It Snow…
Lon Chesnutt actually went outside during our snow falls in 2014 to record this video. Enjoy his 14-minute video.
Grounds for Sculpture Video
Enjoy Ralph Strong’s 2014 video of his visit to Grounds for Sculpture in Hamilton, New Jersey.
Garden Club
The Charlestown Garden Club was founded 20 years ago by resident Barbara Walker, who is still an active member of this ongoing, vibrant group.
Rowan Christmas Cards
Bill Rowan, Charlestown resident and artist, has been painting Christmas cards since 1995. This video shows each card going back in time from 2014 to 1995.
Habitat for Humanity & Charlestown
Charlestown donates appliances and cabinets from the apartment renovations. It wasn’t always that way. This video tell the story.Read more
Bridge View
There are walkways or bridges between buildings on the Charlestown campus. This video highlights one of these bridges. Read more
Patapsco Park Tunnels and Bridges
The ELLIC Video Group brings another video about the tunnels and bridges in the Patapsco Valley. Read more
Code Talkers
George Brenneman, Charlestown resident, made this video about the code talkers, the Native American Soldiers who used their native language to help win WWI and WWII. Read more