a. The Society purchased the Ruth Keeler property in Jan,, 2009 with a loan for $67,000 from Sun Trust Bank. The Spielmans, heirs of Mrs. Keeler, donated the dwelling, built for Eliza Pollitt Huffington in 1883, to us for restoration. The interior was damaged by fire in 2007. The Society has currently raised sufficient funds to cover the exterior with vinyl siding and to replace broken windows.

b. We held our Second Annual Cemetery Walk in September, 2009, and like the first it was a great success. We have are planning another Cemetery Walk (date to be announced) with the addition of a "Ghost Walk" through old Allen. There will be further information on our webpage as well as in the local newspaper by late summer.

c. On Saturday, April 24 from 4:00 to 7:00pm our Society will hold an "Old-Fashioned Allen Supper" for the public as a fundraiser for the restoration of the Huffington-Pollitt House. Prices: $12 for adults, $8 for children between ages 6 and 12, $4 for children under 6. The menu includes ham and chicken salad, Maryland beaten biscuits, sweet potato biscuits, macaroni and cheese, stewed tomatoes and green beans, as well as assorted desserts. At the Allen Community Hall, Collins Wharf Road.

d. Once again our Society will have a float in the Allen Fourth of July Parade. This event, sponsored by the Allen Lions Club, begins at 2:00pm at Friendship United Methodist Church on Upper Ferry Rd. and ends at the Allen Community Hall. Hotdogs, hamburgers and homemade ice cream Sold at the Hall.

e. The Passerdyke Cottage Museum and Library is open upon request to individuals or groups. Contact George Shivers at 410-778-3696 or at 410-749-9064 or by email at gshivers2@washcoll.edu to arrange for a visit.