Author Archives: Scott Huffines

Sue Creek’s famous Pottery Farm

Sue Creek’s famous Pottery Farm By Jackie Nickel Perhaps the most famous resident of the Back River Neck Peninsula in the 1800s was Peter Hermann, a potter. An immigrant from Germany, he arrived in the United States in 1847 and … Continue reading

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The treasure lore of Hart Island

The treasure lore of Hart Island By Jackie Nickel A friend recently shared with me a tale worth repeating and preserving. This legend, centering on Hart Island (now part of a dredged spoils disposal site) was first told in both … Continue reading

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Jackie Nickel Good Neighbor Citation, 2007

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