Hagerstown Town & Country Almanack
Throughout its long history, The Almanack has been recognized countless times for its contributions to the development and success of Early American agrarian society (see Maryland Traditions' 2012 ALTA Award for Tradition), as well as for making a significant contribution to our national pride (see Hagerstown Celebrates Star Spangled Banner's 200th Anniversary!).
Gruber's Hagerstown Town and Country Almanack Company has been recognized by Wikipedia as the 56th oldest company in the United States (the full list) and 1512th oldest in the world (the full list).
February: Lenghthy Spring Thaw
Winter is trying to get back in the game late this month after taking a 20-day hiatus. Long-time residents of western Maryland and the Potomac Highlands will definitely agree the season has been more like spring and late fall than winter. Where are we headed for February? Click here to find out.
Snowstorm Targeting Tri-State Region!
The Cumberland Times-News is calling for up to 5 inches of snow on Wednesday, Janauary 26th throughout the region before changing over to freezing rain and ice. Click here for Almanack Weather Prognosticator Chad Merrill's advice on how to "weather"this major winter event!
January: Early Month Thaw or Deceptive Tease?
Now that Mother Nature has delivered the coldest weather in more than three decades, many wonder if the onset of mild weather for New Year’s weekend is a trick or a long-term treat. In his monthly column in the Cumberland Times-News, Almanack Weather/Meteorologist Chad Merrill answers this question and more. To read his year-end forecast, click here.
Hagerstown Almanack Forecasting Mild 2022-2023 Winter!
In an exclusive interview with Hagerstown's own Herald-Mail, published on September 6, 2022, Hagerstown Town and Country Almanack's Weather Prognostictor/Meteorologist, Chad Merrill, previews his predictions of below-average snowfall this winter and a growing season starting "slightly earlier than average". Click here to read the full article with his complete forecast.
The Almanack Makes the Perfect Holiday Gift!
The Hagerstown Town and Country Almanack is the perfect gift for anyone of any age that truly keeps on giving throughout the coming year. Go to www.almanack.com/order and order your gift copies today! Consider giving the very popular 3-year subscription. It guarantees no price increase and will deliver The Almanack with no charge for shipping for the next 3 years. Or sign someone up as a Friend of The Almanack (FOTA), and give them immediate access to our new on-line digital version as well as a hardcopy of the current edition, receive access to past digital editions, access to the NEXT YEAR'S DIGITAL EDITION, and so much more! Great deals for a great almanac!
Almanack Weather Prognosticator/Meteorologist
Awarded National Weather Association's
Weatherbroadcaster Seal of Approval!
Almanack Weather Prognosticator/Meteorologist, Chad Merrill, was recently awarded the National Weather Association's prestigious Weatherbroadcaster Seal of Approval! The association’s Weatherbroadcaster Seal of Approval is earned by broadcasting meteorologists who pass both a rigorous written exam and an on-air evaluation by a group of panelists. The NWA Weatherbroadcaster Seal of Approval program was launched in 1982 to promote quality weather broadcasting. According to the National Weather Association, only 1,045 meteorologists currently hold this honor. Click here for The Cumberland Times-News coverage of his great achievement. Congratulations to Chad, who not only provides The Almanack with its weather forecasts (14 months in advance!) but also works as senior meteorologist for both WeatherWorks,Inc. and Nowcast Weather Radio Network.
Almanack Weather Prognosticator Provides Forecasts for Bishop's Events!
Hagerstown Town and Country Almanack Weather Prognosticator, Chad Merrill, announces that he will be providing Bishop's Events weather forecasts and updates for the days of their sponsored running events that are scheduled throughout the Northern Virginia, Southern Maryland, Greater Fredericksburg areas, and the Potomac Highlands. Click here for his latest one.The Almanack Makes History Again with Gibbs-Smith Education!
In mid-May of 2021, the publishing house, Gibbs Smith Education, approached The Almanack, asking for support to provide historical backgrond on John Gruber, colonial printer, and more specifically, his Hagerstown Town and Country Almanack. to be included in a new text book for intermediate grade social studies curriculum. Aligned to meet new Maryland State Social Studies standards, the new text book entitled, Maryland: An American Adventure 1780–Present tells the complete story of the state and its nation’s growth over more than two centuries. Heavily illustrated with color maps, charts, photos, and illustrations, this is an indispensable tool for students to engage with both Maryland and American history, from its earliest days to the present day. Gibbs Smith used content from several vintage issues of The Almanack to depict rural life during this period, highlighting John Gruber's contribution to the agricultural way of life. Click here for more information on this and other text books and associated curricula from Gibbs-Smith and click here for the actual page in the new text book where The Almanack's content is used, along with associated questions for the students to discuss.
John Gruber Recognized by
The Washington County Historical Society
The Washington County Historical Society recognizes John Gruber in its article entitled, 'Enjoy the Hagers-town Town and Country Almanack? Thank John Gruber — ‘the German Printer’', appearing in Hagerstown, Maryland's own Herald-Mail on Sunday, March 13, 2022. The article, written by William Maharay, President of the Board of the Washington County Historical Society, focuses on the printing legacy of the colonial printer, including his famous publication, The Hagerstown Town and Country Almanack! Click here for the full article. For more HAGERSTOWN ALMANACK NEWS, click here
