For the ancient peoples of the New World (New, at least, to Europeans), they recognized the pineapple as a fruit symbolizing friendship and hospitality. Families would hang pineapples outside their homes to perfume the entryway and make it welcoming to guests.

Newcomers of Harford County

Member’s Creed

I promise I will do my best to keep fresh in my mind the uncertainty of my first days in Harford County, to let this memory inspire friendliness to those who have arrived recently, to stay aware of who is new in my own neighborhood and do what I can to ease their transition into this area, to remember the first purpose of any Newcomers’ event is to get to know and include first timers in my conversations, and to be a welcoming presence in our community as long as I live here.