Dorothy Gleason was born in Washington, DC, and grew up in Arlington, Virginia. She is an abstractor by profession, with a love of history and research. Her family purchased property in Drum Point when she was just five years old, and kept that property until 2007. She has many memories of the area, and still loves the Chesapeake Bay and its many tributaries. She was married in Calvert County in 1962, and has three grown children. She now lives in Colorado, but goes back “home” whenever she can.
Drum Point Reflections
Where the River Meets the Bay
by Dorothy Gleason
Drum Point Reflections
Where the River Meets the Bay
by Dorothy Gleason
Published Jan 17, 2013
132 Pages
Genre: HISTORY / United States / General
Book Details
The Fascinating History of a Centuries-Old Resort Area
Drum Point has a rich and colorful history. In Drum Point Reflections, Dorothy Gleason creates a warm, accessible short history of the area, weaving personal memories with the compelling story of the founders and developers of Drum Point. You’ll learn about the forward-thinking and eccentric Barreda family, and the resident geniuses in the Kerman family. You’ll enjoy anecdotes about the ways in which Drum Point was protected and developed, as well as following along with Dorothy, her family, and anecdotes from neighbors as they enjoy sun, sand, and wonderful memories.