Join us as author Ken Sterner discusses this unique window into Harford history, shares key themes, and signs copies of his book. Learn the story of Harford County native and Havre de Grace resident, Herbert Ray McCommons - a husband, father, brother, WW I veteran, and devoted friend who truly cared about his family and […]
Ever wanted to experience a real-life ghost hunt? Research so far confirms that spirits are roaming the Hays House. You are invited to join Above and Below Paranormal Investigation’s team of professional paranormal investigators. Be a part of the search. Participants must be at least 18 years of age. The event will be limited to […]
Local historian Amy Rosenkrans has been researching the two primary news sources in colonial Maryland—the Maryland Gazette, published in Annapolis and the Maryland Banner, published in Baltimore. She has prepared a fascinating presentation on two women who took on non-traditional roles at these two publications. She will share information about Ann Catharine Hoof of Annapolis […]
Join us for a journey through the history of dining in Maryland as the Society welcomes food historian and cookbook author Joyce White. Ms. White began her career performing as an 1840s kitchen maid at Rose Hill Mansion in the Finger Lakes region of New York. She served as the Education Curator at the 18th-century […]
This presentation is still in development, so please watch our events page for emerging details. How could colonials cook an entire meal at one time on a hearth? This presentation will give a fascinating look at how hearth cooking works. Members Free, Non-members $5 Register Now
On Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at the Maryland Golf and Country Clubs, HSHC will formally induct athletes, coaches and administrators into the Harford Sports Hall of Fame! Timeline 5PM-6PM: VIP cocktail hour for Inductees and their plus one, Sponsors, Board of Trustees, and sports committee members. 6:00PM: Entire Maryland Room open to all the guests. […]
Ms. Sue Nappi, Featured Speaker Mr. Duke Thompson, Abraham Lincoln Reenactor Music by: A Cappella Journey Meal by: Mission BBQ Saturday, June 6, 2026, Time: 12:00–2:00 PM Harford History Center (Historical Society of Harford County) 143 North Main Street Bel Air, MD 21014 Tickets: $60pp, Seating is limited, NO ticket sales at the door Purchase […]
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