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Trials & Triumphs
Come visit the Trial and Triumphs exhibit as it travels through Harford County over the next six months. More Information
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Mother’s Day Floral Bouquet Sale
Looking for the perfect gift for mom this Mother's Day? The Society will offer beautiful mixed flower arrangements of roses, carnations, and alstroemeria. The cost is just $40, and the arrangements will be available for pick-up at the Society during business hours on Thursday, May 8, and Friday, May 9. All proceeds go to support […]
How to Research Your Historic Property, Presentation by Christiana Limniatis & Jacob Bensen
The Historical Society of Harford County 143 N Main St., Bel Air, MD, United StatesEver wonder how to learn more about the history of your property? What resources are available, and where to find them? Christiana Limniatis, a historian with Preservation Maryland, and Jacob Bensen, Harford County's Historic Preservation Planner, will share their voluminous knowledge about researching properties, preservation programs, and resources available to owners of historic buildings and […]
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Concert: Music from the Life and Tour of Lafayette – David & Ginger Hildebrand
Havre de Grace Opera House 121 N. Union Avenue, Havre de Grace, MD, United StatesJoin the Historic Havre de Grace Foundation, the Historical Society of Harford County, and the Cultural Arts Board for The Concert: Music from the Life and Tour of Lafayette. Musicians and music historians David and Ginger Hildebrand have chosen pieces from period sources to create a historical music program to commemorate the anniversary of Lafayette's Farewell […]
$25
Land Surveying in Harford and Beyond, Presentation by James Boggs
The Historical Society of Harford County 143 N Main St., Bel Air, MD, United StatesJoin James Boggs, PhD. as he introduces his audience to the intricacies and history of land surveying. Dr. Boggs will share his collection of historic surveying equipment and stories of working with Rector William Smith at St. Mary's Church in Emmorton, surveying the church cemetery for his good friend while stationed at APG, along with […]
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Revolutionary Harford: The Shot Heard Round the World
Hays House 324 N Kenmore Ave, Bel Air, MD, United StatesOn April 19, 1775, the Battle of Lexington and Concord commences. Now, just a few weeks later, the News has reached Harford County. How does the News reach the colonists? What is their reaction? Learn this amazing story from local historians as we celebrate Maryland 250 at the Hays House. Free event. Donations appreciated.
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Harford Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Maryland Golf and Country Club 1335 E Macphail Rd, Bel Air, MD, United StatesOn Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 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. […]
$100
The Last Raid, Author Event & Book Signing with Tom Guercio and Diana Guercio Prentice
The Historical Society of Harford County 143 N Main St., Bel Air, MD, United StatesStep back to the Bel Air of the 1930s and 1940s with authors Thomas Guercio and Diana Guercio Prentice. Learn about the days of the Bel Air Race Track, the "Graw," boxing at the Armory, poker at the Argonne, and gambling at "The Hole." These good old days included bookmaking, moonshine, and so much more. […]
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Abraham Lincoln & the United Stated Colored Troops
The Historical Society of Harford County 143 N Main St., Bel Air, MD, United StatesCalling all history buffs, especially those who love delving into the Civil War. You will not want to miss joining the Sgt. Alfred B. Hilton Memorial Fund Committee for their Ninth Annual Memorial Fundraiser. Join us for this free event on Saturday, June 7, 2025, from 2:00 - 4:00 pm at the Historical Society of […]
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History of Flags in America
Hays House 324 N Kenmore Ave, Bel Air, MD, United StatesFlag Day is held each year on June 14, celebrating the adoption of the American flag design in 1777. What did America's first flag look like? Who sewed it? The answers may surprise you. Visit the Hays House to learn the fascinating details. Free event. Donations appreciated
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The Importance of Bees! What is Happening in the Garden
Hays House 324 N Kenmore Ave, Bel Air, MD, United StatesWhat is the current situation with bees? Hear a presentation on the bee population's loss and pollinators' importance. To add to the fun, take the time to visit the Hays House pollinator garden. Free event. Donations appreciated.
July 4 at the Hays House Museum
Hays House 324 N Kenmore Ave, Bel Air, MD, United StatesBegin July 4 with music, games, and crafts for the whole family in Bel Air's historic house. Traditionally, folks gather here to start the all-day celebrations in Bel Air. Consider joining us this year for a grand kick-off for the holiday. Free event. Donations appreciated
An Afternoon with Mary Katharine Goddard, Printer of the Declaration of Independence
The Historical Society of Harford County 143 N Main St., Bel Air, MD, United StatesJust one woman's name appears on an official copy of the Declaration of Independence— Mary Katharine Goddard. In the face of British forces threatening to attack Philadelphia, the Second Continental Congress reconvened in Baltimore from December 1776 to January 1777. Congressional representatives contacted Goddard, a 38-year-old publisher and patriot who printed the Maryland Journal, requesting […]
$25
