As of June 7th, the Historical Society will be open for research, Wednesdays, 10am - 2pm, by appointment only.

The Inside Story: Harford’s Court Houses, Judges and Lawyers

Ceremonial Courtroom 20 W. Courtland St., Bel Air, MD, United States

Each year the Historical Society concludes its Speakers Series with the Archer Lecture, named for one of the society’s prominent founding members. The speakers are generally chosen from local authors who have contributed in a very special way to our understanding of Harford’s history. We are pleased to announce this year’s speaker will be Judge […]

$10.00

The Historical Society’s Annual Lecture

The Historical Society of Harford County 143 N Main St., Bel Air, MD, United States

Featuring author Ned Tillman discussing his newly released novel, Good Endeavor: A Maryland Family’s Turbulent History 1695 - 2002

$15.00

Lafayette in Harford County Reprised

The Historical Society of Harford County 143 N Main St., Bel Air, MD, United States

In 1931, J. Alexis Shriver wrote a book entitled Lafayette in Harford County that recounted the Marquis de Lafayette’s travels through Harford County, Maryland during the Revolution and his stop in Havre de Grace on his Farewell Tour. Today, local historical researchers dispute some of Shriver’s claims. Learn more about these visits and explore the […]

Free