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

How to Protect Harford’s History

Hays House 324 N Kenmore Ave, Bel Air, MD, United States

Jacob Bensen, Historic Preservation Planner for Harford County government. In celebration of Historic Preservation Month, Jacob will share “How to Protect Harford’s History.” Jacob will discuss a few of the places protected by the Harford County Historic Landmarks and Districts Program and the tools available to help you save the places that you love in […]

Free

Come See What We Do in the Garden

Hays House 324 N Kenmore Ave, Bel Air, MD, United States

Governor William Paca Chapter NSDAR has maintained a Pollinator Garden at the Hays for several years. The garden was begun as a Conservation project and is maintained by a dedicated group of volunteers. Recently, the volunteers have adopted the Herb Garden, established by HSHC volunteers years ago. The Pollinator and Herb Garden volunteers invite the […]

Free

The Women Who Sewed the Star-Spangled Banner

Hays House 324 N Kenmore Ave, Bel Air, MD, United States

The Star-Spangled Banner was sewn in Baltimore in 1813 by a women-owned business. Sandi will share the story of Mary Pickersgill, her mother Rebecca and daughter Caroline, her nieces, a free-African American apprentice, and the women of Baltimore who sewed the Star-Spangled Banner. Following the presentation visitors can tour the Hays House.

Open House at the Hays House

Hays House 324 N Kenmore Ave, Bel Air, MD, United States

Graces is not a game we play every day, but games like Hopscotch are more familiar! Come be surprised by how people entertained themselves 200 years ago!