Researching Military
Online EventOn Wednesday, May 11th at 7 pm, Christopher Smithson will present the Society’s monthly Genealogy program on Researching Military History. This is particularly relevant in Harford County with so many […]
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Genealogy Research Resources for African American Ancestors
Online EventThe Wednesday, June 8th, 7 pm Genealogy program will feature Genealogist Mary Schweers in a special program honoring Juneteenth just a bit early. The presentation will provide information on the […]
Free
Harford’s Suffrage Movement Leads to the League of Women Voters
Little Falls Friend's Meeting House 719 Old Fallston Rd, Fallston, MDAmy Rosenkrans is a noted expert on the Women’s Suffrage movement in Harford County. Rosenkrans is a lifelong resident of Havre de Grace and has served as an educator in […]
$10.00
The Environmental Movement in Harford County
Online EventIn 1972, Bob Chance founded the Susquehannock Environmental Center, a recycling facility that operated for more than 30 years. The Center was the nation’s oldest continually operating recycling center, surviving […]
Free
Harford History in Textiles: The Norrisville Quilt and More
Online EventThe Textile Department of the Harford County Historical Society holds over two thousand items in its collection, including hats, gloves, military uniforms and an array of men’s, women’s and children’s […]
Free
The Story of the Lower Susquehanna Heritage Greenway
Online EventGuest speaker, Brigitte Carty
Free
Adventures at the Aegis with S. Todd Holden
Brooms Bloom Dairy 1700 S. Fountain Green Rd., Bel Air, MDAdventures at the Aegis, a special presentation by S. Todd Holden was unfortunately postponed. We are pleased to announce that the program has been rescheduled for Saturday, August 20th at […]
$10.00
Postponed The Washington Rochambeau Revolutionary War Trail
Online EventThe September Brown Bag Lunch program will feature author and scholar, Dr. Iris De Rode who will share the fascinating story of the Washington Rochambeau Revolutionary War Trail. This 680-mile […]
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What to Do When the Courthouse Burns
Online EventChristopher Smithson will present a repeat of an earlier presentation designed to help locate lost documents and records. This is your chance to review this material again or possibly to […]
Free
Annual Meeting: Picnic in the Park
Harford Glen Park 502 W. Wheel Road, Bel Air, MD, United StatesEveryone is invited! Join us for an afternoon of tours, entertainment, and adventure at Harford Glen Park. Bring along a picnic lunch, beverages will be provided. Explore the park grounds, […]
Free – $10.00
Harford Civil Rights Project with Dr. James Karmel
The Historical Society of Harford County 143 N Main St., Bel Air, MD, United StatesFaculty and students at Harford Community College have worked on several civil rights projects since 2019. These included more than 500 students working on civil rights related projects in drama, […]
$10.00
The Archeology of the Bush Tavern & Surrounding Neighborhood
Online EventIn 2016, archeologists with the State Highway Administration initiated an archeological dig at the Bush Tavern on Route 7 in Abingdon. During the Revolutionary War, the tavern was part of […]
Free
Annual Genealogy Conference: Finding the Story
The Historical Society of Harford County 143 N Main St., Bel Air, MD, United StatesThis year has seen the return of the genealogy program "Who Do You Think You Are" (WDYTYA) which has touted the art of genealogy and the wonderful stories it can […]
$20.00
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Annual Fall Yard Sale and Volunteer Open House
The Historical Society of Harford County 143 N Main St., Bel Air, MD, United StatesSale located on the Historical Society’s Parking lot No table or chairs provided/ no electricity on site Food truck available/ Advertising provided Now accepting applications on a first come/first serve […]
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The Inside Story: Harford’s Court Houses, Judges and Lawyers
Ceremonial Courtroom 20 W. Courtland St., Bel Air, MD, United StatesEach 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 […]
$10.00
The Concord Point Lighthouse
Online EventJoin us for this free virtual event to learn the story of Havre de Grace’s Concord Point Lighthouse – its past and future - as told by Lighthouse Director, Carol […]
Free
Genealogy Workshop
Online EventOn Wednesday November 9th, 2022 at 7:00 PM join us for virtual session where your genealogy questions are discussed. This will not be a Stump the Genealogist Session, instead it […]
Free
Proving Ground: Lecture and Book Signing featuring author, Kathy Kleiman
Havre de Grace High School 445 Lewis Lane, Havre de Grace, MD, United StatesFree in person event After World War II, engineers and programmers rushed to make sure that the United States stayed ahead of the world in top-secret research into computing and […]
Forever the Land
Online EventOn Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at 12:30 pm, Trustee, Jacquelyn Seneschal will present a virtual program describing the lives and accomplishments of County residents, Russell and Kate Lord, both a […]
Free
Genealogy Workshop Series Returns
The Historical Society of Harford County 143 N Main St., Bel Air, MD, United StatesOn January 11th, 2023, at 7 pm, the 2023 Genealogy Workshop series will return with an in-person program hosted by the genealogist, Chris Smithson at the Historical Society Headquarters, 143 […]
