The Story of the Lower Susquehanna Heritage Greenway
Online EventGuest speaker, Brigitte Carty
Free
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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 4 p.m. at Brooms Bloom Dairy, 1700 S. Fountain Green Rd., Bel Air, MD. We encourage you to register for this event which promises to […]
$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 trail between New Hampshire and Virginia tells the story of the beginning days of our Republic. Dr. De Rode will share a very unique perspective […]
Free
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 catch a presentation you missed.
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, mansion, and ice house. Enjoy the performance of actor, writer, and producer, J. Scott Watkins as he relates the story of the Liberty Tree Wye […]
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, English and history courses. Several of these courses looked at the civil rights struggle of the 50s and 60s and the impacts of segregation in […]
$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 the settlement known as Harford Town, the county seat from 1774 to 1791. French troops under Rochambeau camped nearby during the War. The Bush Declaration […]
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 reveal. The show is sponsored by Ancestry.com but a lot of the seekers are sent to repositories to find out more information. In truth, there […]
$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 basis, walk-ins available if space is still available on day of event. Deadline to Apply: October 21, 2022 Sell your stuff by purchasing a 10' […]
Free
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 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 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 Allen. The Concord Point Lighthouse is the second oldest lighthouse in Maryland and a time-honored symbol of Havre de Grace. Built in 1827, the lighthouse […]
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 will provide you with the opportunity to discover other methods or resources to find your history. Hosted by Genealogist Mary Schweers.
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 ballistics. Officials at Aberdeen Proving Ground, located in Harford County, assigned six women to program the world’s first general-purpose, programmable, all-electronic computer – known as […]
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 major force in the national environmental movement and the local culture and art scenes. In the years following World War II, Russell and Kate Lord […]
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 N. Main St. in Bel Air. Mr. Smithson will present a class on “Finding your Ancestors on the Tax Rolls”. There are many vehicles to […]
History of Havre de Grace Colored High School
Online EventOn Tuesday, February 14, 2023, at 12:30 pm the Executive Director of the Havre de Grace Colored High School, Patricia Cole will present a virtual program sharing the story of Harford’s first public high school for African American students. This is the story of not just a building, but also of the people whose lives and […]
Free
The Story of the Ma & Pa Railroad
The Historical Society of Harford County 143 N Main St., Bel Air, MD, United StatesEveryone is invited to an in-person presentation regaling all on the mysteries and legends of the Ma & Pa Railroad by railroad aficionado, Walt Holloway, on February 18, 2023, at 2 pm at the Historical Society’s Headquarters, 143 N. Main Street in Bel Air. Area residents have long been enamored by the unique rail line […]
$15
250 Years of Harford’s History
Online EventOn Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at 12:30 pm Trustees Jacquelyn Seneschal and Carol Deibel will share Harford’s story from its earliest days as a colonial outpost to the current suburban hub that it has become. In this virtual talk, the speakers will provide a glimpse of the events and people that played significant roles in […]
Free
Genealogy Workshop
The Historical Society of Harford County 143 N Main St., Bel Air, MD, United StatesOn March 15, 2023 at 7 pm, the Historical Society’s bi-monthly genealogy series will continue with a presentation by Genealogist Mary Schweers entitled Occupations and Crafts of our Ancestors. So much of our lives are dictated by the professions we choose or are chosen for us. One way to gain a better understanding of our […]
$15
Harford 250 Showcase First Look
Gala Event for anyone 21 and older. Join us for a journey through history! Get a first look at the community booths and art displays, hear addresses from our politicians and performances from local groups, enjoy drinks and heavy hors d’oeuvres (2 drink vouchers are included with your ticket). We encourage you to dress to […]
