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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 States

Ever 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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Land Surveying in Harford and Beyond, Presentation by James Boggs

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

Join 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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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 States

Step 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 States

Calling 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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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 States

Just 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 […]

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