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  • 400 Years of History: Joppa Exhibit Grand Opening

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

    The Historical Society is excited to announce the opening of a unique exhibit at the Society's museum, celebrating 400 years of life in Joppa. The land now known as Joppa […]

    Free

  • Valentines Storytime

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

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    $7.50

  • The Ma & Pa Comes to Harford – Guest Speaker Walter Holloway

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

    The Ma & Pa Railroad stretched between Baltimore at North Avenue & Howard Streets, on to Towson, and through Long Green Valley into Harford County. It ended at Market Street […]

    $15

  • America 250 Speakers Series: Equestrian Sport in Harford

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

    Join us at the Harford History Center for a talk and book signing featuring Josh Pons, a third-generation horseman and owner of Country Life Farm, as he relates the stories […]

    $15

  • America 250 Speakers Series: A Taste of History

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

    Join us for a journey through the history of dining in Maryland as the Society welcomes food historian and cookbook author Joyce White. Ms. White began her career performing as […]

    $15

  • Harford Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

    Maryland Golf and Country Club 1335 E Macphail Rd, Bel Air, MD, United States

    On Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at the Maryland Golf and Country Clubs, HSHC will formally induct athletes, coaches and administrators into the Harford Sports Hall of Fame! Timeline 5PM-6PM: VIP […]

    $100

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