Trials & Triumphs
Come visit the Trial and Triumphs exhibit as it travels through Harford County over the next six months. More Information
Come visit the Trial and Triumphs exhibit as it travels through Harford County over the next six months. More Information
What was the buzz in Harford County in 1775? Visit the Hays House as people go about their normal routine and share what they are learning about the coming revolution. Experience county citizens' fears, excitement, and uncertainty and learn about Harford County's role in the American Revolution. This is a free event. Donations appreciated.
Join descendants of the 34 signers of the Bush Declaration and view the document on display. Enjoy cocktails, live music, and hors d’oeuvres popular in Colonial times. Meet Joyce White, author of “Cooking Maryland’s Way,” highlighting the cuisine of 1775. $55 per person - Space is Limited, Order Tickets by March 7th Buy Tickets Now […]
March 22, 2025, is the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Bush Declaration. On this day in 1775, a body of men gathered in the town of Bush in a building that served as a temporary jail and courthouse for the newly created Harford County. Thirty-four of these men signed a document known as the […]
Pick up your passport at the Historical Society of Harford County or any Harford library branch and visit selected local sites connected to the Bush Declaration. Learn from docents at each location and earn a stamp. Collect at least four stamps to earn a certificate and Junior Historian badge! Private Properties are Only Open During […]
The Hereditary Order of the Signers of the Bush Declaration (HOSBD)invites members of the public to join them for a very special Annual meeting. The setting will be the Mountain Branch Golf Club's Founder's Room, which offers beautiful vistas of the rolling terrain of Harford County. The dinner will be a buffet supper. A presentation […]
Tour the Hays House and learn about life in Harford during the post-colonial days. Free event. No registration required.
Ever wanted to experience a real-life ghost hunt? Research so far confirms that spirits are roaming the Historical Society’s halls. You are invited to join Above and Below Paranormal Investigation’s team of professional paranormal investigators on Saturday, April 12, 2025 from 6 pm to 2 am. Doors open at 5:30pm. Be a part of the […]
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 […]
Join the Historic Havre de Grace Foundation, the Historical Society of Harford County, and the Cultural Arts Board for The Concert: Music from the Life and Tour of Lafayette. Musicians and music historians David and Ginger Hildebrand have chosen pieces from period sources to create a historical music program to commemorate the anniversary of Lafayette's Farewell […]
On Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 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 cocktail hour for Inductees and their plus one, Sponsors, Board of Trustees, and sports committee members. 6:00PM: Entire Maryland Room open to all the guests. […]