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  • Harford County on Two Wheels

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

    Visit the Harford History Center and see our motocross exhibit: Harford County on Two Wheels! With loaned material from several Harford County racing families, we detail track racing and off road racing with trophies, videos, photos, and nine motorbikes. The exhibit is on view Tuesday-Friday until November 7, 2026. Children 12 and under and members...

  • 2nd Annual Apple Butter and Fall Festival

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

    Follow the scent of apples cooking and be part of a demonstration on how apple butter used to be made- The old fashioned way, slowly simmered in a large copper kettle over an open flame. For a donation of $10, stir the kettle for 10 minutes and reserve your jar to be picked up later...

  • Genealogy Symposium Celebrates America 250: Trace Your Ancestors with Chris Smithson

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

    Every family has a story- Come and learn how to uncover yours! This introductory genealogy workshop will help you discover the legacy left behind by your ancestors. Learn how to trace your lineage with confidence; create a family tree diagram starting with yourself, and work backward in time to depict your ancestors. Locate and organize...

  • Hays House Museum: Open House

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

    The Hays House Museum will be open to visitors on Sunday, November 8th. No registration required, members free. Non-members $5.

  • Annual Meeting and Archer Lecture ft. Author and Maryland State Archivist Owen Lourie

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

    The Historical Society is pleased to announce this year’s guest speaker for the George W. Archer Lecture: author and State Archives Senior Archivist Owen Laurie, who will relate the story behind his new book about the Maryland 400. For more than 10 years, staff members at the Maryland State Archives have researched the soldiers who...

  • Holiday Greens Sale

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

    Advent Wreaths: Place your order by Monday, November 20, 2026 for pickup at the Harford History Center on November 24 between 11 AM and 2 PM. Centerpieces and Christmas Trees (table size): Order by November 30, 2026 for pickup on Tuesday December 8, Wednesday December 9, or Thursday December 10 between 11 AM and 2...

  • The Holiday Season: Celebrating (or Not!) in Colonial America

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

    We would not recognize Colonial America’s holiday season. Puritans in New England banned Christmas festivities, focusing on religious observance. Elsewhere, Christmas was a bit more festive; there were dances, community feasts, and caroling. Gifts were uncommon. Some people exchanged food or homemade goods, but residents in the 13 colonies disagreed fiercely on how to celebrate...

  • Spirit of Christmas Merrymaking

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

    The Historical Society’s annual Christmas Merrymaking event continues! Participants will enjoy Christmas stories of days gone by, and much more! Dates begin Friday, November 27 and run every Friday and Saturday until December 19. Merrymaking begins at 7:00 PM and lasts until 8:30 PM. Tickets are limited. Participants meet at the Hays House museum at...