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SUMMARY:Life in Harford County in 1775
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis is a free event. Donations appreciated.
URL:https://www.harfordhistory.org/event/life-in-harford-county-in-1775/
LOCATION:Hays House\, 324 N Kenmore Ave\, Bel Air\, MD\, 21014\, United States
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SUMMARY:Descendants of the Signers Meet & Greet
DESCRIPTION: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. \n$55 per person – Space is Limited\, Order Tickets by March 7th  \nSOLD OUT \nSponsored By:
URL:https://www.harfordhistory.org/event/bush-declaration-meet-greet/
LOCATION:Liriodendron\, 502 West Gordon Street\, Bel Air\, MD\, 21014\, United States
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SUMMARY:Bush Declaration Anniversary Celebration
DESCRIPTION: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 Bush Declaration\, declaring the county’s support of the 2nd Continental Congress and Provincial Convention of Maryland. These men risked their lives and fortunes to stand against Great Britain as the country dissolved into war. \nThe Anniversary celebration will include a presentation by Colonel Aquila Hall\, Chairman of the Committee of Harford County and the first person to sign the Bush Declaration\, followed by a reading of the Declaration and accompanying musical selections. This is a free event. Children and the young at heart can pick up a Passport that they can have stamped at selected historical sites on Saturday and Sunday. Participants can redeem their passports at the day’s last stop or the Hays House on Sunday for a certificate and a Junior Historian badge.
URL:https://www.harfordhistory.org/event/bush-declaration-anniversary-celebration/
LOCATION:The Bel Air Armory\, 37 N. Main Street\, Bel Air\, MD\, 21014\, United States
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SUMMARY:Passport to History
DESCRIPTION: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 Hours Listed. \nNumerous sites throughout Harford County are connected to the Bush Declaration and its signers. The tours are open to everyone as part of the Bush Cavalcade program. Participants will learn about the site and county history. Cavalcade sites will feature live performances\, tours\, and some will include games from colonial times. Sites include the following locations: \nThe original Bush Declaration will be on view at the Historical Society\, offering a rare opportunity to see this historical document on display. The Bush Hotel is now a doctor’s office. Docents will provide information about the town of Bush and its significance to Maryland’s history. Docents at the two church cemeteries\, Churchville and Spesutia\, will talk about the history and significance of the churches and the signers buried there. Sophia’s Dairy is a private home in Belcamp built by Aquila Hall\, the chairman of the Harford Committee. Visit the property to learn more about Aquila Hall and this beautiful home. Edgeley Grove is the home of signer Samuel Calwell. This site will feature games for children\, stories about the county’s historic preservation programs\, and the tale of the signer who built this property. \nFinally\, the Hays House will welcome visitors on Saturday and Sunday\, March 22nd  and 23rd. Sunday hours are from noon to 4 pm. A militia encampment will be set up on the grounds\, and visitors can explore how local citizens formed militia units to prepare for possible conflict. On Sunday\, period interpreters will also be in the house discussing the impact of the Bush Declaration and their concerns for the future. Bring your stamped passports at the day’s last stop on Saturday or Sunday and redeem them for a certificate and Junior Historian badge. \nThese events are free; no registration is required.
URL:https://www.harfordhistory.org/event/bush-cavalcade-passport-tour-locations/
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SUMMARY:Hereditary Order of the Signers of the Bush Declaration Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION: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 from a singer will take everyone to the pivotal moment when the Declaration was signed. HOSBD promises this will be a grand culmination of an entire weekend of engaging events. You do not need to be a member of HOSBD to attend. Tickets are available at their website\, www.bushdeclaration.org.
URL:https://www.harfordhistory.org/event/hereditary-order-of-the-signers-of-the-bush-declaration-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Founders Room\, Mountain Branch Golf Club\, 1827 Mountain Rd\, Fallston\, MD\, United States
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