Presentation by Peter Allen and Jacob Bensen Celebrate National Historic Preservation Month with us, with two outstanding presentations. First, learn about the materials and construction of the north wall of the Hays House, which dates to the late 1700s. Preservation contractor Peter Allen will share what makes the wall so unique and what he discovered […]
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 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. […]
Ms. Sue Nappi, Featured Speaker Mr. Duke Thompson, Abraham Lincoln Reenactor Music by: A Cappella Journey Meal by: Mission BBQ Saturday, June 6, 2026, Time: 12:00–2:00 PM Harford History Center (Historical Society of Harford County) 143 North Main Street Bel Air, MD 21014 Tickets: $60pp, Seating is limited, NO ticket sales at the door Purchase […]
The Historical Society is excited to announce this upcoming presentation by renowned storyteller Dovie Thomason. In preparing her presentations, Ms. Thomason imagines herself as a river, fed by many streams: Lakota, Apache, and Scot Traveller ancestry, urban Chicago, rural Texas, international travels, the Internet, and Indigenous elders, family teachings, kitchen table wisdom, and university classrooms […]
Presentation by Dr. Sandra Wallis How did America move from the British Colonial Flag to our American symbol of freedom and unity? Why is June 14 considered "Flag Day"? Learn about the many forms the American flag has taken and the fascinating stories behind its design. Purchase Tickets
The Hays House Museum will be open to visitors on Sunday, June 28, from 1 – 4 pm. No reservations required. Members Free, Non-Members $5. Purchase Tickets
Celebrate America’s historic 250th Anniversary at Bel Air’s historic House Museum. Enjoy music, games, crafts, and special events celebrating bygone days, as well as the excitement and trepidation of independence. Make this a day to remember for the whole family. Free to attend.
Ever wanted to experience a real-life ghost hunt? Research so far confirms that spirits are roaming the Hays House. You are invited to join Above and Below Paranormal Investigation’s team of professional paranormal investigators. Be a part of the search. Participants must be at least 18 years of age. The event will be limited to […]
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