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 SOLD OUT Sponsored […]
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.
Looking for the perfect gift for mom this Mother's Day? The Society will offer beautiful mixed flower arrangements of roses, carnations, and alstroemeria. The cost is just $40, and the arrangements will be available for pick-up at the Society during business hours on Thursday, May 8, and Friday, May 9. All proceeds go to support […]
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 James Boggs, PhD. as he introduces his audience to the intricacies and history of land surveying. Dr. Boggs will share his collection of historic surveying equipment and stories of working with Rector William Smith at St. Mary's Church in Emmorton, surveying the church cemetery for his good friend while stationed at APG, along with […]
On April 19, 1775, the Battle of Lexington and Concord commences. Now, just a few weeks later, the News has reached Harford County. How does the News reach the colonists? What is their reaction? Learn this amazing story from local historians as we celebrate Maryland 250 at the Hays House. Free event. Donations appreciated.
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. […]
Step back to the Bel Air of the 1930s and 1940s with authors Thomas Guercio and Diana Guercio Prentice. Learn about the days of the Bel Air Race Track, the "Graw," boxing at the Armory, poker at the Argonne, and gambling at "The Hole." These good old days included bookmaking, moonshine, and so much more. […]
Calling all history buffs, especially those who love delving into the Civil War. You will not want to miss joining the Sgt. Alfred B. Hilton Memorial Fund Committee for their Ninth Annual Memorial Fundraiser. Join us for this free event on Saturday, June 7, 2025, from 2:00 - 4:00 pm at the Historical Society of […]
Flag Day is held each year on June 14, celebrating the adoption of the American flag design in 1777. What did America's first flag look like? Who sewed it? The answers may surprise you. Visit the Hays House to learn the fascinating details. Free event. Donations appreciated
What is the current situation with bees? Hear a presentation on the bee population's loss and pollinators' importance. To add to the fun, take the time to visit the Hays House pollinator garden. Free event. Donations appreciated.
Begin July 4 with music, games, and crafts for the whole family in Bel Air's historic house. Traditionally, folks gather here to start the all-day celebrations in Bel Air. Consider joining us this year for a grand kick-off for the holiday. Free event. Donations appreciated
Just one woman's name appears on an official copy of the Declaration of Independence— Mary Katharine Goddard. In the face of British forces threatening to attack Philadelphia, the Second Continental Congress reconvened in Baltimore from December 1776 to January 1777. Congressional representatives contacted Goddard, a 38-year-old publisher and patriot who printed the Maryland Journal, requesting […]
Sign up for a railroad adventure you will cherish for years to come. Join B & O historian Frank Wrabel as he transports you to the early days of the railroad in Harford County and beyond with incredible stories, photographs, and legends.
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 […]
Two hundred years ago, Revolutionary War hero General Lafayette made a farewell tour of the Colonies, stopping on July 29 in Cecil and Harford counties where he was greeted by enthusiastic crowds of grateful Americans. Two hundred years later, on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, Lafayette will return in full uniform for a celebratory reenactment of […]
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