Local historian Amy Rosenkrans has been researching the two primary news sources in colonial Maryland—the Maryland Gazette, published in Annapolis and the Maryland Banner, published in Baltimore. She has prepared a fascinating presentation on two women who took on non-traditional roles at these two publications. She will share information about Ann Catharine Hoof of Annapolis...
Join us for a journey through the history of dining in Maryland as the Society welcomes food historian and cookbook author Joyce White. Ms. White began her career performing as an 1840s kitchen maid at Rose Hill Mansion in the Finger Lakes region of New York. She served as the Education Curator at the 18th-century...
Join us for a journey through the history of dining in Maryland as the Society welcomes food historian and cookbook author Joyce White. Ms. White began her career performing as an 1840s kitchen maid at Rose Hill Mansion in the Finger Lakes region of New York. She served as the Education Curator at the 18th-century...
Join us for a journey through the history of dining in Maryland as the Society welcomes food historian and cookbook author Joyce White. Ms. White began her career performing as an 1840s kitchen maid at Rose Hill Mansion in the Finger Lakes region of New York. She served as the Education Curator at the 18th-century...
This presentation is still in development, so please watch our events page for emerging details. How could colonials cook an entire meal at one time on a hearth? This presentation will give a fascinating look at how hearth cooking works. Members Free, Non-members $5 Register Now
This presentation is still in development, so please watch our events page for emerging details. How could colonials cook an entire meal at one time on a hearth? This presentation will give a fascinating look at how hearth cooking works. Members Free, Non-members $5 Register Now
This presentation is still in development, so please watch our events page for emerging details. How could colonials cook an entire meal at one time on a hearth? This presentation will give a fascinating look at how hearth cooking works. Members Free, Non-members $5 Register Now
Come see how sheep are sheared and how wool is turned into cloth. Help get the wool ready to spin! This is a fun adventure for all ages and a chance to get hands-on experience preparing wool for the spinning wheel. Purchase Tickets
Come see how sheep are sheared and how wool is turned into cloth. Help get the wool ready to spin! This is a fun adventure for all ages and a chance to get hands-on experience preparing wool for the spinning wheel. Purchase Tickets
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
The Governor William Paca Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution and the American Battlefield Trust are pleased to present the American Revolution Experience(opens in a new window) at the Hays House from July 3 to 9, 2026. The innovative pop-up exhibition includes display panels and interactive digital kiosks that use storytelling, illustration, technology...
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.
What phrase in the Declaration of Independence stands out to you? Could you convey these statements artistically? Seven local artists did just that as part of the Society's America 250 Public Art contest this spring. The artwork conveys the concepts of shared community values, civic identity, equality, fairness, belonging, individual rights, the purpose and process...
From Europe to the the Caribbean, across the American continents, into the Pacific, and on to Eastern Asia, people will gather to read the Declaration of Independence together, celebrating the birth of our nation and the document that changed the world. The Hays House Museum is hosting an open invitation to all Harford County residents...
Did you know that Dolly Madison was the First Lady to serve ice cream at the White House? Learn more about the amazing Dolly! Enjoy a storytelling time for kids and learn about the process of making ice cream then and now. Enjoy your own ice cream treat! Registration required, members free. Non-members $5. Registration...