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...
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 at the History Center, Historical Society of Harford County from July 11 to 20, 2026. The innovative pop-up exhibition includes display panels and interactive digital kiosks that use storytelling, illustration,...
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 at the History Center, Historical Society of Harford County from July 11 to 20, 2026. The innovative pop-up exhibition includes display panels and interactive digital kiosks that use storytelling, illustration,...
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...
Join us for a lively presentation with a bit of show and tell about the mechanics of cleanliness and hygiene in the days before indoor plumbing, toilet paper, bath gel, shampoo and conditioner, toothpaste, and terry cloth. Registration required. Members free. Non-members $5 Register Now
Creating a herb garden can be an enriching experience, blending the joys of gardening with the benefits of fresh herbs for culinary and medicinal uses. A well-designed herb garden can be tailored to fit any space, whether it’s a small balcony, a backyard, or even indoor pots. To learn more about the uses of herbs,...
Find your story! Walk-in research hours will be available on Saturday, September 19th between 10 AM- 2 PM. Research fees depend on the request itself and can be found under the research tab on our website. The first 30 minutes is free to determine if we have relevant material within our collection.
This guided discussion will focus on the simple questions WHAT, WHERE, WHO, WHY, and WHEN regarding the prehistoric rock images found at Bald Friar Ford, between Harford and Cecil Counties. It will address the four very unique styles of petroglyphs studied in the lower Susquehanna River basin, with comparisons to those of the Allegheny/Monongahela drainage....
Find your story! Walk-in research hours will be available on Wednesday, August 19th between 5 PM- 8 PM. Research fees depend on the request itself and can be found under the research tab on our website. The first 30 minutes is free to determine if we have relevant material within our collection.
Howard Atwood Kelly, a renowned doctor and one of the founders of Johns Hopkins Medical College, is well known for his accomplishments in the field of gynecology. His dedication to his religion and the Temperance Movement has also been fairly well documented. What many people don’t know is that Dr. Kelly, like his sister Dora...
For decades, Harford County riders have left their mark on local trails, tracks, and hillsides. This exhibit celebrates the machines, moments, and memories that shaped a racing tradition passed down through generations. Register Now
On September 17, 1787, delegates to the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia signed the United States Constitution, beginning a process of state-by-state ratification that lasted until 1790. Federal law designates the day as, “Constitution Day and Citizenship Day”, combining recognition of the founding document with a celebration of everyone who holds American citizenship, whether by birth...
Find your story! Walk-in research hours will be available on Wednesday, September 16th between 5 PM- 8 PM. Research fees depend on the request itself and can be found under the research tab on our website. The first 30 minutes is free to determine if we have relevant material within our collection.
Many of our members saw Ms. Dupuy in the past as she portrayed Adrienne de Lafayette. She returns this year as Martha Washington in an equally spellbinding performance- one you will not want to miss. Performer Curt Radabaugh joins Alisa Dupuy, and together they bring the First couple’s story to life in a memorable program....
Women’s involvement in the United States’ first army is a mostly untold history. On Sunday, September 27 at 1pm, at the Hays House museum in Bel Air, visit with women of the re-created 1st Maryland Regiment to discover why and how women and children were living “on the strength” of Washington’s Army, much against his...