As of June 7th, the Historical Society will be open for research, Wednesdays, 10am - 2pm, by appointment only.

Researching Military

Online Event

On Wednesday, May 11th at 7 pm, Christopher Smithson will present the Society’s monthly Genealogy program on Researching Military History. This is particularly relevant in Harford County with so many connections to Aberdeen Proving Ground and Edgewood Arsenal. The presentation will explain how to seek out records of the military and government service of your […]

Free

Genealogy Research Resources for African American Ancestors

Online Event

The Wednesday, June 8th, 7 pm Genealogy program will feature Genealogist Mary Schweers in a special program honoring Juneteenth just a bit early. The presentation will provide information on the locations of Genealogical Research Resources for African-American Ancestors. Ms. Schweers will highlight areas of research that might otherwise be overlooked in your genealogy search and […]

Free

Harford’s Suffrage Movement Leads to the League of Women Voters

Little Falls Friend's Meeting House 719 Old Fallston Rd, Fallston, MD

Amy Rosenkrans is a noted expert on the Women’s Suffrage movement in Harford County. Rosenkrans is a lifelong resident of Havre de Grace and has served as an educator in Prince George’s County, Baltimore City and at Havre de Grace High School. In 2021, she was elected to the Board of Directors of the Maryland […]

$10.00

The Environmental Movement in Harford County

Online Event

In 1972, Bob Chance founded the Susquehannock Environmental Center, a recycling facility that operated for more than 30 years. The Center was the nation’s oldest continually operating recycling center, surviving fire, unfavorable political climates and more, before closing in 2004. Chance served as a beloved teacher at Bel Air High School and C. Milton Wright […]

Free

Harford History in Textiles: The Norrisville Quilt and More

Online Event

The Textile Department of the Harford County Historical Society holds over two thousand items in its collection, including hats, gloves, military uniforms and an array of men’s, women’s and children’s clothing that combined help tell the story of daily life in Harford County through the years. One gem of the collection is a quilt made […]

Free

Adventures at the Aegis with S. Todd Holden

Brooms Bloom Dairy 1700 S. Fountain Green Rd., Bel Air, MD

Adventures at the Aegis, a special presentation by S. Todd Holden was unfortunately postponed. We are pleased to announce that the program has been rescheduled for Saturday, August 20th at 4 p.m. at Brooms Bloom Dairy, 1700 S. Fountain Green Rd., Bel Air, MD. We encourage you to register for this event which promises to […]

$10.00

Postponed The Washington Rochambeau Revolutionary War Trail

Online Event

The September Brown Bag Lunch program will feature author and scholar, Dr. Iris De Rode who will share the fascinating story of the Washington Rochambeau Revolutionary War Trail. This 680-mile trail between New Hampshire and Virginia tells the story of the beginning days of our Republic. Dr. De Rode will share a very unique perspective […]

Free

What to Do When the Courthouse Burns

Online Event

Christopher Smithson will present a repeat of an earlier presentation designed to help locate lost documents and records. This is your chance to review this material again or possibly to catch a presentation you missed.

Free

Annual Meeting: Picnic in the Park

Harford Glen Park 502 W. Wheel Road, Bel Air, MD, United States

Everyone is invited! Join us for an afternoon of tours, entertainment, and adventure at Harford Glen Park. Bring along a picnic lunch, beverages will be provided. Explore the park grounds, mansion, and ice house. Enjoy the performance of actor, writer, and producer, J. Scott Watkins as he relates the story of the Liberty Tree Wye […]

Free – $10.00

Harford Civil Rights Project with Dr. James Karmel

The Historical Society of Harford County 143 N Main St., Bel Air, MD, United States

Faculty and students at Harford Community College have worked on several civil rights projects since 2019. These included more than 500 students working on civil rights related projects in drama, English and history courses. Several of these courses looked at the civil rights struggle of the 50s and 60s and the impacts of segregation in […]

$10.00

The Archeology of the Bush Tavern & Surrounding Neighborhood

Online Event

In 2016, archeologists with the State Highway Administration initiated an archeological dig at the Bush Tavern on Route 7 in Abingdon. During the Revolutionary War, the tavern was part of the settlement known as Harford Town, the county seat from 1774 to 1791. French troops under Rochambeau camped nearby during the War. The Bush Declaration […]

Free

Annual Genealogy Conference: Finding the Story

The Historical Society of Harford County 143 N Main St., Bel Air, MD, United States

This year has seen the return of the genealogy program "Who Do You Think You Are" (WDYTYA) which has touted the art of genealogy and the wonderful stories it can reveal. The show is sponsored by Ancestry.com but a lot of the seekers are sent to repositories to find out more information. In truth, there […]

$20.00

The Inside Story: Harford’s Court Houses, Judges and Lawyers

Ceremonial Courtroom 20 W. Courtland St., Bel Air, MD, United States

Each year the Historical Society concludes its Speakers Series with the Archer Lecture, named for one of the society’s prominent founding members. The speakers are generally chosen from local authors who have contributed in a very special way to our understanding of Harford’s history. We are pleased to announce this year’s speaker will be Judge […]

$10.00

The Concord Point Lighthouse

Online Event

Join us for this free virtual event to learn the story of Havre de Grace’s Concord Point Lighthouse – its past and future - as told by Lighthouse Director, Carol Allen. The Concord Point Lighthouse is the second oldest lighthouse in Maryland and a time-honored symbol of Havre de Grace. Built in 1827, the lighthouse […]

Free

Genealogy Workshop

Online Event

On Wednesday November 9th, 2022 at 7:00 PM join us for virtual session where your genealogy questions are discussed. This will not be a Stump the Genealogist Session, instead it will provide you with the opportunity to discover other methods or resources to find your history. Hosted by Genealogist Mary Schweers.

Free

Proving Ground: Lecture and Book Signing featuring author, Kathy Kleiman

Havre de Grace High School 445 Lewis Lane, Havre de Grace, MD, United States

Free in person event After World War II, engineers and programmers rushed to make sure that the United States stayed ahead of the world in top-secret research into computing and ballistics. Officials at Aberdeen Proving Ground, located in Harford County, assigned six women to program the world’s first general-purpose, programmable, all-electronic computer ­– known as […]

Forever the Land

Online Event

On Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at 12:30 pm, Trustee, Jacquelyn Seneschal will present a virtual program describing the lives and accomplishments of County residents, Russell and Kate Lord, both a major force in the national environmental movement and the local culture and art scenes. In the years following World War II, Russell and Kate Lord […]

Free

Genealogy Workshop Series Returns

The Historical Society of Harford County 143 N Main St., Bel Air, MD, United States

On January 11th, 2023, at 7 pm, the 2023 Genealogy Workshop series will return with an in-person program hosted by the genealogist, Chris Smithson at the Historical Society Headquarters, 143 N. Main St. in Bel Air.  Mr. Smithson will present a class on “Finding your Ancestors on the Tax Rolls”. There are many vehicles to […]