You’re invited! Please join us on Saturday, May 20, 2023, 2 – 6 pm at the Historical Society Headquarters, 143 N. Main Street in Bel Air for our Grand Reopening. It has been a long time coming with the building restoration efforts complicated by Covid closures and the inevitable “construction surprises”, but we believe you […]
Why is the Bush River so important to the Baltimore Metro Area? What is the History of the River and how is it faring now? What are the threats to the River and where are they located? Why does it need a full-time accredited Riverkeeper to protect and advocate for it? What is a Riverkeeper? […]
Ancestor Hunt - A parent & child adventure - Ages 12 - 15 Learn the basics of genealogy & search for your ancestors. Parent/guardian must attend with child, laptop required
On Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at 12:30 pm, the speakers' series will continue with a panel discussion featuring local sports enthusiasts who will regale you with stories of the stars of numerous sports, teams, and the coaches who brought them to stardom over the last several decades in Harford. Reminisce with these Diehards of local […]
Tickets are on sale now! Experience Harford County sports like never before. The Harford 250 committee is thrilled to host a Night at the Ballpark at Ripken Stadium in Aberdeen celebrating the stellar achievements of the county’s local athletes and honoring the rich sports history of Harford County. Join us in cheering on the Ironbirds […]
Bob Willenbrink is the Executive Director of the Maryland Center for the Arts in Harford County (MDCFA). An accomplished guitarist and singer, his professional background includes stints as a theater director, a professor, and a Dean. Join us at this virtual presentation to learn more about the exciting expansion of the arts in Harford. In […]
This year's Annual Meeting will include a catered dinner, libations, a silent auction, the opportunity to see the restoration of the Society Headquarters firsthand, and an outstanding performance by Historic Reenactor, Rosemarie Law relating the harrowing tale of Virginia Hall, an American spy. Now, that we are once again allowed to meet indoors, we have […]
Joan Hodous, author, activist, and founder of the Harford County Commission for Women will be our guest at a virtual presentation on Tuesday, October 10th at 12:30 pm. This promises to be an entertaining, and for some, an eye-opening program. We forget how much has changed since the seventies in the county and the country. […]
Each year for Family History Month, the Society offers a one-day Genealogy Workshop with guest speakers and the opportunity to research the voluminous genealogical materials in the Society’s archives. The 2023 Workshop theme for this year is Back to Basics Genealogy and will be led by genealogist, Mary Schweers. Attendees will learn about the incredible […]
We're very excited to announce that the Junius B. Booth Society (JBBS) and the Historical Society of Harford County, Inc. (HSHC) are holding an intriguing, one-of-a kind fundraising event, featuring author/historian Terry Alford and author/historian Kathryn Canavan on Saturday, October 21 at the Historical Society of Harford County, 143 N. Main Street, Bel Air, MD. […]
Featuring author Ned Tillman discussing his newly released novel, Good Endeavor: A Maryland Family’s Turbulent History 1695 - 2002
Join us for a virtual presentation on Tuesday, November 14 at 12:30 p.m. featuring celebrated Maryland cookbook author Kara Mae Harris as she introduces her newest publication Festive Maryland Recipes. The book features holiday recipes that are significant to Maryland. The recipes were collected while gathering several oral histories and researching traditions related to various […]
Everyone is invited to join us for a unique Christmas adventure. This is your chance to learn about Christmas in days gone by while wandering through Bel Air’s Winter Wonderland. The Society is pleased to announce its first annual Candlelight Christmas Tour led by docent, Julie Brasch. Participants will enjoy Christmas stories of days gone […]
Everyone is invited to join us for a unique Christmas adventure. This is your chance to learn about Christmas in days gone by while wandering through Bel Air’s Winter Wonderland. The Society is pleased to announce its first annual Candlelight Christmas Tour led by docent, Julie Brasch. Participants will enjoy Christmas stories of days gone […]
Everyone is invited to join us for a unique Christmas adventure. This is your chance to learn about Christmas in days gone by while wandering through Bel Air’s Winter Wonderland. The Society is pleased to announce its first annual Candlelight Christmas Tour led by docent, Julie Brasch. Participants will enjoy Christmas stories of days gone […]
Everyone is invited to join us for a unique Christmas adventure. This is your chance to learn about Christmas in days gone by while wandering through Bel Air’s Winter Wonderland. The Society is pleased to announce its first annual Candlelight Christmas Tour led by docent, Julie Brasch. Participants will enjoy Christmas stories of days gone […]
Everyone is invited to join us for a unique Christmas adventure. This is your chance to learn about Christmas in days gone by while wandering through Bel Air’s Winter Wonderland. The Society is pleased to announce its first annual Candlelight Christmas Tour led by docent, Julie Brasch. Participants will enjoy Christmas stories of days gone […]
Everyone is invited to join us for a unique Christmas adventure. This is your chance to learn about Christmas in days gone by while wandering through Bel Air’s Winter Wonderland. The Society is pleased to announce its first annual Candlelight Christmas Tour led by docent, Julie Brasch. Participants will enjoy Christmas stories of days gone […]
Everyone is invited to join us for a unique Christmas adventure. This is your chance to learn about Christmas in days gone by while wandering through Bel Air’s Winter Wonderland. The Society is pleased to announce its first annual Candlelight Christmas Tour led by docent, Julie Brasch. Participants will enjoy Christmas stories of days gone […]
Everyone is invited to join us for a unique Christmas adventure. This is your chance to learn about Christmas in days gone by while wandering through Bel Air’s Winter Wonderland. The Society is pleased to announce its first annual Candlelight Christmas Tour led by docent, Julie Brasch. Participants will enjoy Christmas stories of days gone […]
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