Join us at the Harford History Center for a talk and book signing featuring Josh Pons, a third-generation horseman and owner of Country Life Farm, as he relates the stories behind his newest book, Letters from Country Life: Adolphe Pons, Man o' War, and the Founding of Maryland's Oldest Thoroughbred Farm. In 2016, in the […]
The second program in March will feature the Revolutionary Harford theme that we began last year. This program will follow up on last year’s anniversary celebration if the signing of the Bush Declaration—on the 251st anniversary of the historic signing of the Declaration. On March 22, 1775, 34 men signed the Bush Declaration. The town […]
Ever wanted to experience a real-life ghost hunt? Research so far confirms that spirits are roaming the Hays House. You are invited to join Above and Below Paranormal Investigation’s team of professional paranormal investigators. Be a part of the search. Participants must be at least 18 years of age. The event will be limited to […]
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 […]
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
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. […]
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