Hereditary Order of the Signers of the Bush Declaration Annual MeetingMar 23, 5:00pmMountain Branch Golf ClubThe Hereditary Order of the Signers of the Bush Declaration (HOSBD)invites members of the public to join them for a very special Annual meeting. The setting will be the Mountain Branch Golf Club’s Founder’s Room, which offers beautiful vistas of the rolling terrain of Harford County. The dinner will be a buffet supper. A presentation from a singer will take everyone to the pivotal moment when the Declaration was signed. HOSBD promises this will be a grand culmination of an entire weekend of engaging events. You do not need to be a member of HOSBD to attend. Tickets are available at their website, www.bushdeclaration.org.… See MoreSee Less
Passport to HistoryMar 23, 12:00pm143 N Main St, Bel Air, MD, United States, Maryland 21014Free event for all ages! Before America’s Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776, Harford County was the site of the nation’s first declaration in support of independence signed by elected representatives of the people. Join the 250th anniversary celebration of this important document and the brave souls who risked everything for liberty! The Historical Society of Harford County is hosting a “passport to history” tour of local sites related to the declaration, some of which are rarely open to the public. Docents at each location will explain the significance and stamp passports. Pick up your passport at any library branch; get stamps at four locations to earn a certificate and historian badge; Scouts will earn a special Bush 250 patch! Learn more at www.harfordhistory.org/bush-declaration/… See MoreSee Less
Passport to HistoryMar 22, 11:00am143 N Main St, Bel Air, MD, United States, Maryland 21014Free event for all ages! Before America’s Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776, Harford County was the site of the nation’s first declaration in support of independence signed by elected representatives of the people. Join the 250th anniversary celebration of this important document and the brave souls who risked everything for liberty! The Historical Society of Harford County is hosting a “passport to history” tour of local sites related to the declaration, some of which are rarely open to the public. Docents at each location will explain the significance and stamp passports. Pick up your passport at any library branch; get stamps at four locations to earn a certificate and historian badge; Scouts will earn a special Bush 250 patch! Learn more at www.harfordhistory.org/bush-declaration/.… See MoreSee Less
History of the Bush DeclarationMar 22, 9:30amBel Air ArmoryWould you risk everything for liberty? Learn about Harford County’s Bush Declaration, the nation’s first declaration in support of independence from England signed by elected representatives and decide if you will sign for freedom or remain a “loyalist.” This free, family friendly event includes a dramatic reading of the declaration and musical selections presented Patterson Mill High School students.… See MoreSee Less
Bush Declaration – Descendants of the Signers Meet & GreetMar 21, 5:00pmThe Liriodendron MansionBefore America’s Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776, Harford County was the site of the nation’s first declaration in support of independence signed by elected representatives of the people. Join the 250th anniversary celebration of this important document and the brave souls who risked everything for liberty! The Historical Society of Harford County is hosting a Meet & Greet with descendants of the 34 signers on Friday, March 21 at the Liriodendron Mansion in Bel Air. View the document on display, enjoy cocktails, live music & hors d’oeuvres popular in colonial times. Meet Joyce White, author of “Cooking Maryland’s Way,” highlighting the cuisine of 1775. Tickets are $55. Space is limited; the deadline to register is March 7. Learn about other Bush 250 Celebration events at www.Harfordhistory.org/bush-declaration .… See MoreSee Less
