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Open House at Hays House Museum

Enjoy a nostalgic Sunday afternoon at the Hays House. Step back into Bel Air’s early days as you tour this historic house and enjoy beautiful holiday decorations designed by a […]

Kids’ Storytime at the Hays House Museum

Bring your young ones to the Hays House Museum to enjoy holiday crafts, games, and holiday treats. A local storyteller will share a special holiday selection with attendees, bringing the […]

Holiday Experience at the Hays House Museum

The Society invites you, your children, and grandchildren to visit the Hays House for a special holiday treat. On Saturday, November 29, and Saturday, December 27, the museum will offer […]

July 4 at the Hays House Museum

Begin July 4 with music, games, and crafts for the whole family in Bel Air’s historic house. Traditionally, folks gather here to start the all-day celebrations in Bel Air. Consider […]

Hays House Museum Open House

Tour the Hays House and learn about life in Harford during the post-colonial days. Free event. No registration required.

Hays House Museum

Where history comes alive in Harford County! The small, Georgian-style home located at 324 Kenmore Avenue was built in 1788 by John Bull. It is the oldest home in the […]

Open House at the Museum

Visit the Hays House, the Historical Society’s Living History Museum. Tour the site with Society docents as they recreate the social and cultural aspects of daily life of rural gentry […]

Open House at the Museum

Visit the Hays House, the Historical Society’s Living History Museum. Tour the site with Society docents as they recreate the social and cultural aspects of daily life of rural gentry […]

Open House at the Museum

Visit the Hays House, the Historical Society’s Living History Museum. Tour the site with Society docents as they recreate the social and cultural aspects of daily life of rural gentry […]

Meet Thomas Hays: One of Harford County’s Early Movers & Shakers

The Brown Bag Lunch series will continue virtually with our guest speaker, Christopher Smithson on Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at 12:30 pm telling the story of one of Bel Air’s most prominent early citizens, Thomas Hays. The Hays House Museum, once Thomas’ home, is now operated by the Historic Society of Harford County, Inc. Many of us have toured the house or attended activities there, but have little knowledge of Thomas Hays and how he impacted life in Harford County. This is your opportunity to learn about this amazing county personality and to ask questions about the man and the museum.

How to Care for your Textiles

The Society’s first Brown Bag Lunch presentation for 2022 will feature guest speaker Elizabeth Lehmann on Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at 12:30 pm. Her talk entitled How to Care for Your Textiles, will demonstrate the do’s and don’ts of caring for precious family textiles. She will take us through the mistakes we all make and share the secrets of proper washing, cleaning and storage of antique and vintage clothes and linens along with providing information on how to prevent insect damage and deterioration.

Ms. Lehmann is the Chair of the Historical Society’s Textile Department and the Hays House Museum. She has served many years as the Society’s Recording Secretary and as a volunteer at Ladew Gardens in Monkton. She has been an integral part of the programs and exhibits at the Hays House for years, including the 2005 Fashions & Fineries Exhibit and the 2006 With This Ring wedding dress exhibit.

Spirit of Christmas Past: Candlelight Walking Tour

The Society’s annual Candlelight Christmas Tour returns with docent Julie Brasch. Participants will enjoy Christmas stories of days gone by, caroling, delicious treats, and much more. Tours will begin on […]

Membership

Membership Generous contributions through membership help to support the collection and preservation of Harford County historical records, artifacts, and textiles. In addition, your membership contributions support the development of content […]

Volunteer

Volunteer Volunteer Email Signup SOCIETY WISH LIST VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES The Historical Society has a staff of two to oversee the many programs, activities and facilities it operates. With such limited […]

About Us

The mission of the Historic Society of Harford County is to preserve, protect, and promote the unique history and heritage of Harford County, Maryland. We strive to inspire a love […]