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.
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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.
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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.
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Hays House Museum
324 Kenmore Avenue | Bel Air, Maryland 21014CALL FOR MUSEUM HOURS | 410-838-7691 The small, Georgian-style home located at 324 Kenmore Avenue was built in 1788 by John Bull. It is the oldest home in the town of Bel Air, Maryland. Mr. Thomas Hays purchased the home in 1811 at a public sale. Because it…
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4th of July at the Hays House
Celebrate America’s historic 250th Anniversary at Bel Air’s historic House Museum. Enjoy music, games, crafts, and special events celebrating bygone days, as well as the excitement and trepidation of independence. Make this a day to remember for the whole family. Free to attend.
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Open House
The Hays House Museum will be open to visitors on Sunday, June 28, from 1 – 4 pm. No reservations required. Members Free, Non-Members $5. Purchase Tickets
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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 in the formative days of our county. Free, donations appreciated
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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 in the formative days of our county. Free, donations appreciated
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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 in the formative days of our county. Free, donations appreciated
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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 in the formative days of our county. Free, donations appreciated
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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 in the formative days of our county. Free, donations appreciated
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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 in the formative days of our county. Free, donations appreciated
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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 in the formative days of our county. Free, donations appreciated
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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 in the formative days of our county. Free, donations appreciated
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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 in the formative days of our county. Free, donations appreciated
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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.
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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.
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Spirit of Christmas Past: Candlelight Walking Tours with Julie Brasch
The Historical Society’s annual Candlelight Christmas Tour returns with docent Julie Brasch. Participants will enjoy Christmas stories of days gone by, and much more! Tours begin Friday, November 27 and run every Friday and Saturday until December 19. Tickets are limited and must be purchased at least 24 hours in advance. Participants meet at Main…
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Herb Garden Presentation
Creating a herb garden can be an enriching experience, blending the joys of gardening with the benefits of fresh herbs for culinary and medicinal uses. A well-designed herb garden can be tailored to fit any space, whether it’s a small balcony, a backyard, or even indoor pots. To learn more about the uses of herbs,…
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Sharing the Spirit: The Spirit of America
From Europe to the the Caribbean, across the American continents, into the Pacific, and on to Eastern Asia, people will gather to read the Declaration of Independence together, celebrating the birth of our nation and the document that changed the world. The Hays House Museum is hosting an open invitation to all Harford County residents…
