As of June 7th, the Historical Society will be open for research, Wednesdays, 10am - 2pm, by appointment only.

Black Churches in Harford, featuring Reggie Bishop/Virtual Event

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Join us for a virtual presentation by guest speaker, Reggie Bishop on Tuesday, August 13 at 12:30 pm to learn about the central role that the church has played in African American life in Harford County since the 1800s. Harford’s Black Churches provided much more that religious instruction. They were the center of the community, […]

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Old Line Plate: Kara Mae Harris Introduces Her New Holiday Cookbook

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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 […]

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In Support of Women: An Interview with Joan Hodous

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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. […]

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Postponed The Arts in Harford – Bob Willenbrink

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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 […]

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Sports in Harford

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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 […]

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250 Years of Harford’s History

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On Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at 12:30 pm Trustees Jacquelyn Seneschal and Carol Deibel will share Harford’s story from its earliest days as a colonial outpost to the current suburban hub that it has become. In this virtual talk, the speakers will provide a glimpse of the events and people that played significant roles in […]

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History of Havre de Grace Colored High School

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On Tuesday, February 14, 2023, at 12:30 pm the Executive Director of the Havre de Grace Colored High School, Patricia Cole will present a virtual program sharing the story of Harford’s first public high school for African American students.  This is the story of not just a building, but also of the people whose lives and […]

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Forever the Land

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On Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at 12:30 pm, Trustee, Jacquelyn Seneschal will present a virtual program describing the lives and accomplishments of County residents, Russell and Kate Lord, both a major force in the national environmental movement and the local culture and art scenes. In the years following World War II, Russell and Kate Lord […]

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Genealogy Workshop

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On Wednesday November 9th, 2022 at 7:00 PM join us for virtual session where your genealogy questions are discussed. This will not be a Stump the Genealogist Session, instead it will provide you with the opportunity to discover other methods or resources to find your history. Hosted by Genealogist Mary Schweers.

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The Concord Point Lighthouse

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Join us for this free virtual event to learn the story of Havre de Grace’s Concord Point Lighthouse – its past and future - as told by Lighthouse Director, Carol Allen. The Concord Point Lighthouse is the second oldest lighthouse in Maryland and a time-honored symbol of Havre de Grace. Built in 1827, the lighthouse […]

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The Archeology of the Bush Tavern & Surrounding Neighborhood

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In 2016, archeologists with the State Highway Administration initiated an archeological dig at the Bush Tavern on Route 7 in Abingdon. During the Revolutionary War, the tavern was part of the settlement known as Harford Town, the county seat from 1774 to 1791. French troops under Rochambeau camped nearby during the War. The Bush Declaration […]

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What to Do When the Courthouse Burns

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Christopher Smithson will present a repeat of an earlier presentation designed to help locate lost documents and records. This is your chance to review this material again or possibly to catch a presentation you missed.

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Postponed The Washington Rochambeau Revolutionary War Trail

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The September Brown Bag Lunch program will feature author and scholar, Dr. Iris De Rode who will share the fascinating story of the Washington Rochambeau Revolutionary War Trail. This 680-mile trail between New Hampshire and Virginia tells the story of the beginning days of our Republic. Dr. De Rode will share a very unique perspective […]

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Harford History in Textiles: The Norrisville Quilt and More

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The Textile Department of the Harford County Historical Society holds over two thousand items in its collection, including hats, gloves, military uniforms and an array of men’s, women’s and children’s clothing that combined help tell the story of daily life in Harford County through the years. One gem of the collection is a quilt made […]

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The Environmental Movement in Harford County

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In 1972, Bob Chance founded the Susquehannock Environmental Center, a recycling facility that operated for more than 30 years. The Center was the nation’s oldest continually operating recycling center, surviving fire, unfavorable political climates and more, before closing in 2004. Chance served as a beloved teacher at Bel Air High School and C. Milton Wright […]

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Genealogy Research Resources for African American Ancestors

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The Wednesday, June 8th, 7 pm Genealogy program will feature Genealogist Mary Schweers in a special program honoring Juneteenth just a bit early. The presentation will provide information on the locations of Genealogical Research Resources for African-American Ancestors. Ms. Schweers will highlight areas of research that might otherwise be overlooked in your genealogy search and […]

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Researching Military

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On Wednesday, May 11th at 7 pm, Christopher Smithson will present the Society’s monthly Genealogy program on Researching Military History. This is particularly relevant in Harford County with so many connections to Aberdeen Proving Ground and Edgewood Arsenal. The presentation will explain how to seek out records of the military and government service of your […]

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The Star-Spangled Banner Trail

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On Tuesday, May 10th at 12:30 pm, Katherine Marks Hardy, National Park Service Trail Manager for Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine, Hampton National Historic site and the Star-Spangled Banner Trail will share her amazing story about the development of the Star-Spangled Banner Trail and describe the highlights of this journey – one that […]

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