Historical Society Genealogist, Christopher Smithson will share the path to finding the ancestral stories of Harford County Quakers. The Quakers found respite from persecution in Harford County as early as the 1700s and many of its members went on to become a unique part of the county’s history. Come and discover the records of the […]
Area residents have long been enamored by the unique rail line that snaked its way through Harford County’s farms and fields delivering products between Pennsylvania and Baltimore. Walt Holloway is the Historical Society’s resident expert on the railroad and will share his numerous photos and stories of the legendary part of County history.
The Society will celebrate Black History Month with a special presentation by Will Schwarz, President of the Maryland Lynching Memorial project. Mr. Schwarz will describe the purpose and findings of the Memorial Lynching project and detail the stories of three known racial terror lynchings in Harford County – Isaac Moore (1868), Jim Quinn (1869), and […]
The Historical Society’s January Genealogy program will focus on Problem Solving Techniques. As anyone who ever tried to delve into their family history knows, there are always research challenges. Mary Schweers, a Society’s genealogist, will lead you through the mysteries of this research, including the brick walls and other issues. You will discover the ways […]
Response has been so incredible to this year’s Christmas tours that we have decided to extend them for one more weekend. Everyone is invited to join us for this unique holiday adventure. This is your chance to learn about Christmas and the New Years holidays in days gone by while wandering through Bel Air’s Winter […]
Response has been so incredible to this year’s Christmas tours that we have decided to extend them for one more weekend. Everyone is invited to join us for this unique holiday adventure. This is your chance to learn about Christmas and the New Years holidays in days gone by while wandering through Bel Air’s Winter […]
Everyone is invited to join us for a unique Christmas adventure. This is your chance to learn about Christmas in days gone by while wandering through Bel Air’s Winter Wonderland. The Society is pleased to announce its first annual Candlelight Christmas Tour led by docent, Julie Brasch. Participants will enjoy Christmas stories of days gone […]
Everyone is invited to join us for a unique Christmas adventure. This is your chance to learn about Christmas in days gone by while wandering through Bel Air’s Winter Wonderland. The Society is pleased to announce its first annual Candlelight Christmas Tour led by docent, Julie Brasch. Participants will enjoy Christmas stories of days gone […]
Everyone is invited to join us for a unique Christmas adventure. This is your chance to learn about Christmas in days gone by while wandering through Bel Air’s Winter Wonderland. The Society is pleased to announce its first annual Candlelight Christmas Tour led by docent, Julie Brasch. Participants will enjoy Christmas stories of days gone […]
Everyone is invited to join us for a unique Christmas adventure. This is your chance to learn about Christmas in days gone by while wandering through Bel Air’s Winter Wonderland. The Society is pleased to announce its first annual Candlelight Christmas Tour led by docent, Julie Brasch. Participants will enjoy Christmas stories of days gone […]
Everyone is invited to join us for a unique Christmas adventure. This is your chance to learn about Christmas in days gone by while wandering through Bel Air’s Winter Wonderland. The Society is pleased to announce its first annual Candlelight Christmas Tour led by docent, Julie Brasch. Participants will enjoy Christmas stories of days gone […]
Everyone is invited to join us for a unique Christmas adventure. This is your chance to learn about Christmas in days gone by while wandering through Bel Air’s Winter Wonderland. The Society is pleased to announce its first annual Candlelight Christmas Tour led by docent, Julie Brasch. Participants will enjoy Christmas stories of days gone […]
Everyone is invited to join us for a unique Christmas adventure. This is your chance to learn about Christmas in days gone by while wandering through Bel Air’s Winter Wonderland. The Society is pleased to announce its first annual Candlelight Christmas Tour led by docent, Julie Brasch. Participants will enjoy Christmas stories of days gone […]
Everyone is invited to join us for a unique Christmas adventure. This is your chance to learn about Christmas in days gone by while wandering through Bel Air’s Winter Wonderland. The Society is pleased to announce its first annual Candlelight Christmas Tour led by docent, Julie Brasch. Participants will enjoy Christmas stories of days gone […]
Featuring author Ned Tillman discussing his newly released novel, Good Endeavor: A Maryland Family’s Turbulent History 1695 - 2002
We're very excited to announce that the Junius B. Booth Society (JBBS) and the Historical Society of Harford County, Inc. (HSHC) are holding an intriguing, one-of-a kind fundraising event, featuring author/historian Terry Alford and author/historian Kathryn Canavan on Saturday, October 21 at the Historical Society of Harford County, 143 N. Main Street, Bel Air, MD. […]
Each year for Family History Month, the Society offers a one-day Genealogy Workshop with guest speakers and the opportunity to research the voluminous genealogical materials in the Society’s archives. The 2023 Workshop theme for this year is Back to Basics Genealogy and will be led by genealogist, Mary Schweers. Attendees will learn about the incredible […]
This year's Annual Meeting will include a catered dinner, libations, a silent auction, the opportunity to see the restoration of the Society Headquarters firsthand, and an outstanding performance by Historic Reenactor, Rosemarie Law relating the harrowing tale of Virginia Hall, an American spy. Now, that we are once again allowed to meet indoors, we have […]
Ancestor Hunt - A parent & child adventure - Ages 12 - 15 Learn the basics of genealogy & search for your ancestors. Parent/guardian must attend with child, laptop required
You’re invited! Please join us on Saturday, May 20, 2023, 2 – 6 pm at the Historical Society Headquarters, 143 N. Main Street in Bel Air for our Grand Reopening. It has been a long time coming with the building restoration efforts complicated by Covid closures and the inevitable “construction surprises”, but we believe you […]
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