The mission of the Historic Society of Harford County is to preserve, protect, and promote the unique history and heritage of Harford County, Maryland
From publicly posted calendar Checked Jul 8, 2026
America 250 Speakers Series: Bald Friar: A Fresh Look at an Ancient Landmark by Dan Coates
This guided discussion will focus on the simple questions WHAT, WHERE, WHO, WHY, and WHEN regarding the prehistoric rock images found at Bald Friar Ford,…
Suffrage- A Family Affair? Dr. Howard Kelly and Dora Kelly Lewis by Dr. Amy Rosenkrans
Howard Atwood Kelly, a renowned doctor and one of the founders of Johns Hopkins Medical College, is well known for his accomplishments in the field of…
Constitution Day Program Presented by Governor William Paca Chapter, DAR
On September 17, 1787, delegates to the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia signed the United States Constitution, beginning a process of state-by-state…
Martha and George: A Love Story by Storytellers and Actors Alisa Dupuy and Curt Radabaugh
Many of our members saw Ms. Dupuy in the past as she portrayed Adrienne de Lafayette. She returns this year as Martha Washington in an equally spellbinding…
Revolutionary Harford: Women Living on the Strength of Washington’s Army by Susan Wooden
Women’s involvement in the United States’ first army is mostly untold history. Join guest speaker Susan Wooden on Sunday, September 27, to learn about the…
2nd Annual Apple Butter and Fall Festival
Follow the scent of apples cooking and be part of a demonstration on how apple butter used o be made- The old fashioned way, slowly simmered in a large copper…
Genealogy Symposium Celebrates America 250: Trace Your Ancestors with Chris Smithson
Every family has a story- Come and learn how to uncover yours! This introductory genealogy workshop will help you discover the legacy left behind by your…
Hays House Museum: Open House
The Hays House Museum will be open to visitors on Sunday, October 11. No registration required. Members free. Non-Members $5
Annual Meeting and Archer Lecture ft. Author and Maryland State Archivist Owen Lourie
The Historical Society is pleased to announce this year’s guest speaker for the George W. Archer Lecture: author and State Archives Senior Archivist Owen…
Holiday Greens Sale
Advent Wreaths: Place your order by Monday, November 20, 2026 for pickup at the Harford History Center on November 24 between 11 AM and 2 PM. Centerpieces and…
The Holiday Season: Celebrating (or Not!) in Colonial America
We would not recognize Colonial America’s holiday season. Puritans in New England banned Christmas festivities, focusing on religious observance. Elsewhere,…
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…