The Historical Society of Harford County Inc

The Historical Society of Harford County Inc An organization whose mission is to collect, preserve, present, promote, & interpret the rich and diverse history of Harford County.

To help with the societies mission, please visit our webpage and click ‘Donate’ in the top right corner of the page. The Historical Society of Harford County, Inc. seeks to be preeminent and most user-friendly source for an individual to obtain historical information about the county and genealogical information about its inhabitants.

From championship races and record-breaking runs to unforgettable teams and athletes who went on to make their mark beyo...
09/02/2026

From championship races and record-breaking runs to unforgettable teams and athletes who went on to make their mark beyond Harford County.

Harford County Sports are full of stories worth remembering. What do you remember from 1976, 2001, and 2016?

For a full list of sports history facts, visit our Sports Hall of Fame page on our website: https://www.harfordhistory.org/harford-sports-hall-of-fame/

08/31/2026

This newly identified photograph shows Company H of the 4th U.S. Colored Infantry at Fort Stevens, Washington, D.C., ca. 1865. Ten Soldiers with Harford County ties served in this company, including Medal of Honor recipient Sgt. Alfred B. Hilton.

This image was taken after Sgt. Hilton’s heroic actions at New Market Heights, which ultimately led to his death on October 21, 1864. However, it is possible that the photograph includes two of his brothers—Cpl. Aaron Hilton and Sgt. Henry Hilton (if the photo was taken before Henry was wounded on June 26, 1865). Both Aaron and Henry served in Company H.

What an opening weekend for our Harford County on Two Wheels Exhibit! Thank you to everyone who came out to learn more a...
08/31/2026

What an opening weekend for our Harford County on Two Wheels Exhibit! Thank you to everyone who came out to learn more about the history of racing, hillclimbing, enduro, and more here in our own backyard.

This exhibit will be on display through October. We hope you will come visit us at The History Center!

A special thank you to everyone who helped make this exhibit happen and to Tom Grimmel and Tim Stancil for loaning us some of their most precious items.

Happy Photo Friday! Do you remember Bob Turley's Bowl or Bel Air Bowl?
08/21/2026

Happy Photo Friday! Do you remember Bob Turley's Bowl or Bel Air Bowl?

The HSHC wishes everyone a fun end to summer. Still time for enjoying warm days, good swimming, and visiting our current...
08/20/2026

The HSHC wishes everyone a fun end to summer. Still time for enjoying warm days, good swimming, and visiting our current textile display at the County Administrative Building on Main Street.

Look what the history detectives in the Artifacts department were working with today! Come volunteer with us and join th...
08/19/2026

Look what the history detectives in the Artifacts department were working with today! Come volunteer with us and join the fun.

From handwritten notes and family records to photographs, artifacts, and memories passed down through generations, each ...
08/17/2026

From handwritten notes and family records to photographs, artifacts, and memories passed down through generations, each piece helps tell the story of Harford County.

At the Historical Society, we’re committed to preserving those stories and making sure they continue to be part of our community for generations to come.

08/10/2026

What can you expect when you step inside our doors? A flashback in time.

Come discover our new exhibits, our rotating displays, and learn more about the people who were here before us.

We can’t wait to show the community what we’ve been working on.

We are open on the following Saturday's for research!
08/07/2026

We are open on the following Saturday's for research!

Address

143 N Main Street
Bel Air, MD
21014

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 3pm
Wednesday 9am - 3pm
Thursday 9am - 3pm

Telephone

+14108387691

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