The Historical Society of Harford County Inc

06/01/2026

Email from Town of Bel Air Department of Economic Development June 2026 The calendar may say summer officially begins on June 21, but we are getting a jump-start on the season with a month full of eve

05/28/2026

On May 17th, visitors to The Historical Society of Harford County’s Hays House Museum learned about historic preservation in Harford County and the work needed to protect and maintain the second-oldest residence in Bel Air. The house’s north wall, seen here, was built in 1788 from hand-hewn wood siding. The north wall was recently restored to its original appearance using a combination of historic and modern carpentry techniques.

05/27/2026

The Historical Society is excited to announce this upcoming presentation by renowned storyteller Dovie Thomason.

She has been featured at countless prominent global events, including the Kennedy Center, National Museum of the American Indian, the Smithsonian, Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, and festivals from Tennessee to Estonia, New Zealand to New Mexico.

She is a recipient of the National Storytelling Network’s Circle of Excellence award and the Wordcraft Circle of Native Writers’ Traditional Storyteller Award.

This is a don't miss event. Seats are limited so head to the link below and purchase your ticket!

https://www.harfordhistory.org/event/america-250-speakers-series-indigenous-peoples-program-featuring-storyteller-dovie-thomason-2/

05/25/2026

Thank you to the men and women of this country who have fought and made the ultimate sacrifice.

Today and every day, we honor you.

05/22/2026

A little recap of one of our biggest events of the year! Congratulations to everyone who was inducted and thank you to everyone who came out and supported!

Harford County Sports Hall of Fame

05/22/2026

Huge shout out to Main Street Design for our website redesign! Head to the link below to take a look at our new, easy to navigate website.

https://www.harfordhistory.org/

05/19/2026

Tomorrow night our 3rd class of Hall of Fame inductees will celebrate their accomplishments in Harford County and beyond.

Looking to nominate an athlete for next year? Head to the link below and cast your vote now.

https://www.harfordhistory.org/2024/02/20/hshc-hall-of-fame-nomination-ballot/

05/19/2026

Dearest Gentle Reader,
As you know it is nearly time for the 10th Annual Sgt. Alfred B. Hilton Memorial Fundraiser. This year we are delighted to welcome Ms. Sue Nappi as our featured speaker. Ms. Nappi and the members of our Graveyard Preservation Committee have been working tirelessly to identify, locate and preserve the final resting places of United States Colored Troops (U.S.C.T.) interred in Harford County cemeteries. We want to ensure these brave men are never forgotten and share the stories of their sacrifice. Join us on June 6th at the Historical Society of Harford County (Harford History Center) for an afternoon of patriotism, song, and history. Scan the QR code on the attached flyer to purchase your tickets today before they are all gone!

05/17/2026

You’ve asked and we have listened! We are EXTENDING the America 250 Art submissions to May 26th at midnight. Click below for the rules to submit.

America 250 Public Art Exhibition- Call for Artists $250.00 prize for winning submissions! “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happi.....

05/14/2026

Harford Invites Citizens to Celebrate National Historic Preservation Month in May

Harford County is celebrating the special places that connect with its past. In honor of May as National Historic Preservation Month, and as part of the county’s America 250 recognition, the Harford County Historic Preservation Commission is inviting residents to share the local historic places that they love.

“Honoring our past helps to inform who we are today and helps guide our path forward,” County Executive Bob Cassilly said. “Especially this year, when we’re celebrating our great nation’s 250th birthday, I encourage everyone to visit and learn about Harford’s historic places and spread the word through our social media campaign.”

How to Participate

The social media campaign aims to spark year-round conversations about preservation and the importance of local history. It’s easy to join the campaign and visit the county’s historic sites.

1. SNAP. Go to one of Harford’s historic sites and have a friend snap a photo of you holding a “Harford County Loves Historic Preservation” sign. Selfies and group photos are also welcome. The sign can be downloaded from the county website where you can also find suggestions of historic landmarks to visit at https://www.harfordcountymd.gov/3386/Harford-Loves-Historic-Preservation.

2. SHARE. Share your photos using the hashtag on your own social media platforms. Be sure to include the name of the historic place and a sentence or two about why it is special to you. Send your photos to Harford County government with the name of your group and/or organization and where the photo was taken, and they’ll be posted on the county’s social media pages throughout May. Send photos to [email protected].

3. REPEAT & SPREAD THE WORD. Keep it going! Visit as many local historic sites as you can and spread the word among family and friends.

To learn more about how to protect the historic places that you love, visit https://www.harfordcountymd.gov/2029/Historic-Preservation.

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