The Hays House

10/23/2024

Yay! Excellent progress!

Not only is the exterior of the Hays House receiving much-needed repairs, but the interior is also being refreshed. Thanks to a generous grant from the Dresher Foundation, Hays House is getting handmade, period-accurate window dressings and paint where needed. Both of these projects aim to improve the historical accuracy of the home's interpretation.

The Dresher Foundation is “committed to providing hope in community life. We serve those who strengthen the capacities of others to help improve lives, primarily in Harford County, Maryland.” Without their generosity, the interior improvements wouldn’t be possible—thank you!

More updates on these changes will be coming soon! Be sure to follow HSHC’s page for upcoming posts.

09/03/2024

07/25/2024

The Hays House Museum will be open on Sunday, July 28, from 1-3:30 PM. Our expert gardeners are looking forward to this opportunity to talk with you about the herb garden!

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06/28/2024

Hays House Museum will be open on Thursday, July 4 from 9 AM to 12 PM to honor The United States of America's birthay!

06/23/2024

Important announcement from the Hays House Museum and The Historical Society of Harford County Inc.

Due to the heat advisory currently in effect, the Hays House Museum will be closed today. We apologize for any inconvenience, but we care about your well being, and that of our volunteers.

Thank you for your understanding!

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05/20/2024

Here are the details about an upcoming event at the Hays House Museum on May 26!

05/19/2024

Next Hays House event happens on Sunday, May 19 at 1 PM!

How to Protect Harford’s History

Our speaker is Jacob Bensen, Historic Preservation Planner for Harford County government.

To honor Historic Preservation Month, Jacob will share “How to Protect Harford’s History.” He will discuss a few of the places protected by the Harford County Historic Landmarks and Districts Program and the tools available to help you save the places that you love in Harford County.

Following the presentation, visitors can enjoy the Hays House and gardens.

This is a free event. Donations are gratefully accepted.

04/23/2024

More good news from the Hays House!
We will be open on Sunday, April 28 from 1 to 4 PM to honor the150th anniversary of Bel Air's incorporation. We hope you can visit!

03/01/2024

At last there's good news coming from the Hays House Museum!

A new committee is working on all of the components of reopening the Hays House to the public. Meanwhile, we'd love to hear from you about the types of programs and events you'd be interested in. Here are two questions to start your thought process. You can respond to either or both of the questions in the comments.

1. What types of programs and events would you be likely to attend at the Hays House Museum?

2. If you attended any of our past events, what appealed to you about the nature of the activity, and what did you especially enjoy?

Thank you!

01/29/2023

We're starting this new year with pictures of progress on the Hays House Museum roof. The log kitchen roof was begun first because it was the most urgently in need. Check out the new copper flashing on the brick chimney!

07/09/2022

The Historical Society of Harford County's next Brown Bag Lunch is coming up! Register soon for this free event.

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....