Steppingstone Farm Museum

Steppingstone Farm Museum Preserving & interpreting the rural heritage of Harford County, MD. "The Steppingstone Museum provides a necessary look into the past. Edmund Bull, Founder
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It was founded that we shall remember where we came from that we shall be able to look intelligently into the future. It is dedicated to the men and women of the past century in this community who found that labor was honorable and satisfying to the soul; who found that craftsmanship, excellently performed, is the essence of art." -J.

Treasures of the Past TuesdayRiding in style!This carriage within our collections is a 19th Century example of a Phaeton...
08/25/2026

Treasures of the Past Tuesday

Riding in style!

This carriage within our collections is a 19th Century example of a Phaeton Drop Front carriage. Phaeton carriages were typically more lightweight and stylish, preferred as a “lady’s carriage”. They were popular as carriages to show off elegance and were driven by the passenger themselves instead of a separate driver, as they typically used only one or two horses. On this carriage the top cover could be collapsed or raised to add shade or wind cover for the driver. The carriage also has a small Eisenglass window in the rear, which are nowadays used on boats and convertibles. For the colder months it has a heating pack, which would be filled with hot coals, and a compartment underneath the seat where it could be placed for warming!

Get ready for our newest Living Traditions workshop - Canning! Kent Meadows Farm is partnering with us to teach you all ...
08/23/2026

Get ready for our newest Living Traditions workshop - Canning!

Kent Meadows Farm is partnering with us to teach you all about the processes behind homemade canned vegetables and sauce.

Tickets are $30 per person - and they’ll go fast. Join us on September 19th at 11am for this exciting event!

🎟 Reserve your spot here: https://www.steppingstonemuseum.org/event-details/canning

Only two days left until Volunteer Day!! Whether you're in need of service hours or just looking for something fun to fi...
08/20/2026

Only two days left until Volunteer Day!!

Whether you're in need of service hours or just looking for something fun to finish out the summer, a day at Steppingstone provides the perfect amount of engaging history and valuable experience. Learn how you can make a difference with our organization this weekend!

Treasures of the Past TuesdayHow did early Prohibition movements affect the Land of Promise?In the late 1800s there were...
08/18/2026

Treasures of the Past Tuesday

How did early Prohibition movements affect the Land of Promise?

In the late 1800s there were already movements beginning across the United States pushing for liquor restrictions and reform. Newspapers described alcohol consumption as “The Giant Evil of the 19th Century”. In 1888 John Craig, tenant of the property Steppingstone now encompasses, was arrested on the account of “violating local option law”. In the information that followed he was noted as reported for the sale of blackberry wine and whiskey out of the cellar of the farmhouse. The sale of alcohol was not yet prohibited but John Craig lacked proper licensing, and the amount of liquor licenses offered by the state were beginning to sharply decline. In this case he was found innocent, although was later charged on three additional counts for a similar case in 1891, implying that he likely was in fact “in the business”. Craig, who originally emigrated from Ireland in 1847, later went on to own a hotel in Lapidum after his time on the farm.

If you’d like to know more about Craig and some of the many tenants who lived on the property throughout the years, please let us know!

Pictured: John Craig (Left) on the front porch of his hotel in Lapidum

Sources: The Aegis & Intelligencer. (Bel Air, MD), May. 25 1888.

Our Volunteer Day is coming up very soon! If you want to learn how you can help out at Steppingstone, make sure you're h...
08/17/2026

Our Volunteer Day is coming up very soon! If you want to learn how you can help out at Steppingstone, make sure you're here at the museum on Saturday at 11am. Don't miss your chance to make valuable connections and become a part of Harford County history!

TICKETS AVAILABLE: Attention Broommaking Aficionados!Two more tickets have just opened up for tomorrow's Turkey Wing Bro...
08/14/2026

TICKETS AVAILABLE: Attention Broommaking Aficionados!

Two more tickets have just opened up for tomorrow's Turkey Wing Broom Making class with Bridget Graff! These tickets will be available until tomorrow morning at 7 am. Thank you to everyone who has registered and for the wonderful response to this series from the Steppingstone community!

Tickets can be purchased here: https://www.steppingstonemuseum.org/event-details/broommaking

You know it, you love it, it’s back! Mark your calendars, because our next Saturday on the Farm event is September 12th ...
08/14/2026

You know it, you love it, it’s back!

Mark your calendars, because our next Saturday on the Farm event is September 12th from 11:00 to 3:00. Get ready for farm museum fun at Steppingstone with even more activities, vendors, and places to explore. Admission is $5 for adults and free for members and children 12 and under.

Ticket sales are starting soon, so stay tuned on our page for updates. Don’t miss out - bring your family and friends and discover Harford County at its finest!

08/13/2026

Today's episode of Walk and Talk brings us to the Courtyard! Come on a tour of this gorgeous location with Sophie leading the way.

Where should we explore next? Let us know!

Address

461 Quaker Bottom Road
Havre De Grace, MD
21078

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 2pm
Wednesday 9am - 2pm
Thursday 9am - 2pm
Friday 9am - 2pm
Saturday 11pm - 3pm
Sunday 11pm - 3pm

Telephone

(410) 939-2299

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