Board Treasurer Needed!

Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? We are seeking a dedicated and experienced individual to serve as Treasurer on our Board of Directors. This is a rewarding opportunity to contribute your financial expertise to help guide and support a vibrant and growing nonprofit with a mission of providing access to materials that aid in historical exploration, research and discovery for all ages and cultural groups.

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Preservation. Education. Fascination

The Howard County Historical Society is home to the county’s most complete collection of historical records and artifacts.

2025 Program and Activities Schedule

Experience History with our Lunch Lectures, Children’s Classes, and Partnership Events

About Howard County Historical Society

Founded in 1958, the Howard County Historical Society is the primary private repository of historical records and artifacts related to Howard County’s rich history, the Howard County Historical Society provides access to materials that aid in historical exploration, research and discovery for all ages and cultural groups.

Throughout the year, the Howard County Historical Society presents a wide variety of engaging public programs, concerts, lectures, and other activities. The Society also welcomes school groups, scouts, home schoolers, adult groups, and the public to participate through field trips and outreach programs.

MUSEUM OF HOWARD COUNTY HISTORY (MHCH)

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ELLICOTT MILLS CHILDRENS MUSEUM (EMCM)

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HCHS ARCHIVES & RESEARCH LIBRARY

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Did You Know?
Elkridge Landing was a seaport rivaling Annapolis and was established as a town in 1734.

Howard County History Articles

Revisiting a Journey to Freedom: 175 Years Later

Revisiting a Journey to Freedom: 175 Years Later By Dan Matterazi, Jim Blanchard, and Geeta Shanbhag In the summer of 2023, we were asked by researcher and author Stephanie Gilbert to help find the location where Oliver Gilbert (her great-great Grandfather) escaped...

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