
About Howard County Historical Society
Founded in 1958, the Howard County Historical Society(HCHS) is 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.
Our Flag
Howard County’s rich military history, our Maryland heritage, and the Society’s mission of community outreach arethe essential elements in the Official Howard County Historical Society Flag.
Formally adopted by the Board of Directors on July 9, 2002, our flag was inspired by the headquarters banner of General Bradley T. Johnson – a unique burgee (swallowtail flag) – with a white field and red border. In the center is a large cross bottony in red – an original symbol of Maryland and one that appears the state seal. It’s the same symbol is used in the Howard County flag.

The white stars on the regimental color are gold with black fimbration – representing our state colors: white, red, black, and gold. The stars are arranged so that a point on the star reaches out in all directions – symbolizing the society’s desire to reach out to future generations.
Over the cross bottony is the steeple of the Howard County Historical Society Museum, where the flag is flown. We invite you to view the flag, which was designed for the Society by Richard T. Clark, by visiting the Howard County Historical Society Museum.
Staff

Ellen Lewis
Office Manager
About Ellen Lewis

Mike Radinsky
Tour Guide
About Mike Radinsky

Geeta Shanbhag
Lead Researcher
About Geeta Shanbhag

Aidan Connor
Lead Museum Docent
About Aidan Connor
Board of Directors
Board Members | Name |
---|---|
Director 2019-2022 | Mae Beale |
Director 2019-2022 | Martha Clark |
Director 2019-2022 | Tom Goss |
Director 2019-2022 | George Tolen |
Director 2020-2023 | Gail Bates |
Director 2020-2023 | Roger Caplan |
Director 2020-2023 | Bob Glascock |
Director 2020-2023 | Lela Sewell-Williams |
Director 2020-2023 | Tara Simpson |
Director 2020-2023 | John "JD" Slack |
Director 2021-2024 | Richard T. Clark |
Director 2021-2024 | Debra "Debbie" Costley |
Director 2021-2024 | Judith Draper |
Director 2021-2024 | Leonora Hoenes |
Director 2021-2024 | Ken Wireman |
Officers
Executive Officers | Name |
---|---|
President | Ellen Flynn Giles |
1st Vice President | Patricia Greenwald |
2nd Vice President | Kimberly Eggborn |
Recording Secretary | Rita Hamlet |
Corresponding Secretary | Anne Schoenhut |
Past President | Steve Castro |
Honorary Board Members
- Betty Adams
- Charles Coles
- Doris Fredericks
- W. Henry Griffith
- Paul L. Miller
- Consuelo Regan-Alexander
- Phil Stackhouse
- Gladys H. Wahlhapter
Presidents of the Howard County Historical Society
Alda Hopkins Clark | 1958-1964 |
Louis D. Clark | 1964-? |
S. Tracey Stackhouse | ? |
Charles Wehland | ?-1973 |
Aelred D. Geis | 1973-1975 |
Roberta Adams | 1975-1977 |
Shirley Hobbs | 1978-1980 |
Granville W. Wehland | 1980-1982 |
Helen S. Jones | 1982-1984 |
C. Edward Walter | 1984-1987 |
Jim Holway | 1987-1988 |
Barbara Warfield | 1988-1990 |
Doris S. Thompson | 1990-1991 |
Ann H. Ryder | 1991-1993 |
Paul L. Miller | 1993-1995 |
James Clark, Jr. | 1995-1996 |
William A. Fralic | 1996-1997 |
Charles M. Coles, Jr. | 1997-1999 |
W. Henry Griffith, Jr. | 1999-2003 |
Richard T. Clark | 2003-2005 |
Constance Wehland | 2005-2007 |
Philip Stackhouse | 2007-2009 |
Shelley Wygant | 2009-2011 |
Leonora Hoenes | 2011-2013 |
Paulette Kelly Lutz | 2013-2016 |
Theodore Mariani | 2016-2017 |
Steve Castro | 2017-2019 |
Tom Bower | 2019-2020 |
Ellen Flynn Giles | 2020-Present |
About HCHS
About Howard County Historical Society
Founded in 1958, the Howard County Historical Society(HCHS) is 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.
Our Flag
Howard County’s rich military history, our Maryland heritage, and the Society’s mission of community outreach arethe essential elements in the Official Howard County Historical Society Flag.
Formally adopted by the Board of Directors on July 9, 2002, our flag was inspired by the headquarters banner of General Bradley T. Johnson – a unique burgee (swallowtail flag) – with a white field and red border. In the center is a large cross bottony in red – an original symbol of Maryland and one that appears the state seal. It’s the same symbol is used in the Howard County flag.

The white stars on the regimental color are gold with black fimbration – representing our state colors: white, red, black, and gold. The stars are arranged so that a point on the star reaches out in all directions – symbolizing the society’s desire to reach out to future generations.
Over the cross bottony is the steeple of the Howard County Historical Society Museum, where the flag is flown. We invite you to view the flag, which was designed for the Society by Richard T. Clark, by visiting the Howard County Historical Society Museum.
Staff
Staff

Ellen Lewis
Office Manager
About Ellen Lewis

Mike Radinsky
Tour Guide
About Mike Radinsky

Geeta Shanbhag
Lead Researcher
About Geeta Shanbhag

Aidan Connor
Lead Museum Docent
About Aidan Connor
Board of Directors
Board of Directors
Board Members | Name |
---|---|
Director 2019-2022 | Mae Beale |
Director 2019-2022 | Martha Clark |
Director 2019-2022 | Tom Goss |
Director 2019-2022 | George Tolen |
Director 2020-2023 | Gail Bates |
Director 2020-2023 | Roger Caplan |
Director 2020-2023 | Bob Glascock |
Director 2020-2023 | Lela Sewell-Williams |
Director 2020-2023 | Tara Simpson |
Director 2020-2023 | John "JD" Slack |
Director 2021-2024 | Richard T. Clark |
Director 2021-2024 | Debra "Debbie" Costley |
Director 2021-2024 | Judith Draper |
Director 2021-2024 | Leonora Hoenes |
Director 2021-2024 | Ken Wireman |
Officers
Officers
Executive Officers | Name |
---|---|
President | Ellen Flynn Giles |
1st Vice President | Patricia Greenwald |
2nd Vice President | Kimberly Eggborn |
Recording Secretary | Rita Hamlet |
Corresponding Secretary | Anne Schoenhut |
Past President | Steve Castro |
Honorary Members
Honorary Board Members
- Betty Adams
- Charles Coles
- Doris Fredericks
- W. Henry Griffith
- Paul L. Miller
- Consuelo Regan-Alexander
- Phil Stackhouse
- Gladys H. Wahlhapter
Past Presidents
Presidents of the Howard County Historical Society
Alda Hopkins Clark | 1958-1964 |
Louis D. Clark | 1964-? |
S. Tracey Stackhouse | ? |
Charles Wehland | ?-1973 |
Aelred D. Geis | 1973-1975 |
Roberta Adams | 1975-1977 |
Shirley Hobbs | 1978-1980 |
Granville W. Wehland | 1980-1982 |
Helen S. Jones | 1982-1984 |
C. Edward Walter | 1984-1987 |
Jim Holway | 1987-1988 |
Barbara Warfield | 1988-1990 |
Doris S. Thompson | 1990-1991 |
Ann H. Ryder | 1991-1993 |
Paul L. Miller | 1993-1995 |
James Clark, Jr. | 1995-1996 |
William A. Fralic | 1996-1997 |
Charles M. Coles, Jr. | 1997-1999 |
W. Henry Griffith, Jr. | 1999-2003 |
Richard T. Clark | 2003-2005 |
Constance Wehland | 2005-2007 |
Philip Stackhouse | 2007-2009 |
Shelley Wygant | 2009-2011 |
Leonora Hoenes | 2011-2013 |
Paulette Kelly Lutz | 2013-2016 |
Theodore Mariani | 2016-2017 |
Steve Castro | 2017-2019 |
Tom Bower | 2019-2020 |
Ellen Flynn Giles | 2020-Present |