
HCHS Education Programs & Activities
The Howard County Historical Society is dedicated to expanding our programs and providing opportunities for elementary, secondary and higher education students to learn about the county’s history.
Programs & Activities
LUNCH DATE WITH HISTORY LECTURE SERIES
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INTERACTIVE HOUSE TOUR
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HOWARD COUNTY THEN AND NOW
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PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES
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PRIMARY SOURCES & LESSON PLANS
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BECOME A HCHS MEMBER
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Historical Society Special Events
Hours of Operation
Lunch Lectures
Museum Events
Walking Tours
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What does Valentine’s Day have to do with birds? Find out and make some neat messages of love and take home. $5.00 per student per class for ages 5-12. Registration is
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What does Valentine’s Day have to do with birds? Find out and make some neat messages of love and take home.
$5.00 per student per class for ages 5-12. Registration is limited to a total of 24 students per class. Each class session includes a themed craft and special activities related to history and the season. Please register electronically with us under the Events tab!
Time
(Saturday) 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
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HCHS invites all members to the 2023 Annual Business Meeting and Reception to vote on changes to by-laws. Â The meeting will be at 1:00 – 1:45pm, the reception
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HCHS invites all members to the 2023 Annual Business Meeting and Reception to vote on changes to by-laws.  The meeting will be at 1:00 – 1:45pm, the reception will be at 1:45 – 2:00pm and keynote presentation will be at 2:00-3:00pm. The meeting agenda will be sent to you soon via email. Please call us at 410-480-3280 or email us at info@hchsmd.org to RSVP.
Members, please stay for the keynote presentation which will follow the business portion of meeting–
2023 ANNUAL MEETING KEYNOTE PRESENTATION
“ANOTHER PIECE OF THE PUZZLE: HARRIET TUBMAN HOMESITE DISCOVERY”
DR. JULIE SCHABLITSKY, CHIEF ARCHAEOLOGIST
& SARAH JANESKO, CONSULTANT ARCHAEOLOGIST (MDOT SHA)
In November 2021, archaeologists from MDOT SHA, led by Dr. Schablitsky and assisted by Ms. Janesko, made an important discovery in the Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge on the Eastern Shore’s – the site of the cabin of Ben Ross, Sr., who had been enslaved at Thompson Farm with his family, including his daughter Araminta Ross – known around the world as crusading abolitionist Harriet Tubman.
Come hear the rest of the story as Dr. Schablitsky and Ms. Janesko share their process, techniques, and findings – including a display of artifacts from this historic site – and make themselves available to answer questions from the audience.
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Time
(Sunday) 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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“ANOTHER PIECE OF THE PUZZLE: HARRIET TUBMAN HOMESITE DISCOVERY” by DR. JULIE SCHABLITSKY, CHIEF ARCHAEOLOGIST & SARAH JANESKO, CONSULTANT ARCHAEOLOGIST (MDOT SHA) February 26, 2023, 2:00-3:00pm
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“ANOTHER PIECE OF THE PUZZLE: HARRIET TUBMAN HOMESITE DISCOVERY”
by
DR. JULIE SCHABLITSKY, CHIEF ARCHAEOLOGIST & SARAH JANESKO, CONSULTANT ARCHAEOLOGIST (MDOT SHA)
February 26, 2023, 2:00-3:00pm
MILLER LIBRARY, AVALON/ELLICOTT/PATAPSCO ROOMS
In November 2021, archaeologists from MDOT SHA, led by Dr. Schablitsky and assisted by Ms. Janesko, made an important discovery in the Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge on the Eastern Shore’s – the site of the cabin of Ben Ross, Sr., who had been enslaved at Thompson Farm with his family, including his daughter Araminta Ross – known around the world as crusading abolitionist Harriet Tubman.
Come hear the rest of the story as Dr. Schablitsky and Ms. Janesko share their process, techniques, and findings – including a display of artifacts from this historic site – and make themselves available to answer questions from the audience. Please call 410-480-3250 or email info@hchsmd.org to RSVP.
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Time
(Sunday) 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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Benjamin Banneker was a scientist, farmer, and writer. Try your hand at a few of his activities and see how you compare. $5.00 per student per class for ages 5-12. Registration
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Benjamin Banneker was a scientist, farmer, and writer. Try your hand at a few of his activities and see how you compare.
$5.00 per student per class for ages 5-12. Registration is limited to a total of 24 students per class. Each class session includes a themed craft and special activities related to history and the season. Please register electronically with us under the Events tab!
Time
(Saturday) 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Event Details
It’s that time of the year! Let’s get the garden ready for spring planting and new growth. $5.00 per student per class for ages 5-12. Registration is limited to a total
Event Details
It’s that time of the year! Let’s get the garden ready for spring planting and new growth.
$5.00 per student per class for ages 5-12. Registration is limited to a total of 24 students per class. Each class session includes a themed craft and special activities related to history and the season. Please register electronically with us under the Events tab!
Time
(Saturday) 10:00 am - 12:00 pm