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.
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***This is Scheduled to be an “In-Person” event at the Museum of Howard County History*** The Lecture will be recorded and posted to the Historical Society’s YouTube Page after the
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***This is Scheduled to be an “In-Person” event at the Museum of Howard County History***
The Lecture will be recorded and posted to the Historical Society’s YouTube Page after the event.
Join us for a very special program. Alana Snyder recounts the story of her maternal Grandma, Bernice Horon.
“While I grew up learning about the Holocaust in school, and always knowing that my Grandma was a survivor, she never ever spoke openly about her experiences. Not to me, not to her kids, and certainly not to strangers.
Several years before my Grandma died, my mom begged her to document her experiences. It was not easy to convince her, and she started and stopped many times over the course of multiple years, but she did it. She wrote it all down.
Based on her own written words, this is my Grandma’s story.”
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(Friday) 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
04sepAll DayThe National Road History Bus Trip(All Day: saturday)
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HCHS Historian Fred Campbell leads a Bus Trip of Historic Sites along the National Road with a sneak peek at the new National Road Museum in Boonesboro, MD. (For more
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HCHS Historian Fred Campbell leads a Bus Trip of Historic Sites along the National Road with a sneak peek at the new National Road Museum in Boonesboro, MD. (For more info email info@hchsmd.org)
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All Day (Saturday)
11sep11:00 am1:30 pmEllicott City Historic Walking Tour11:00 am - 1:30 pm
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Put on your most comfortable walking shoes and step back in time with the Howard County Historical Society to discover the intriguing stories behind the iconic landmarks of this nearly
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Put on your most comfortable walking shoes and step back in time with the Howard County Historical Society to discover the intriguing stories behind the iconic landmarks of this nearly 250-year-old mill town.
Please keep in mind that this guided tour covers roughly three quarters of a mile over hills and some rougher terrain so remember to bring your stamina as well as your passion for history!
If you have any questions please feel free to call us at 410-480-3250.
Proceeds benefit the HCHS Museum.
* Free parking is available behind Tongue Row or near the Mount Ida Mansion at the top of the hill north of the courthouse.
* No Shows will NOT be refunded, We pay our tour guides when they arrive for a tour, so if you do not show, consider it a donation to HCHS
* Rained Out Tours will be rescheduled for another date convenient for both guests and our tour guides.
* Custom Tours are available for between 5 and 10 guests.
* Looking for Pub and Ghost Tours? The Howard County Historical Society no longer runs these tours, please visit MD History Tours for information: https://www.mdhistorytours.com/
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(Saturday) 11:00 am - 1:30 pm
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
september 25, 2021 11:00 am - september 25, 2021 1:30 pmoctober 9, 2021 11:00 am - october 9, 2021 1:30 pmoctober 23, 2021 11:00 am - october 23, 2021 1:30 pmnovember 6, 2021 11:00 am - november 6, 2021 1:30 pm
25sep11:00 am1:30 pmEllicott City Historic Walking Tour11:00 am - 1:30 pm
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Put on your most comfortable walking shoes and step back in time with the Howard County Historical Society to discover the intriguing stories behind the iconic landmarks of this nearly
Event Details
Put on your most comfortable walking shoes and step back in time with the Howard County Historical Society to discover the intriguing stories behind the iconic landmarks of this nearly 250-year-old mill town.
Please keep in mind that this guided tour covers roughly three quarters of a mile over hills and some rougher terrain so remember to bring your stamina as well as your passion for history!
If you have any questions please feel free to call us at 410-480-3250.
Proceeds benefit the HCHS Museum.
* Free parking is available behind Tongue Row or near the Mount Ida Mansion at the top of the hill north of the courthouse.
* No Shows will NOT be refunded, We pay our tour guides when they arrive for a tour, so if you do not show, consider it a donation to HCHS
* Rained Out Tours will be rescheduled for another date convenient for both guests and our tour guides.
* Custom Tours are available for between 5 and 10 guests.
* Looking for Pub and Ghost Tours? The Howard County Historical Society no longer runs these tours, please visit MD History Tours for information: https://www.mdhistorytours.com/
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Time
(Saturday) 11:00 am - 1:30 pm
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
october 9, 2021 11:00 am - october 9, 2021 1:30 pmoctober 23, 2021 11:00 am - october 23, 2021 1:30 pmnovember 6, 2021 11:00 am - november 6, 2021 1:30 pm
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Beginning with its founding in 1772, Ellicott City endured an endless procession of tragic deaths. As a result, this eighteenth-century mill town is packed with restless spirits and unexplained supernatural
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Beginning with its founding in 1772, Ellicott City endured an endless procession of tragic deaths. As a result, this eighteenth-century mill town is packed with restless spirits and unexplained supernatural occurrences. A mysterious artist haunts Castle Angelo and threatens to throw residents into the river below. Many of the temporary occupants of the former Easton and Sons Funeral Home seem to have remained, and the ghost of Annie Van Derlot still inhabits the ruins of the Patapsco Female Institute. Former Board Member, Shelley Wygant Davies will give a presentation on some of the spookiest history stories in Ellicott City. She will have copies of her new book, Haunted Howard County, for sale just in time for Halloween!
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(Friday) 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
09oct10:00 am1:30 pmVOLUNTEER FAIR at the Museum of Howard County History10:00 am - 1:30 pm
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In anticipation of the opening of the Ellicott Mills Children’s Museum in 2022, the Education Committee will host a Volunteer Fair at the Museum.
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In anticipation of the opening of the Ellicott Mills Children’s Museum in 2022, the Education Committee will host a Volunteer Fair at the Museum.
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(Saturday) 10:00 am - 1:30 pm
09oct11:00 am1:30 pmEllicott City Historic Walking Tour11:00 am - 1:30 pm
Event Details
Put on your most comfortable walking shoes and step back in time with the Howard County Historical Society to discover the intriguing stories behind the iconic landmarks of this nearly
Event Details
Put on your most comfortable walking shoes and step back in time with the Howard County Historical Society to discover the intriguing stories behind the iconic landmarks of this nearly 250-year-old mill town.
Please keep in mind that this guided tour covers roughly three quarters of a mile over hills and some rougher terrain so remember to bring your stamina as well as your passion for history!
If you have any questions please feel free to call us at 410-480-3250.
Proceeds benefit the HCHS Museum.
* Free parking is available behind Tongue Row or near the Mount Ida Mansion at the top of the hill north of the courthouse.
* No Shows will NOT be refunded, We pay our tour guides when they arrive for a tour, so if you do not show, consider it a donation to HCHS
* Rained Out Tours will be rescheduled for another date convenient for both guests and our tour guides.
* Custom Tours are available for between 5 and 10 guests.
* Looking for Pub and Ghost Tours? The Howard County Historical Society no longer runs these tours, please visit MD History Tours for information: https://www.mdhistorytours.com/
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Time
(Saturday) 11:00 am - 1:30 pm
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
october 23, 2021 11:00 am - october 23, 2021 1:30 pmnovember 6, 2021 11:00 am - november 6, 2021 1:30 pm
12oct(oct 12)12:00 am16(oct 16)11:59 pmEllicott Silly Comedy Festival12:00 am - 11:59 pm (16)
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The Comedy Festival Returns to Ellicott City with the “Headliner Show” at the Museum of Howard County History
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The Comedy Festival Returns to Ellicott City with the “Headliner Show” at the Museum of Howard County History
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12 (Tuesday) 12:00 am - 16 (Saturday) 11:59 pm
23oct11:00 am1:30 pmEllicott City Historic Walking Tour11:00 am - 1:30 pm
Event Details
Put on your most comfortable walking shoes and step back in time with the Howard County Historical Society to discover the intriguing stories behind the iconic landmarks of this nearly
Event Details
Put on your most comfortable walking shoes and step back in time with the Howard County Historical Society to discover the intriguing stories behind the iconic landmarks of this nearly 250-year-old mill town.
Please keep in mind that this guided tour covers roughly three quarters of a mile over hills and some rougher terrain so remember to bring your stamina as well as your passion for history!
If you have any questions please feel free to call us at 410-480-3250.
Proceeds benefit the HCHS Museum.
* Free parking is available behind Tongue Row or near the Mount Ida Mansion at the top of the hill north of the courthouse.
* No Shows will NOT be refunded, We pay our tour guides when they arrive for a tour, so if you do not show, consider it a donation to HCHS
* Rained Out Tours will be rescheduled for another date convenient for both guests and our tour guides.
* Custom Tours are available for between 5 and 10 guests.
* Looking for Pub and Ghost Tours? The Howard County Historical Society no longer runs these tours, please visit MD History Tours for information: https://www.mdhistorytours.com/
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Time
(Saturday) 11:00 am - 1:30 pm
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
november 6, 2021 11:00 am - november 6, 2021 1:30 pm
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The Howard County Historical Society is happy to present former Howard County Councilman and Professor of Political Science at Morgan State University. Dr. Gray will be lecturing on his recently
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The Howard County Historical Society is happy to present former Howard County Councilman and Professor of Political Science at Morgan State University. Dr. Gray will be lecturing on his recently released booklet, “Roots of Black Politics in Howard County.”
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(Friday) 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm
06nov11:00 am1:30 pmEllicott City Historic Walking Tour11:00 am - 1:30 pm
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Put on your most comfortable walking shoes and step back in time with the Howard County Historical Society to discover the intriguing stories behind the iconic landmarks of this nearly
Event Details
Put on your most comfortable walking shoes and step back in time with the Howard County Historical Society to discover the intriguing stories behind the iconic landmarks of this nearly 250-year-old mill town.
Please keep in mind that this guided tour covers roughly three quarters of a mile over hills and some rougher terrain so remember to bring your stamina as well as your passion for history!
If you have any questions please feel free to call us at 410-480-3250.
Proceeds benefit the HCHS Museum.
* Free parking is available behind Tongue Row or near the Mount Ida Mansion at the top of the hill north of the courthouse.
* No Shows will NOT be refunded, We pay our tour guides when they arrive for a tour, so if you do not show, consider it a donation to HCHS
* Rained Out Tours will be rescheduled for another date convenient for both guests and our tour guides.
* Custom Tours are available for between 5 and 10 guests.
* Looking for Pub and Ghost Tours? The Howard County Historical Society no longer runs these tours, please visit MD History Tours for information: https://www.mdhistorytours.com/
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(Saturday) 11:00 am - 1:30 pm
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Kevin Leonard returns to the Museum with his special brand of storytelling and historical research. This is the story of a teacher’s murder in 1963 that was never solved–until
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Kevin Leonard returns to the Museum with his special brand of storytelling and historical research. This is the story of a teacher’s murder in 1963 that was never solved–until now. She was abducted in Laurel and her body was found in Ellicott City. After years of research and interviews, Kevin Leonard, one of the Laurel History Boys and columnist for the Laurel Leader, details exactly what happened, the extensive police investigation, and how he figured out who was the killer.
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(Friday) 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
11dec11:00 am12:30 pmThe Maryland 400 w/ Major General James A. Adkins11:00 am - 12:30 pm
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Special Lecture at the Museum of Howard County History sponsored by the Mary Carroll Caton Chapter of The Daughters of the American Revolution
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Special Lecture at the Museum of Howard County History sponsored by the Mary Carroll Caton Chapter of The Daughters of the American Revolution
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(Saturday) 11:00 am - 12:30 pm