A Genealogical History of an Original Howard County Family

Allen Greene, a native of Howard County, provides a brief chronology of his family’s history in the county that dates back to the late 1700’s at Doughoregan Manor. He will speak to his life in Ellicott City and that of his grandfather Ambrose Cross, a lifelong resident.  

The Anti-Saloon League and Prohibition in Howard County

The 18th Amendment was driven by the dramatic increase in alcohol consumption with the availability of hard liquor in the 19th Century. Learn about the efforts of the Anti-Saloon League to ban alcohol consumption in Howard County and other parts of Maryland, with local efforts led by former First Presbyterian minister Reverend Henry Branch..

History of the Capitol Centre

The Capital Centre arena opened in Landover in 1973 and for the next 25 years was one of the top arenas in the country. Kevin Leonard, one of the authors of the new book, “Capital Centre, A Retrospective” will describe how the arena came to be and tell backstage stories from sports to concerts by virtually every major performer in every genre.

Other People’s Garbage: Iconic Artifacts, Documents, and Remains From Our Prehistoric and Historic Past

In their quest to reconstruct the past, archaeologists have excavated thousands of sites and, recovered signature artifacts and remains critical to our understanding of human history. This presentation features examples of diagnostic artifacts, and remains from local sites and beyond, that have been instrumental in preserving, and often, rewriting our history.

History of the Elkridge Furnace Inn

From 18th Century iron works, to 21st Century Inn, learn about the rich history of this iconic Howard County Landmark from the owner of the Elkridge Furnace Inn.