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The Historical Society of Harford County Inc

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An organization whose mission is to collect, preserve, present, promote, & interpret the rich and diverse history of Harford County.

To help with the societies mission, please visit our webpage and click ‘Donate’ in the top right corner of the page. The Historical Society of Harford County, Inc. seeks to be preeminent and most user-friendly source for an individual to obtain historical information about the county and genealogical information about its inhabitants.

11/03/2026

There is still time to see our incredible America 250 Art Installation! Our fence art project is installed behind The History Center on Gordon Street. Stop by and check out the talent these local artists have displayed!

These artists drew their interpretations of hand selected lines from the Declaration of Independence. We have never had a project quite like this so you don’t want to miss out on seeing this before it’s gone!

11/02/2026

In November of 1976, 2001, and 2016, there was a lot of history being made. Take a look back into some of our county’s sports history and let us know what your greatest sports memories are!

10/29/2026

In August 1776, Maryland’s soldiers saved the Continental Army at the Battle of Brooklyn, earning the nickname “Maryland 400.” They went on to fight in nearly every major battle of the War, gaining renown for their courage and discipline. Their story has never been fully recognized.

This lecture is a unique opportunity to hear these stories and learn of the incredible bravery of these Marylanders and their role in changing the world. Register at the link below or on our page today!

https://www.harfordhistory.org/event/annual-meeting-and-archer-lecture-ft-author-and-maryland-state-archivist-owen-lourie/

10/22/2026

10/21/2026

Every family has a story. Come and learn how to uncover yours! This introductory genealogy workshop will help you discover the legacy left behind by your ancestors.

Learn how to trace your lineage with confidence; create a family tree diagram starting with yourself, and work backward in time to depict your ancestors. Locate and organize key family records (birth, marriage, death, and census records). Document your findings and keep track of your research, and discover your family’s story!

Please bring a laptop or tablet with internet access to the workshop so you can participate while assisted by our genealogists.

Registration required. Members $10; non-members $25
Visit the link on our page to register!

10/19/2026

10/15/2026

This Tuesday we held another event in our America 250 Speakers Series. This was about Harford County Native, Mollee Kruger and her book The Cobbler’s Last.

Mollee Kruger is a poet and journalist, and was born on March 28th, 1929. She lived with her family over their shoe store on Main Street. Her booked the cobbler’s last three counts her life here during the Great Depression and World War II.

We watched interviews with Mollee recounting her time in Bel Air and got a glimpse into the writing of her book.

10/13/2026

From the bikes and the racers to the stories and memories that put Harford County on the map, Harford County on Two Wheels: Preserving a Racing Legacy celebrates a piece of local history you won’t want to miss.

Whether you grew up around the racing scene, remember these days firsthand, or are discovering this part of Harford County’s history for the first time, there’s something special about seeing these stories brought together.

🏍️ The exhibit closes November 7th! Make plans to stop by the Historical Society of Harford County before it’s gone.

The History Center is open Tuesday-Friday between 10a and 3p. We are also open select evenings and Saturdays, the ones coming up are:
Wednesday 10/21 (5-8p)
Saturday 10/24 (10-2p)
Saturday 11/7 (10-2p)- This is the last day of the exhibit.

10/09/2026

Putting our family fun table together for the Bel Air Barbecue Bash this weekend. Stop by to sign the Declaration of Independence, take a selfie or two, and help name our cartoon friends visiting from 1776.

10/07/2026

The 2nd Annual Apple Butter and Fall Festival is right around the corner! Join us at the Hays House for a day full of celebrating Autumn. Follow the scent of apples cooking and be part of a demonstration on how apple butter used to be made, the old fashioned way, slowly simmered in a large copper kettle over an open flame.

Registration available. Members free; non-members $5 entry. Visit the link below to register for this event.

https://www.harfordhistory.org/event/2nd-annual-apple-butter-and-fall-festival/

Address

143 N Main Street
Bel Air, MD
21014

Opening Hours

Tuesday	9am - 3pm
Wednesday	9am - 3pm
Thursday	9am - 3pm

Telephone

+14108387691

Website

https://www.harfordhistory.org/

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