CANCELLED: GENEALOGY WORKSHOP: GENEALOGY SOFTWARE 2020 Learn about the many software programs available to help locate your ancestors and record your findings. 7 pm – 9 pm. Admission $10. Call 410-838-7691 or visit www.HarfordHistory.org.
CANCELLED: BROWN BAG LUNCH SERIES – WILLIAM PACA: HARFORD’S NATIVE SON Bonnie Miranda, a representative of the Paca Chapter of the DAR, will share the story of William Paca, a Harford County native, born in Abingdon in 1740. He went on to become a signer of the Declaration of Independence, Maryland representative to both the first and second Continental Congress, Governor of the State of Maryland and a District Court judge. Come learn about his amazing career and his contributions to the development of our country. 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm. Free for members; $5 for non-members. Call 410-838-7691 or visit www.HarfordHistory.org.
BROWN BAG LUNCH SERIES – HARFORD’S POETS: RHYME, RHYTHM AND METER Barbara Kreamer will share the stories of the many poets who lived and worked in Harford County, telling its story, its hardships, its aspirations, its tragedies and successes and of its natural beauty. 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm. Free for members; $5 for non-members. Call 410-838-7691 or visit www.HarfordHistory.org
GENEALOGY WORKSHOP: FINDING CLUES IN NAMES Learn how names can help in your ancestry search. 7 pm – 9 pm. Admission $10. Call 410-838-7691 or visit www.HarfordHistory.org.
Join the Historical Society of Harford County for an intimate evening of wine and jazz in the former Bel Air post office, now the beautiful setting of the Harford County Historical Society Museum, and enjoy the smooth sounds of the Nico Sarbanes Jazz Trio. Sarbanes is a Baltimore Native jazz vocalist, trumpeter, and composer. He has emerged as one of the genre’s most talented young performers, combining a virtuosic technique on the trumpet with an impressive command of the vocal repertoire of the Great American Songbook. Admission is for ages 21+ only and includes beer, wine, and small plates. (Feel free to bring your own beverages).
Featuring everything from estate items to books, glassware, furniture, toys and more. Bargains that can’t be beat! 9 am – 3 pm. Call 410-838-7691 or visit www.HarfordHistory.org.
GENEALOGY WORKSHOP: FINDING YOUR ROOTS - WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE? Nancy Kroupa will lead a parent and child adventure designed for middle schoolers (must be accompanied by an adult). The program is based on the TV show Finding Your Roots and will introduce participants to the amazing world of genealogy and the science behind it. Space is limited. For more information, call 410-838-7691 or visit www.harfordhistory.org. Time to be determined.
BROWN BAG LUNCH SERIES – THOMAS HAYS AND HIS NEIGHBORS Christopher Smithson will tell the story of Thomas Hays, owner of the Hays House and one of Bel Air’s founding fathers. Many of us drive past the Hays House regularly but have little knowledge about the family who once lived there and had such a major impact on Bel Air’s development. Come and learn the history of this family and the neighboring properties, people who made such a difference in the development of our town and county. 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm. Free for members; $5 for non-members. Call 410-838-7691 or visit www.HarfordHistory.org.
BROWN BAG LUNCH SERIES – WRITING A MEMOIR, IT’S ALL ABOUT HISTORY: SHARE YOURS WITH THE FUTURE Debbie Jennings, a writer and teacher at Harford Community College, will lead this presentation on writing your memoir. Each of us has a story, whether it is a personal or family tale from the distant past or more recent times or a story about the county itself. These stories are part of our county’s heritage and we hope that some of those attending will be inspired to write their story and share it with the Society for its collection. As we approach the 250th Anniversary (2023) of the county’s founding, we hope to gather personal and community stories as part of the celebration. 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm. Free for members; $5 for non-members. Call 410-838-7691 or visit www.HarfordHistory.org.
GENEALOGY WORKSHOP: USING ACADEMIC RECORDS AND OTHER SCHOOL RELATED RESOURCES Learn how school records can lead you to the stories of your ancestors. 7 pm – 9 pm. Admission $10. Call 410-838-7691 or visit www.HarfordHistory.org.