Spirits of Christmas Past: Candlelight Christmas Tour
2023-12-30 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Historical Society of Harford County, 143 North Main Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Response has been so incredible to this year’s Christmas tours that we have decided to extend them for one more weekend. Everyone is invited to join us for this unique holiday adventure. This is your chance to learn about Christmas and the New Years holidays in days gone by while wandering through Bel Air’s Winter Wonderland.
The Society is pleased to present the Spirits of Christmas Past Candlelight Tour led by docent, Julie Brasch. Participants will enjoy Christmas and New Years stories of days gone by, caroling, a small Christmas treat and much more. Tours will be held on Friday, December 29, and Saturday December 30.
The one-and-a-half-hour tour will begin at the Historical Society, 143 N. Main Street in Bel Air at 7 p.m. Along the way, participants will learn about the many holiday traditions that have developed over time and hear unique stories about local traditions. Free parking is available on the Society’s lot located behind the building. Tour groups will be limited to 20 people and pre-registration is required.
The price for tickets is $20 for adults and $7 for children 12 and under. Tickets will not be available at the door.

Historical Society of Harford County
2024-01-02 10:00 - 14:00, 2024-01-03 10:00 - 14:00, 2024-01-04 10:00 - 14:00, 2024-01-09 10:00 - 14:00, 2024-01-10 10:00 - 14:00, 2024-01-11 10:00 - 14:00, 2024-01-16 10:00 - 14:00, 2024-01-17 10:00 - 14:00 and 10 more dates | Historical Society of Harford County, 143 North Main Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Historical Society of Harford County
143 N. Main Street
Tuesday – Thursday 9 am – 3 pm and the 4th Saturday of each month 10 am -2 pm. Closed holiday weekends.
Local historical exhibits, maps, plats, photographs, genealogy and 1800s newspapers. Lectures, programs and social events throughout the year. $5.00 fee for non-members to conduct research in the facility. Call 410.838.7691 or visit www.harfordhistory.org

Genealogy Workshop
2024-01-10 19:00 - 21:00 | Historical Society of Harford County, 143 North Main Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
The Historical Society’s January Genealogy program will focus on Problem Solving Techniques. As anyone who ever tried to delve into their family history knows, there are always research challenges. Mary Schweers, a Society’s genealogist, will lead you through the mysteries of this research, including the brick walls and other issues. You will discover the ways to analyze the situation and determine best research methods to work around these frustrating problems. We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday, January 10th at 7 pm.

Morning Star Pow Wow at John Carroll School
2024-01-13 10:00 - 19:00 | The John Carroll School, 703 East Churchville Road, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Morning Star Pow Wow
John Carroll School, 703 E. Churchville Road
A traditional Native American Pow Wow that features Southern and Northern drum groups, dancers in regalia and vendors offering traditional crafts and food. Event raises funds for St. Labre Indian School that serves Cheyenne and Crow children in Montana.
Opens at 10 am, Grand Entry at 1 pm.
Admission: $5 for adults, $2 for children.
For more information, visit www.facebook.com/MorningStarPowWow

Watercolor Snowflakes Kids Art Class
2024-01-16 18:30 - 19:45 | Harford Artists Gallery, Armory Marketplace, 37 North Main Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
The Winter Edition of the Kids Art Classes for the new year are now open for registration at the Harford Artists’ Gallery!
Join HAA Artist/Instructor Jennifer Schaefer for a fun filled class every other Tuesday evening January – March from 6:30 – 7:45 pm as we create some Winter Seasonal Inspired works of Art!!
Classes are $20 each per person/per class. Advance sign up is required to guarantee your spot & non-refundable. Limited Spots available! Recommended for ages 6 +, (parental/guardian assistance required if younger attending). All Supplies Included!
Class Schedule:
Tuesday, January 9th – Watercolor Snowflakes*
Tuesday, January 23rd – Snowy Landscape Painting*
Tuesday, February 6th – Valentine’s Heart Quilling
Tuesday, February 20th – Northern Lights Pastels*
Tuesday, March 5th – Shamrock Rainbow Fiber Art*
Tuesday, March 19th – Painted Kindness Rocks*
** classes marked with * will contain paint and while we do offer art smocks, they do not cover everything, it is strongly advised to wear something you are okay with your child getting paint on.

Starving Artists Exhibit Opening Reception
2024-01-20 13:00 - 16:00 | Harford Artists Gallery, Armory Marketplace, 37 North Main Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
The Harford Artists Gallery features a wide selection of original artwork, ranging from oil, watercolor, photography, pottery, glasswork, gourds, jewelry, tiles, scarves and much more. All framed and unframed artwork will be priced at $200 or less during this special exhibit. The exhibit will run January 10 – March 3. An opening reception with a chance to meet some of the artists will be held on January 20 from 1:00 – 4:00 pm. Light refreshments will be served. Call 410-420-9499 or visit www.artinharford.org

Snowy Landscape Painting Kids Art Class
2024-01-23 18:30 - 19:45 | Harford Artists Gallery, Armory Marketplace, 37 North Main Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States

Dance Lessons - East Coast Swing 2 or Beginner East Coast Swing/Intro to Rumba
2024-01-24 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-01-31 18:00 - 20:00 | Bel Air Armory, 37 North Main Street, Suite 104, Bel Air, MD 21014, USA, bel air, MD, 21014, United States
Dance Lessons-WINTER 2024 (6 Week Session Jan/Feb)
Choose between East Coast Swing 2/or Beginner East Coast Swing/Intro to Rumba
Wednesdays, January 24-February 28, 2024
$80 per person for the 6-week session (one-hour class).
At the door sales are NOT available. Must register and pay through Eventbrite. Drop ins for lessons are NOT available.
Dance Lessons-WINTER 2024 (6 Week Session Jan/Feb) Tickets, Wed, Jan 24, 2024 at 6:00 PM | Eventbrite
6-7pm East Coast Swing–Level 2
Dive deeper into technique and expand your east Coast swing moves.
7 -8pm Beginner East Coast Swing/Intro to Rumba
The East Coast Swing is a classic dance that is fun, and versatile. It is one of the most popular of all of the swing dances. There are many variations of Swing and this dance is sometimes called by other names including: Jive, Jitterbug, and Lindy Hop.
Rumba is sometimes known as the ‘Latin Waltz.’ Rumba is danced to music in 4/4 time and the count of the steps is slow-quick-quick.
About the Instructor, Kristen Renshaw
Kristen discovered her passion for ballroom dancing in 2005 after starting at SwingTime Ballroom. She has choreographed countless dances for wedding couples, introduced dozens of people to Ballroom Dancesport competitions, and developed a youth ballroom track for dance students and recreational dancers.

Instrument Petting Zoo
2024-01-27 12:00 - 15:00 | Music Land, 200 Gateway Drive, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Instrument Petting Zoo at Music Land at 200 Gateway Drive.
Whether they’ve never played before or are looking to pick up a new skill, the Instrument Petting Zoo allows students to handle and try out a variety of instruments with no obligation. Noon – 3 pm. For more information, visit www.mdcenterforthearts.org.

The Maryland Lynching Memorial Project, Featuring Will Schwarz
2024-02-06 12:30 | Historical Society of Harford County, 143 North Main Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
The Society will celebrate Black History Month with a special presentation by Will Schwarz, President of the Maryland Lynching Memorial project. Mr. Schwarz will describe the purpose and findings of the Memorial Lynching project and detail the stories of three known racial terror lynchings in Harford County – Isaac Moore (1868), Jim Quinn (1869), and Lewis Harris (1900). The soil jars memorializing the victims in Harford County that were collected for the Memorial Project ceremony in 2022 are now on display at the Historical Society.

Valentine's Heart Quilling Kids Art Class
2024-02-06 18:30 - 19:45 | Harford Artists Gallery, Armory Marketplace, 37 North Main Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States

Sacred Heart Workshop
2024-02-07 15:30 - 18:00 | Harford Artists Gallery, Armory Marketplace, 37 North Main Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Celebrate the season by creating a beautiful sacred heart wall hanging. Heather Braun will provide instruction and guidance on how to work with your clay and glaze all in this 1-day workshop. All materials provided. The completed heart will be fired and ready for pick-up the following week. Cost is $52.00.
