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Viva Lafayette!

Hays House Museum 324 Kenmore Ave , Bel Air, MD, United States

The Hays House, 324 Kenmore Avenue General Lafayette played an outsized role in the development of Harford County and the American Revolution. In 1825, he returned to the United States for a farewell tour. Join guest speaker Amy Rosenkrans to learn Lafayette's story and celebrate his triumphant return. 1 pm....

July 4 at the Hays House Museum

Hays House Museum 324 Kenmore Ave , Bel Air, MD, United States

July 4 at the Hays House Museum July 4 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Begin July 4 with music, games, and crafts for the whole family in Bel Air’s historic house. Traditionally, folks gather here to start the all-day celebrations in Bel Air. Consider joining us this year for a grand kick-off...

FREE

The Importance of Bees! What is Happening in the Garden?

Hays House Museum 324 Kenmore Ave , Bel Air, MD, United States

Hays House Museum, 324 Kenmore Avenue. Hear a presentation on issues related to the loss of the bee population and the importance of pollinators. Visit the Hays House pollinator garden. 1-4 pm. For more information, call 410-838-7691 or visit www.harfordhistory.org.

History of Flags in America

Hays House Museum 324 Kenmore Ave , Bel Air, MD, United States

History of Flags in America June 8 @ 1:00 pm at the Hays House Free Flag Day is held each year on June 14, celebrating the adoption of the American flag design in 1777. What did America’s first flag look like? Who sewed it? The answers may surprise you. Visit...

FREE

From Sheep to Wool

Hays House Museum 324 Kenmore Ave , Bel Air, MD, United States

Hays House Museum, 324 Kenmore Avenue. Come see how a sheep is sheared and how wool is turned into cloth. Help get the wool ready to spin! May 4 from 1-4 pm. Visit www.harfordhistory.org.

Hays House Museum Open House

Hays House Museum 324 Kenmore Ave , Bel Air, MD, United States

Tour the Hays House and learn about life in Harford during the post-colonial days. Free event. No registration required.

FREE

Revolutionary Harford: Bush Declaration Celebration

Hays House Museum 324 Kenmore Ave , Bel Air, MD, United States

Hays House Museum, 324 Kenmore Avenue. Music, games, and living history interpreters. Come meet two Harford County citizens involved in the writing of the Bush Declaration and hear what they think this means. Redeem passports for a certificate and Junior Historian badge. March 23 at 1PM. For more information, visit...

Revolutionary Harford: Bush Declaration Kick-Off, Life in Harford County in 1775

Hays House Museum 324 Kenmore Ave , Bel Air, MD, United States

The Hays House, 324 Kenmore Avenue. What was the buzz in Harford County in 1775? Visit the Hays House Museum as people go about their normal routine and share what they are learning about the coming revolution. 1PM. For more information, call 410-838-7691 or visit www.harfordhistory.org. 

Meet the Hays House

Hays House Museum 324 Kenmore Ave , Bel Air, MD, United States

Take an in-depth tour of the Hays House. Visit the second floor, which is opening for the first time in five years. Learn what was discovered when the north wall (dating from 1788) was removed. 1 pm. For more information, call 410-838-7691 or visit www.harfordhistory.org.

Christmas Music at the Hays House

Hays House Museum 324 Kenmore Ave , Bel Air, MD, United States

  Performers Betsy Saik and Kathy Fleming will present a holiday program on period musical instruments at 1:00 P.M., and the Hays House will be open for tours until 4:00 P.M. Hays House is located at 324 Kenmore Avenue in Bel Air.

FREE

Bush Declaration Part II: Life in Harford County in 1774-1775

Hays House Museum 324 Kenmore Ave , Bel Air, MD, United States

September 29 @ 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm Winter is just around the corner! The family needs to prepare! Join people at the Hays House as they work to set aside the summer’s bounty to enjoy in the winter. Stir the kettle as we make apple butter! Listen to their conversation about...

Constitution Day/Week

Hays House Museum 324 Kenmore Ave , Bel Air, MD, United States

September 15 @ 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm Constitution Day is September 17 (Tuesday). Learn more about the creation of our constitutional government from the perspective of 1787!