Perfectly Delightful: The Life of Harvey Ladew On Tuesday, August 10, 2021, at 12:30 pm, Maryanna Skowronski, the Director of the Historical Society, will give an illustrated presentation on the life of Harvey Ladew from his boyhood in New York City to his years on Long Island through his final...
The Brown Bag Lunch series will continue virtually with our guest speaker, Christopher Smithson on Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at 12:30 pm telling the story of one of Bel Air’s most prominent early citizens, Thomas Hays and the neighbors who he influenced. Christopher T. Smithson, a native of Maryland, has...
Double Bassist Yoshi Horiguchi will play a livestream concert for Liriodendron's Music at the Mansion audience on Sunday, June 6 from 7 to 8 pm. You've never heard a performer like this! Visit http://bit.ly/YoshiHoriguchi to learn more and to access Facebook and Zoom links.
Historic Preservation in Harford County Register on line at www.harfordhistory.org/ Have you ever wondered what the county’s historic preservation program was all about? What is the difference between a historic survey and a designation for a historic property? What is the Harford County Historic Landmark Program and how does it...
Liriodendron's Music at the Mansion livestream series continues with a free online concert featuring the incomparable SONiA disappear fear on Sunday, May 2 at 7 pm. The concert will be shown on Facebook and Zoom - no ticket required! Visit http://bit.ly/SONiA for details and streaming links.
WALTER HOLLOWAY: THE MA & PA RAILROAD The Society’s resident Ma & Pa Railroad historian will present the story of the railroad’s 120-year history concentrating on the era from 1901 – 1999 when the railroad merged with York Rail to become York Railroad Company. The presentation will include photographs of...
VIRTUAL GENEALOGY WORKSHOP: FINDING SCHOLASTIC RECORDS FOR GENEALOGICAL RESEARCH Presentation by genealogist Mary Schweers. While you may not be able to see their report cards, your ancestors left records of their carefree days in school. From one room schoolhouses to the ivy-league colleges, join us as we discuss where to...
UNDER COLOR OF LAW Presented by attorney, author and political operative, A. Dwight Pettit, Esq. A native of Harford County, Pettit will share the story behind his book Under Color of Law relating a remarkable childhood, outstanding career and his father’s brave fight to assure Dwight received the eduaction he...
OH, THE STORIES WE CAN TELL Historical Society of Harford County Board Trustee, Chris Potts, will interview Carol Deibel, former Bel Air Director of Planning and Community Development, about the major events and programs in Bel Air during the 80s, 90s and early 2000s, a time of extreme development pressure...
HARFORD COUNTY SOLDIERS IN THE WAR OF 1812 Dr. Sandra R. Wallis will relate the story of the men who volunteered to serve in the war against the British. Harford Countians were very angry after the British troops burned Havre de Grace and attacked along the shores of the Chesapeake....
Author/Historian, Jeffrey Smart will explore thru stories and pictures Harford’s role in the Civil War and will lead a Q&A webinar on the topic. This is your opportunity to be part of the discussion on Harford’s role in the Civil War. Register for this live Virtual Q & A session at...
Virtual Author Event with Lisa See The 2020 One Maryland One Book author Lisa See will visit us virtually to discuss her book The Island of Sea Women. Event registrants will be entered into a drawing to win a set of teas and snacks from Jeju Island! Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ay6DHAqFTVGQwDL2MSB0lA
