Working with Visit Howard County and sponsored in part with a grant from the Patapsco Heritage Greenway, we installed a new exhibit at the Welcome Center. Tragedy and Resilience in Ellicott City demonstrates the reasons behind the many floods, the devastation and rebuilding, and the county’s efforts to mitigate future floods through the Safe and Sound Plan.
HCHS Holiday Hours
The Historical Center and Archives will be closed to the public from Decmber 23, 2024 to January 14, 2025. The staff will be updating our archival records during the first weeks of January.
The Museum of Howard County History, Ellicott Mills Children’s Museum, and Pue-Fulton Farm Museum will be closed from December 28, 2024 – January 26, 2025 to completed needed repairs at our museums.
About Howard County Historical Society
Founded in 1958, the Howard County Historical Society is the primary private repository of historical records and artifacts related to Howard County’s rich history, the Howard County Historical Society provides access to materials that aid in historical exploration, research and discovery for all ages and cultural groups.
Throughout the year, the Howard County Historical Society presents a wide variety of engaging public programs, concerts, lectures, and other activities. The Society also welcomes school groups, scouts, home schoolers, adult groups, and the public to participate through field trips and outreach programs.
MUSEUM OF HOWARD COUNTY HISTORY (MHCH)
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ELLICOTT MILLS CHILDRENS MUSEUM (EMCM)
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Howard County History Articles
Political Sentiment During the Early Civil War
HOWARD COUNTY IN THE CIVIL WAR Political Sentiment During the Early Civil War By Gerald W. Ueckermann, Jr. The Union Party of Maryland was formed at a convention that was held in Baltimore on May 23, 1861. Howard County was represented at the convention by James A....
Revisiting a Journey to Freedom: 175 Years Later
Revisiting a Journey to Freedom: 175 Years Later By Dan Matterazi, Jim Blanchard, and Geeta Shanbhag In the summer of 2023, we were asked by researcher and author Stephanie Gilbert to help find the location where Oliver Gilbert (her great-great Grandfather) escaped...
Howard County US Colored Troops and Enlistment Bounties
Howard County US Colored Troops and Enlistment Bounties Dr. Mark Stout, Executive Director Once let the black man get upon his person the brass letter, U.S., let him get an eagle on his button, and a musket on his shoulder and bullets in his pocket, there is no power...