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DELAYED OPENINGS: Due to the weather, the Museum of Howard County History will reopen at 1pm on Feb. 21st; the Ellicott Mills Children’s Museum will open at 3pm on Feb. 21st.
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Join us for our Annual Meeting of the Howard County Historical Society and learn about the fascinating preservation stories happening in our own backyard!
Purchase tickets to the next event in the Historic Churches Concert Series! Enjoy historical insights before the concert at 7pm with Redd & the Paper Flowers at Gary Memorial Church.
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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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...