September Events! See all on our Calendar.
Next Lunch Date with History — Sept. 6, 12:00 — 1:00 pm
Our next Lunch Date with History on September 6 features Kevin Leonard from the Laurel History Boys. Kevin will be sharing the History of the Capitol Centre.
Evening Lecture: Miller Branch Library — Sept. 16, 7:00 — 8:00 pm
“Man vs. Nature: What can we Learn from the Past to Navigate the Present and Future?” Join award winning author Ned Tillman for this interactive session.
Mill Town Tea — Sept. 26, 11:30 am — 1:00 pm
Join us for our September tea co-sponsored by Historic Ellicott City. Our speaker will be sharing the story of a freedom seeker to commemorate International Underground Railroad Month.
The Missing Treasure of Old Ellicott City — Sept. 28-29, 10:00 am — 5:00 pm
Sponsored by the Howard County Historical Society and the Ellicott City Partnership, participate in this unique “Puzzle Adventure” crafted by local teacher Scot Ehrhardt.
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.
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Howard County History Articles
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...
The Early Life of Decatur Dorsey
The Early Life of Decatur Dorsey By Gerald W. Ueckermann, Jr. October 19, 2021 By the early summer of 1864 the Union Army’s offensive to finish off the Confederate Army of Robert E. Lee had stalled on the outskirts of Petersburg, Virginia. There, Union soldiers...