Event Type Lunch Lectures
July
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History Through a Fresh Lens The Historic and Cultural Resources Section
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History Through a Fresh Lens
The Historic and Cultural Resources Section of Howard County’s Department of Recreation and Parks has refocused its attention to providing constituents opportunities to find a sense of place through historic preservation. Join Manager Tiffany Fisk as she describes the many historic properties under her supervision and the department’s efforts to preserve these significant elements of our county’s history.
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Time
July 12, 2024 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
Museum of Howard County History
8328 Court Avenue Ellicott City, MD 21043
August
02aug12:00 pm1:00 pmLunch Date with History featuring Executive Director Mark Stout
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The Anti-Saloon League and Prohibition in Howard County The 18th Amendment was driven by the dramatic increase in alcohol consumption with the availability of hard liquor in the 19th Century. Join
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The Anti-Saloon League and Prohibition in Howard County
The 18th Amendment was driven by the dramatic increase in alcohol consumption with the availability of hard liquor in the 19th Century. Join Executive Director Dr. Mark Stout to learn about Maryland and Howard County loosely enforced Prohibition laws, as well as the efforts of the Anti-Saloon League to ban alcohol consumption in Howard County and other parts of Maryland, with local efforts led by former First Presbyterian minister Reverend Henry Branch.
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August 2, 2024 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
Museum of Howard County History
8328 Court Avenue Ellicott City, MD 21043
September
06sep12:00 pm1:00 pmLunch Date with History featuring Kevin Leonard from the Laurel History Boys
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History of the Capitol Centre The Capital Centre arena opened in Landover in 1973 and for the next 25 years was one of
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History of the Capitol Centre
The Capital Centre arena opened in Landover in 1973 and for the next 25 years was one of the top arenas in the country. Kevin Leonard, one of the authors of the new book, “Capital Centre, A Retrospective” will describe how the arena came to be and tell backstage stories from sports to concerts by virtually every major performer in every genre.
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September 6, 2024 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
October
04oct12:00 pm1:00 pmLunch Date with History featuring local Author Lee Preston
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Other People’s Garbage: Iconic Artifacts, Documents, and Remains From Our Prehistoric and Historic Past In their quest to reconstruct the past, archaeologists have excavated thousands of sites and, recovered signature artifacts
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Other People’s Garbage: Iconic Artifacts, Documents, and Remains From Our Prehistoric and Historic Past
In their quest to reconstruct the past, archaeologists have excavated thousands of sites and, recovered signature artifacts and remains critical to our understanding of human history. This presentation features examples of diagnostic artifacts, and remains from local sites and beyond, that have been instrumental in preserving, and often, rewriting our history.
Time
October 4, 2024 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
Museum of Howard County History
8328 Court Avenue Ellicott City, MD 21043
November
08nov12:00 pm1:00 pmLunch Date with History featuring Dan Wecker
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History of the Elkridge Furnace Inn From 18th Century iron works, to 21st Century Inn, learn about the rich history of this iconic
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History of the Elkridge Furnace Inn
From 18th Century iron works, to 21st Century Inn, learn about the rich history of this iconic Howard County Landmark from the owner of the Elkridge Furnace Inn.
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November 8, 2024 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
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