by Mark J. Stout, Ph.D., Executive Director | Announcement We are happy to announce that the Howard County Historical Society (HCHS) has received a SHINE (Strengthening the Humanities Investment in Nonprofits for Equity) grant from Maryland Humanities Council for...

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...