Howard County Historical Society

Howard County, Maryland's largest repository, including a research library, archives, and museum. Call 410-480-3250 or [email protected]. #HoCoHistory

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New Ellicott Mills Children's Museum: Coming April 2022! #museum #childrensmuseum #HowardCounty #History

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#Giving Tuesday, Midnight Madness and the Last Lunch Lecture of 2021 - https://t.co/vHvWfYACtc

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Upcoming Holiday History Events! - https://t.co/G2gAwl1P9h

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UPDATE  November Events at the Museum of Howard County History and Old Ellicott City! - https://t.co/2XghDg7O38

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November Events at the Museum of Howard County History and Old Ellicott City! - https://t.co/rrs9ndXbw9

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The Ellicott "Silly" Comedy Festival is this Week! - https://t.co/c8jSraCNDC

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October Events at the Museum of Howard County History and Old Ellicott City! - https://t.co/1k9YhL9qik

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Upcoming Events and Programs at the Museum of Howard County History and Old Ellicott City - https://t.co/P6kSn7THYv

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Upcoming Events and Programs at the Museum of Howard County History and Old Ellicott City - https://t.co/QSTAooCNbC

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Upcoming Events and Programs at the Museum of Howard County History and Old Ellicott City - https://t.co/zvrwyWq8XL

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Do you want to brush up on Ellicott City history before next year's 250th commemorative celebration? Check out these books! Throughout 2022 the Museum will play host to a series of lectures tied to the celebration as well as a brand new exhibit that honors the Ellicott brothers.

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Today we celebrate Women’s Equality Day! August 26 was selected by Congress to commemorate the ratification of the 19th Amendment, which grants women the right to vote.
Explore our Digital Collections at https://t.co/bzWQbWOILh

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Harry Potter Fans Celebrate Wizarding Weekend In Ellicott City
Link: https://t.co/Q3pcf9PZuY

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Frederick Douglass, Slavery, & Emancipation - David W. Blight

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The Blue Star Garden on August 9, 2021 with peak blooms! Stop by the Miller Branch of the Howard County Library to view it!

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From Our Past
Ellicott City's Oliver Viaduct was dedicated on August 28 in 1830.
A historic intersection of roads and rails in Ellicott City’s eastern end on Main Street. Here is where America’s first railroad met a major wagon route to the expanding country’s interior.

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EC250 is pleased to announce that it is partnering with The Business Monthly to produce a special FREE commemorative magazine for Ellicott City's upcoming 250th Anniversary Celebration.
To show your support go to: [email protected]

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Looking for something historical to do this Saturday? The weather looks like it will be perfect for our walking tour of Old Ellicott City!
visit https://t.co/mU5ZRo8Ula for information and tickets!

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Upcoming Events and Programs at the Museum of Howard County History and Old Ellicott City - https://t.co/Axc2yDb4Xu

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We had a wonderful week at the Howard County Fair. We want to thank our members and friends that stopped by to say hello and supported us by purchasing some of the gift items! Thank you for supporting the Howard County Historical Society!

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The Howard County Historical Society will be running a bus tour from Ellicott City to Boonsboro Maryland on September 4th. Tour will stop in Frederick for lunch and we will get a sneak peek of the National Road Museum in Boonsboro (will open in 2022). Costs $60 (includes lunch)