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)

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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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 ffchistoricaltours.com/.../ellicott-c… for information and tickets!

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]

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.

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

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

Harry Potter Fans Celebrate Wizarding Weekend In Ellicott City Link: baltimore.cbslocal.com/2019/10/05/wiz…

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 ow.ly/rftj50FYbsV

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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October Events at the Museum of Howard County History and Old Ellicott City! - mailchi.mp/d739b4fccf89/u…

The Ellicott "Silly" Comedy Festival is this Week! - mailchi.mp/8e66cd3abf5d/u…

November Events at the Museum of Howard County History and Old Ellicott City! - mailchi.mp/48495cca5cef/u…

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Upcoming Holiday History Events! - mailchi.mp/c845427c13d3/u…

#Giving Tuesday, Midnight Madness and the Last Lunch Lecture of 2021 - mailchi.mp/e215b96027d0/u…