Thoroughbred racing has a long history in Maryland—the first jockey club in the colonies was founded in Annapolis in 1743, making Maryland the first colony to organize the sport. The…
More copies of our popular new book, What Lies Beneath: The farms, mills, and towns under our reservoirs, have been received. To protect the public and staff alike sales will be…
Baltimore County has a rich history, with significant contributions to Maryland’s and America’s cultural, technological, environmental, and social evolution. There are many great museums, societies, historic sites, and other groups…
Order the book HERE! Information about the mills along the Gwynns Falls can often be challenging to locate within large State archival collections. In John McGrain’s new book, the…
Join now or renew for ’26! To purchase a membership, please visit our shop Your Membership Makes a Real Difference Through your membership in the Historical Society of Baltimore County,…
The offices and Library Research Center of the Historical Society will be closed from Friday September 4 through Monday September 7 for the Labor Day weekend. Normal hours will resume Tuesday Sept 8th.
Normal Public Hours: Fridays and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. or by appointment.
Weather Closings: HSBC will follow the Baltimore County Public Schools during weekdays and Recreation & Parks on weekends.
