Harford County, Maryland Tourism & Maryland Trips, Travel & Weekend Getaways

MAY 21

Journey Stories "Highway Hospitality" Before the building of "super highways" and interstates, it was "getting there" that made the memories! Explore Harford's Rt. 40 of old - quirky motels, sparkling diners, and full-service auto stations th...
MAY 21

Journey Stories "Food on the Go!" Because we journey, we eat...and eat well! Posters and display cases throughout the Library allow visitors to explore how human travel has made food more than sustenance. See ice cream fit for space, vintage advertisin...
MAY 21

Journey Stories "Iron, Tin and Paper: Canning in Harford County" The canning industry was hot in Harford County. Rail lines provided transportation to new markets and the farmers provided the wonderful product. This is a display of the art of canning labels, the variety of canneries...
MAY 21

Journey Stories "From Trail to Train: The Building of Bel Air" From the early horse trails to the Ma and Pa Railroad, Bel Air has been the apex of how goods and services were received and traveled in Harford County. See website for times and more information.
MAY 21

Journey Stories "Fugitives, Accessories, and Catchers: The Underground Railroad in Harford County" The journey to freedom was fraught with obstacles as vast as the Susquehanna River and as personal as the nosey neighbor. Learn the stories of the fugitives, accessories, and catchers through large panels which tell each gro...
MAY 21

Journey Stories "Journey through Harford History" The Story of Harford County from its early beginnings to the technology leader it is becoming today. Explore major events through the pages of The Aegis and consider personal accounts from the individuals who have shaped the...
MAY 21

Journey Stories "Money and Migration: Population and the County Economy" Changing economies, innovations, and global factors have influenced the business of Harford County and its populations. Women at work, the rise of the techopolis and factory successes and failures have brought people in and ...
MAY 21

Journey Stories Smithsonian Exhibit Enjoy historic photos and artifacts and personal accounts from the individuals that make up Journey Stories, the history of the development and evolution of our need as Americans to move and expand - to journey - both physica...
MAY 21

Homeschool - "Water, Water, Everywhere" Let's explore the wetlands, creek, beaver canal and other water sources to discover what critters and plants are found there. We will also canoe to get a better look of the wildlife and plants along the creek! Mus...
MAY 21

Homeschool - Native Americans A theme is chosen each session (month) and participants will learn through written assignments, video clips, hands on activities, hikes, and outdoor exploration and investigation. Three Mondays each month are selected for the ses...
MAY 22

Bee Hive Maintenance Join our head beekeeper, Cybil Preston, as she demonstrates hive maintenance and answers questions you may have concerning honeybees, crop management, pests and disease, as well as the importance of honeybees. There is no registra...
MAY 22

War of 1812 Bicentennial Observance Exhibit The exhibit will showcase the local history as it relates to the War of 1812, as well as daily life in the early Republic period. New displays and updated information will be added throughout the exhibit run, which will close in D...

Location

Just 25 miles
north of Baltimore,
Visit a lighthouse,
cross a covered bridge,
tour a topiary garden,
experience Ripken Stadium,
hike to a waterfall,
play Maryland's best golf and more!
In Harford County, there is
something for everyone to love!