Harford Destination Guide [2016]

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Concord Point Lighthouse/
O’Neil House
Concord & Lafayette Streets
Havre de Grace, MD 21078
410-939-3213 |
Open May–Oct on Sat, Sun & Holidays
from 1–5pm. Grounds open year-round.
Built in 1827, the Concord Point Lighthouse
is the second oldest tower lighthouse
on the Chesapeake Bay. It is located
where the Susquehanna River meets
the tidal flow of the Chesapeake Bay.
Havre de Grace Decoy Museum
215 Giles Street
Havre de Grace, MD 21078
410-939-3739 |
Mon–Sat 10:30am–4:30pm; Sun 12–4pm.
The Decoy Museum celebrates the
unique American folk art of decoy
carving, the heritage of Havre de
Grace and the Chesapeake Bay.
Havre de Grace
Maritime Museum
100 Lafayette Street
Havre de Grace, MD 21078
410-939-4800 |
Open June–Aug 7 days 10am–5pm;
Sept–May, closed on Tues & Thurs.
Situated “Where Bay Life Begins,” the
Havre de Grace Maritime Museum
features exhibits and programs
interpreting the rich maritime heritage
of the culture of the lower Susquehanna
River and the upper Chesapeake Bay.
TUDOR HALL
17 Tudor Lane Bel Air, MD 21015, 443-619-0008
Connect with a fascinating piece of American history here at the childhood
home of John Wilkes Booth . The eccentric and prominent Booth family,
well-known as Shakespearean actors, built this home in lovely Harford
County as a country retreat. Tours here make history come alive as you walk
where the Booth family walked, lived, played, worked and dreamed.
Hays House Museum
324 Kenmore Avenue
Bel Air, MD 21014
410-838-7691 |
Sun 1–4pm.
The Hays House Museum offers visitors a
glimpse into the daily life of a well-to-do family
during the Federal period of American history.
Hays-Heighe House
401 Thomas Run Road
Bel Air, MD 21015
443-412-2539 |
Tues 1–3pm. Fri 10am–Noon;
first Sat /mo. 10am–12pm.
Located on the Harford Community College
campus, this newly-renovated 1808 structure
is a place to learn about our heritage through
guided tours, exhibits, and displays.
Historic Jerusalem Mill Village/
Jericho Covered Bridge
2813 Jerusalem Road
Kingsville, MD 21087
410-877-9560 |
This living history destination from the 1770’s
is one of the oldest most intact mill villages
in Maryland. Activities include blacksmith,
gunshop, colonial kitchen, museum, 1930’s
general store, gift shop and the annual
Colonial Craftsman Weekend Fair.
Ladew Topiary Gardens
3535 Jarrettsville Pike
Monkton, MD 21111
410-557-9570 |
Open April 1st–Oct 31st; Mon–Fri
10am–4pm; Sat & Sun 10:30am–5pm
These world-renowned gardens include
over 100 topiaries on 22 acres. Fox hunting
memorabilia and antiques fill the 1747 Manor
House. Enjoy the Butterfly House, Nature
Walk, Café, Gift Shop and historical displays.
CLOCKWISE (from top right):
Jerusalem Mill Village, Havre de Grace Maritime Museum, Tudor Hall,
tools in Eden Mills, Rock Run Mill and Jericho Covered Bridge
Steppingstone Farm Museum
461 Quaker Bottom Road
Havre de Grace, MD 21078
410-939-2299 |
Open weekends May–Sept 1–4pm
Spend the afternoon touring this 19th century
Harford County farm site, where the rural
heritage of Harford County is preserved and the
rural arts and crafts of the 1880-1920 period
are demonstrated. Tour the stone farmhouse,
outbuildings, canning house, carriage barn and
other exhibits, including the Foard Blacksmith
Shop. Steppingstone also hosts special events,
private rentals, and tours. Admission.
Susquehanna Museum
at the Lock House
817 Conesteo Street
Havre de Grace, MD 21078
410-939-5780 |
April–Oct Fri–Sun 1–5pm
The Susquehanna Museum at the Lock
House is a private, non-profit institution that
collects, documents and preserves the cultural
heritage of the City of Havre de Grace and
its important role in the 19th century canal
era for the purpose of promoting history.
• Visit Harford! Headquarters
108 South Bond Street
Bel Air, MD 21014
410-838-7777
Mon–Fri 9am–4pm
• City of Havre de Grace
Office of Tourism &
Visitor Center
450 Pennington Avenue
Havre de Grace, MD 21078
410-939-2100
Mon–Fri 9am–5pm;
Sat 10am–3pm; Sun
(seasonal) 10am–3pm
• Town of Bel Air
Visitor Center
37 N. Main Street
Bel Air, MD 21014
410-879-2012
Mon–Fri 8:30am–4pm
• Maryland House
Travel Plaza
Interstate I-95, Mile marker 82
Aberdeen, MD 21001
443-674-1842
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