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Thank you for your interest in EC250.
Join us as we celebrate and rediscover the history and charm of Historic Ellicott City, Maryland – the town older than the United States of America!

Help support the town's 250th anniversary celebration!

April is National Poetry Month and the perfect time to experience a poetic moment in historic Ellicott City! In celebration of Ellicott City’s 250th anniversary Howard County Poetry & Literature Society (HoCoPoLitSo) invites visitors to seek and peek into the town’s shop windows for a specially curated collection of poems that speak to the town’s history, commerce, and people. SEE MAP OF LOCATIONS
SPECIAL FEATURE!
TIME CAPSULE

What will they find 50 years from now?
We will mark the sestercentennial year with a time capsule ceremony on October 8 in historic Ellicott City. We would love to hear what you think should be included for others to find when the capsule is opened in 2072! Email your ideas.
WHAT’S UP

EC250 garden project at PFI featured in Washington Post Magazine! READ “How a Garden Once Lost to History is Being Brought Back into Bloom“
SPECIAL FEATURE!
CHEERS TO 250 YEARS

RAISE A GLASS to Ellicott City, Maryland’s 250th anniversary with the SESTERCENTENNIAL SERIES of commemorative cans featuring Manor Hill Brewing‘s signature IPA! Look for the QRCode on the “In The Hollow” can to uncover the town’s story. LEARN WHERE to find the cans.
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I would like to be added to the mailing list so I can stay informed about updates and future events regarding Ellicott City’s 250th anniversary.
WHAT IS EC250?
EC250 aims to inspire celebrations throughout Howard County, Maryland that honor and celebrate the 250th anniversary of the founding of historic Ellicott City, Maryland. By partnering with community groups around Howard County, we will share the unique history and national significance of historic Ellicott City, Maryland through innovative educational, entertainment, and cultural events.
WHEN IS IT?
The fun begins January 2022 and runs through December 2022! Check out our events page for more specifics.
ABOUT THE CELEBRATION
Events will highlight different aspects of historic Ellicott City’s incredible history. Don’t forget to sign up for our mailing list to stay informed of the fun happening throughout the year.

Help make it happen.
Become a sponsor or make a donation to the EC250 fund. Or host an event that celebrates the Sestercentennial.
YEARS
since Ellicott City was founded
MILES
of railroad track from Baltimore to Ellicott City
PEOPLE
who rode the train in 1830 from Baltimore to Ellicott Mills
HILLS
of Ellicott City
BROTHERS
founded Ellicott’s Mills (Joseph, Andrew and John Ellicott)