Explore highlights of Ellicott City history as the town transforms from the Ellicotts' settlement "in the Hollow" to a center of commerce. (MORE...)

The exhibit takes a look into the lives of Ellicott City's founding family through the lens of its extensive Ellicott family artifact collection.  Among the items on display are (MORE...)

In honor of Ellicott City’s 250th anniversary the Maryland Museum of History and Culture presents, this exhibition that highlights the evolution of industry in the town of Ellicott City over the past two and half centuries. In "Resilient: 250 Years of Ellicott City," photographs, drawings, paintings, early maps, and objects from MCHC’s collection (MORE...)

Join us for a Lunch Date with History! “History of St. Paul’s Catholic Church” Howard County Museum of History in Ellicott City This series will feature a lecture each month in 2022. Each lecture features a special speaker(s) with in-depth knowledge and insight into the topic. Parking is available on the street or in the Circuit Courthouse parking lot. You may bring your lunch. The lectures are free to Howard County Historical Society members and $5.00 for non-members. To register please click here.