About Historic Ellicott City, Inc.
HEC’s Decorator Show House is our organization’s main fundraiser. The proceeds each year support our passion for preservation and restoration for historic properties throughout Howard County, Maryland. For over 33 years, Historic Ellicott City’s Show House Committee has worked tirelessly to seek out properties of interest, contacts the owner, and works with designers to completely transform the property for an event for the entire community to enjoy.
2019 Decorator Show House: Belle Vue at The Chase
Mark your calendars now for HEC, Inc 33rd Decorator Show House coming late Sept 2019!
This year, HEC has something new in store for our Show House enthusiasts! We are decorating a large newer home that offers more interior spaces to design, paint, decorate and visit. Over 20 designers will bring their expertise to this charming French Provincial home. Boutique and antique vendors will also be on site. We will be announcing the exact location and address soon…so stay tuned.
Follow our progress on our Facebook Page and on Instagram @historicecshowhouse. And, if you are interested in helping out by volunteering, send us an email to: showhouse@historicec.com.
Recent News and Upcoming Events
Design at Dusk
**New This Year**
- Every Weds after the house is closed to the General Public
- Private house tour, light refreshments, Designer presentations
- Boutique will be open before the event begins.
- Must purchase a limited special event ticket.
- Great for Book Clubs, Bunco groups, Birthdays etc. Try something different and fun!
Check back soon for details!
HEC’s 2019 Revitalization Grant Program Recipients
June 2019
Proceeds from our 2018 Show House were made available to provide direct assistance for the rehabilitation and preservation and promotion of cultural resources within the Ellicott City National Register Historic District and the surrounding area in Howard County. HEC partnered with Preservation Maryland to create and fund the Historic Ellicott City Revitalization Grant Program. This grant cycle, the recipients are:
Old Stone Tavern, Patapsco Heritage Greenway, the Howard County Historical Society, and Preservation MD for their Ellicott City Jail Project.
Click Read More for additional information.
Announcing HEC’s 2019-2020 Board of Directors
May 2019
HEC is proud to announce its 2019-2020 Board of Directors
Officers
President, Peggy Maxson
Vice President, Bill Hugel
Treasurer, Rozalia Case
Secretary, Nina Buffington
Immediate Past President
Joan Becker
For the complete list of Directors and Advisory Council Members, click Read More below.