Pioneers in Preservation
Historic Ellicott City, Inc. (HEC) is a non-profit volunteer organization founded in 1974. The organization is the result of a merger of Historic Ellicott Mills, Inc. and the Ellicott City Bicenntenial Association, Inc.. Our mission is to support the preservation and restoration of the Ellicott City Historic District as well as other historic Howard County properties, and to promote a greater awareness of Ellicott City and Howard County history.
Our passion for preservation is best known by our Annual Decorator Show House. Our accomplishments in restoration and fundraising have led to successful partnerships with property owners in restoring our county’s historic homes and preserving them for future generations.
Recent News and Upcoming Events
Announcement: Mt. Ida Estate Sale
November 10 & 11 - 2018
Mt. Ida Estate Sale
November 10th from 9:00 to 4:00
November 11th from 10:00 to 4:00
HEC was recently notified that the owner of Mt. Ida has signed a contract to sell the home. As our move is imminent, HEC and FPFI are hosting an Estate Sale. Items for sale include furniture, rugs, curtains, china, knick knacks, holiday decorations, vintage farmhouse decor, etc… Photos of many of the items will be posted on our Facebook Page: facebook.com/HistoricECinc and are listed on this Estate Sale site: https://bit.ly/2D90lf0.
Prices will be marked and available the day of the sale. Many of these items found a home in Mt. Ida after the 2013 Show House. Proceeds will go into HEC’s general fund. No phone calls, please. Mt. Ida is the historic yellow stucco house next to the Howard County Courthouse parking lot. The address is 3691 Sarahs Lane, Ellicott City.
Show House Merchandise Pick-UP
Announcement: October 25-28
HEC is pleased to announce that this year’s Decorator Show House was a success.
Merchandise pick-up days/times are:
Thursday, October 25: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday, October 27: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday, October 28: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Removal and transportation of all items are the buyer’s responsibility. No refunds and no returns.
Thank you to everyone who visited Wilderness Farm!
Press Release: HEC Hosts Decorator Show House Preview Day
News Announcement
Historic Ellicott City, Inc. (HEC) will unveil the transformation of its 2018 Decorator Show House, Wilderness Farm, at its Preview Day Garden Party on Thursday, September 20, 11:30am to 4:00pm. Guests of the Preview Day Garden Party will get an exclusive first look at the home’s dramatic new look. Interior designers have masterfully designed and decorated 20 unique spaces in the 20th century farmhouse. Guests will enjoy catering from popular Ellicott City eatery, Georgia Grace cafe and the annual Antique Shop.
The complete Press Release can be read by clicking Read More below.
2018 Show House Wilderness Farm
Wilderness Farm is a 1907 Victorian farm house which is listed on the Howard County Historic Sites Inventory of the Maryland Historical Trust. This property is associated with the prominent Warfield and Nicodemus families of early Howard County. Both the Warfield and Nicodemus families are noted for their roles as Revolutionary War soldiers and patriots. Wilderness Farm is located at 3366 Jennings Chapel Road in Woodbine.
It will be available to the public from September 21, 2018 to October 21, 2018 and it will benefit Ellicott City flood relief efforts.
Click here to purchase tickets and for more information about visiting the Show House
Click here to learn more about the history of Wilderness Farm.
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