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
Designers Needed for 2018 Show House
News Update
HEC is seeking designers to showcase their talents for its 32nd Decorator Show House. HEC cordially invites members of the design community to walk through the location for its 32nd Decorator Show House: Wilderness Farm located at 3366 Jennings Chapel Road, Woodbine, Md. 21797. This is a wonderful opportunity to promote your business and expand your clientele.
HEC Elects New Board of Directors, Officers and Advisory Council Members
News Announcement: April 2018
On Sunday, April 15, 2018, HEC held its Annual Membership Meeting during which the leadership for the 2018-2019 year was elected. Click Read More to view the complete list of members of our Executive Committee, Board of Directors and Advisory Council Members.
HEC Annual Membership Meeting
Upcoming Event: Sunday, April 15, 2018
You are cordially invited to join us at this year’s Annual Membership Meeting & Luncheon with Guest Speaker Len Lazarick
Agenda also includes: lunch; an announcement about a HEC’s Commitment to the restoration of Carrollton Hall, located on the grounds of The Shrine of St. Anthony; the election of 2018 Officers and Board of Directors; a 2018 Show House update; a formal thank you to our volunteers and members; and an opportunity to renew memberships.
Sunday, April 15, 2018 ~ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm ~ at Mt. Ida
RSVP by April 5th by email to: historicec@hotmail.com – or by phone message at: 410-461-6908
Free for all current and future HEC members.
Nominate A Show House
*Walnut Grove (HEC 2009 Show House)
Thousands of people toured White Hall in the Fall off 2017 making the event one of the most successful in HEC history. HEC has now turned to finding the next home to serve as a Show House. While the inventory of historic homes in Howard County is dwindling and finding a home on a large enough parcel of land is proving difficult, HEC’s Show House Committee is hard at work searching for the next location. The ideal homes are old and stately, located in Howard County, and with on-site acreage for parking or ability to use/create parking nearby. The home should be in livable condition needing mostly design and cosmetic improvements.
To learn more about the criteria we use in our search process click here.
Support Our Mission
For membership information, visit our membership page. For a one-time contribution, use the link below: