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 preserve, educate and restore historic properties, primarily in the Historic District of Ellicott City.
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
HEC Elects New Board of Directors, Officers and Advisory Council Members
News Announcement: May 2017
On Sunday, May 7, HEC held its Annual Membership Meeting during which the new leadership for the 2017-2018 year was voted-in. HEC is pleased to announce the following Executive Committee, Board of Directors and Advisory Council.
Officers
President: Joan Becker
Vice President: Karen Learmouth
Secretary: Peg Maxson
Treasurer: Valerie Hyer
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Roland Bounds Honored at Annual Meeting
News Announcement: 5/8/2017
On Sunday, May 7, HEC held its Annual Membership Meeting. The meeting began with a tree dedication led by Ed Lilley in memory of Roland Bounds for his contributions over 50 years of service to historic preservation, the Historic Ellicott City community and HEC as a Past President. The tree and plaque are located near the Courthouse and the Howard County Historical Society Museum. After the ceremony and remarks, HEC conducted its Annual Meeting…
Annual Membership and Board Meeting
Sunday, May 7, 2017
Join us at HEC’s Annual Membership Meeting to celebrate our 2016 successes and take a look at what is on the horizon
Show House
White Hall – 2017
White Hall was part of the early land grant called Freeborn’s Progress. The house was constructed prior to 1822 and family lore suggests that the east wing was used as a hospital during the War of 1812. In 1977 the house was placed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Show House will be open to the public from September 24, 2017 to October 22, 2017.
White Hall is located at 4130 Chatham Road, Ellicott City, MD 21042 (Chatham Road is off of Frederick Road, it is not N. Chatham Road, so please check your GPS for directions)
More information is available by clicking “Learn More” below.
Support Our Mission
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