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
Show House Dirty Work Party
Friday, July 14
Would you like to see what an Historic Ellicott City Decorator Show House looks like before our designers work their magic? You are invited to join us at White Hall for an exclusive insiders peek at our 2017 Decorator Show House “Dirty Work” party on Friday, July 14th from 5:00 to 8:00 pm. In addition to enjoying wine, beer and light casual fare, you’ll get the chance to meet our designers and check out their decorating vision and plans for each room.
Admission: $5, cash, per person, at the door.
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…
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.
The proceeds from this year’s Show House will serve to fund two significant efforts: The Historic Ellicott Revitalization Grant Program as well as the restoration of Carrollton Hall. Carrollton Hall is an historic building on the grounds of The Shrine of St. Anthony, and was built by Charles Carroll and completed in 1832.
White Hall is located at 4130 Chatham Road, Ellicott City, MD 21042.
More information is available by clicking “Learn More” below. Ticket sales and information about visiting White Hall can be found by clicking on “Show House Tickets” under the Show House tab of the Main Menu.
Support Our Mission
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