News and Upcoming Events
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.
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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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…
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
News Announcement: 4/19/2017
Preservation Maryland and Historic Ellicott City, Inc. are pleased to announce a new grant program to benefit historic Ellicott City in Howard County, Maryland.
The Historic Ellicott City Revitalization Grant Program will provide direct assistance for the rehabilitation and preservation of properties, and the promotion of cultural resources within the Ellicott City Historic District boundaries. Non-profit organizations, religious institutions, and county agencies will be eligible to apply.
$50,000 in funding will be made available and will be disbursed in grants ranging from $2,500 to $10,000 to grant awardees.
Projects eligible for funding from the grant program fall into three broad categories:
- Repair and rehabilitation
- Public programming
- Planning
In 2017 repair and rehabilitation will be the priority funding category. Grant applications are due to Preservation Maryland by June 2, 2017.
Mt. Ida
Have you always been curious about the yellow stucco mansion on the hill high above Ellicott City and next to the Courthouse? It’s called Mt. Ida and its the home of the administrative offices of both Historic Ellicott City, Inc. and the Friends of the Patapsco Female Institute.
The story of of this lovely home begins in 1833. Architect Robert Carey Long, Jr and Charles Timanus, Jr., the Principal builder of the Patapsco Female Institute, erected this yellow-stucco house of rubble stone for William Ellicott, grandson of Andrew Ellicott, a founder of Ellicott’s Mills. Mt.Ida’s style was gleaned from the Greek Revival and Italianate periods, reminiscent of that which pervaded the South during its Ante-bellum Period. It was the last Ellicott home built within the Historic District, a magnificent specimen of architectural excellence, and remains for us a living monument to the history and lifestyle we call our heritage.
Tours can be booked by request and the home can be rented for certain approved events, not to exceed 60 guests, again by request. Email: Historicec@hotmail.com or leave a message at: 410-461-6908.