News and Upcoming Events
News Annoncement
HEC was pleased to offer Mt. Ida as one of the five historic properties in Howard County that was viewed as part of the Howard County Historical Society’s 40th Annual Holiday House Tour on Sunday, December 11th, 2016. For more information , please visit the Howard County Historical Society’s website at: www.hchsmd.org.
News Annoncement
Historic Ellicott City, Inc. and Friends of the Patapsco Female Institute was open to the community for light refreshments and to view and enjoy historic Mt. Ida decorated for Christmas.
News Annoncement
On Thursday, September 22nd, HEC opened this year’s Show House, Avoca, with an elegant evening preview party. Guests included the owner of the home, Mr. Tom Breen and his son, Brad, as well as County Executive Allan Kittleman, Maryland State Senator Gail Bates, Maryland Delegate Bob Flanagan, the talented design team, HEC’s show house committee volunteers, and many generous sponsors and guests…
Pictured to the left are Tom and Brad Breen with County Executive Allan Kittleman cutting the ribbon as the official opening of the Show House, which will run through October 23rd.
News Update
The County is serving as a resource to anyone who is seeking more information on post-flood conditions and recovery. Requests to volunteer and questions should be directed to the County at 410-313-2900 or visit www.howardcountymd.gov/ECStrong-Recovery-Resources.
News Announcement
UPDATE (10/1/2016): The Ellicott City Old Town Market is back to its location at the parking lot of the Wine Bin. HEC was pleased to serve as the Market’s host at Mt. Ida while old town was recovering from the flood, but as recovery efforts have progressed, the vendors are excited to move back to their original location. Join them for the rest of October from 9 am to 1 pm.
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.