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Our Show Houses

Discovery Farm

Jan 10, 1993

The oldest part of this property in Glenelg-the fieldstone kitchen–dates to 1760. At one time the property was called ‘The Herbiary’ as the family residing there raised both herbs and bees. The structure stands on a part of ‘Second Discovery’, patented in 1729 by Vachel and Joseph Howard. The show house was open from September 25 to October 24. The chairman was Virginia Kinney.

Recent Advocacy & Events

Mill Town Tea Feb 2026
Mill Town Tea

Location: Museum of Howard County History, 8328, Court Avenue, Ellicott City, Maryland, 21043
Date: Thursday, February 26, 2026, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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Mill Town Tea Sept 2025
Mill Town Tea - Portrait of the Past

Location: Museum of Howard County History, 8328, Court Avenue, Ellicott City, Maryland, 21043
Date: Thursday, September 25, 2025, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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HEC, Inc. Annual Membership Meeting 5/3/25

May 3, 2025

Despite a threatening forecast HEC, Inc. members attended an afternoon Annual Meeting in the...

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