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Mt. Ida

Jan 12, 1995

Mount Ida is the last home in the historic district of Ellicott City built for a member of the Ellicott family. This yellow stucco house of rubble stone was built in 1828 for William Ellicott, grandson of Andrew Ellicott, a founder of Ellicott’s Mills. Mount Ida is now the headquarters of the Friends of the Patapsco Female Institute. The show house also celebrated the opening of the stabilized ruins of the Patapsco Female Institute. The show house ran from September 30 to October 29. The chairman was Patricia Fleegle. Approximately 4000 people attended.

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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