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Historic Ellicott City, Inc.
Presents Holly Manor
A Journey From Colonial To Contemporary

Our 27th annual Decorator Show House is a colonial revival estate conveniently located on several rolling acres midway between Baltimore and Washington in the Maple Lawn area just south of Columbia.

Designers from Baltimore and the Washington DC area have paid homage to the home’s 18th century historic roots as well as its 21st century possibilities. Visitors will gain inspiration from over twenty five rooms reflecting both colonial and contemporary design. Our thanks to artist, Rich Pauley, for his beautiful rendition of this year's Show House.

We invite you to delight in the magic our designers have created, and encourage you to seek their guidance in your future decorating plans. In addition, we are pleased to also offer you tempting treasures in our extensive Boutique, as well as a gallery of furnishings from your favorite Ellicott City retail and antiques merchants. And, no visit to the Show House would be complete without experiencing the culinary delights in our cafe, catered daily by Absolutely Perfect.

September 24 - October 23, 2011 Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday 10am-4pm Thursday 10am-8pm Sunday 12pm-5pm Closed Mondays Last admission one hour before closing Ticket Prices $15 in advance | $20 at the door Order Tickets Online

Preview Party Gala The opening preview party will be held on Thursday, September 22nd from 7pm to 10pm. The event features gourmet dining by Peter Halstad Catering, music, and the first opportunity to view the Show House and purchase unique decorator items. Tickets are $75 and must be purchased in advance. Call 410-461-6908 or Order Preview Party Tickets

Area Locations for Ticket Purchases

• Antique Centers at Historic Savage Mill Foundry Street, Savage
• Bud’s at Silver Run 4115 Littlestown Pike, Westminster
• Clark’s ACE Hardware 10325 Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City
• Ellicott’s Country Store 8180 Main Street, Ellicott City
• Flowers by Gina 5746 Main Street, Elkridge
• Gallery 44 9469 Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City
• River Hill Garden Center 12165 Route 108, Clarksville
• Serendipity Corner of Route 108 and Route 216, Highland
• Shoemaker Country 8095 Main Street, Ellicott City
• Sidetracked 10 East Main Street, Westminster
• Techlab Photo 8170 Maple Lawn Blvd #170, Fulton
• The Pink Cabbage Frederick Road (Rt 144) and Triadelphia Road
• Westwood Unique Furnishings and Antiques 13554 Triadelphia Rd, Ellicott City

For more information call 410.461.6908

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Historic Ellicott City, Inc. publishes new book

Remembering Ellicott City
Stories from the Patapsco River Valley

Historic Ellicott City, Inc.’s executive director, Janet Kusterer, and Advisory Board member Victoria Goeller have joined forces to produce a fascinating history of Ellicott City, based largely on the colorful firsthand accounts by local residents. This oral history program has been in place in the organization for several years, and the resulting anecdotes are gathered here together for the first time.

Published by The History Press, the book is available at many local venues, including Barnes and Noble and the Tourism Visitors Center, or by calling the office at 410-461-6908 or emailing to janetkusterer@juno.com.

THE ELLICOTT CITY B&O RAILROAD STATION: A National Historic Landmark
By Janet P. Kusterer, Travis Harry and Charles Kyler

In 1831, The Ellicott City B&O Railroad Station-the Oldest Terminus in America -became an integral part of America's rail transportation system. Passengers and freight moved through its gates on a daily basis, traveling to the port of Baltimore or to points west with unprecedented speed and efficiency. Since 1976, the Station has operated as a living history museum, telling the story of its place in the history of transportation, and its role in the Civil War and other milestones in our country's history. This book tells those stories, and also functions as a guide to the facility. It is a great resource for students and lovers of local history.

The book is $9.95.

Contact - Janet Kusterer, Executive Director
Historic Ellicott City, Inc.
410-461-6908

Historic Ellicott City, Inc. Mill Project

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Oral Histories

Share your stories - As we celebrate thirty years of dedication to the Ellicott City community, we'd like to stop for a minute and contemplate what life has been like here over the decades. Historic Ellicott City, Inc. is sponsoring an oral history project, expected to continue over the next few years. We want to hear your stories, see your pictures and mementoes, and piece together the fabric of the town. Please share with us so we can enrich everyone with our unique history.

Email us at janetkusterer@juno.com or call 410.461.6908

Celia M. Holland wrote the book, Ellicott City, Maryland: Mill Town, USA, over three decades ago, offering insider views of many notable sites in Ellicott City, most of which are not open to the public-a valued historic resource. Long out of print, the book has now been updated with new information by local writers Janet P. Kusterer and Charlotte T. Holland, Celia's daughter, and new photographs by Charles Kyler.

The writers revisited each site included in the original book, interviewed the current owners, and learned their stories of continued preservation over the years. The new text, along with a variety of new photographs, has been added to each chapter, making the book yet again a useful resource for those who love Ellicott City and who want to learn more about its history and residents.

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