Upcoming
Mill Town Tea - History of Showhouses
June 18th, 2026, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Museum of Howard County History, 8328, Court Avenue, Ellicott City, Maryland, 21043
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Have you always been curious about the yellow stucco mansion on the hill high above Ellicott City and next to the Courthouse? Its’ 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. HEC opens the doors to Mt. Ida from 11:00 to 3:00 on the second Saturday of every month from June to November for tours.
Mt. Ida will be open for visitors on November 12th.
Admission is $4.00 for adults, $2.00 for students. Children under 12 are free. Tickets can be purchased at the door, cash preferred. For more information, click here.
Upcoming
June 18th, 2026, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Museum of Howard County History, 8328, Court Avenue, Ellicott City, Maryland, 21043
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Upcoming
Saturdays starting May 23rd, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Tiber Park across from the B&O Museum, Downtown Ellicott City - See you there!
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Preservation
Ongoing
The HEC grant program provides direct assistance for the rehabilitation, sustainment and preservation of properties within the Ellicott City Historic District....
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