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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Upcoming

Old Ellicott City Farmers Market

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

HEC, Inc. Grant Program Projects

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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Events

February 2026 Mill Town Tea

February 26, 2026

The next episode of HEC Mill Town Tea events was another success hearing from our guest speaker....

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Events

September 2025 Mill Town Tea

September 25, 2025

The next episode of HEC Mill Town Tea events was another success hearing from our guest speaker....

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Meeting

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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Events

Mill Town Tea: “Secrets of the Chocolate Maker” 3/27/2025

Mar 27, 2025

On March 27, 2025 speaking to a packed house, food historian, Tiffany Fisk presented “Secrets of...

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Events

Fall Mill Town Tea 9/26/24

Sep 26, 2024

September is Underground Railroad Month. To commemorate, Mark Stout presented “Journey to...

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Preservation

Preservationist Bench Dedication 9/19/24

Sep 19, 2024

HEC, Inc. invited the family members and friends of the persons named on five benches around...

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Events

Mill Town Tea: Ladybug Tea 6/27/24

Jun 27, 2024

Treated to a festive atmosphere of Ladybug spots everywhere, our attendees were welcomed by...

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News

Memories of Lower Main 6/27/24

Jun 27, 2024

Memories of Lower Main held June 27, 2024 was a heart felt retelling by local merchants of the...

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Meeting

Historic Ellicott City, Inc.’s Annual Membership Meeting 5/5/24

May 5, 2024

Celebrating our Annual Membership meeting in Cinco De Mayo style, members enjoyed tasty...

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Events

Mill Town Tea 2/22/24

Feb 22, 2024

Our second Mill Town Tea was held February 22, 2024 again at the Museum of Howard County History. ...

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Events

First Mill Town Tea

Nov 9, 2023

On the heels of our 50th Anniversary celebration we launched a collaborative venture between...

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Events

50th Anniversary Party

Oct 22, 2023

On October 22, 2023, we celebrated our 50th Anniversary with a memory and fun filled event. We...

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Show Houses

Howard House: The Centerpiece of Main Street Is Restored To Its Original Grandeur!

Nov 23, 2022

As a result of the success of our 34th show house, Oakdale (May-June 2022) which we reported on in...

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Events

EC 250 Time Capsule Dedication

Oct 8, 2022

On October 8, 2022 President Connie Siegel attended the dedication ceremony for the time capsule...

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News

Digging Into History-Oakdale

Sep 8, 2022

by Karen Griffith, HEC Board member For many years I have done genealogical research on my own...

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News

Historic Ellicott City, Inc. Sponsors EC250 Essay Contes

Jun 30, 2022

On June 30, 2022 we awarded cash prizes to the students pictured here with Rep. Courtney Watson at...

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Preservation

The Stewarts

Apr 18, 2022

James and Elizabeth Stewart, 3801 Old Columbia Pike, Ellicott City. A grant was made by HEC to...

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Preservation

Attic Antiques

Apr 11, 2022

Attic Antiques, Brenda Franz, 8421 Main Street, Ellicott City. A grant was made by HEC to replace...

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Show Houses

HEC, Inc.’s 34th Decorator Show House Oakdale Announcement

Mar 4, 2022

ANNOUNCING "OAKDALE" HISTORIC ELLICOTT CITY, INC.’S 34TH DECORATOR SHOWHOUSE Opening May 2022...

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News

HEC’s “Heritage Newsletters” Book has been Republished!

Jan 5, 2022

We are pleased to announce that the "Heritage Newsletters" book has been successfully republished...

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News

In Memoriam

Nov 4, 2021

Say not in grief, 'she is no more' but in thankfulness that she was" These devoted Historic...

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Meeting

HEC’s Annual Meeting

Oct 14, 2021

On September 30, 2021, HEC held its annual membership meeting at the Franciscan Friary on Folly...

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Show Houses

HEC’s Grant Program supports three additional Main Street projects

Jan 31, 2021

With funds raised during HEC’s 2019 Decorator Show House, HEC created the 2020 Historic Ellicott...

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Show Houses

The Show Your House Room Challenge

Jan 23, 2021

WHAT IS IT? ♦ Live virtual presentations over Zoom with HEC’s own show house designers...

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Events

Gift Items Now Available… Just in Time for Holiday Gift Giving

Nov 18, 2020

HEC is pleased to announce gift items now for sale! Custom designed puzzles, a welcome to Ellicott...

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Show Houses

HEC Grant Goes to Support Historic District’s Camera Alert Network

Oct 9, 2020

With funds raised during HEC's 2019 Decorator Show House, HEC created the 2020 Historic Ellicott...

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Preservation

Update: 2020 Revitalization Grant Program

Jul 22, 2020

Historic Ellicott City, Inc. (HEC) is pleased to announce our 2020 Historic Ellicott City...

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Preservation

Weir Building Grant Disbursement Complete

Jun 11, 2020

HEC was pleased to receive confirmation last week that the Howard County Historical Society...

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Preservation

2020 Historic Ellicott City Revitalization Grant Program

May 22, 2020

Historic Ellicott City, Inc. (HEC) is pleased to announce our 2020 Historic Ellicott City...

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Show Houses

Baltimore Sun-Howard County Times Reports: “No Decorator Show House This Year…”

Apr 23, 2020

By KATIE V. JONES BALTIMORE SUN MEDIA | APR 22, 2020 When Peggy Maxson first became involved with...

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News

HEC’s New Office on St. Johns Lane

Feb 16, 2020

Historic Ellicott City, Inc. is pleased to announce that our administrative office has moved to...

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Preservation

Tonge Row Project Completed with HEC Revitalization Grant Funding

Feb 16, 2020

Patapsco Heritage Greenway was the recipient of a grant made possible from proceeds from our 2018...

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Show Houses

Announcing Our Honorary 2019 Decorator Show House Chairs, Creig & Carla Northrop

Aug 16, 2019

33rd Annual Decorator Show House: Belle Vue at The Chase The Northrops have long supported...

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Show Houses

2019 “Preview Party” Event

Aug 16, 2019

Join Us for Our 2019 Decorator Show House Preview Party Honorary Event Chairs Creig & Carla...

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Show Houses

2019 Decorator Show House: Belle Vue at The Chase

Jul 30, 2019

Join us For Our 33rd Annual Decorator Show House: Belle Vue at The Chase This year, Historic...

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Show Houses

“Design at Dusk” Private Tour

Jul 11, 2019

New This Year: "Design at Dusk" Private Tour Our “Design at Dusk” experience will offer ticketed...

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Show Houses

HEC’s 2019 Revitalization Grant Program Recipients

Jun 8, 2019

Proceeds from our 2018 Show House were made available to provide direct assistance for the...

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Meeting

Announcing HEC’s 2019-2020 Board of Directors

Jun 8, 2019

HEC is proud to announce its 2019-2020 Board of Directors Officers President, Peggy Maxson Vice...

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Preservation

Supporting the Rehabilitation of Carrollton Hall

Mar 15, 2019

On Friday, February 22nd, HEC board members and officers toured historic Carrollton Hall and...

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Show Houses

Searching for the Next Show House

Jan 11, 2019

HEC has started to look for the next historic home that will serve as our 2019 Show House. If you...

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Show Houses

HEC’s Revitalization Grant Program: Now Accepting Applications

Jan 3, 2019

HEC has made proceeds from our 2018 Show House available to support projects in the community. HEC...

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Events

Announcement: Mt. Ida Estate Sale

Nov 8, 2018

Mt. Ida Estate Sale November 10th from 9:00 to 4:00 November 11th from 10:00 to 4:00 HEC was...

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Show Houses

Show House Merchandise Pick-UP

Oct 23, 2018

HEC is pleased to announce that this year's Decorator Show House was a success. Merchandise...

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Show Houses

Press Release: HEC Hosts Decorator Show House Preview Day

Sep 18, 2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Mary Miles Weinberg Harris & Associates 410.243-1333 x...

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Show Houses

Press Release: HEC’s 2018 Show House

Aug 9, 2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Mary Miles Weinberg Harris & Associates 410.243-1333 x...

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Events

Tour Mt. Ida: a Special Invitation to Old Ellicott City Market Attendees

Jul 12, 2018

The Ellicott City Old Town Market will be located at the parking lot and on grounds of HEC’s home...

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News

HEC Assistance to Flood Relief Efforts

Jul 7, 2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Joan M. Becker, HEC President 410-461-6908, info@historicec.com...

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Show Houses

Wilderness Farm: the 2018 Show House

Jun 25, 2018

Wilderness Farm will open its doors on September 21, 2018 and will run through October 21, 2018...

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Show Houses

Designers Needed for 2018 Show House

May 10, 2018

Designers and Business Partners: HEC is seeking designers to showcase their talents for its 32nd...

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Preservation

Historic Ellicott City Revitalization Grants

May 3, 2018

Historic Ellicott City Revitalization Grants – In response to the flood in Ellicott City during...

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News

Blossoms of Hope

May 3, 2018

Blossoms of Hope – Since coming to Ellicott City, HEC has been a generous sponsor of Blossoms of...

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Meeting

HEC Elects New Board of Directors, Officers and Advisory Council Members

Apr 22, 2018

On Sunday, April 15, 2018, HEC held its Annual Membership Meeting during which the leadership for...

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Meeting

HEC Annual Membership Meeting

Mar 25, 2018

HEC Annual Membership Meeting Sunday, April 15, 2018 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm ~ at Mt. Ida: 3691 Sarahs...

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Show Houses

Nominate A Show House

Mar 13, 2018

Pictured Left: Walnut Grove (HEC 2009 Show House) Thousands of people toured White Hall in the...

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Show Houses

Show House Merchandise Pick-Up

Oct 25, 2017

HEC is pleased to announce that this year's Decorator Show House was a success. Thank you to...

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Show Houses

Historic preservation grants for Howard locations continue thanks to annual show house

Sep 29, 2017

Kate MagillContact Reporter Howard County Times 9/28/2017 Restoration efforts following last...

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Preservation

HEC Awards $50,000 in grants to preservation projects in Ellicott City

Aug 28, 2017

ELLICOTT CITY, MD – In response to the devastating July 2016 flood in Ellicott City,...

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Show Houses

Press Release on 2017 Show House

Jul 29, 2017

HISTORIC ELLICOTT CITY, INC. ANNOUNCES THE STUNNING “WHITE HALL” ESTATE AS THE 2017 SHOW HOUSE...

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Show Houses

Show House Dirty Work Party

Jun 30, 2017

Would you like to see what an Historic Ellicott City Decorator Show House looks like before our...

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Meeting

HEC Elects New Board of Directors, Officers and Advisory Council Members

May 11, 2017

On Sunday, May 7, HEC held its Annual Membership Meeting during which the leadership for the...

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Meeting

Roland Bounds Honored at Annual Meeting

May 8, 2017

On Sunday, May 7, HEC held its Annual Membership Meeting. The meeting began with a tree...

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Meeting

Annual Membership and Board Meeting

May 7, 2017

Annual Membership Meeting Sunday, May 7, 2017 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Mt. Ida Mansion 3691 Sarahs...

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Preservation

Announcing the Ellicott City Revitalization Grant Program

Apr 19, 2017

Preservation Maryland and Historic Ellicott City, Inc. are pleased to announce a new grant program...

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Show Houses

Announcing HEC’s 31st Annual Decorator Show House: White Hall

Apr 7, 2017

Historic Ellicott City, Inc. proudly announces the location of its 31st Decorator Show House White...

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Events

Howard County Historical Society Holiday House Tour included a stop at Mt. Ida

Oct 28, 2016

HEC was pleased to offer Mt. Ida as one of the five historic properties in Howard County that was...

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News

Holiday Open House at Mt. Ida

Oct 28, 2016

Historic Ellicott City, Inc. and Friends of the Patapsco Female Institute was open to the...

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Events

Mt. Ida Tour

Oct 28, 2016

Have you always been curious about the yellow stucco mansion on the hill high above Ellicott City...

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Show Houses

Show House Opening a Success!

Sep 30, 2016

On Thursday, September 22nd, HEC opened this year's Show House, Avoca, with an elegant evening...

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News

Ellicott City Flood Information

Aug 9, 2016

The County is serving as a resource to anyone who is seeking more information on post-flood...

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Events

HEC Relocates Old Town Farmers Market

Aug 6, 2016

UPDATE (10/1/2016): The Ellicott City Old Town Market is back to its location at the parking lot...

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News

HEC Funds to Assist Local Flood Victims

Jul 31, 2016

July 31, 2016 Historic Ellicott City, Inc. (HEC) sends our thoughts and prayers to all the area...

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Show Houses

Show House Dirty Work Party at Avoca

Jun 17, 2016

Would you like to see what an Historic Ellicott City Decorator Show House looks like before our...

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Events

Model Train Operating Display

Mar 24, 2016

On Sunday, May 22, 2016, in celebration of the 186th anniversary of railroading in America, HEC...

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Meeting

HEC Receives Honorary Resolution from County Council at Annual Meeting

Mar 23, 2016

On Sunday, April 17, HEC held its Annual Membership Meeting. HEC celebrated its 2015 successes...

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Events

The 2nd Annual Déjà Vu & Nearly New Sale

Mar 23, 2016

The Howard County Historical Society (HCHS), Historical Ellicott City (HEC), & Friends of the...

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Preservation

HEC Donates to B&O Ellicott City Station

Mar 22, 2016

HEC made a $2,500 donation to the B&O Railroad Museum for the restoration of a 927 Class I-5d...

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Show Houses

Searching for the next Decorator Show House

Mar 8, 2016

The Show House Committee is already busy visiting possible sites but they are far from making a...

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Preservation

Historic Preservation Grants Awarded

Feb 22, 2016

In 2015, HEC implemented a new grant program aimed at helping to restore historic buildings and...

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