A Conversation with John McGrain        (Almshouse)        June 13, 2010  1:30 p.m.

The elder statesman of Baltimore County history, John W. McGrain Jr. has been chronicling our county’s history for decades. Former secretary of the Baltimore County Landmarks Preservation Commission, Mr. McGrain was appointed Baltimore County historian in 1998. Retiring in 2007 at nearly 75 years of age, John has been called “a walking database of county history.” Having written about Baltimore county’s grist mills, duck mills, iron works, place names, and manufacturing towns just to name but a few, there’s little John does not know about our county’s history. Come and join us in the final chapter of this year’s “A Conversation with…” series as we sit down and chat with Mr. John McGrain regarding his pursuit of history in Baltimore County. Register by calling 410.666.1878.

A participation fee of $5 will apply for non-members. 
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Shrimp Feast & Bull Roast        (Columbus Gardens)        September 10, 2010 6:30 p.m.
4301 Klosterman Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21236

Join us at our 3rd annual Shrimp Feast and Bull Roast fundraiser.  The tickets to the event include a buffet, drinks, and access to our silent and live auctions.  Tickets are $35/person.  Please contact HSBC to participate!  (410) 666-1878

Farm Fest 2010     (Gorsuch Farm Museum at the Almshouse)   
Date and Time To Be Announced

FarmFest 2010 will see the re-opening of the Farm Museum at the Historical Society as we introduce patrons to many of the long-gone experiences of rural life. Tour the farm museum, try your hand at some fun barnyard chores, learn some tips about the agricultural scene in Baltimore County today, and enjoy a fun farmers market.  Informational presentations will be ongoing throughout the day.