Benjamin Banneker’s Birthday Market Fair will be on Saturday, November 1st, 2025 from 10am-4pm at the Benjamin Banneker Historical Park and Museum.

Benjamin Banneker Historical Park and Museum invites you to their Juneteenth Celebration, Thursday, June 19th, 2025 from 3pm-8pm at the Benjamin Banneker historical Park and Museum.  

As renovations wind down on the Brumbaugh House, and work continues on designing new interpretive displays, we are having another fundraiser to help cover our utility costs. We are very excited to announce our first Elkridge Trivia Night at Daniels! It will be $40 per 4-person team, and the winning team gets half the entrance …

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With Author Dan Hobbs: During 1773-1774, the tides of public opinion against British rule in America began to rise. The brigantine Peggy Stewart sailed in with this tide carrying 2,000 pounds of the noxious weed, tea, to the surprise of her owner, Anthony Stewart, and to the delight of those looking for an excuse to …

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The Elkridge Assembly Rooms holds a monthly potluck on the 3rd Monday of the warm months, starting at 6:30 at 6090 Lawyers Hill Rd., Elkridge, MD 21075. The next two are August 18 and September 15. I believe the September 15th potluck is expected to be extra festive with live music. Bring a dish to …

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We got an email from Rev. Mimi Mathews with Grace Episcopal Church inviting EHS members to participate in the continuing archeology dig. It will be Saturday, Sept. 6th from 9-12 at the Historic Stone Church, 5805 Main Street. A professional group is leading this dig.  Please let me know if you are going so I …

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The Elkridge Heritage Society is pleased to announce our Grand Opening! Over the past year and half we have completed many needed renovations inside of the Brumbaugh House and right now are installing displays dedicated to Elkridge History! It has been a long road, and we really appreciate all who have supported us over the years, …

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The Elkridge Assembly Rooms holds a monthly potluck on the 3rd Monday of the warm months, starting at 6:30 at 6090 Lawyers Hill Rd., Elkridge, MD 21075. Bring a dish to share, and your own plate, utensils and beverage. 6:30 p.m. Potluck Dinner 7:30 p.m. A Musical Treat with String Attached! Lutenist Ronn McFarlane and …

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Visit our Museum at 5825 Main Street, Elkridge MD 21075 ! We are open from 10am to 2pm on the 3rd Saturday of every month. Come learn about the Brumbaugh House and its namesake, Dr. Benjamin Bruce Brumbaugh, and explore the history of Elkridge through maps and businesses, and other artifacts.

We will have a presentation about Elkridge Veterans in honor of the day! More will be announced later. Please come to this meeting to meet the current officers, hear the news and updates, and participate in elections. It's a good time to make suggestions for events and to learn how you can help. In order …

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Visit our Museum at 5825 Main Street, Elkridge MD 21075 ! We are open from 10am to 2pm on the 3rd Saturday of every month. Come learn about the Brumbaugh House and its namesake, Dr. Benjamin Bruce Brumbaugh, and explore the history of Elkridge through maps and businesses, and other artifacts.

In addition to our usual open house from 10am to 2pm, we are planning: 1. Cookie Swap - bring a plate of cookies and exchange them for ones other people bring! 2. Hot Apple Cider and other snacks - we will provide some munchies, including coffee and tea. I'll bring some deviled eggs for some …

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