Benjamin Banneker’s Birthday Market Fair
2025-06-11 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | Benjamin Banneker Historical Park and Museum, 300 Oella Ave, Catonsville, MD, United States
Benjamin Banneker’s Birthday Market Fair will be on Saturday, November 1st, 2025 from 10am-4pm at the Benjamin Banneker Historical Park and Museum.

Juneteenth Celebration at Benjamin Benneker Historical Park and Museum
2025-06-19 15:00 - 20:00 | Benjamin Banneker Historical Park and Museum, 300 Oella Ave, Catonsville, MD, United States
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.

Elkridge Trivia Night
2025-07-13 17:00 - 20:00 | Daniels Restaurant, 5854 Washington Blvd, Elkridge, MD, 21075, United States
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 fees received! This is going to be fun, and the questions will be Elkridge-centric! Mark your calendar. It will start at 5pm, Sunday July 13, 2025, at Daniels (5854 Washington Blvd, Elkridge).

We can only accept cash or PayPal on the day of the event. You may pay ahead of time at https://elkridgeheritage.org/donate/ – just email us at elkridgeheritage.org of your intentions for your donation.

The 1774 Elkridge Thugs
2025-08-01 12:00 - 13:00 | Museum of Howard County History, Museum of Howard County History 8328 Court Avenue, Ellicott City, MD, 21043, United States
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 galvanize support to cast off the Crown’s grip on Maryland. The Sons of Liberty in and around Elkridge played a pivotal role in the destiny of this remarkable tenth American tea party.
LOCATION:
Museum of Howard County History
8328 Court Avenue Ellicott City, MD 21043

Assembly Room Potluck
2025-08-18 18:30 - 20:00 | Elkridge Assembly Rooms, 6090 Lawyers HIll Rd, Elkridge, MD, 21075
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 share, and your own utensils, plate and beverage.

Archeology Dig at Grace Epicopal
2025-09-06 09:00 - 12:00 | Grace Episcopal Church, 5805 Main Street, Elkridge, MD, 21075
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 can let her know a head count. There might be donuts or something. 🙂

BRUMBAUGH HOUSE GRAND OPENING - September 13th, 2025, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM!!
2025-09-13 09:00 - 14:00 | The Brumbaugh House, 5825 Main Street, Elkridge, MD, 21075, United States
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, and we hope to see everyone on the 13th and show off what we have done, where this is just a start!

EHS has been quiet over the past few years, but with our renovations completed we are hoping to be able to host more events for our members and in turn we do need monetary support to upkeep the Brumbaugh house and continue our mission to build out more of the house as a museum dedicated to Elkridge.

The flyer below includes our schedule of events for the day starting with coffee with the board (and curator) as well as a ribbon cutting ceremony, and lunch.

We hope to see you on the 13th and if you would like to donate to our not for profit in the meantime, please go to our donation page on our website at: https://elkridgeheritage.org/donate/

Sincerely,

Craig Pool, EHS President

PS. For those who donated to the Rita Chelton Memorial Fund, this will also be the day to come and see what your generosity bought us! We were able to purchase two display set-ups with the fund. One holds a display about the women including Mrs. Brumbaugh who sewed for the Red Cross. We are still deciding what to put in the other one. Come and see! –Tina B/Webmaster

Pot Luck at the Assembly Rooms
2025-09-15 18:30 - 20:00 | Elkridge Assembly Rooms, 6090 Lawyers HIll Rd, Elkridge, MD, 21075
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 Guitarist Andrew McAvoy will be at the Elkridge Assembly to play duets after our potluck supper.
Come join them for dinner and then stay for the treat of world class music.

Here’s a taste!
Lute and Guitar Duo Plays Haeddre by Ronn McFarlane

Open House at the Brumbaugh House Museum
2025-10-18 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-11-16 10:00 - 14:00 | The Brumbaugh House, 5825 Main Street, Elkridge, MD, 21075, United States
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.

Elkridge Heritage Society Veterans Day Presentation and Board Elections
2025-11-11 19:00 - 20:30 | The Brumbaugh House, 5825 Main Street, Elkridge, MD, 21075, United States
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 to prepare for this meeting, please nominate offficers by email (elkridgeheritage@gmail.com) or phone (443-406-8496). All current officers have agreed to stay in their positions if no new nominations are given.
You must be a paid member to participate in voting measures. Visit https://elkridgeheritage.org/become-a-member/ to become a member. This meeting will actually be in the Carriage House, which is the smaller building behind the main house at 5825 Main Street.
You may get a tour of the house if you arrive between 6pm and 7pm.

Open House: Christmas In Elkridge
2025-12-20 10:00 - 14:00 | The Brumbaugh House, 5825 Main Street, Elkridge, MD, 21075, United States
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 protein.
3. Tree Trimming: Nikki has donated some Christmas trees and we are going to be decorating. If you have an ornament to donate, bring it and join in the fun! We have some ornaments at the house too, so if you don’t have any to bring, you can still participate.
4. Caroling in the “Map Room” – at 11am we are hoping to have some local choir members join us for a few old fashioned carols, a capella. If you would like to sing, please let me know. I will provide sheet music and a toy piano for pitches.
5. Gift Shop is Open! – we have Elkridge Mugs, Commemorative plates with Elkridge landmarks, Historic Elkridge Coloring Books, history books and booklets on Elkridge, some fiction by Elkridge writers… do some last minute Christmas shopping!
6. Museum – if you haven’t seen it yet, please come check it out! We are very proud of what we have accomplished.
Weather is trending okay for this event thus far, but this is Maryland! We’ll keep you informed of any changes.
As always, parking is available but may involve walking. Please keep the driveway free for drop-offs and pick-ups (enter on Elkridge Heights). There are two paved spots near the back door, first come first served. Parking is on Main Street, and at Grace Church. You can park on the grass next to the parking pad if the ground is not muddy.
Tina Barton, elkridgeheritage@gmail.com

Open House
2026-01-17 10:00 - 14:00 | The Brumbaugh House, 5825 Main Street, Elkridge, MD, 21075, United States
The Brumbaugh House will be open for visitors on January 17, 2026 from 10am to 2pm.
Come visit our museum if you haven’t yet. Or come again and take more time absorbing the displays!
If you have any Elkridge-related memorabilia from 1990s or earlier that you think would be interesting for our archives, you may bring it. We have an intake form and a deed of gift form to fill out for all donations.

Open House!
2026-02-21 10:00 - 14:00 | The Brumbaugh House, 5825 Main Street, Elkridge, MD, 21075, United States
The Brumbaugh House will be open for visitors on Februrary 21, 2026 from 10am to 2pm.
Come visit our museum if you haven’t yet. Or come again and take more time absorbing the displays!
If you have any Elkridge-related memorabilia from 1990s or earlier that you think would be interesting for our archives, you may bring it. We have an intake form and a deed of gift form to fill out for all donations.

Historic Winter Mixer - Rescheduled!
2026-02-26 17:00 - 20:00 | Daniels Restaurant, 5854 Washington Blvd, Elkridge, MD, 21075, United States
Please join us for our biggest fundraiser of the year – our winter mixer at Daniels!
There will be a 50-50 raffle, gift shop items for sale, a quick presentation at 7pm, and fun. Daniels donates a cut of your food purchase to us too.

Elkridge Heritage Society Open House - March 2026
2026-03-21 10:00 - 14:00 | The Brumbaugh House, 5825 Main Street, Elkridge, MD, 21075, United States

Elkridge Heritage Society Open House - April 2026
2026-04-18 10:00 - 14:00 | The Brumbaugh House, 5825 Main Street, Elkridge, MD, 21075, United States

Elkridge Assembly Rooms Pot Luck
2026-04-20 18:30 - 20:00 | Elkridge Assembly Rooms, 6090 Lawyers HIll Rd, Elkridge, MD, 21075
Come to the Assembly Rooms for a relaxed evening with neighbors and friends. Bring a dish to share and a beverage for yourself. We will provide plates, napkins, cups and silverware.
6090 Lawyers Hill Road
Elkridge MD 21075

Elkridge: Crossroads of Revolution
2026-05-09 11:00 - 14:00 | Patapsco Valley State Park – Avalon Areas 104/105
As part of the “Howard County 250” project, in which Howard County celebrates America’s 250th anniversary, we are having a celebration of Elkridge, and its role in many revolutions: The Industrial Revolution, The American Revolution, and many other re-inventions of Elkridge over time.
We plan to provide lunch, and time for mingling, and then Tina Barton will give an introduction, Robert Bailey, Maryland Park historian, will discuss our industrial and Revolutionary War themes, and then Craig Pool will wrap up and describe Elkridge today and how we are moving forward.
The event will take up two park shelters in Patapsco: 104 and 105. The smaller shelter will have booths for other organizations to share materials, and the larger shelter will hold our lunch and speaking events.
Weather permitting, Robert Bailey will lead a history walk in the afternoon.
The event is free, but we ask you to register so we know how much food to bring. Also the park can fill up and parking is limited to 50 spaces. We ask you to carpool, and for the driver to do the “add-on” parking ticket in the event registration below.
Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/elkridge-crossroads-of-revolution-tickets-1748640754569?aff=oddtdtcreator

Hosted by Elkridge Heritage Society
Sponsored by Patapsco Heritage Greenway

Elkridge Heritage Society Open House - May 2026
2026-05-16 10:00 - 14:00 | The Brumbaugh House, 5825 Main Street, Elkridge, MD, 21075, United States

EHS Open House
2026-06-13 10:00 - 14:00 | The Brumbaugh House, 5825 Main Street, Elkridge, MD, 21075, United States
Note that, sadly, the Community Yard Sale planned for this day has been postponed. We will post a new date soon.
However, the Museum will be open on this day in addition to our usual 3rd Saturday Open House. Please come and show your support!

EHS Open House
2026-06-20 10:00 - 14:00 | The Brumbaugh House, 5825 Main Street, Elkridge, MD, 21075, United States
You get two chances in June to visit the Brumbaugh House…

Elkridge Heritage Society Open House
2026-07-18 10:00 - 14:00 | MD
Saturday July 18 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm. We will be unveiling our new “People Room” featuring photos and biographies of notable people related to Elkridge.

August Open House
2026-08-16 10:00 - 14:00 | MD

Dedication of Lafayette Tree at the Brumbaugh House
2026-09-13 14:00 - 15:00 | The Brumbaugh House, 5825 Main Street, Elkridge, MD, 21075, United States
We are pleased to announce the Marker Placement and Dedication Ceremony for our Lafayette Tree.
Sunday, September 13, at 2pm.
In June, 2026, the DAR planted a sapling that was grown from a cutting of a “Witness Tree” (a tree at least 300 years old) that was on the Brandywine Battlefield in Pennsylvania. The legend states that Lafayette was injured and rested under the tree.
The DAR is having a plaque made and it will be installed, and a dedication ceremony, to include a Color Guard, will occur at 2pm on September 13.
Space is limited so we ask that you register here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dedication-of-a-lafayette-tree-at-the-brumbaugh-house-tickets-1993750949761?aff=oddtdtcreator
If you have any questions, or want us to register you, please contact elkridgeheritage@gmail.com.
