Over the next two years the Society will conduct a major Capital Campaign to repair and restore the Old Post Office Building, our Headquarters. Much needs to be done: repair a leaking roof, repair and restore aging windows, restore wainscoting, flooring, water stained ceilings and walls, update ligthing and electrical, remove old HVAC equipment and develop an artifact conservation studio.
The Historical Society of Harford County, Inc. is 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, donations to which are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.
The HSHC is charged a 2.7% fee for the convenience of using PayPal. It would be greatly appreciated if this could be added to your contribution
Or make checks Payable to:
The Historical Society of Harford County, Inc.,
Mail to:
The Historical Society of Harford County
143 N. Main Street
Bel Air, MD 21014
For donations of $100 to The Historical Society of Harford County, Inc. (HSHC) you can buy a piece of the puzzle. Add your name to the jigsaw puzzle to be displayed at the Society with each donation of $100, a new piece will be added.
If you use PayPal for the puzzle, after you complete the payment. Send an email to [email protected] with the way you want your name(s) to appear on the puzzle.
Help us Repair, Restore and Refinish the following:
| Wainscoting | Restore existing paneling to its original finish. $5,000 (5 sponsorships) |
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| Windows | Interior and exterior wood and paint restoration. $2,000 (30 sponsorships) |
| Capstones | Reseal and waterproof all exterior joints. $1,000(115 sponsorships) |
| Artifacts Conservation Studio | Establish space to process, restore & preserve, artifacts. $20,000 |
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| Conference Room | Ceiling, window and wainscoting repair, lighting upgrades. |
| "Catacombs" | Removal of defunct HVAC equipment to create storage and workspace. |
| Vault | Install shelving for secure storage of society’s most valuable artifacts and ephemera. |
| Photograph Collection | Upgrades to the storage and conservation of collection of over 16,000 photographic images. |
| Library | Upgrades to shelving and downstairs storage, restoration of fragile antique volumes. |
| Flag Count | Restoration of flag pole and possible relocation to its original site. |
(Available on a first come basis for a minimum donation of $10,000)
Gifts of $1,000 or more receive recognition on a plaque in the Society’s lobby and a year’s membership including free admission to all Society sponsored events/activities. Gifts are tax deductible to the extent allowable by law and gifts of any amount are deeply appreciated.
Gifts may also be made as a pledge over time. For more information or to discuss other giving opportunities please call Maryanna Skowronski, Director of the Society at 410-838-7691.