UPDATE
Due to the closure of all Harford County-owned facilities announced on November 12, the Liriodendron Mansion is closed to the public until further notice. We will not be holding Open House during the month of December, and the Christmas Market scheduled for December 6 has been cancelled.
Our office remains open and you may contact us during office hours regarding rentals and other business. Visits are by appointment only.
HARFORD COUNTY’S HISTORIC EVENTS VENUE AND CULTURAL CENTER
LIRIODENDRON MANSION
Welcome to the Liriodendron Mansion
The historic Liriodendron mansion, built in 1898, was the summer residence of Dr. Howard A. Kelly, one of the four founding physicians of Johns Hopkins Hospital.
Sold to Harford County in the late 1970s, the mansion now operates as a historic, cultural, educational, and recreational facility, managed by the nonprofit Liriodendron Foundation, Inc.
The mansion is listed on the National Register of Historic
The 2nd floor of the Palladian mansion houses a free Art Gallery, and the Ice House on the property is home to a Prehistoric Native American exhibit. The 108 acres of grounds, part of Heavenly Waters Park, are open for public use from sun-up to sundown.
Events, Weddings, Business Functions
The Liriodendron Mansion is one of Harford County’s premier venues for your special event.
Celebrations
Public Events
Art Gallery
Ice House Museum
Visit Us
502 W Gordon Street
Bel Air, MD 21014
Call Us
(410) 879-4424
Email Us
info@liriodendron.com
A Perfect Setting for Your Perfect Day!
A hidden treasure nestled in the woods, edged with flower and boxwood gardens. Celebrate your special day here and create beautiful memories for hosts and guests alike. Shaded portico use in summer or intimate fireside parties in the winter, the Liriodendron is a unique and elegant setting, year ’round. We offer this beautiful mansion with great pride knowing that every effort has been made to ensure you and your guests’ time here will be special.
Foundation Friends
You can make a positive impact on the history and culture of our community. Learn about how you can support the Liriodendron and get involved.
Happenings
Holiday Raffle to Benefit The Liriodendron Foundation
Purchase tickets for our holiday raffle to benefit the non-profit Liriodendron Foundation!
POSTPONED: Exhibit – The Last Eight Months: Seven Artists
Our current exhibit, running from November 15 through December 30, features 50 works by seven artists created during a time of global pandemic, great social unrest, and political upheaval.
CANCELLED: Music at the Mansion Presents Danielia Cotton
Danielia Cotton will bring her exciting, soulful rock music to the Liriodendron for a special outdoor concert on Friday, July 17 at 6 pm.
Exhibit: Works from The Maryland Center for the Arts’ 6th Annual Harford Plein Air Painting Festival
Paintings from the Maryland Center for the Arts’ 6th Annual Plein Air Painting Festival are on exhibit in the Liriodendron Mansion’s 2nd Floor gallery space through October.