New Exhibit Celebrates 75 Years of Joan Hodous’ Art

New Exhibit Celebrates 75 Years of Joan Hodous’ Art

The Liriodendron is honored to host an exhibit featuring the works of Harford County Living Treasure Joan Henderson Hodous in celebration of her 90th birthday!

Joan Henderson Hodous: A Retrospective – 75 Years of Art  celebrates the life and work of this lifelong Harford County resident whose passion for art has made her an integral part of our community’s history and cultural heritage. 

A painter, poet, teacher, and visionary has developed a substantial body of work inspired by her vibrant life of travel, the outdoors, love, and loss. Many of these works will be on display at the Liriodendron from April 30 through June 4, with a private preview on Wednesday, April 23 at the Harford County Cultural Arts Board’s annual meeting.

For more information, including gallery hours, visit https://bit.ly/LirioGallery

Cookies With Santa

Cookies With Santa

Bring your tiny tots to the historic Liriodendron for a delightful morning filled with joy and wonder. Children will meet the Big Guy himself, share their holiday wishes, enjoy yummy treats, listen to a reading of ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas, and revel in the magic of the season!

Santa will be here on Wednesday December 11 and Wednesday December 18 at 10 am.

$5 per child – accompanying adults admitted free. Seating is limited.

For tickets, visit Liriodendron Events or click on the links below.

Liriodendron Names New Executive Director

Liriodendron Names New Executive Director

The Liriodendron Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Cathy Dermott as its new Executive Director.

Ms. Dermott joined the non-profit organization in March, stepping into the newly-created position tasked with leading operations of the historic Liriodendron mansion in Bel Air, MD.  She comes to the Liriodendron with many years’ experience in managing events venues, having previously worked at Water’s Edge Events Center, where she led sales and marketing for nine years.  Prior to Water’s Edge, she spent twelve years as part of the management team for Beechtree Catering.

“We are excited to have someone of Cathy’s expertise and strategic approach join the Liriodendron,” says Liriodendron Foundation President Arden McClune. “We believe she has the skills and knowledge to build on our recent momentum and guide us in our continued growth.”

Dermott will manage day-to-day operations of the Liriodendron, including overseeing rentals, public-facing events, and the mansion’s gallery space. She will also engage with visitors and the larger community to promote the significance of the historic mansion and the legacy of Dr. Howard Atwood Kelly and the Kelly family. She will work with staff and Board to increase the sustainability of the organization while seeking new opportunities for growth.

“I am honored to join such a vibrant and important organization and look forward to creating even more opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds to explore everything the Liriodendron has to offer,” says Ms. Dermott. “I am eager to get to know our supporters and visitors and hear what makes the Liriodendron special for them.”     

To learn more about Ms. Dermott and her new role, please visit the Liriodendron during its weekly Wednesday Open House from 1 to 6 pm, and on the Second Sunday of each month from 11 am to 3 pm, or contact info@liriodendron.com or 410-879-4424 to make an appointment.

Photo by Pamela Harvey

Exhibit: Baltimore Sculptors

Exhibit: Baltimore Sculptors

For the second time in our history, The Baltimore Sculpture Society will be showcasing their work at the Liriodendron. Twenty artists from the society will exhibit over twenty pieces of sculpture, both on the grounds and inside the mansion.

This special anniversary exhibition will open on Sunday, May 14 from 11 am to 3 pm, and will be on view every Wednesday from 1 to 6 pm through June 28, as well as on Sunday, June 18 from 11 am to 3 pm. The exhibit will also be on view during all public-facing events. Appointments may be made for private viewings by contacting us at 410-879-4424 or info@liriodendron.com.

Pieces exhibited on the grounds are available for view daily from sunup to sundown except when we are closed for a private event.

Summer Soiree – Celebrating 125 Years at the Liriodendron

Summer Soiree – Celebrating 125 Years at the Liriodendron

Help us celebrate 125 years of the Liriodendron at our exclusive Summer Soiree event on Friday, August 25 from 6 to 9 pm!

This event will feature heavy hors d’oeuvres, beer, wine and a signature cocktail, and entertainment by Ravita Jazz.

Proceeds from the event will support the non-profit Liriodendron Foundation’s Museum Project – a renovation of the mansion’s current Museum Rooms and addition of museum elements throughout the first floor and garden areas. The project will honor the legacy of Dr. Howard Atwood Kelly and the Kelly family and celebrate local history.

Tickets are $150 per person and may be reserved at https://bit.ly/LirioSummerSoireeTix.

Garden party attire requested.

For more information about the Museum Project, please visit https://liriodendron.com/museum/

Event sponsorships are available. Visit https://bit.ly/LirioSoireeSponsor for additional information. Please direct all sponsorship inquiries to Brenna Kupferman at HAKellyEvent@liriodendron.com 

We wish to thank our sponsors for their generous support