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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.

Exhibit: Harford’s Heritage

Opening on Sunday, March 12 and running through April 26, Harford’s Heritage features works by local artists celebrating the history and legacy of our county from their distinct perspectives.

The exhibit – part of our celebration of Harford County’s 250th anniversary – will be on view on Wednesdays through March and April from 1 to 5 pm, and on Sundays March 12 and April 2 from 11 am to 3 pm. Appointments may also be made for private viewings.

Please note: Due to the historic nature of our venue, the 2nd floor gallery space is not wheelchair accessible.

Winter Walk in the Woods

Visit the historic Liriodendron Mansion in Bel Air on Presidents’ Day (2/20) at 1 pm for this free popular annual outdoor event!

Enjoy an easy hike through the woods around the Liriodendron Mansion and along the Ma and Pa Trail as you learn about what’s happening there in the colder months from Naturalist Scott McDaniel from Susquehannock Wildlife Society.

We’ll meet in the Broadway parking lot at 1 pm, and make our way to one of the Mansion’s porticos, where free light refreshments will be provided. All ages welcome! Please wear sturdy shoes and warm clothes.

Special thanks to Harford County, Jones Junction, and Klein’s ShopRite Pharmacy for support of this event.

From Railroad Tracks to Housing: The Liriodendron’s Historical Links to Bel Air

Development in the Town of Bel Air exploded after the Baltimore and Delta Railway (later the Maryland and Pennsylvania Railroad or “Ma & Pa”) was completed through town in 1883. The railroad influenced Dr. Howard Kelly’s purchase of the Liriodendron Estate, and the Kelly family would later influence the growth of the Town of Bel Air with the Howard Park subdivision, the US 1 Bel Air Bypass/MD 24 intersection, and Heavenly Waters Park.

Join us at the Liriodendron on Wednesday, November 16 at 6:30 to learn about Dr. Kelly and the Kelly family’s connection to the growth of transportation and housing in Bel Air in this free talk by Laura Bianca-Pruett – Planner II for the Town of Bel Air.

The event is free and open to the public, but reservations are required as seating is limited. Visit https://bit.ly/LirioBelAir for reservations.

Event is fully accessible.

This special presentation is part of Dr. Kelly’s Liriodendron: Life, Legacy & Community – a year-long series of programs, supported by The Dresher Foundation, which explores the interests and influences of Dr. Howard Atwood Kelly – world-renowned surgeon, naturalist, philanthropist, and author, and one of the founders of Johns Hopkins Medical School and Hospital.

Holiday Open House at the Liriodendron Mansion

Visit us from 10 am to 5 pm on Saturday, December 3 for a beloved holiday tradition!

Tour our beautifully decorated historic mansion and enjoy holiday favorites including:

Art and craft vendors selling one-of-a-kind gifts and decorations
Greenery and arrangements for purchase
Live music throughout the day
Refreshments for sale from Waffle’n Joe Food Truck
Activities for kids
Visits with Santa
A holiday basket raffle with lots of goodies

And more!

Suggested donation – $5 per family

Please note: Due to the historic nature of our venue, our 2nd floor gallery space has limited accessibility.

Funding for the Liriodendron Mansion and this event is provided, in part, by a grant from Harford County.

New Date: From Reptiles to Radium: Howard Kelly’s Life through Artifacts and Archives

Please note: This event, originally scheduled for September 27, has been moved to November 1. If you registered prior to 9/25, your reservation will automatically be transferred to the new date.

Known for his wide-ranging interests, Howard Kelly lived a life full of passion for the natural world, dedication to the medical care of women, and interests and hobbies that covered everything from mushrooms to women’s suffrage to uranium ore. Natalie Elder will share details on this fascinating man, including artifacts, photographs, and papers from Kelly’s life and career during this special program. After her presentation, you’ll be invited up close to see things large and small, reptilian and mineral, and strange and familiar, that highlight pivotal moments in Kelly’s development and practice as a preeminent doctor.

Natalie is the curator of cultural properties at the Chesney Medical Archives, where she works with the surgical instruments, medical equipment, personal effects, and other artifacts related to the history of Johns Hopkins Medicine, Nursing, and Public Health. She has previously been the collections manager at History Colorado, and collections manager and curator at the National Museum of American History, in military history and numismatics.

The event is free and open to the public, but reservations are required as seating is limited. Visit https://bit.ly/ReptilestoRadiumTix for reservations.