It's harvest time: ideal for the annual, old fashioned Fall Festival at the Conservancy! Watch blacksmiths hammering iron in their shop, listen to blue grass music and explore the historic three-century-old farm. Visit our pygmy goats, the chickens, Onyx the snake, and Ranger the barred owl, and many visiting farm animals. There are children's crafts, […]
Join Belmont Manor and the Howard County Conservancy and take a step back in time to celebrate the holidays. Take a self-guided tour to explore the ca. 1738 Belmont Manor. This 18th century Manor, surrounded by historic outbuildings and a cemetery on 68 acres of farmland, is adorned for the holiday season with greens and […]
The Brown family farmhouse is a time capsule of architecture and family history. Join us as we explore a section of the farmhouse and highlight a few of its unique features! Simply visit the Conservancy’s Facebook page at 11 am to join us!
Enjoy art, walking tours, music and refreshments in our gardens and surrounding grounds. Bid on our silent auction and meet some of our special animal ambassadors! Presented by AT&T. Ticket includes a single serve wine or beer and personally portioned contactless snacks. Attendance is limited to ensure physical distancing at this outdoor program. Can't attend or […]
January 21st, 2023 @1pm or 2pm Join members of the Howard County Conservancy’s History Committee for a small group tour of our 1800s Farmhouse. Each addition of the farmhouse shows building materials and designs relevant to various periods throughout its history. Join us to journey through time! Details and Info: Participants should register for one […]
Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the event. If a program is canceled by the Conservancy, participants will be notified and offered a refund. All other program fees are non-refundable and support educational programs at the Conservancy. Organized groups may not be able to be accommodated at our free programs. Please contact the Conservancy about scheduling a separate program for your group.