Harford 250 Celebration: Honoring Our Past, Shaping Our Future
The Harford 250 Celebration, taking place from March 2023 to March 2024, aims to deepen our understanding of Harford County's rich history, unite residents in celebrating their heritage, and pave the way for a promising future. Through a series of events, activities, and sponsorships, the project seeks to showcase what makes Harford special, promote local culture, and inspire community involvement. Join us in commemorating 250 years of community at various planned events, such as the Opening Event, Fall Event, and Closing Event. Explore memoirs, trading cards, and public art pieces that capture the essence of Harford. Get involved and be part of this transformative journey towards a more connected and vibrant county.
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Harford 250 Celebration Harford 250 Celebration March 2023-March 2024 March 2023-March 2024
Mission The Harford 250 Project will lead to a better understanding of: Who we are Where we come from Where we are headed The Harford 250 Project will help: To shape our county To unite our residents To recognize our common bonds
Vision The Harford 250 Project will inspire county residents by: Educating, Engaging and Uniting them in a celebration of the county s past and in seeking a positive path to its future.
Harford 250 Celebration Celebrate what makes Harford special Collect 20th Century stories and history Promote local museums and attractions Increase the sense of shared identity
Planned Events Opening Event Commemorating 250 Years of Community March 31 April 1, 2023 Location: APGFCU Arena Performances, community and nonprofit booths, art displays, food & drink Fall Event History of Sport Fall 2023 Ripken Stadium Closing Event Celebrating the Future March 2024 Bel Air Sports highlights, parade of athletes, fireworks, food & drink Youth performance, public art, county-wide ringing of bells
Activities Memoir Book Sales Trading Cards Time Capsule Public Art Piece Social media Website (www.harford250.org)
Sponsorships Marquis de LaFayette - $25,000 Ernest Burke - $15,000 J. Alexis Shriver - $10,000 Kate Lord - $5,000 Alfred Hilton - $2,500 Commodore Rodgers - $1,000 Mary Risteau - $250 Matilda O Neill - $25
Who Are These People? Marquis de LaFayette $25,000 Ernest Burke $15,000
Who Are These People? Kate Lord $5,000 J. Alexis Shriver $10,000
Who Are These People? Alfred B. Hilton $2,500 John Rodgers $1,000
Who Are These People? Matilda O Neill $25 Mary Risteau $250
Sponsors Marquis de LaFayette Harford County Government Commodore John Rodgers Stark & Keenan Nonprofits Aberdeen History Museum Archeological Society of the Northern Chesapeake Harford Artists Harford Farm Fair Harford Fire & EMS Harford TV Historical Society of Harford County Liriodendron Foundation MD Center for the Arts Steppingstone Farm Museum Susquehanna Symphony Orchestra Visit Harford J. Alexis Shriver The Drescher Foundation Harford Chamber of Commerce Mary Risteau ACER Exhibits and Events Bel Air Construction Charles Castoro, M.D. Bill & Lois Kelly Liriodendron Arden & Tony McClune O'Neill Realty & Auction Kate Lord HCC APGFCU Arena Anonymous Alfred Hilton The Town of Bel Air The City of Havre de Grace Kelly Financial Services Matilda O Neill Carol Deibel Delta Kappa Gamma Society Melodic Melodies Jackie & Phil Seneschal
Contacts Website: Email: www.Harford250.org Harford250@harfordhistory.org Chair: Carol Deibel Email: CarolDeibel@verizon.net Co-Chair: Jackie Seneschal Email: jackieseneschal@gmail.com Phone: 410 688-2697
