Saturday, February 7th, 2026 01:00 pm
The Historical Society of Harford County
143 N Main Street
Bel Air, MD 21014
410-838 7691
400 Years of History: Joppa Exhibit Grand Opening
February 7 @ 1:00 pm
Free
The Historical Society is excited to announce the opening of a unique exhibit at the Society’s museum, celebrating 400 years of life in Joppa. The land now known as Joppa provided an ideal location for Native Americans to hunt, fish, and cultivate crops. These same qualities brought colonists to the area. In 1661, John Taylor received a 300-acre land grant from King Charles II. This land later became the town of Joppa. Tradition holds that the name derives from the biblical Jaffa, meaning “beautiful.”
Over time, Joppa served as the county seat of Baltimore, a major shipyard, a horse racing mecca, the home of British spies during the American Revolution, farms worked by Prisoners of War during World War II, the present-day residential community of Joppatowne, and so much more.
Join us to view artifacts tracing Joppa’s history and learn about the incredible stories behind this beautiful waterfront community and its role in county history. This is an American250 event.
This is a free event. Donations are appreciated. Parking is available at the rear of the building off Gordon Street. Please sign up at harfordhistory.org.
