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Cattail

Apr 4, 2000

Construction of the original portion of this structure is believed to date from 1853. The property was part of the land taken up by John Dorsey, who with his brother Colonel Richard Dorsey founded Roxbury Plantation and Mill shortly after the Revolution. This contributed to the development of the area with many notable landmarks. The show house dates were September 16 to October 15. The chairman was Rick Weinkam. Just under 6000 people attended.

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Mill Town Tea Sept 2025
Mill Town Tea - Portrait of the Past

Location: Museum of Howard County History, 8328, Court Avenue, Ellicott City, Maryland, 21043
Date: Thursday, September 25, 2025, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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HEC, Inc. Annual Membership Meeting 5/3/25

May 3, 2025

Despite a threatening forecast HEC, Inc. members attended an afternoon Annual Meeting in the...

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Mill Town Tea: “Secrets of the Chocolate Maker” 3/27/2025

Mar 27, 2025

On March 27, 2025 speaking to a packed house, food historian, Tiffany Fisk presented “Secrets of...

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