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MacAlpine

Jan 2, 1985

MacAlpine was built in 1868 by James Mackubin for his second wife Gabriella Peter Mackubin, the great-granddaughter of Martha Washington. The architect is unknown but the mansion has features similar to Temora and to St. John’s Episcopal Church, both designed by Norris Starkweather. The show house was held from October 12 to November 3 and the chairman was Enalee Bounds.

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Mill Town Tea Feb 2026
Mill Town Tea

Location: Museum of Howard County History, 8328, Court Avenue, Ellicott City, Maryland, 21043
Date: Thursday, February 26, 2026, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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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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