The Hammond-Harwood House, a National Historic Landmark, was built in 1774. It was the final work of architect William Buckland. With its carved doorway entrance, formal rooms, and elegant scale, the building blends the artistry of the finest Anglo-Palladian architecture with American sensibility.
The house is open to the public for tours. Subjects include the social history of the families and enslaved people who lived in the house, architecture, and the collection of fine and decorative art. Numerous special tours, lectures, talks, concerts, and family programs are scheduled throughout the year.
Upcoming Programs & Events
Cooking Maryland’s Way: Voices of a Diverse Cuisine
Please join Hammond-Harwood House Trustee, food historian and author of the Cooking Maryland’s Way: Voices of a Diverse Cuisine, Joyce White for a book talk at the Marietta House, Glenn Dale, MD in celebration of the launch of the new Maryland food history book.
The Creative Spirit – Poetry and Painting
Join Hammond-Harwood House Director Barbara Goyette for an exploration of creative vision represented in the paintings and decorative objects in the museum collection.
Cooking Maryland’s Way: Voices of a Diverse Cuisine
Hammond-Harwood House Trustee, food historian and author of the Cooking Maryland’s Way: Voices of a Diverse Cuisine, Joyce White will be at Frederick 50+ Community Center, Frederick MD in celebration of the launch of the new Maryland food history book.
Jane Austen Tour
Participants will enjoy a 90-minute guided tour of the house that compares the customs and social graces of the Loockerman family, with those of characters in Jane Austen novels.
Full Moon Tour
On this tour, visitors will learn what the lock-down rituals would be for the Loockerman family in the early 19th century, as they try to keep their family secure.
250 Anniversary Special Tour Series: People in Portraits
The portraits in the Hammond Harwood House recall the lives of men and women who lived, worked, and raised families in the late 18th and early 19th centuries.