Many of us are polishing the silver for the holidays, but I suspect most are not polishing up silver salt cellars and spoons. The Hammond-Harwood House has a beautiful collection […]
The Hammond-Harwood House is most fortunate to have an extensive collection of celadon ceramic ware. The term “celadon,” coined by European connoisseurs, refers to the pottery’s pale jade-green glaze. First […]
Many modern enthusiasts appreciate a good round of cards as much as the early American colonists. How did card playing become popular? According to some internet accounts, the earliest playing […]
The Hammond-Harwood House has a beautiful London-made 1806 piano forte which resides elegantly in the ballroom. This would have been an appropriate instrument for the residents of the period. We […]
What does it mean to keep time? The Hammond-Harwood House has eight clocks from various periods and our goal is to have them working. They certainly each have different housings, […]
This imposing home, situated on one of the main arteries leading to the seat of power in Colonial Maryland, was intended to broadcast the owner’s affluence. As such, it announces […]
Do you ever wonder how museum collections develop over time? Here is how two historic house museums worked together to bring an object into context so that it left one […]
On this Juneteenth, let’s recognize and celebrate Moses Williams, an early Black artist, and his influence on our perceptions of race and culture in America. As the maker of thousands […]
Author: Dr. Jean B. Russo Over the Hammond-Harwood House Museum Association’s eighty-four-year history, the organization has hired numerous scholars to conduct research into relevant history topics. One such researcher was Dr. Jean B. Russo, who […]
Maryland, c. 1780-1790 Maker: Unknown Medium: Mahogany F61 Museum Purchase in 1952 Beds in the 18th century bore witness to the most important events in family life–from birth to death. […]