Planning your visit
The Historical Society of Cecil County is open to the public and we welcome all visitors (check times and dates below). If you’re interested in arranging a group visit, please contact us ahead of time. Given some notice, we can help you prepare any areas of specific interest. We may even be able to arrange for the volunteer with the most knowledge of your subject to be here for questions.
Hours of Operation
Monday 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Thursday 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
1st Saturday of each month 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
2025 Holiday Closing Schedule
The Historical Society is closed on the following Federal holidays:
January 2 – Society reopens
May 26 – Memorial Day
July 4 – Independence Day
September 1 – Labor Day
November 27 – Thanksgiving Day
Dec. 18 – Jan. 1 – Christmas-New Year’s (Society closed)
January 5, 2026 – Society reopens
Monitor our Facebook page and local media for detailed information on events and last minute changes.
Snow Closing Policy: Whenever Cecil County schools and/or Cecil College are closed, anticipate that the Society is also closed.
The Historical Society of Cecil County
135 E. Main Street,
Elkton, MD. 21921.
Telephone: 410-398-1790
Because we are a volunteer organization, the best way to reach us is by email. A volunteer is on hand to answer the telephone during normal operating hours. We are closed on all federal holidays.
