The Laurel Historical Society’s new annual exhibit explores how Laurel’s diverse communities understand and celebrate freedom.
“Beyond the 4th: Stories of Laurel’s Freedom Celebrations” examines...
By AYLIN AARHUS
The Laurel Historical Society’s (LHS) invites the community to celebrate Laurel’s history during its Holiday House Tour. Held every other year since its start in 1976,...
By ZAYNE ALI
As the new executive director of Laurel Historical Society (LHS), Kristen Norton plans to use her nonprofit development and historic research skills to create programs and events that strike...
By KATIE V. JONES
While enjoying rides around the city of Laurel, Betty Compton would tell her friend Gayle Snyder what each building was and its history.
“I never met anyone like her,” Snyder...
Ann Bennett, Laurel Historical Society (LHS)’s director for the past seven years, accepted a new position as executive director of the Howard County Historical Society. Her last day was Feb. 28.
Luis...
By KATIE V. JONES
The Laurel Historical Society’s (LHS) popular walking tours are back this fall with new stops and new information to share.
“History happens every day, and the Laurel Historical...
By ABBY CARVER
When the Laurel Museum’s current exhibit,“It’s All Laurel,” pened in February 2023, one of the things that most excited the museum staff was the ability to highlight all four...
Featuring nine stops along with bonus stops at Laurel Haunt and Clyopatra Winery, Laurel Historical Society’s holiday house tour received rave reviews and attendance exceeded last year’s turnout, said...
The Eighth McCeney March on Sept. 30 was a success, with almost 80 people walking the streets of Laurel, according to Ann Bennett, executive director of Laurel Historical Society. The society organized...
Mayor Craig Moe will be honored at the Laurel Historical Society’s gala, which returns June 4th after a three-year hiatus. Moe announced in April that he would not seek reelection after serving as Laurel’s...
The Laurel Historical Society (LHS) recently elected officers and added a member to its board of directors.
The newly elected officers are Denise Redmond, president, and Robert Mignon, treasurer; Beth...
