Our Visit to the Historic Liriodendron mansion

We recently went to the Christmas-themed event at the historic Liriodendron mansion in Belair, Maryland. The mansion was beautiful, but there were not a lot of Christmas lights (we expected more), instead, we had to pay to get in and learned that it was an event for vendors of all kinds. There were jewelry makers and potters, rug makers, florists, ornament makers, and other things. 

   We were hoping to learn about the history, but there was no information. We only learned about the history when Tom read the info at the bottom of a portrait of the original owner. - Although it wasn't what we expected, we did get a nice lunch at Dunkin' Donuts later. The setting is beautiful - and would make a great place for a wedding or event.  Today's blog has photos of the mansion and you'll learn about it, too. Read on >>>

(Photo: Rob and Tom on the Mansion's back porch - YES, Rob still has shingles on his face)

WHAT IS THE SIGNIFICANCE? The mansion was built in 1898 as the summer residence of Dr. Howard A. Kelly, one of the four founding physicians of Johns Hopkins Hospital.

(Photo: Front of the mansion. Cr: Rob G)

WHAT HAPPENED TO IT? Sold to Harford County in the late 1970s, the mansion now operates as a historic, cultural, educational, and recreational facility, managed by the nonprofit Liriodendron Foundation, Inc. The mansion is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and is open to the public, free-of-charge, every Wednesday and Sunday.

MANSION NOW AN EVENT LOCATION - The Liriodendron hosts a variety of events and activities, including weddings, private parties, corporate meetings, music concerts, and free community events.

HAS AN ART GALLERY AND EXHIBIT - The 2nd floor of the Palladian mansion houses a free Art Gallery, and the Ice House on the property is home to a Prehistoric Native American exhibit. The 108 acres of grounds, part of Heavenly Waters Park, are open for public use from sun-up to sundown.

FOR INFORMATION: 

OPEN HOUSE HOURS Wednesday 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm (Winter Hours) 2nd Sunday of Each Month 11:00 am – 3:00 p.m No appointment necessary and no admission fees 

WEBSITE: https://liriodendron.com/