The Laurel Historical Society locates and preserves Laurel's historic and natural heritage.
Explore old Laurel and learn something of Maryland's early colonial heritage as well as a prime example of industrial and economic development along the Baltimore Washington corridor. Walk down Laurel's historic Main Street business district and imagine life in the 19th century. This part of our original small town was a classic railroad "T-town" with the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad rails crossing the top of Main Street. Commerce and supplies, as well as new citizens, arrived by rail here in the early days of Laurel's growth. Products of Laurel's cotton mills and manufacturing firms departed the same way.
One of our tour visitor wrote to us after the Museum Visit that she was so inspired and this inspiration helped her a lot in her work at the writing site.
Take a Walking Tour of Laurel.
Brochures available at the Laurel Museum.
Photos courtesy Robt. H. Sadler collection
Also of Interest Laurel's traditional Main Street features antique stores, gift shops, historic churches, an 1898 train station, and several restaurants. The museum borders Riverfront Park, popular for fishing and picnic areas.
Laurel Historical Society Board of Directors
Laurel Historical Society Board of Directors 2007-2008
Jean Anastasi, Corresponding Secretary*
Faith Calhoun Jane Cole, Founding Co-Director Elizabeth Compton, & Founding Co-Director, David Cummings Lawrence Eldridge* Chris Erdle* Barbara Feagin Marlene Frazier, Recording Secretary* Lisa M. Losito, Vice President* Karen A. Lubieniecki, President* James B. McCeney, Treasurer* Kevin J. McNulty The Hon. Craig A. Moe (ex Of) Gertrude L. Poe Shari E. Pollard, Past President Joseph Robison Freida Weise Jean Wilson*
* Member of the Executive Committee
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