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.
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. The Liriodendron Mansion is one of Harford County's premier venues for your special event.
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. The Liriodendron Mansion is one of Harford County's premier venues for your special event.
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The Liriodendron mansion was built in 1898 as the summer home of Dr. Howard Atwood Kelly, his wife, Laetitia, and their nine children. Dr. Kelly was a lauded surgeon and one of the four founding physicians of the Johns Hopkins Hospital and Medical College. The 2 12-story Palladian mansion was designed in the Georgian Revival style by Baltimore architectural firm Wyatt & Nolting.
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The Liriodendron's wonderful volunteers help to make this historic mansion a warm and friendly place to visit! We welcome people of all ages and abilities to volunteer, and have many opportunities for you to share your talents, gain new skills, meet new people, and learn about the legacy of Dr. Howard A. Kelly and one of Harford County's historic gems!
The Liriodendron's cultural, educational, and historical offerings draw thousands of visitors each year from Harford County and beyond. From our free Art Gallery to our Music at the Mansion series to our annual Holiday Open House, people of all ages enjoy art, music, history, social activities, private and public events, and fun in our buildings and grounds.
It's the most special day of your life - a day to be spent with loved ones - a day you will remember and cherish forever. The Liriodendron will help you create a celebration that is perfectly, uniquely yours. Our elegant setting and attentive staff will make sure your special day is everything you imagined.
Reviews (10)
Colleen Kokubun
Dec 01, 2021
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WOW! I stopped by to attend the annual holiday craft fair. I had never been to the mansion before and it was so worth it! What a beautiful house with an absolute fabulous story! The 1st floor had photos, letters, and a history of Dr. Kelly, his family, and his life. The 2nd floor had a wide variety of craft vendors and doubled as an art gallery featuring local artists. The 3rd floor was closed but was the servants quarters during the heyday of the mansion. They even had Santa and a scavenger hunt for the kids. It was a neat way to spend an afternoon. Found out the mansion is available for weddings
Avalus
Nov 17, 2021
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William Schafer
Nov 14, 2021
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Justine Wyant
Oct 31, 2021
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Beautiful place.......and the home of Dr Kelly and his family. So serene In the middle of Bel Air. I couldn't help the whole time I was there imagining it was still their home. Had to be something to give that all up 💔 Beautiful and historic. I was blessed to have been a part of a Beautiful wedding there last night
Kaylie Jasinski
Oct 28, 2021
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The Liriodendron Mansion was the perfect setting for our October 1 wedding. Our guests could not stop raving about how beautiful the venue was, from the stone path to the ceremony arbor, the wisteria and twinkle lights on the patio, the backdrop of the woods, and the beautiful mansion itself. The staff are amazing to work with and so incredibly helpful, especially Leslie - she answered all of our questions, walked us through the rehearsal, and was such a delight to work with. Highly recommend if you're looking for a gorgeous venue!!!
Rachel Griner
Sep 30, 2021
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Amazing venue. Leslie and her team helped navigate us planning a wedding during the pandemic. They were so accommodating with our schedules in terms of scheduling the tour and our final walk through. We booked a 2021 wedding in 2019 and through the pandemic , Leslie was in contact with us to give us updates and make sure we felt
Comfortable. Her team worked closely with Dean & Brown Catering to make sure everything was taken care of leading up to our big day & the day of. The pricing is so affordable compared to any other venue in Northern VA, MD, & DC. The rehearsal dinner our contact was so
Comfortable. Her team worked closely with Dean & Brown Catering to make sure everything was taken care of leading up to our big day & the day of. The pricing is so affordable compared to any other venue in Northern VA, MD, & DC. The rehearsal dinner our contact was so
David Stuller
Sep 14, 2021
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This place is beautiful 😍! It has a very classy feel to it. The mansion and its surroundings have been very well maintained and the property connects you to the Ma & Pa trail. It's a perfect location and backdrop for pictures (or a music video lol)! There is a fountain ⛲ and numerous gardens on the property and the large stone patios and huge pillars combine to create some awesome architecture that you just don't get to see everyday. This property is open the public but the mansion itself is locked unless they are holding an event here which I have seen them do in the past. If you have the
Dean
Sep 15, 2019
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Lori Carter
Oct 13, 2018
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We had our daughters wedding here and it was spectacular. The manor house has beautiful architecture, inside and outside and the grounds are manicured perfectly. Louise and Matt were wonderful to work with and made our day easier. The wisteria covered porch and side porticos were terrific for pictures. Lovely manor house that made a beautiful setting for our celebration.
Naomi Cataldo
Sep 04, 2018
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As a wedding photographer with a background in architecture, the Liriodendron is absolutely incredible and I hope Urban Row Photography will have the opportunity to capture many more events here in the future! The wisteria arching up to the main facade forms such an elegant setting for portraits and outdoor dining. No matter the season, the Georgian architecture and grounds are absolutely breathtaking. Imagine cocktail hour out on the portico under the twinkling lights, a fireplace in every room and entering from the staircase of your dreams…
