Annual Heritage Events
Patapsco Heritage Greenway offers a variety of free public events that explore the heritage and history of the Patapsco Valley Heritage Area (PVHA). These events include talks and lectures on a variety of topics, including local history, archaeology, preservation efforts, and stories of the people and places in the PVHA. Check out our full event calendar to learn more about upcoming events!
Patapsco Days
Patapsco Days is an annual program of events in March that explores the stories and histories of the Patapsco Valley. Browse topics and recordings of upcoming and past events below.
2026: Celebrating 250 Years of History
2024: National Themes & Local Stories
2022: Pioneering Along the Patapsco
2025: Action and Advocacy
2023: Patapsco Stories
Charles L. Wagandt II Memorial Lecture
The Charles L. Wagandt II Memorial Lecture is an annual event to honor the life and memory of Charles L. Wagandt II, founder of Patapsco Heritage Greenway and a dedicated advocate for the history and preservation of the Patapsco Valley. Explore and watch recordings of past lecture topics below.
2025
Exploring the History of the Elkridge Furnace Inn
Guest Speakers: Robert Bailey (MD DNR), Zachary Singer (MHT), and Laura Houston (Preservation Maryland)
2023
A History of High Waters: Living Through Disaster in the Floodplains of the Early Patapsco River Valley
Guest Speaker: Sophie Hess
2024
Trails and Connectivity
Guest Speakers: Dave Ferraro (Friends of Patapsco Valley State Park) and Robert Bailey (MD’s Dept. of Natural Resources Historian and Historic Planner)
2022
Pioneering Innovations in the Patapsco Valley
Guest Speaker: Henry K. Sharp
