Behind Closed Doors:  The Story of the Cecil County Almshouse

Program Type:

History/Cultural

Age Group:

Adults
  • Registration is required for this event.
  • Registration will close on March 24, 2026 @ 6:30pm.

Program Description

Event Details

This program examines the history of the Cecil County Almshouse, a place that quietly influenced countless lives on society’s margins for centuries. We will explore who lived within its walls, how it operated, and what it reveals about evolving attitudes toward poverty, public responsibility, and community care. 

This is a MD 250 program.

Disclaimer(s)

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