Catch a glimpse of the Belmont Manor House, one of my favorite estate homes in Maryland. The Belmont is an extraordinary historic estate under the stewardship of Howard County. It sits on 68 acres adjacent to Patapsco Valley State Park and was once a working plantation. The Belmont dates back to ca. 1738 when Caleb Dorsey, Jr. built a home on the land his father had gifted him as a wedding present.
After the Civil War, Belmont became a social gathering spot for the wealthy who built summer homes nearby, at Lawyer's Hill. Today, Belmont Manor and Historic Park is a popular venue for conferences, retreats, and weddings. Although I didn't include any interior shots (there may be a part 2 coming), the Belmont has a bridal suite and it's just such an enchanting place. The ceremonies typically take place outside with the Belmont serving as a spectacular backdrop.
I am a fan of its preservation and my county stepping in to prevent it being demolished and sold to the highest bidder for another cookie-cutter subdivision.
The county's park & recreation division hosts multiple open houses throughout the year, outdoor movie nights during the summer, tea times, paint nights (or mornings), and environmental education programs.
Although it was a gloomy November day when I stopped by last, the weather does not take away from its grandeur. The Belmont truly is the gem of Elkridge, MD! It is listed on the Maryland Historic Trust, and on the National Register of Historic Places.
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