Historic Hancock's Resolution

Historic Hancock's Resolution It has restored but unrenovated buildings dating to the late 18th c., heirloom dooryard and kitchen gardens, the original well and a family grave yard.

Hancock's Resolution, declared a NATIONAL TREASURE by a noted historian, is a 26.5 acre remnant of a 410 acre "Middling Plantation" (middle-class farm) dating to the 17th century. It is located on Bodkin Creek (with close access to the Chesapeake Bay) only 18 miles from downtown Baltimore and 25 miles from Annapolis. Five generations of Hancock's lived in the farmhouse, from when Stephen Jr. built

it c.1785 (immediately after the Revolutionary War) to when "Mamie" Hancock and her brother "Harry" died in 1954 and 1962, respectively. The family changed essentially nothing in the buildings from when they were built, leaving them as true historic artifacts of that day and age. The authenticity of the structures, located on their original site, with acreage that can be brought back to historic farming practices, is what makes Hancock's Resolution such a rare an important site to visit. Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 1141
Pasadena, MD 21122

Video of Hancock's Resolution: https://www.facebook.com/24739212646/videos/745047659588463

To see how Hancock's Resolution was involved in the War of 1812 please see the following: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.621760457934178.1073741854.355924981184395&type=1&l=0a863b5564

Looks like beautiful weather for Sunday. Come tour the house and gardens. The lavender is starting to bloom.
05/30/2026

Looks like beautiful weather for Sunday. Come tour the house and gardens. The lavender is starting to bloom.

Xyla and Rose will be the main attractions at the show this Sunday. Come to the plowing event to meet them in person. Ac...
05/15/2026

Xyla and Rose will be the main attractions at the show this Sunday. Come to the plowing event to meet them in person. According to my sources, they thrive on attention.

05/15/2026

Plants sales and metal art by Dotti Snyder of Nature's Caretakers LLC
This Sunday 1:00PM to 4:00PM

Join us on Sunday, May 17th between 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM for an informative honey bee demonstration led by Jessica Furr, ...
05/12/2026

Join us on Sunday, May 17th between 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM for an informative honey bee demonstration led by Jessica Furr, a Park Ranger and Maryland Master Naturalist.

The weather forecast looks great. Come by and see us.
05/08/2026

The weather forecast looks great. Come by and see us.

Visit us on the "Be Revolutionary America 250 Exploration Trail"PS: we are pet friendly but they must be on a leash
05/04/2026

Visit us on the "Be Revolutionary America 250 Exploration Trail"

PS: we are pet friendly but they must be on a leash

05/02/2026
If you've ever watched yarn being spun and thought,"I wish I could do that". You're in the right place.Lisa has been spi...
04/30/2026

If you've ever watched yarn being spun and thought,"I wish I could do that". You're in the right place.
Lisa has been spinning fiber into yarn since 2016. After she visited Hancock's Resolution for the May 2017 Mother's Day Tea, she was offered the opportunity to learn how to use one of the family member's spinning wheels. She has been an avid spinner since. You will find her here most Sundays April - October. If you want to chat about fiber crafting or learn to spin, feel free to join her on the porch of the main house.

The first Monarch to visit the garden. Come see the garden for yourself.
04/27/2026

The first Monarch to visit the garden. Come see the garden for yourself.

🧺✨ Something for Everyone at Hancock’s Resolution! ✨🧺This Sunday (Oct 5) we still have a few spots left for our Scaredy ...
10/03/2025

🧺✨ Something for Everyone at Hancock’s Resolution! ✨🧺

This Sunday (Oct 5) we still have a few spots left for our Scaredy Cat Basket Workshop 🐱🧺 – come learn the art of basket making and take home your own festive creation! Don’t miss this hands-on workshop that’s perfect for fall.
👉 Register information here: https://www.facebook.com/share/1CVh6KAm2X/

And mark your calendars for NEXT Sunday (Oct 12)…
🍂🎃 Harvest Festival & War of 1812 Remembrance 🎃🍂
10 AM – 4 PM at Hancock’s Resolution

Enjoy a day packed with:
🥖 Fresh bread & baked goods from Sourdoughlicious
🍯 Local honey from Willow Bees
🌽 Seasonal produce from Schmidt Family Farm
👻 Scarecrow making, 🎃 pumpkin painting, 🌽 corn husk dolls, 🍎 apple fishing, and more!
🪵 Woodcarvers, beautiful broom corn swags, and fiber arts with Chesapeake Fiber Crafters
⚔️ War of 1812 living history – militia muster, cannon demos, and the story of the “Lion of Baltimore”
🌍 History shared by NACPS, Johns Hopkins House, Benson Hammond House & more!

Bring the whole family for a day of history, harvest, and fall fun. 🍁

📌 Details & updates here: https://www.facebook.com/share/1JNCbRR5Ea/

Address

2795 Bayside Beach Road
Pasadena, MD
21122

Opening Hours

1pm - 4pm

Telephone

(410) 952-2798

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