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Board Members

President: Eleanor Whitcomb 
Vice President: Thomas Greer 
Secretary: Margaret Sullivan 
Treasurer: Richard Bell 

Town Historian: Clara Winslow
Curator & Resident Artist: Harlan Cade.

Our Mission

The Falcon Hollow Historical Society preserves and shares the history of our community through research, education, exhibits, and public programs. Through the collection of photographs, documents, artifacts, and oral histories, the Society works to ensure that Falcon Hollow's past remains accessible to future generations.

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Main Street Circa 1900

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Welcome to the Falcon Hollow Historical Society

Located in the historic Falcon Hollow Railroad Station, the Falcon Hollow Historical Society preserves the stories, photographs, archives, and traditions that have shaped our town for generations.

Through exhibits, publications, research, and community programs, the Society works to protect Falcon Hollow's heritage while sharing it with residents and visitors alike.

The Historic Falcon Hollow Railroad Station

Standing along the former rail corridor on the western edge of downtown, the Falcon Hollow Railroad Station has served as one of the town's most recognizable landmarks for more than a century.

The original Falcon Hollow Railroad Station was constructed by the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad in 1891 as part of the company's western Maryland branch operations. It helped connect rural Maryland communities to larger markets and cities, the station quickly became the center of commerce and travel in Falcon Hollow. Passenger trains, freight shipments, agricultural products, and local businesses all relied on the railroad during the town's early growth.

For decades, residents arrived and departed through the station, while local merchants depended on the railroad to bring goods and supplies into the community. As transportation patterns changed during the twentieth century, rail service gradually declined, and the station eventually closed.

Recognizing the building's historical significance, community leaders and preservation advocates worked to restore and protect the depot rather than allow it to be lost. Today, the station serves as the headquarters of the Falcon Hollow Historical Society, housing exhibits, archives, publications, and collections that preserve the history of the town and surrounding region.

Visitors to the station can explore exhibits, view historical photographs, research local history, and experience one of Falcon Hollow's most treasured landmarks.

Hours and Location
1886 Preservation Rd.
Falcon Hollow, MD

Located in the historic Falcon Hollow Rail Station


Hours:
M-F 8:00 am to 6:30 pm
Saturday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Sunday Closed

 (Special hours available for private functions - Call for details)

phone: (301) 555-Rail (7245)

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Painting by Harlan Cade depicting Samuel Weller painting a portrait of Harlan Cade (fictional scene)

“Study in Hands: Weller at the Easel” (c. 2014)
A rare personal work by Harlan Cade, this painting depicts his longtime mentor, Samuel Weller, captured in the act of rendering Cade’s likeness on an unfinished canvas.

Publications & Archives

140 Years of Community
Historical Perspective
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Access books, maps, records, and historical materials that preserve Falcon Hollow's rich community heritage.

Additional materials and collections will be added as the Society continues to expand its archives.

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