Our Society
The Hanover Area Historical Society was founded in 1965 by local citizens interested in protecting and promoting the historical heritage of the greater Hanover area.
Sarah Adler, formerly of New Oxford High School and now a student at American University has contributed her detailed timeline of Hanover area history. View it at this link.
The Society selectively acquires, preserves, and provides access to historical buildings and sites and to artifacts and archives that have unique historical significance for this area. The Society also undertakes related programs and activities for the educational, recreational, and cultural benefit of the people of the greater Hanover Area. The Society acquired and restored the Neas House at the corner of W. Chestnut and High Sts. In October 2007, the Society was given the Warehime-Myers Mansion at 305 Baltimore St. The Mansion is regularly open for public tours and rental. The Society also has an 1890’s house at 105 High St. where it has its office and a small library. The library holds small collections pertaining to the area’s history, and is available to the public by appointment.
Open House
Members of the Board and Committees of the Hanover Area Historical Society and a guest are invited to a holiday open house on December 13, 2009 between 2 and 6 PM at the Warehime Myers Mansion. RSVP regrets only to 637-6413 by December 8.
Mirror, Mirror On the Wall..."
Our newest object exhibit "Mirror, Mirror On the Wall . . . ." began in October and runs through December 2009. Over thirty mirror and mirror related objects are on display in the exhibit space in the Neas House. 
The exhibit was given an important boost in publicity by being featured on the front page of the October 17, 2009 edition of the Antiques and Auction News.
Do You Remember...?
These old photos and postcards of Forest Park should delight both newcomers and the long time natives of Hanover. At the top of the page, you can link to several more delightful old images of Hanover. The images are from the Chronister Collection.
Table Runners: Gifts for Anytime
The Society is taking orders for nine styles of hand-woven table runners by Family Heirloom Weavers of Red Lion. Some are designed for the Christmas season; others are all season. The runners are $25 each and will be ready about two weeks after you place your order. Samples are on display at our Hanover Farmers Market stand on Saturday mornings and at the Warehime-Myers Mansion during tour hours on Wednesdays and Saturdays during the afternoon.
Volunteers Welcome!
Workers are needed at the Market House on Saturdays, 7 AM-11:30 AM. During this brief period, you present the face of HAHS to the community. Taking a shift once or twice a year helps provide the necessary coverage. Contact Myrt Small at 637-1705 or the HAHS Office at 632-3207.
Docents have become extremely important. They are needed at both the Neas House and the Warehime-Myers Mansion. Tour hours are: Neas House, Saturdays, 12 noon to 3:15 PM. A minimum of 2 are needed per shift. At the WMM, 3 are needed per shift Wednesdays 10AM - 3:15 PM, Saturdays 12N - 3 PM. Doors close at 3:15. the latest a tour should begin. It takes from 45 to 90 minutes for a tour depending on the location and the inquisitiveness of the visitor. Interested? Please leave a message on the Mansion phone: 637-6413
