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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.


Hancock's Resolution House

House, Winter

Hancock's Resolution House and Visitors Center

Historic House, Visitors Center

Bee Hives

Bee Hives, Hancock's Resolution

Grave Yard

Grave yard, Hancock's Resolution

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

Walking Tour: https://arcg.is/1H0rz5

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 

Hancock's Resolution. April 1st 2013. Accessed September 23rd 2021. http://www.historichancocksresolution.org/.

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Bill Blanchard

Bill Blanchard

Bill Blanchard

Bill Blanchard