Episode 16: Celebrating 250 Years of Ellicott City

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Welcome to our 16th episode which celebrates all things Ellicott City in honor of the city’s 250th anniversary. Ronan and Claire speak with a variety of Howard County residents to hear what they love about Ellicott City (0:37). Then we hear from Laura Torres, from the Howard County Hospital, about the new mental health helpline, 988 (10:15). Next we revisit a favorite interview with Rissa Miller, a local Ghost Tour Operator, who shares the spooky stories of Ellicott City (13:54) and finally we hear about the city’s founding from Ellen Giles, President of the Howard County Historical Society (32:43). Show Notes: Join in the Ellicott City 250th Anniversary Celebration: https://ec250.com https://www.visithowardcounty.com/ec250/ https://hchsmd.org/ Places we love in EC: Cozy Cafe & Bakery UMI Sushi Meadowbrook Park Howard County School System Miller Branch Library French Twist Cafe (really located in Sykesville, but hey, they have delicious crepes!) Old Ellicott City Manor Hill Tavern Marriotts Ridge High School, specifically Mr. Miller, English Teacher Korean Way Howard County Historical Society Patapsco Valley State Park Trails 988 Mental Health Help Line Resources www.988helpline.org GBRICS Partnership – Behavioral Health System Baltimore (bhsbaltimore.org) Maryland History Tours: https://www.mdhistorytours.com Howard County Historical Society: https://hchsmd.org https://hchsmd.org/childrens-museum/ https://hchsmd.org/calendar/ Quiz word: sesquicentennial