Savage Mill’s Ghosts Come to Life

Savage Mill’s Ghosts Come to Life

For over 125 years, Savage Mill was a bustling factory transforming cotton into bolts of cloth. Generations of families worked here, men, women, and children toiling long hours in often-unsafe working conditions. Friendships and love stories blossomed here, but so did...
Can You Hear Me Now?

Can You Hear Me Now?

Each year, the Howard County Arts Council brings artwork by regional artists to public locations throughout the County in a project called ARTsites. This year, they chose Savage Mill to be a host site and, with our input, paired us with a sculpture created by Bobby...
Hit the Trails!

Hit the Trails!

This week’s giving us a small hint of the fall weather that’s on its way. It can’t come soon enough! It’s the perfect time to make plans to enjoy the great outdoors around Savage Mill. There’s a fabulous network of trails within minutes. Here are our favorites:  ...
Teaching America to Sew

Teaching America to Sew

This is a lofty goal, but when Leona (Ireatha) Woods, owner of Leona’s Sewing Studio here at Savage Mill, sets her mind to something, nothing is going to stop her. We paid Leona a visit in her colorful, inviting studio on the second floor of the Carding Building to...
The Facelift Continues at Savage Mill

The Facelift Continues at Savage Mill

It’s an unending labor of love to maintain and preserve historic buildings like Savage Mill. Adapting them to today’s needs is particularly challenging. Savage Mill’s management has spent decades working to ensure this complex of buildings is here for future...
“Be Water, My Friend”: A Talk with MD Jeet Kune Do

“Be Water, My Friend”: A Talk with MD Jeet Kune Do

Thursday, July 20 marks 50 years since the death of famed martial artist and actor Bruce Lee. A relentless, lightning-fast fighter, Lee started his career in Hollywood, where he broke through stereotypes of Asian men as villains or servants. After moving to Hong Kong,...