Caplan’s Auction & Appraisal Co.
- Cotton Shed Building
Upper Level
Park in Little Lot -
8600 Foundry St
Savage, Maryland, 20763 Get Directions
About This Savage Mill Business
We are Maryland’s busiest Auction & Appraisal Service with admission free public Auctions every Wednesday and Sunday in our beautiful Gallery located at the Historic Savage Mill. The recognized leader in the industry with 30+ years of experience our Auctioneers have conducted thousands of Public Auctions including Estate and Personal Property, Real Estate, Police and Charity including the Salvation Army, the Blind Industries and the NAACP. We are court-certified Appraisers and offer free verbal appraisals at anytime.
In addition to offices in Kensington and Ellicott City, MD, we also service the Baltimore/Washington/Annapolis areas – including all of central Maryland and beyond! We cordially invite you to visit one of our exciting “standing room only” Auctions.
Consignments always welcome or we can purchase outright. We also conduct on-site auctions on your premises – and our huge mailing list guarantees you a crowd – whether it’s your place or ours! Estate Sales, Downsizing, Collections, Antiques, Art, Jewelry, Furniture, Coins, China, Silver, Rugs, Books, Vehicles. Public Auctions Every Sunday & Wednesday! You are invited! Consignments & Estates Welcome!
Location
Cotton Shed Building
Upper Level
Park in Little Lot
Hours
Auctions: Sunday Afternoon; Wednesday Evening
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Plan your next friend hang where flavor meets fun. Wander through artisan shops, sip coffee or cocktails, take a group class, or just vibe out over good food and even better conversation. This is your new go-to gathering spot.
Looking for fun for any age? Fly through the trees at Terrapin Adventures, explore shops filled with both treasures and toys, and then unwind over dinner on the patio of Dive Bar & Grille. Bonus: our public spaces are pup-friendly — but check with your selected eatery to see if Fido can join you for dinner.
Switch up your usual date night with something charming, flirty, and fun. Take a pottery class, grab a romantic dinner, or catch one of the special nights on our Events Calendar. Every date feels like the first at Savage Mill — especially under our dreamy outdoor string lights.
Weddings
Say “I do” in a space that feels like a storybook.
Savage Mill offers two unique venues: our light-filled Great Room with scenic river views and soaring ceilings, and the intimate and charming Rosebud Micro Venue, perfect for elopements and bridal showers.
With in-house photographers, bridal boutiques, custom tailoring, and full beauty services on site, you’ll find everything you need to bring your special day to life under one historic roof.
Leasing Opportunities
Become Part of the Mill
Opening your first shop or expanding something you love, Savage Mill offers a vibrant, ready-made community to grow your business.
We’re home to over 80 sole proprietors — artists, makers, and more — and we’d love to welcome you next. View available spaces, floor plans, and details on our Leasing page.
Follow along on Instagram at @experiencesavagemill
Ever wonder what was in the mill ruins you see as you walk along Savage Mill trail? How did Savage Mill generate power a century ago? What worked well and what did not?
Then don`t miss tonight`s talk by the Savage Historical Society, "Power Generation at the Mill".
📅 Tuesday, September 15th
🕖 7:00pm
📍Thornton Conference Room (lower level) at @carroll_baldwin_hall
Please use the lower entrances to the Hall along Foundry Street.
❓Bring your questions and your friends!!
🧵 The Threads of Heritage Community Quilt is ready for its next chapter!
During Black History Month, our community came together with Leona`s Sewing Studio to design a quilt using African print fabrics. Now, in celebration of @nationalsewingmonth it’s time to bring that design to life.
Join Leona`s Sewing Studio at Savage Mill on September 27 for a hands on session where you’ll help sew the individual squares together and complete the community quilt.
🪡 Sewing experience is required
🪡 Adults only
🪡 Free to participate
🪡 Sessions are approximately 30 to 45 minutes
🪡 Advance registration required
Whether you helped create the original design or are joining the project for the first time, you’re invited to be part of the finished piece!
We’re OPEN this Labor Day!
Spend your day off at Savage Mill! Shop, eat, explore, and support your favorite local businesses.
Sophie, Executive Chair of Paw-licy Relations, is inspecting the pipes that bring County water into the Mill. 💦She wants to remind you that we`re closed tomorrow, Monday, Aug. 31 as the water is turned off for a much-needed upgrade to the main pressure relief valve. We`ll be back bright and early Tuesday morning! 🌅
"Jewelry for life`s biggest moments, and the little ones in between."
Savage Mill`s industrial space is the perfect fit for Alison Jefferies, owner of @jadorndesigns. We stopped by her Spinning Building studio to take a look at her modern heirloom jewelry and learn how she built a successful business:
https://www.savagemill.com/jewelry-for-lifes-biggest-moments-and-the-little-ones-in-between/
#shopsmall #modernheirloomjewelry
A little Mill maintenance!
Savage Mill will be closed Monday, August 31 while we take care of an important repair to our main water system. We’ll be back open and ready to go on Tuesday, September 1st during regular hours.
Thanks for rolling with us while we keep this Mill running strong!
We`re excited to announce our new Howard County Arts Council ARTsites sculpture, "Searching" by local artist and recent University of Maryland graduate Nick Femia! Nick uses natural materials like metal and wood, bringing life to the beauty of geometric forms.
We spoke with Nick about his work in sculpture and graphic design, and how his pieces transform the space around them:
https://www.savagemill.com/searching/
#artsites2026 #hocoarts #publicart
From campfire and s`mores to friendship bracelets and handcrafted drinks, last Thursday`s summer camp-themed Girls Night Out was full of laughter, relaxation, and fun shopping. Thanks to all of you who came out to play games with us and reconnect with your inner camper! And a special shout-out to the guys on our maintenance team who always help bring our dreams to reality - you rock!
Mark Thursday, Oct. 22, 4-8pm for the next Girls Night Out and stay tuned for the theme!
#summercamp #girlsnightout
What`s camp without s`mores?
Stop by Terrapin Adventures` fire ring near the Big Lot entrance tomorrow during Girls Night Out to assemble and enjoy your own s`more free of charge! Present your bingo card to one of the staff to get a stamp for an extra chance at our raffle.
#summercamp #adultsummercamp #smores
Announcing this Thursday`s Girls Night Out beneficiary: @hcecoworks! Stop by their table to learn about the important environmental work they`re doing in Howard County, and about their future new home, Holly Hills. Make a donation and enter the raffle for a chance to win this Picnic at Ascot wine and cheese cooler tote!
#girlsnightout #summercamp #picnic
It`s the dog days of summer🐾, and Savage Mill has treats the whole family can enjoy. 😉 Check out our blog for some of our favorites!
https://www.savagemill.com/dog-days-of-summer/
#familytime❤️ #workshops #petfriendly #AdventureAwaits
Welcome to Savage Mill: Mocktique by Stursi!
Mocktique`s new storefront in the Old Weave building debuts their three award-winning, complex alcohol-free cocktails: Debauchery, Revvl, and Reign. Owners Lexx and Livv are leading the way with sophisticated beverages using premium ingredients. Stop by for a tasting and experience a new way to drink!
https://www.savagemill.com/mocktique-a-new-drinking-experience/
@drinkstursi
#mocktail #nonalcoholic
Our Courtyard has been looking particularly pretty recently, the old brick walls accented by a blooming crepe myrtle and cheerful black-eyed Susans. "Plein Fun", a newly-formed group of painters, visited this week. Impressive work, right?
They`ll be back next Tuesday around 8 am, rain or shine, to work around the Mill, and welcome guests!
#pleinairpainter #beautifulspace
Looking to escape the smoke and humidity this weekend? Come try out the indoor events here at Savage Mill: https://www.savagemill.com/events/
There`s lots to choose between, including @Omnihedral`s "Paladins and Printing," @eloraallthingsessential`s "Mom & Me" workshop and their first in the "Red Tent" series, and a variety of jewelry-making workshops with Alumia Design . And don`t miss tomorrow night`s Ghost Tour!
Wanting to take a printing workshop in the future? Get more details here: https://www.savagemill.com/paladins-and-printing/
Whether for the day, a weekend, or a week, it seems everyone’s making plans to head to the beach this summer! Before you go, stock up with some of these Savage Mill businesses.
https://www.savagemill.com/grab-these-beach-must-haves-before-your-trip/
#beachtrip #sunandsand
Girls Night Out is back at Savage Mill, and this summer we`re heading to summer camp!
Join us on Thursday, August 13, from 4 pm to 8 pm for an evening of shopping, sipping, and a little friendly competition. Pick up your complimentary $5 Girls Night Out Buck, grab a bingo card, and explore the Mill as you visit participating businesses. Along the way, enjoy wine and mocktails and keep an eye out for a special camp inspired game that we`ll be revealing soon.
Bring your friends, wear your favorite camp inspired look, trade friendship bracelets, and spend the evening discovering unique shops, local artists, and great finds throughout the Mill.
We`ll see you at camp!
Update: Power is back on and we are open!
Due to a power outage, Savage Mill is currently closed.
We`re keeping a close eye on the situation and will share updates as soon as we have more information. Thank you for your patience and understanding. We hope to welcome everyone back very soon!
Need some AC this July 4th? Come on down and cool yourself off with us! Bring in your pups too!
It`s sweltering outside today, and the rest of the week is even hotter. We`re here for you! Here`s a list of 5 (+1) activities to do within our expansive air-conditioned space. Check out our new giant ceiling fans when you`re here - they keep the breezes blowing!
https://www.savagemill.com/sweltering-outside-try-these-5-ac-activities-at-savage-mill/
#beattheheatthissummer #indooractivities #airconditioning
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Savage Bluegrass Festival this past Saturday!
What a wonderful afternoon of great music, good company, and community. We loved seeing familiar faces, meeting new visitors, and watching so many people enjoy everything that makes Savage Mill special.
A heartfelt thank you to our incredible bands, vendors, volunteers, and everyone who helped make the day such a success. Most of all, thank you to all of you who spent part of your Saturday with us.
We`re already looking forward to next year. Until then, we`ll see you around the Mill!
