What is Historic Hancocks Resolution?

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HistoricHancocksResolution.org is the official website for Hancock's Resolution, a preserved historic family farm in Maryland. The site serves as a visitor and educational resource: it explains the farm's history, lists public hours and events, and provides an interactive map, photo gallery, and background on the Hancock family. It is most useful if you are planning a visit, researching the property, or looking for a primary example of an authentic small American family farm.

What the site covers

The homepage presents the farm as one of the few remaining examples of the small family farms where, according to the site, over 80% of the American population once lived in semi-isolation. It describes Hancock's Resolution as award-winning, "authentic and simple," and calls it a "National Treasure." The site frames the property as "a small house with a huge story to tell" organized around five historic themes.

The main sections available from the homepage are:

  • Public Hours – seasonal visiting times
  • Explore – entry point to the interactive map and historical timeline
  • About the Farm – background on the property
  • Hancock Family – history of the family associated with the farm
  • Photo Gallery – images of the site
  • History, Events Calendar, and Visit The Farm – linked pages for deeper history, upcoming events, and trip planning

Visiting information

The site lists public hours as April through October, Sundays 1–4 PM, except Easter. It notes that extended hours are offered on a per-event basis. A phone number, 410-952-2798, is provided for contact, along with the social handle @HistoricHancocksResolution.

If you are planning a trip, the "Visit The Farm" link is the place to confirm seasonal hours and get directions, since hours are seasonal rather than year-round.

Tools for exploring the property

Two interactive features stand out for anyone who wants more than a summary:

  • Interactive map – lets you learn about the historical Hancock's property geographically.
  • Historical timeline – presents the farm's history year by year.

These are useful if you are researching the site's development over time or want to understand how the buildings and land relate to one another before visiting.

Who this site is for

  • Prospective visitors who need hours, directions, and a sense of what they will see.
  • Students and researchers looking for an example of a preserved 18th–19th century family farm and its history.
  • Supporters interested in the property's preservation, since the homepage includes a donation option.

The site does not publish pricing or ticketing details in the material available, so check directly before assuming any admission terms.