Perry Hall Mansion

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Perry Hall Mansion

Learn more about programs and events happening at the mansion, offered by the Perry Hall Community Recreation Office.

History

This historical treasure is located high on a hill overlooking the Gunpowder River Valley. The Perry Hall Mansion is one of the most important landmarks in Baltimore County, as it is the oldest standing home in the community and one of the last remaining colonial homes in the County.

  • 1770s—Iron-master Corbin Lee begins construction on new home on his 1,000-acre estate.

  • 1773—Lee passes away before completion. Harry Dorsey Gough purchased the estate from his widow and renamed his new purchase Perry Hall.

  • 1839—60 percent of the five-part Georgian structure lost in a fire. It was rebuilt in Greek Revival style and now has 16 rooms, including a library, ballroom with crystal chandeliers and several spacious bedrooms.

  • 1999—The Baltimore County Council endorsed landmark status for the mansion.

  • 2001—Owner Thomas Mele II sells the estate to Baltimore County.

  • 2004—Baltimore County complets exterior renovations to the mansion, including painting, landscaping, repairs and replacement of the roof.