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What: Howard County Historical Society's 36th Annual Holiday House Tour When: Sunday, Dec. 9, starting at 1 p.m., lasting five or six hours. Transportation: Eyre buses will pick up participants at the Miller Branch of the Howard County Public Library in Ellicott City. Cost: $35 for members, and $50 for nonmembers; price includes a yearlong membership. Tickets: Can be purchased online at http://hchsmd.org/ or in person at the Howard County Historical Society or the Miller Branch library.