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The Broadmead Archives is devoted to the history of Broadmead from the perspective and contributions of its residents. This Wiki is a catalogue of the Broadmead Resident Associations Collections (acronym BRAC) created by volunteers under the guidance of the Broadmead Association Archives Committee. It is devoted to documenting the history of Broadmead through individual stories of the residence since its founding, and community activities including publications like the Voice and The Broadmead Journal of Poetry and Prose.
The Broadmead community in Baltimore County was founded by the Stony Run Friends Meeting (Quakers), to address the needs of older people. It opened its doors in 1979 as a private, not-for-profit Life Plan Community. The community continues to operate under the guidance and ownership of a Quaker-guided, not-for-profit corporation.
The Stony Run Friends Meeting first addressed the need for housing for their aging members in 1897 when they established a boarding home called the Darlington. Over time, this evolved into the Hallowell and Taylor Home, but concerns about suitable housing options persisted. Following extensive research in 1975, the Committee on Aging recommended the construction of a new facility in Baltimore County, which became Broadmead.
Broadmead's mission continues to be driven by the needs of older adults, with ongoing efforts to meet the demands of a growing and diverse population.