Presented by Larry Valett. Larry Valett, Vice President of the Historical Society of Mt. Airy, has recently written a book on the early history of Mt. Airy, published by the Mt. Airy Historical Society. He will share interesting stories from his research. Valett is retired and has lived in Mt. Airy for 32 years. He served
Presented by Andrea Berstler. Andrea Berstler, Executive Director of Carroll County Public Library, will give a history of Christmas customs, share favorite Christmas books and stories, and the traditions that inspired the tales. Admission – Please check in when you arrive! The fee is $3.00 for HSCC members, $7.00 for non-members.
Untold Stories of the Civil Rights Movement Join us for a drink at Covalent Spirits Westminster on January 9th at 6pm as HSCC continues History: Shaken and Stirred. Once again there will be five speakers telling three 5-minute, untold, local history stories shared with the crowd in a fun, relaxed setting. This quarter, Untold Stories
Present by John Laycock It is Christmas 1776, and all is not well for George Washington and his Continental Army. They have suffered a string of defeats and have retreated into New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Fighting through a blizzard and smallpox, Maryland Militia reinforcements start filling the New Jersey countryside. The story of Private Jacob
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