Stop in for a drink at Covalent Spirits Westminster on January 11th 6pm as HSCC continues History: Shaken and Stirred. Once again there will be four or five speakers telling three 5-minute, untold, local history stories shared with the crowd in a fun, relaxed setting. This quarter, Untold Stories of Sykesville will be told. A special
Postponed to Saturday, February 3, 2024. The Historical Society of Carroll County invites everyone to join us on Saturday, January 20, 2024 to celebrate Carroll County’s 187th birthday! This year we will celebrate the history and achievements of Lehigh Cement (now Heidelberg Materials), which has been in operation in Union Bridge for more than 100 years. During that time,
Postponed from Saturday, January 20, 2024 This year we will celebrate the history and achievements of Lehigh Cement (now Heidelberg Materials), which has been in operation in Union Bridge for more than 100 years. During that time, Lehigh has been an important community partner, supporting countless initiatives in Carroll County. We will hear about future plans,
Join us for our annual Carroll County History Day and History Expo on Saturday, February 24 from 9am-1pm at Westminster High School in collaboration with the Historical Society of Carroll County, and the Carroll County Celebrating America committee. We have over 300 students who registered for Carroll County History Day this year! Our middle school
Stop in for a drink at Covalent Spirits Westminster on April 4th 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 of Mt. Airy will be told. A special
Let us play among the stars and see what spring is like! We invite you to join us for the Historical Society of Carroll County’s Legacy Gala on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at Antrim 1844, from 6:00-11:00 pm, to celebrate our 85th Anniversary! This exciting milestone Anniversary will be celebrated with dining, dancing, and socializing.
You are cordially invited to attend the Society’s 85th Anniversary Variety Show on June 6, 5-7pm at the Carroll Arts Center. This is a free event! Although reservations aren’t required, you may reserve your tickets in advance on the Society's website Variety Show sponsors Linda and Mel Mills will introduce the premier viewing of our
Stop in for a drink at Covalent Spirits Westminster on July 11th 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 of New Windsor will be told. A special
This fun interactive history fair was our event formerly known as Sundae Scoop. Join us at the Society on Saturday, July 27th from 11 am – 4 pm where we will have many more exhibitors and fun activities. What’s staying the same? You will still be able to dunk King George, we will have Pat
Union Mills Homestead and the Historical Society of Carroll County are pleased to present a Tavern Talk on Wednesday, August 21st at 7 pm. A Not So Splendid War, The Spanish American War and Harry Shriver will be presented by Robert Ambrose and will tell the misadventures of a son of Carroll County, Harry Shriver,
Last year’s event was a lot of fun! The entertainment this year will be Billy Harrison & the Haywire Bluegrass Band. For more information about the band, please https://harrisonhaywireband.com. Pat Martin and his delicious food will be returning. We will have a selection of bourbon distributors, as well as wine and beer. Water and soft
Enjoy a day filled with engaging speakers, fascinating exhibitors and displays, thought-provoking breakout sessions, and book sales! Tickets for this event are $99.00 and include light morning refreshments and lunch. Carroll County residents DEDUCT $10.00, Maryland non-Carroll County residents DEDUCT $5.00. Keynote Address: The Struggle for Culp’s Hill at Gettysburg While often overshadowed today by
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
Canceled Mr. Hurwitz grew up in Westminster, MD to a family of a local jewelry store owner. Melvin graduated from Westminster High School in 1942 and, like his other three brothers, joined the service during World War II. Mr. Hurwitz was a waist gunner and radio man on a B-17 that flew bombing missions over
This year we will celebrate the history of Westminster High School (WHS) a community staple for 125 years. Steve Bowersox will highlight the achievements of WHS and its graduates and the commitment to the community that they have made. Bring you memories to share during the celebration. This is a free event and no registration
Presented 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
Victoria Christopher Murray is a New York Times bestselling author of more than thirty novels, including The Personal Librarian, a Good Morning America book club pick, and The First Ladies, Target’s 2023 Book of the Year, both of which she coauthored with Marie Benedict. She is a NAACP Image Award Winner for Outstanding Literary Work
Please join the Carroll 250 Advisory Committee for our next open session at the Carroll County Public Library – Eldersburg Branch (large meeting room). Meet our task force members, hear updates on progress, and offer input on 250 activities and initiatives. This free event is in Eldersburg, but the discussions will be about events in
Stop in for a drink at Covalent Spirits Westminster on April 3rd at 6pm as HSCC continues History: Shaken and Stirred. Once again there will be five speakers telling 3-5-minute, untold, local history stories shared with the crowd in a fun, relaxed setting. This quarter, Untold Stories of McDaniel College will be told. A special
Stop in for a drink at Covalent Spirits Westminster on July 10th 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 of Summer Leisure in Carroll County will be
Presented by Owen Lourie In August 1776, the Continental Army suffered a terrible defeat at the Battle of Brooklyn, the first major battle of the Revolutionary War. The battle nearly saw the complete destruction of the American army, but a desperate stand by a contingent of Maryland soldiers helped to stave off the British and
We are excited to bring back History Fest again this year. Join us on Saturday, July 26th at the Society where will have many exhibitors and fun activities. You will be able to dunk King George, we will have Pat Martin’s delicious food, kids’ games, and The Cow will once again be providing ice cream.
We are so excited to be able to finally feature Mr. Melvin Hurwitz being interviewed by Steve Bowersox in a discussion for everyone! This will be a FREE event. We will have light refreshments which will include desserts and beverages (coffee, Coke, Diet Coke, Ginger Ale, and water). Please arrive early. The event will start
Presented by Brian Booz Brian Booz started as a history/social studies teacher and coach in Carroll County Public Schools (CCPS) in the ’70s. He coached football and basketball and then started the lacrosse program. One of his students became an All-American lacrosse player for McDaniel. Brian went on to be the principal at Francis Scott
Save the date for this very popular and enjoyable event! Our Bluegrass, Bourbon & Bocce event will be held on Sunday, September 7th from 4—7 pm at Union Mills Homestead. Last year’s event was a lot of fun! The entertainment is the Black Eyed Suzies Bluegrass Band (black.eyed.suzies | Instagram, Facebook | Linktree). Pat Martin and his
From 1938-1971, English teacher, William Granville “Mike” Eaton, commanded his classroom at Westminster High School and directed excellent theatrical productions. Eaton lived in Thelma Hoffman’s boarding house, a.k.a. Cockey’s Tavern, owned by HSCC. Caroline Babylon and Kevin Dayhoff inherited Eaton’s extensive archive, which will be set up in the Mike Eaton Room at HSCC this
Within Maryland’s 2.5 million acres of forest there are 12 national champion trees. Dr. Robert Lemieux, Associate Professor of Communication and Cinema at McDaniel College, is creating a documentary featuring six of these trees. He will share his work on these inspiring grand champions. As always, there is no registration for Box Lunch Talks. You
The Carroll County Artists’ Studio Tour celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2024. The tour was the brainchild of metalsmith Linda Van Hart, a founding member of the Carroll County Arts Council and renowned art educator. Linda will talk about her work and the work of other artists who comprise the vibrant art scene in Carroll County.
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