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  • Carroll County’s 189th Birthday Celebration

    Grace Lutheran Church 21 Carroll Street, Westminster, MD, United States

    This year’s 189th Carroll County Birthday Party will also start the celebration of the 250th Birthday of the United States of America. The title of the celebration … Patrician Patriot: Charles Carroll and his Fellow Maryland Signers Charles Carroll of Carrollton and three other Marylanders were among the fifty-six men who signed the Declaration of

  • Box Lunch Talk: 40 Years of the Artist Studio Tour and the History of Art Entrepreneurship in Carroll County

    Grace Lutheran Church 21 Carroll Street, Westminster, MD, United States

    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.

    $3 – $5

  • Box Lunch Talk: “Growing into Greatness” Big Tree Documentary

    Grace Lutheran Church 21 Carroll Street, Westminster, MD, United States

    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

    $3 – $5

  • Box Lunch Talk: The History of New Windsor State Bank presented by Tom Rasmussen

    Grace Lutheran Church 21 Carroll Street, Westminster, MD, United States

    From 1932 until 2017, when it was purchased by ACNB Corporation, New Windsor State Bank played an important role in the community and in the development of Carroll County. Recently the bank’s historical records were donated to the New Windsor Heritage Society. Tom Rasmussen, President of New Windsor State Bank from 2001 to 2017, will

    $3 – $5

  • Box Lunch Talk: Mike Eaton, English Teacher Extraordinaire presented by Caroline Babylon

    Grace Lutheran Church 21 Carroll Street, Westminster, MD, United States

    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

    $3 – $5

  • Box Lunch Talk: The History of Lacrosse in Carroll County Public Schools

    Grace Lutheran Church 21 Carroll Street, Westminster, MD, United States

    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

    $3 – $5

  • A Century of Memories with Melvin Hurwitz & Steve Bowersox

    Grace Lutheran Church 21 Carroll Street, Westminster, MD, United States

    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

  • Box Lunch Talk: The Snowdens, the Shellmans, and St. John Roman Catholic Church

    Grace Lutheran Church 21 Carroll Street, Westminster, MD, United States

    Dr. Nilsson, a top-notch researcher and Associate Professor of Chemistry at McDaniel College, also has a growing interest in local history. Recently, she has done in-depth research on the Snowden and Shellman families. She will share her interesting findings. As always, there is no registration for Box Lunch Talks. You bring your lunch, and we

    $3 – $7

  • Box Lunch Talk: Girlhood Embroidery: The History of Samplers

    Grace Lutheran Church 21 Carroll Street, Westminster, MD, United States

    Cynthia Steinhoff, Vice President and Program Chair for the Anne Arundel Genealogical Society, will showcase her collection of antique samplers. The sampler was a rite of passage for young girls to establish a skill and find their place in Society. An accomplished needle crafter, and member of the Annapolis Historic Sampler Guild and Loudoun Sampler

    $3 – $7

  • Box Lunch Talk: The Gettysburg Campaign in Carroll County

    Grace Lutheran Church 21 Carroll Street, Westminster, MD, United States

    Presented by Kyle Wichtendahl:  General George Meade’s plan to encounter the confederate army along the banks of Pipe Creek did not materialize, because General Lee did not cooperate. However, the movement to Gettysburg had a profound impact on Carroll County communities. Kyle will recount the experiences of civilians and soldiers as Confederate and Union armies

    $3 – $7

  • Box Lunch Talk: Six Decades of Entrepreneurship

    Grace Lutheran Church 21 Carroll Street, Westminster, MD, United States

    Mr. William Brown has spent his life first as an apartment contractor; then as the owner and rebuilder of Cascade Lake (1983-1989). For the past 30 years, he has been the owner and developer of Quantum Internet & Telephone. Bill will be sharing stories of his 60 years as a builder and developer and talking

    $3 – $7

  • Carroll County 188th Birthday Celebration

    Grace Lutheran Church 21 Carroll Street, Westminster, MD, United States

    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

  • Canceled Box Lunch Talk: An Afternoon Talk with Melvin Hurwitz & Steve Bowersox

    Grace Lutheran Church 21 Carroll Street, Westminster, MD, United States

    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

    $3 – $7