Steve Bowersox will be discussing his research about the Seabrook family in Westminster. The Seabrook family was a big part of Westminster/cc in the mid to late 19th century into the early 20th century. From national and local politics, helping to start the library in Westminster, and a world traveling author. To name just a few

Presented by Johnny Johnsson. George Patterson’s “Springfield Estate” (where ACTS-Fairhaven formerly Integrace/EMA is located) once hosted significant 19th-Century iron and copper mines. Initially, iron ore was mined to supply the Elba Furnace in Sykesville. Then rich copper ore was discovered and the mines prospered for a time during the 1850s & 60s. We will recount

Presented by The Liberty Reservoir History Group The town of Oakland Mills existed in the Southeast corner of Carroll County prior to its demolition by Baltimore City to facilitate the damming of the North Branch of the Patapsco River. This talk features two speakers, one who lived in the town prior to the reservoir and

Presented by Steve Bowersox. Remembering the reason for Memorial Day by paying Tribute to several of Carroll’s war casualties. Steve will speak about five soldiers from various conflicts and tell their stories. Steve is a member of the Board of Trustees at the Historical Society of Carroll County. He is a lifetime resident of Westminster