Presented by Steve Carney. On June 29th, 1863, the tragedy of war unfolded upon the streets of Westminster, MD. This ferocious battle, although brief, caused major implications upon the Battle of Gettysburg and the Civil War as a whole. This talk, given by historian Steven W. Carney, will discuss the events leading up to “Corbit’s
On June 27, 2026, The Pipe Creek Civil War Round Table in partnership with the Historical Society of Carroll County will commemorate the tragedy of war that took place on Westminster’s streets as well as the surrounding Carroll County, Maryland area. This year’s event will feature a Memorial Service at the Corbit’s Charge Monument, a
Presented by Adrienne Smith, Curator, Sykesville Gate House Museum. Join Gate House Museum Curator, Adrienne Smith as she discusses Carroll County’s Poor Farm and Springfield Hospital Center as examples of how the State of Maryland cared for its indigent citizens. Adrienne is the curator of the Sykesville Gate House Museum which is run by the
This talk will cover how the USA celebrated the Centennial and the significance of a World’s Fair. Local and Maryland participants in the Philadelphia Exposition (The World’s Fair) will be included and local events held to commemorate 1876 will also be highlighted. This event is being held on the HSCC campus at the Shriver-Weybright Auditorium
Presented by Amy Hunt Amy will explore the use of genealogy to bring stories to light through cloth. Amy Hunt is the curator of The Museum of Frederick County History at Heritage Frederick. She has a degree in Art History from the University of Maryland at College Park and has 25 years of experience curating
Presented by Former Students & Friends of Robert Moton High School. The Former Students and Friends of Robert Moton High School will tell the story of how they brought the Carroll County African American Museum to the county and give an update on its progress. As always, there is no registration for Box Lunch Talks.
Presented by Antigoni Ladd. Meet the Greek families who settled in Westminster in the early 1900s through the 1950s. They came from different areas of Greece, Cyprus, and Turkey, but they formed a strong community that supported one another through the Great Depression and the staff shortages of WWII. They helped one another establish a
Presented by Reverend Dr. James Benedict. The Church of the Brethren first came to Maryland and what would become Carroll County in the mid-18th century. Brethren families, congregations, and institutions have played important roles in the county. This presentation will focus on Brethren beliefs, practices, and customs, as well as the contributions of Brethren to
Presented by Kyle Dalton. Throughout their 160-year occupation of the Union Mills Homestead, the Shriver family’s six generations always enjoyed a drink. From whiskey to beer to cider to wine, what they drank and how they drank reflected changing times and culture in America. In this Box Lunch Talk, executive director Kyle Dalton will discuss
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