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Welcome to The Historical Society of Carroll County, Maryland

In today’s mobile society, history—especially family and community history—allows people to find their “roots” and become invested in their community and its future. History is not just dates, one after the other. It is multidisciplinary, complex. Music, art, and literature intertwine with entrepreneurship, scientific innovation, politics, religion, and philosophy. HSCC is Carroll County’s premier storyteller, using all its resources (artifacts, documents, expertise) to create true stories of the people, places, events, cultures, and traditions that make Carroll County unique and place it within the broader context of American history. HSCC has a significant role to play in providing interactive and multigenerational educational programming to serve its current audiences and attract new ones.

What’s New

Come to the Circus!

Join the Historical Society of Carroll County on Saturday, April 28th for a fabulous evening of dining, dancing, and socializing!

Tick-Tock: Tall Clocks of the HSCC

An overview of four clocks that belong to the HSCC's noteworthy collection of Tall Case (or Grandfather) clocks.

The Story of… Francis Jesse Crawford

It is the Historical Society’s charge to utilize its resources and its educational expertise to chronicle the ongoing activities of the county’s people and to make this information accessible to everyone in relevant ways. Find the story of Francis J. Crawford (1819-1885), a Carroll County physician, whose life can be documented through the use of two- and three-dimensional items owned by HSCC. Dr. Crawford’s narrative is only one of many that the Society has to tell.

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Treasures of Carroll County – Compass Designed by Goldsmith Chandlee

Several generations of the Wampler family used this early compass by noted Quaker instrument maker Goldsmith Chandlee.

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Upcoming Events

april, 2018

09apr(apr 9)9:00 am31may(may 31)4:00 pm"McDaniel" Exhibit9:00 am - (may 31) 4:00 pm Emerald Hill Mansion, 1838 Emerald Hill Lane Westminster, MD 21157Event Type :Family,Member Event,Public Event,Volunteer Event

28apr6:00 pm11:00 pmLegacy Gala: Come to the CircusCome to the Circus6:00 pm - 11:00 pm Arthur D. Seibel Athletic Center, 1001 Green Valley RoadEvent Type :Member Event,Public Event,Volunteer Event

Your Membership Counts!

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Connecting the Past and Present.

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Visit

Everyone can find something of personal interest to them at the Historical Society. Visit our historic houses, research your family, stroll our gardens, buy a book, or rent our unique facilities.
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Education

HSCC’s educational offerings include informative tours for learners at all levels—from curriculum-based school field trips to guided tours for individuals as well as groups. Throughout the year, HSCC mounts a variety of changing exhibits.
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Programs

The Society’s educational programs utilize its historic sites, its archival and artifact collections, and the expertise of its professional staff and its network of volunteer historians.
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Shop

Visit our Shop & Bookstore to fine a wide variety of history-related merchandise such as traditional hand-crafted items by local artisans and books on local and regional history, genealogy, architecture, and decorative arts.
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Your Membership Counts!

Become a Member Today and Join Us in Connecting the Past and Present.

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Help Support Our Mission

Donate Today and Help Us Keep the History of Carroll County Alive.

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Historical Society of Carroll County

210 East Main Street
Westminster, MD 21157

HSCC Offices:
410-848-6494, ext. 200
Library & Research:
410-848-6494, ext. 204

Hours

Administrative Offices:
Tuesday – Friday, 9:00 – 5:00
Research Library:
Wednesday – Friday, 9:30 – 4:00; 2nd & 4th Saturdays 9:00 – 12:00
Shop & Bookstore:
Thursday – Saturday, 10:00 – 4:00
Sherman-Fisher-Shellman House:
Tours by appointment

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