Commitment
to
Our
Carroll County’s past is filled with extraordinary people that have played a part in making our community what it is today. We are charged with sharing their stories of triumph and struggle to make our community even stronger and more connected. Yes, remembering our past can do this. Learn more about our plans and the many ways you can be involved.
Community
and
Storytelling
Sharing
History, in
Carroll County
HSCC is Carroll County’s prime repository for local artifacts, photographs, manuscripts, art, textiles, portraits and much, much more. Our community has entrusted us with the care of over 40,000 items, and this number is growing. Connect with us to discover how you might be able to engage with these amazing collections.
40,000
Different Ways
Our Mission and Opportunity to Inspire
The Historical Society of Carroll County is an important educational institution in Carroll County. We connect the past to the present to make the County’s vibrant history tangible, relevant, and meaningful for today’s diverse communities and for generations to come.
Carroll 250
Learn more about Carroll County’s Semiquincentennial initiatives and activities.
Box Lunch Talks
See and hear inspiring Carroll County histories shared monthly by extraordinary storytellers.
Digital Library and Collections Hub
Dive into the Society’s photos, manuscripts, publications, and artifacts.
Membership
Support our work by becoming a member. Membership is open to all.
Carroll 250
Learn more about Carroll County’s Semiquincentennial initiatives and activities.
Box Lunch Talks
See and hear inspiring Carroll County histories shared monthly by extraordinary storytellers.
Digital Library and Collections Hub
Dive into the Society’s photos, manuscripts, publications, and artifacts.
Making the County’s vibrant history tangible, relevant, and meaningful for today’s diverse communities and for generations to come.
Research Library
Box Lunch Talk
Exhibit Information
Education
Upcoming Events
250 Themed Fall History Expo
Exploration Commons
50 East Main Street Westminster, MD 21157 United States
Box Lunch Talk: Taverns Along the Turnpike presented by Sam Riley
Grace Lutheran Church
21 Carroll St, Westminster, MD 21157
Halloween Celebration 2024
Cocky's Tavern
216 East Main Street
2024 Annual Meeting – The Pages in the Pocket: Decoding an 1880s Mystery Message
Best Western Westminster
451 WMC Dr, Westminster, MD 21158
Box Lunch Talk: The Early History of Mt. Airy presented by Larry Valett
Grace Lutheran Church
21 Carroll St, Westminster, MD 21157
Holiday Open House 2024
210 East Main St.
210 East Main Street Westminster, MD 21157 United States
Plan Your Event
Cockey’s Tavern is available to YOU for all your events along with the Shellman Garden! With its classic charm and style, it is the ideal places to hold your wedding receptions, birthday parties, class reunions, family reunions, graduation parties, or a holiday event! It is also ideal for business events and have ample space for your business meetings, presentations, retreats, and team building.