With the successful completion of the Society’s Building Community, Inspired By History Campaign, HSCC sets its sights on an exciting initiative for the Shellman House- Where the Servant's Stairs Lead: Shellman's Forgotten Spaces Reimagined. HSCC will transform four rooms into immersive environments that explore domestic life, labor, and social change in Carroll County in the 1800s.
Where the Servants Stairs Lead Initiative
Commitment
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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
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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
Carroll 250 Event: The Veterans Celebration of Carroll County Event
Carroll county Farm Museum
500 S. Center Street, Westminster, MD 21157
Carroll 250 Event: Book Release Party: “A Founding Mother” by Stephanie Dray & Laura Kamoie
1623 Brewing Company
5975 Exchange Drive, Suite H-L, Eldersburg
Helen A. Gorman Library of Carroll County History Ribbon Cutting
HSCC Campus - Helen A. Gorman Library
216 East Main Street, Westminster, MD 21157
Carroll 250 Traveling Exhibit at Hampstead Day
Hampstead Day
Main Street, Hampstead, Maryland
Carroll 250 Event: What a Revolution! A Dress in Two Days DAY 1: A Gown for Mrs. Gist
HSCC Campus - Shriver-Weybright Auditorium
210 East Main Street, Westminster, MD 21157
Box Lunch Talk: A Tribute to Carroll County’s Hometown Heroes Presented by Steve Bowersox
HSCC Campus - Shriver-Weybright Auditorium
210 East Main Street, Westminster, MD 21157
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.






