Strategic Planning Community Forum – Session 1

Since most of our goals for the Historical Society of Carroll County’s last strategic plan have been met, we would like to have two strategic planning meetings with our members and the community to talk about next steps for the Historical Society. You can choose one of two dates. Our first meeting will be on […]

29 Oct

10:00 am - 11:30 am

HSCC Campus - Shriver-Weybright Auditorium

210 East Main Street, Westminster, MD 21157

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Spooky Tales Open Mic Night

We are excited to host Spooky Tales Open Mic Night on the Historical Society campus on October 29th from 6 pm to 8 pm. Here’s how it will work … Cost: $10 per person; $15 for a couple No registration required – pay at the door when you arrive Sponsored by Dan Hoff, Samuel C. Hoff […]

29 Oct

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

HSCC Campus - Shriver-Weybright Auditorium

210 East Main Street, Westminster, MD 21157

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Historical Happenings: Murder, Mayhem & Mystery Ghost Tours

Join the Historical Society of Mt. Airy for a walking tour through Mt. Airy’s haunted past and hear ghostly tales from beyond the grave!  The Ghost Tours start with check-in at the Mt. Airy Museum located inside the historic train station at 1 North Main Street, Mt. Airy, MD 21771.  Explore Mt. Airy’s history and […]

31 Oct

5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Mount Airy Museum

1 N. Main Street, Mount Airy, MD 21771

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Carroll 250 Event: Living Democracy: Elections, Campaigns, and Union Mills Presented by Kyle Dalton

Join Kyle Dalton, Executive Director of the Union Mills Homestead Foundation, as he discusses the history of Carroll County’s elections and polling places while exploring how residents’ ideas about representative democracy have changed over the centuries.     Registration is not required for this event and there is no charge.    If you have questions […]

02 Nov

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Mt. Airy Branch of CCPL

705 Ridge Avenue, Mt. Airy, MD

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Strategic Planning Community Forum – Session 2

Since most of our goals for the Historical Society of Carroll County’s last strategic plan have been met, we would like to have two strategic planning meetings with our members and the community to talk about next steps for the Historical Society. You can choose one of two dates. This is the second strategic meeting and […]

04 Nov

4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

HSCC Campus - Shriver-Weybright Auditorium

210 East Main Street, Westminster, MD 21157

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Carroll 250 Event: Maryland Invaded! Presented by Stan Haynes

During the Civil War, in September 1862, Confederate General Robert E. Lee’s army crossed the Potomac River from Virginia and invaded the Union state of Maryland. Lee wanted to turn Maryland to the Confederacy. It did not go as he hoped, with much of the population indifferent, or hostile, to the Rebels. And then came […]

04 Nov

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

HSCC Campus - Shriver-Weybright Auditorium

210 East Main Street, Westminster, MD 21157

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An Evening of Business Memories in Carroll County Presented by HSCC & Barnes-Bollinger Insurance Services

Join us on Thursday, November 5th at 6pm for an evening of shared memories of Carroll County businesses, entrepreneurs, and main street shops. Sarah Coster, guest curator of HSCC’s new Main Street at Work Exhibit, will offer a special presentation about the exhibit to kick off the evening. Following her presentation, attendees will be encouraged to […]

05 Nov

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

HSCC Campus - Shriver-Weybright Auditorium

210 East Main Street, Westminster, MD 21157

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Good Morning Gettysburg! Presented by Neil Beller

25 Miles, 38 Hills, and a Completely Unnecessary Amount of Civil War History What started as a simple bike ride through Gettysburg has somehow turned into a 5,000-mile obsession. For years, Emmy Award-winning editor/producer and storyteller Neil Beller has driven 38 miles from his home in Carroll County to Gettysburg, unloaded his mountain bike, and ridden a […]

10 Nov

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

HSCC Campus - Shriver-Weybright Auditorium

210 East Main Street, Westminster, MD 21157

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Carroll 250 Event: Mediums, Magicians, and the Ouija Board: A Spiritualist History of Baltimore

Join us for a journey into Baltimore’s spiritualist past with Julie Saylor of the Enoch Pratt Free Library. Julie will explore the roles of mediums, magicians, and the Ouija board in early 20th-century Baltimore.  Please contact the Eldersburg Branch of Carroll County Public Library at (410) 386-4460 or register at Mediums, Magicians, and the Ouija […]

10 Nov

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Eldersburg Branch CCPL Large Meeting Room

6400 Hemlock Drive, Eldersburg, MD 21784

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Carroll 250 Event: They Will Not Be Forgotten Presented by Armand Kinslow

Armand Kinslow’s genealogical research into his family history revealed eight generations of relatives who served in the major wars of their eras. Join him as he discusses his book They Will Not Be Forgotten, which presents a fascinating collection of inspirational wartime stories from the perspective of veterans, from our nation’s independence through Vietnam. Armand Kinslow joined […]

16 Nov

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Finksburg Branch CCPL

2265 Old Westminster Pike, Finksburg

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Box Lunch Talk: Church of the Brethren: Beliefs, Practices, and Customs Presented by Reverend Dr. James Benedict

The Church of the Brethren [known officially as the German Baptists before 1908, and unofficially as Dunkers] 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 […]

17 Nov

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

HSCC Campus - Shriver-Weybright Auditorium

210 East Main Street, Westminster, MD 21157

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Historical Happenings: Union Mills Homestead – Christkindlmarkt

Come and join us for a German-style Christmas market. Food and drinks will be available to purchase, along with a variety of hand-crafted and unique gifts from vendors in the Grist Mill and Tannery. Our gift shop will be open for your holiday shopping as will the blacksmith and woodworking shops. A portion of the […]

21 Nov

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Union Mills Homestead

3311 Littlestown Pike, Westminster, MD 21158

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