Carroll 250 Event: Threads of History: Fiber Arts and the Maryland Story

In celebration of Maryland’s 250 anniversary, this special exhibit will explore the enduring legacy of fiber arts in Carroll County and across the state. From the earliest handwoven textiles to contemporary fiber creations, we will trace how diverse cultures have used fabric, thread, and design to tell stories, preserve traditions, and strengthen communities. Featuring the […]

21 Apr - 05 Jul

12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Carroll County Arts Council

91 West Main Street, Westminster

• • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Linkedin
  • Email

View Detail

Carroll 250 Traveling Exhibit at Hampstead Day

Thanks to the generosity of the Maryland 250 Commission, and funds raised at the Historical Society of Carroll County’s annual 250 Golf tournament, the Carroll 250 Committee is now making available the county’s 250 travelling exhibit. The exhibit is a 10ft X 10ft replica of a revolutionary-era tavern with interactive elements and historical themes related […]

16 May

8:00 am - 3:00 pm

Hampstead Day

Main Street, Hampstead, Maryland

• • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Linkedin
  • Email

View Detail

Carroll 250 Event: What a Revolution! A Dress in Two Days DAY 1: A Gown for Mrs. Gist

A Gown for Mrs. Gist. Visit the Historical Society of Carroll County and engage with mantua makers, milliners and seamstresses as they create an 18th gown, influenced by a portrait of Mrs. Mordecai Gist, attributed to Charles Wilson Peale. Dressed in 18th century clothing, the ladies will be reproducing a stylish silk sacque back gown, […]

16 May

10:00 am - 3:00 pm

HSCC Campus - Shriver-Weybright Auditorium

210 East Main Street, Westminster, MD 21157

• • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Linkedin
  • Email

View Detail

Box Lunch Talk: A Tribute to Carroll County’s Hometown Heroes Presented by Steve Bowersox

Remembering the reason for Memorial Day by paying Tribute to several of Carroll’s war casualties. Steve will speak about five soldiers from various conflicts and tell their stories. Steve is a member of the Board of Trustees at the Historical Society of Carroll County. He is a lifetime resident of Westminster and is retired from […]

19 May

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

HSCC Campus - Shriver-Weybright Auditorium

210 East Main Street, Westminster, MD 21157

• • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Linkedin
  • Email

View Detail

Carroll 250 Event: Springfield Hospital Center 130 Year Anniversary Celebration

Come be part of this special milestone as they honor more than a century of care, community, and history. The celebration will include: Guest speakers Historic artifacts and museum information A historic walking tour of Clark Circle The burial of a time capsule …and more! Springfield Oral History Project They are inviting Springfield alumni to […]

20 May

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Springfield

1231 3rd Street (Clark Circle) Sykesville

• • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Linkedin
  • Email

View Detail

Carroll 250 Event: Stories Hidden in Old Homes

Every old home has a story. Behind weathered doors and aging beams are generations of memories — family traditions, handwritten letters, unexpected discoveries, and quiet moments that shaped our town. Sunday Morning at Savannah’s invites local homeowners and community members to join them for an afternoon of shared storytelling as we explore the history hidden […]

23 May

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Sunday Morning at Savannah's

111 South Springdale Avenue, New Windsor, MD

• • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Linkedin
  • Email

View Detail

Carroll 250 Event: Westminster Memorial Day Parade 2026

Save the date for the Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 25, 2026. For over 80 years, American Legion Carroll Post 32 has remembered our fallen servicemen and women through the Memorial Day Remembrance Parade and Observance Ceremony in Westminster, Maryland. This parade, considered by many to be the longest consecutively run parade in the […]

25 May

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Main Street

Westminster, MD

• • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Linkedin
  • Email

View Detail

Carroll 250 Community Forum

Please join the Carroll Voices 250 Advisory Committee for our next open session at Union Mills Homestead. Meet our task force members, hear updates on progress, and offer input on 250 activities and initiatives. This is a free event. Registration is not required.  This event is in Westminster, but the discussions will be about events […]

26 May

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Union Mills Homestead

3311 Littlestown Pike, Westminster, MD 21158

• • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Linkedin
  • Email

View Detail

Davis Library 75th Anniversary: An Evening with Walter & Elizabeth Davis

Join Carroll County Public Library, Carroll County Arts Council, and the Historical Society of Carroll County as we celebrate the Davis Library’s 75th anniversary on Thursday, May 28th at 7 pm. We will welcome everyone to the Carroll County Arts Council for an Evening with Walter and Elizabeth Davis brought to life by actors Gayle Turner […]

28 May

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Carroll County Arts Council

91 West Main Street, Westminster

• • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Linkedin
  • Email

View Detail

2026 Campus Clean Up Day

We are looking forward to everyone helping for the 2026 Campus Cleanup Day! If you are interested in this fun annual event, which includes anything from dusting and cleaning the windows to painting a fence or pulling weeds, please sign up at the following link: Click HERE to Sign Up Contact Laura Bankard, Outreach

06 Jun

8:30 am - 1:00 pm

Historical Society of Carroll County Campus

210 East Main Street, Westminster, MD 21157

• • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Linkedin
  • Email

View Detail

Carroll 250 Event: What a Revolution! A Dress in Two Days DAY 2: A Gown for Mrs. Gist

A Gown for Mrs. Gist. Visit the Historical Society of Carroll County and engage with mantua makers, milliners and seamstresses as they create an 18th gown, influenced by a portrait of Mrs. Mordecai Gist, attributed to Charles Wilson Peale. Dressed in 18th century clothing, the ladies will be reproducing a stylish silk sacque back gown, […]

13 Jun

10:00 am - 3:00 pm

HSCC Campus - Shriver-Weybright Auditorium

210 East Main Street, Westminster, MD 21157

• • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Linkedin
  • Email

View Detail

Box Lunch Talk: Battle of Westminster: Corbit’s Charge Revisited 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 Charge,” the battle itself, […]

16 Jun

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

HSCC Campus - Shriver-Weybright Auditorium

210 East Main Street, Westminster, MD 21157

• • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Linkedin
  • Email

View Detail