Events for August 18, 2024 - August 18, 2024

Clay Matthews will share the history of Cascade Lake from its origins, to its emergency and permanent closing due to the weakening of its earthen dam. Clay has great memories of working at Cascade Lake when he was in high school. All are welcome to share any memories they have of this Carroll County landmark. Admission – [...]

Union Mills Homestead and the Historical Society of Carroll County are pleased to present a Tavern Talk on Wednesday, August 21st at 7 pm. A Not So Splendid War, The Spanish American War and Harry Shriver will be presented by Robert Ambrose and will tell the misadventures of a son of Carroll County, Harry Shriver, and shed [...]

As the United States approaches its Semiquincentennial in 2026, this milestone offers a unique opportunity to deeply engage with history. It allows reflection on the nation's, state's, and county's past, celebrating liberty and sacrifice while addressing injustices. The aim is to build a stronger future by acknowledging diverse contributions to the American story. Carroll County will [...]

Our Bluegrass, Bourbon & Bocce event will be held on SUNDAY, September 8th from 4—7 pm at Union Mills Homestead. Last year’s event was a lot of fun! The entertainment this year will be Billy Harrison & the Haywire Bluegrass Band. For more information about the band, please https;//harrisonhaywireband.com. Pat Martin and his delicious food will [...]

Jason grew up in the Uniontown area and started riding horses at a very young age. He is now the Master of the Carrollton Hounds. He will share the history and adventure of fox hunting in Carroll County and the surrounding area. When not on horseback, Jason is a Vice President and CFA with Morgan Stanley. [...]

As part of our partnership with Carroll Community College, Carroll County Public Library, and A Likely Story Bookstore, we are having a Civil War Symposium Author talk on Friday, September 27th, 6:30 pm, at Carroll Community College. The Pulitzer Prize winning author and journalist Scott Shane will talk about his book "Flee North". The cost for [...]

Discover the local impacts of the Civil War on our region at the upcoming Civil War Symposium.Enjoy a day filled with engaging speakers, fascinating exhibitors and displays, thought-provoking breakout sessions, and speaker book sales!Saturday, Sept. 28 / 8:15 a.m. – 5 p.m.Carroll Community CollegeAgenda8:15 – 9:15 a.m. Welcome, Registration & Light Refreshments 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. [...]

Stop in for a drink at Covalent Spirits Westminster on October 3rd at 6pm as HSCC continues History: Shaken and Stirred. Once again there will be five speakers telling three 5-minute, untold, local history stories shared with the crowd in a fun, relaxed setting. This quarter, Untold Stories of Taneytown will be told. A special history-themed [...]

Historian and scholar, Sam Riley will share his research on local turnpikes with a focus on the eighteenth and nineteenth century taverns that played an important role in region’s development. Admission – Please check in when you arrive! The fee is $3.00 for HSCC members, $7.00 for non-members.

The staff and volunteers at the Historical Society of Carroll County are coming together to bring everyone a celebration for Halloween. We are working on the details for this family friendly fun event and will have more information following soon!

Mark your calendar for this year’s Annual Meeting of the membership on October 29, doors will open at 11:30 a.m., lunch will be served at 12 p.m. The meeting will take place at the Best Western Conference Center, 451 WMC Drive, Westminster. A hot buffet and dessert will be provided by Santoni’s Marketplace and Catering [...]

Larry Valett, Vice President of the Historical Society of Mt. Airy, has recently written a book on the early history of Mt. Airy, published by the Mt. Airy Historical Society. He will share interesting stories from his research. Valett is retired and has lived in Mt. Airy for 32 years. He served as chair of the Save [...]