Sundae Scoop

The Historical Society of Carroll County 210 East Main Street, Westminster, MD, United States

Join us on Sunday, July 16, 12:00-4:00 p.m., for an afternoon of history fun at the Society. The infamous King George returns for the popular history villain dunk tank. Burgers, fries, and $1 ice cream will be available along with great historic games and entertainment. HSCC’s new exhibit, “Strike Up The Bands,” will debut in Cockey’s.

August 12th Library Closing

HSCC will be hosting a volunteer thank you luncheon on August 12th. Library volunteers will be attending the event. Therefore, the Society Library will be closed August 12th. We apologize for any inconvenience. HSCC will still be open 10am-4pm for tours and Bookshop access from 10am-4pm August 12th. Thank you!

Box Lunch Talk: The Tale of Three Schoolhouses

When Patricia Greenwald was the director of Gifted and Talented Education for Howard County Public Schools, a student project piqued her interest in restoring and sharing the stories of historic schoolhouses in Carroll and Howard Counties. She will tell the stories of three schools: Ellicott Quaker School (late 1700s), Pfeiffer’s Corner Schoolhouse (1883), and the Sykesville Colored Schoolhouse (1904).

Labor Day Weekend Closing

The Historical Society Campus will be closed Labor Day weekend through Monday September 4th. We hope everyone has a fun, relaxing, end of summer Labor Day holiday.

History: Shaken and Stirred at Covalent Spirits Westminster

Stop in for a drink at Covalent Spirits Westminster on September 7th 6pm as the HSCC launches History: Shaken and Stirred. Three 5-minute, untold, local history stories will be shared with the crowd in a fun, relaxed setting. A special history-themed drink will be developed by owners Jenn and Drew.  No RSVP or reservation required. Covalent [...]

Bluegrass, Bourbon, and Bocce

Union Mills Homestead 3311 Littlestown Pike, Westminster, MD

Once again, HSCC will present an afternoon of Bluegrass, Bourbon & Bocce on Sunday, September 10, at The Union Mills Homestead from 4 -7 p.m. We had so much fun last year, and we are excited to do it again.

Box Lunch Talk: Manchester’s Cigar Industry

Grace Lutheran Church 21 Carroll St, Westminster, MD, United States

Renowned Carroll County historian Joe Getty has done extensive research and writing on the history of the Manchester cigar industry. He will share his latest discoveries in this not-to-be-missed look at one of Carroll County’s most unusual industries. Please check in when you arrive! The fee is $3.00 for HSCC members, $7.00 for non-members

Box Lunch Talk: Telling Isaiah’s Story

Grace Lutheran Church 21 Carroll St, Westminster, MD, United States

Mary Ann Ashcraft follows the journey of Carroll County native Isaiah Lightner from Union Bridge to Civil War battlefields, to an Indian reservation, and finally to a farm along Nebraska’s Platte River. Years of research and interactions with Lightner descendants have uncovered the twists and turns in the Lightner’s life.  

Paranormal Investigation – SOLD OUT

The Historical Society of Carroll County 210 East Main Street, Westminster, MD, United States

Have you heard the tales of the ghosts of Cockey's Tavern? Haunted portrait, footsteps, voices and more! Join HSCC and the Mid-Atlantic Paranormal Project (MAPP) as we investigate Cockey's and the never before investigated Sherman-Fisher-Shellman house on October 21st.

Annual Meeting

Best Western Westminster 451 WMC Dr, Westminster, MD

Mark your calendar for this year’s Annual Meeting of the membership on Halloween. A hot buffet and dessert will be provided by Santoni’s Marketplace and Catering followed by Society business and the event’s keynote speaker. Our second annual Distinguished Awards and Volunteer of the Year recognition will also be presented.

Box Lunch Talk: The History of the Carroll County Choral Society

Grace Lutheran Church 21 Carroll St, Westminster, MD, United States

The Carroll County Choral Society began in 1970, under the leadership of music director Herbert J. Sell, and gave hundreds of performances in the County and beyond – including as Maryland’s representative in “A Salute to the States” celebration at Independence Hall on July 31, 1976. Ronnie Bohn, who sang in the Choral Society for 30 years, explores the history of this Carroll County treasure.