History: Shaken & Stirred – Untold Stories of New Windsor
118 East Main Street, Westminster 118 E Main Street, Westminster, MD, United StatesStop in for a drink at Covalent Spirits Westminster on July 11th 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 New Windsor will be told. A special [...]
Box Lunch Talk: Treasures, Trash & Ghosts: My 50 Years of Historic Preservation presented by Jonathan Herman
Grace Lutheran Church 21 Carroll St, Westminster, MD, United StatesJonathan Herman has renovated many historic properties in Carroll County, including Cockey’s Tavern in 2008. He received the 2013 Maryland Preservation Award for Excellence in Residential Rehabilitation from the Maryland Historic Trust, for his renovation of Wilson's Inheritance in Union Bridge. He will be sharing interesting experiences over his 50 years of dedication to historic preservation. [...]
History Fest
The Historical Society of Carroll County 210 East Main Street, Westminster, MD, United StatesThis fun interactive history fair was our event formerly known as Sundae Scoop. Join us at the Society on Saturday, July 27th from 11 am - 4 pm where we will have many more exhibitors and fun activities. What’s staying the same? You will still be able to dunk King George, we will have Pat Martin’s [...]
Box Lunch Talk: Summer Fun at Cascade Lake presented by Clay Matthews
Grace Lutheran Church 21 Carroll St, Westminster, MD, United StatesClay 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 – [...]
Tavern Talk: A Not So Splendid Little War – The Spanish American War and Harry Shriver
216 East Main Street Westminster, United StatesUnion 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 [...]
Carroll Voices America 250 Community Stakeholder Meeting
Virtual Presentation: ZoomAs 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 [...]
Bluegrass, Bourbon & Bocce 2024
Union Mills Homestead 3311 Littlestown Pike, Westminster, MDOur 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 [...]
Box Lunch Talk: Carrollton Hounds and the History of Fox Hunting in Carroll County presented by Jason Dudderar
Grace Lutheran Church 21 Carroll St, Westminster, MD, United StatesJason 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. [...]
Civil War Symposium Author
Carroll Community College 1601 Washington Road, Westminster, MarylandAs 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 [...]
2024 Civil War Symposium – Regional Impacts of the Civil War
Carroll Community College 1601 Washington Road, Westminster, MarylandDiscover 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. [...]
History: Shaken & Stirred – Untold Stories of Taneytown
118 East Main Street, Westminster 118 E Main Street, Westminster, MD, United StatesStop 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 [...]
Box Lunch Talk: Taverns Along the Turnpike presented by Sam Riley
Grace Lutheran Church 21 Carroll St, Westminster, MD, United StatesHistorian 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.