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Sundae Scoop
The Historical Society of Carroll County 210 East Main Street, Westminster, MD, United StatesJoin 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.
Kimmey Bookshop Signing: The Forgotten Corner: A History of Oakland Mill by Diana Mills Scott
Learn more about the book, meet Diana Scott, & purchase at a special book signing sale price! Free coffee provided by Birdies Café!
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, MDOnce 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 StatesRenowned 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 StatesMary 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.