Carroll Yesteryears 27 September 2015 The History of the Public Library in Westminster by Lynn Wheeler Education being a core value among the Founding Fathers, the establishment of public libraries in communities throughout the nation began in earnest in the 19th century. Efforts by community boosters and private philanthropists provided the seed capital to get many [...]
Carroll Yesteryears 13 September 2015 Memories from Students at Carroll’s 1- and 2-room Schoolhouses by Mary Ann Ashcraft Nearly every man and woman Joan Prall interviewed in the 1980s for “Schoolbells and Slates,” her history of Carroll’s one and two-room schools, fondly remembered their experiences as students or teachers. Most studied or taught from the beginning [...]
Carroll Yesteryears 23 August 2015 More Tales from Carroll’s 1- and 2-room Schoolhouses by Mary Ann Ashcraft The August 9th column promised more about local one and two-room schools which came to light during historian Joan Prall’s interviews with former students and teachers in the late 1980s. Let’s take a look at what some people shared. [...]
Carroll Yesteryears 9 August 2015 Carroll’s History of 1- and 2-room Schools by Mary Ann Ashcraft If you want to know the history of Carroll’s one and two-room schools, read Joan Prall’s fascinating 1990 book Schoolbells and Slates. Although now out-of-print, it can be found in the collections at the Carroll County Public Library, the Historical [...]
Carroll Yesteryears 26 July 2015 A Look Back at Roller Rinks and Drive-ins by Mary Ann Ashcraft Oh, the memories! When I decided to write this week’s column about Carroll’s drive-in movie theaters and roller rinks, my teenage years came rushing back. Perhaps yours will too as you read further. Drive-in theaters were a bargain for [...]
Carroll Yesteryears 12 July 2015 A History of Henryton by Mary Ann Ashcraft Although the name “Henryton” no longer means much to Carroll Countians, there is a lot of interesting history associated with it, as both a hospital and a tiny village located in the extreme southeastern corner of the county. Henry Devries, a local landowner [...]
Carroll Yesteryears 28 June 2015 Civil War History on Display at Cockey’s Tavern by Mary Ann Ashcraft Don’t miss the last of the Civil War exhibits mounted by the Historical Society of Carroll County at Cockey’s Tavern, 216 E. Main Street, Westminster. It’s free and open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 until 4. Over the past [...]
Carroll Yesteryears 14 June 2015 The American Restaurant: Training Ground for Entrepreneurs by Antigoni Lefteris Ladd For over 50 years, this little restaurant at 9 East Main Street, was owned and managed by Greek families in Westminster. Its history (1917 to 1969) tells a rich story of immigrants taking entrepreneurial risks in a new country. The [...]
Carroll Yesteryears 24 May 2015 What’s in a Name? Gamber, Cedarhurst, and Detour’s Historical Names Explored by Mary Ann Ashcraft Depending upon the Carroll County map you consult and the year it was drawn, you may come upon some interesting town names you’ve never seen before. Last year this column covered Marston/Mt. Vernon/Jewsburg – names all [...]
Carroll Yesteryears 10 May 2015 Historical Societies Can Help Uncover Bygone Jackpots by Mary Ann Ashcraft It’s hard to express the good feelings we volunteers at Carroll’s historical or genealogical societies get when we help someone uncover new bits and pieces of their family history. Admittedly, there are times when searches turn up nothing, but other [...]
