Blog Posts
The Perfect Stitch
While sheltering in our homes, we’ve all been looking for things to keep us occupied. Many are serving their communities by sewing masks for those who need them. What they’re doing is great, but many [...]
Mother’s Day
With all of us locked in our homes, it's sometimes hard to remember how much time is passing. Easter came and went. And now it's Mother's Day already. Mother's Day in the United States started [...]
Roosevelt in Westminster
It's definitely strange times. Here we are in the middle of the primary season and yet nothing is happening. No rallies, no debates, and no robo calls (OK, that last one is a good thing). [...]
Criss-Cross Letters
Criss-cross letters were a way for frugal letter writers to save paper and money.
The Origin of the Teddy Bear
Many of us had a teddy bear when we were young, but few are aware of the toy’s origin.
Local Civil War Soldiers Pictured in Rare Tintype
Friends Winfield Scott Drach and Jesse Barnes of New Windsor experienced different fates during the Civil War
Interning at the Historical Society: River Myer
Our recent intern shares his thoughts about his time at the Historical Society
Charles Carroll School Artifacts On Display
Items in school's time capsule revealed in 2018
‘Historical Society of Carroll County Helped Fulfill My Dream’
Author thanks Historical Society for help in researching family book
Displaying an 1820s Wedding Dress
Volunteers work to display an 1820s wedding dress
The Evolution of the U.S. Census
The value of the U.S. Census for genealogy and local history
HSCC Collection Curiosities
Each piece in our collection tells a story.
Carroll County and the Great War
Nearly 1000 soldiers served in WWI. Thirty-six gave all.
Time On Our Hands
Clocks and watches from ancient history to Carroll County.
Works of Art: Masterpieces of Rinehart
Carroll County resident William Rinehart was one of the finest sculptors to come from the US, and the HSCC is lucky to have some of his works of art in its collection
4 July 1999 – A Memorable Celebration
"A Memorable Celebration" Carroll County Times article for 4 July 1999 By Jay A. Graybeal The anniversary of our nation's founding was the leading holiday in the early years of the republic. Businesses were closed [...]
10 January 1999 – R.F.D in Carroll County
"R.F.D in Carroll County" Carroll County Times Article for 10 January 1999 By Jay A. Graybeal 1999 will mark the centennial of the inauguration of county-wide Rural Free Delivery service in the United States. The [...]
13 September 1998 – Ray ‘Deerfoot’ Spencer”
Ray ‘Deerfoot’ Spencer" Carroll County Times article for 13 September 1998 By Jay A. Graybeal When the Dayton, Ohio Vets baseball team boarded the train at Peoria, Illinois, bound for Ft. Wayne, Indiana, on August [...]