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June 2025

Box Lunch Talk: Westminster’s Citizen Soldier of the American Revolutionary War presented by Tim Dioquino

Joshua Gist (1747-1839) was a Patriot during the American Revolutionary War, a long-time resident of Westminster and a colonel in the Soldier’s Delight Battalion of Baltimore. He also commanded the 20th Regiment of the Maryland Militia at the time of the Whiskey Rebellion. We will hear about his life in Carroll County and his notable […]
17 Jun
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Grace Lutheran Church
21 Carroll St, Westminster, MD 21157
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HSCC’s Golf Tournament 2025

HSCC’s first annual golf tournament will support HSCC’s educational outreach fund as we approach the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution in 2026. The initiative, called Carroll 250, will spearhead anniversary programs, exhibits, and events. This milestone offers a unique opportunity for the general public to deeply engage with history. One such opportunity will be […]
27 Jun
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Quail Valley Golf Course
900 Teeter Road, Littlestown, PA 17340
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Carroll 250 Event: “Just South of Gettysburg” 162nd Corbit’s Charge Anniversary Event

Each June, the Pipe Creek Civil War Round Table and other historical groups commemorate the tragedy of war that took place on Westminster’s streets and within surrounding Carroll County, MD. The annual event exhibits a great experience for visitors of all ages. This year’s event features:Guided Tours of the Corbit’s Charge Sites Living History DisplaysMemorial […]
28 Jun
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Westminster City Hall (Emerald Hill)
1838 Emerald Hill Lane, Westminster, MD 21157
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July 2025

Carroll 250 Event: Fourth of July Celebration presented by the Carroll County Farm Museum

Join the Museum on Tuesday, July 4th for our Fourth of July Celebration featuring Carroll’s largest fireworks display! Gates open at 4pm with fireworks to go off at sundown (approximately 9:30-10pm). Enjoy fabulous food, fun and live entertainment before the show! Please stay tuned for a list of vendors that will be joining us. Admission […]
04 Jul
4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Carroll county Farm Museum
500 S. Center Street, Westminster, MD 21157
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History: Shaken & Stirred – Untold Stories of Summer Leisure in Carroll County

Stop in for a drink at Covalent Spirits Westminster on July 10th 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 Summer Leisure in Carroll County will […]
10 Jul
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Covalent Spirits
118 E Main St, Westminster, MD 21157
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Box Lunch Talk: The Impact of the HOPE Partnership in Westminster – Lynn Wheeler interviews Bernie Jones

In 1969, HSCC board member, Bernie Jones became a charter member and served on the board of the nonprofit Home Ownership Purchase Effort (HOPE), to provide home ownership opportunities for low-income Black families.  HOPE purchased houses on Union Street, rehabbed them, and sold them at cost. Their groundbreaking work laid the foundation for Civil Rights […]
15 Jul
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Grace Lutheran Church
21 Carroll St, Westminster, MD 21157
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Carroll 250 Speaker Series: Finding the Maryland 400: Maryland’s First War Heroes presented by Owen Lourie

Finding the Maryland 400: Maryland’s First War Heroes In August 1776, the Continental Army suffered a terrible defeat at the Battle of Brooklyn, the first major battle of the Revolutionary War. The battle nearly saw the complete destruction of the American army, but a desperate stand by a contingent of Maryland soldiers helped to stave […]
16 Jul
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Exploration Commons
50 East Main Street Westminster, MD 21157 United States
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Carroll 250 Event: Citizen Meets Soldier Presented by Union Mills Homestead

“Citizen Meets Soldier” is a living history of 1863 in Carroll County, Maryland. Join us at Union Mills to commemorate the events of the hot summer of 1863. Walk in the footsteps of the citizens of Carroll County, Maryland, who were divided in their loyalties, and the Union and Confederate soldiers who camped along Big […]
19 - 20 Jul
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Union Mills Homestead
3311 Littlestown Pike, Westminster, MD 21158
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Carroll 250 Event: Maryland 250 Cookbook Author – Cooking Maryland’s Way: Voices of a Diverse Cuisine

Join food historian, author, and historical faux food artist Joyce White in the Teaching Kitchen for an informative evening reflecting on the chief cultural influences of Maryland’s early foundational cuisine.  Joyce will share her research on both foods and their methods of preparation as she demos traditional recipes for Hominy Patties and Beaten Biscuits. NOTE: […]
24 Jul
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Exploration Commons
50 East Main Street Westminster, MD 21157 United States
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History Fest 2025

We are excited to bring back History Fest again this year. Join us on Saturday, July 26th at the Society where will have many exhibitors and fun activities. You will be able to dunk King George, we will have Pat Martin’s delicious food, kids’ games, and The Cow will once again be providing ice cream. […]
26 Jul
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
The Historical Society of Carroll County
210 East Main Street, Westminster, MD 21157
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August 2025

A Century of Memories with Melvin Hurwitz & Steve Bowersox

We are so excited to be able to finally feature Mr. Melvin Hurwitz being interviewed by Steve Bowersox in a discussion for everyone! This will be a FREE event. We will have light refreshments which will include desserts and beverages (coffee, Coke, Diet Coke, Ginger Ale, and water). Please arrive early. The event will start […]
05 Aug
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Grace Lutheran Church
21 Carroll St, Westminster, MD 21157
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Box Lunch Talk: The History of Lacrosse in Carroll County Public Schools presented by Brian Booz

Brian Booz started as a history/social studies teacher and coach in Carroll County Public Schools (CCPS) in the ’70s. He coached football and basketball and then started the lacrosse program. One of his students became an All-American lacrosse player for McDaniel. Brian went on to be the principal at Francis Scott Key, South Carroll, and […]
19 Aug
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
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