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March 2025

Carroll 250: National Treasure Hunt

National Treasure Hunt podcast hosts and authors Aubrey Paris and Emily Black will present an interactive, family-friendly lecture connecting the dots between Carroll County and the beloved National Treasure film franchise, which celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2024. Learn the history behind the films’ infamous plotlines, understand the science underpinning the characters’ heists, and discover behind-the-scenes secrets from […]
29 Mar
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Exploration Commons
50 East Main Street Westminster, MD 21157 United States
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April 2025

History: Shaken & Stirred – Untold Stories of McDaniel College

Stop in for a drink at Covalent Spirits Westminster on April 3rd at 6pm as HSCC continues History: Shaken and Stirred. Once again there will be five speakers telling 3-5-minute, untold, local history stories shared with the crowd in a fun, relaxed setting. This quarter, Untold Stories of McDaniel College will be told. A special […]
03 Apr
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Covalent Spirits
118 E Main St, Westminster, MD 21157
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Carroll 250 Speaker Series: Dolen Perkins Valdez

Dolen Perkins-Valdez is the New York Times bestselling and award-winning author of Balm, Wench, and Take My Hand, which was a Target Book Club pick and earned her an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Fiction. She is known for reaching into the archives of American history and excavating the stories of long-forgotten Black men and women. And in Happy Land, she widens her scope […]
09 Apr
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Exploration Commons
50 East Main Street Westminster, MD 21157 United States
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Box Lunch Talk: Girlhood Embroidery: The History of Samplers presented by Cynthia Steinhoff

Cynthia Steinhoff, Vice President and Program Chair for the Anne Arundel Genealogical Society, will showcase her collection of antique samplers. The sampler was a rite of passage for young girls to establish a skill and find their place in Society. An accomplished needle crafter, and member of the Annapolis Historic Sampler Guild and Loudoun Sampler […]
15 Apr
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Grace Lutheran Church
21 Carroll St, Westminster, MD 21157
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HSCC Closed for Easter Weekend

The Historical Society of Carroll County will be closed on Friday, April 18 and Saturday, April 19 in observance of the Easter holidays. We will reopen on Wednesday, April 23rd for regular business hours. Happy Easter!
18 - 19 Apr
All Day
210 East Main St.
210 East Main Street Westminster, MD 21157 United States
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Carroll 250 Speaker Series: “I am persuaded they will do great Execution.” Presented by Travis Shaw

“I am persuaded they will do great Execution:” The Maryland and Virginia Rifle Companies of 1775. On June 14, 1775, the Continental Congress authorized the formation of several independent companies of riflemen to reinforce the New Englanders then besieging British-occupied Boston. Among the first to answer the call were four companies of men – two […]
21 Apr
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Public Library in Mt. Airy, Maryland
705 Ridge Avenue, Mt. Airy, MD
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May 2025

Become A Sponsor for Our 2025 Legacy Gala

We are delighted to invite you to The Legacy Gala on May 3, 2025, at the beautiful Antrim 1844 in Taneytown, Maryland. This special evening celebrates Carroll County’s rich heritage and the unique stories that define our community. Our theme, “Honoring Your Past, Embracing Our Future,” encourages you to reflect on your family’s journey and […]
03 May
6:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Antrim 1844
30 Trevanion Rd, Taneytown, MD 21787
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Carroll 250 Event: Former Students & Friends of Robert Moton High School Scholarship Dinner Dance

Join the Former Students on May 4th for their annual Scholarship Dinner Dance from 2 pm – 6 pm at Mt. Airy Reception Hall. Please follow the link to purchase your tickets today. Scholarship Dinner Dance 2025 – Former Students and Friends of Robert Moton High School
04 May
2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Mount Airy Reception Hall
1008 Twin Arch Road, Mt. Airy, MD 21771
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Carroll 250 Speakers Series: Ellsworth Cemetery Stories & Tour presented by Diane Boettcher

Join us at Ellsworth Cemetery for a special event as Diane Boettcher, local researcher, will provide a tour of the historical African American cemetery. Ellsworth Cemetery was created on December 21, 1876, when seven prominent members of Westminster community, including Black Union Army Veterans, filed Maryland Articles of Incorporation to provide a burial place “for the […]
10 May
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Ellsworth Cemetery
800 Leidy Road, Westminster, MD
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Box Lunch Talk: The Snowdens, the Shellmans, and St. John Roman Catholic Church presented by Dr. Melanie Nilsson

Dr. Nilsson, a top-notch researcher and Associate Professor of Chemistry at McDaniel College, also has a growing interest in local history. Recently, she has done in-depth research on the Snowden and Shellman families. She will share her interesting findings. As always, there is no registration for Box Lunch Talks. You bring your lunch, and we […]
20 May
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Grace Lutheran Church
21 Carroll St, Westminster, MD 21157
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An Afternoon with Mary Shellman

Come experience an afternoon with one of Westminster’s great female activists, suffragettes, community volunteers, and leaders. You will be immersed in Mary Bostwick Shellman’s life through her songs, poems, and letters. Historian, author, playwright, actress, and storyteller Darci Tucker brings Mary to life with her portrayal live on stage against the backdrop of original music, […]
24 May
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Carroll County Arts Council
91 West Main Street, Westminster
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