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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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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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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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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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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Box Lunch Talk: Mike Eaton, English Teacher Extraordinaire presented by Caroline Babylon

From 1938-1971, English teacher, William Granville “Mike” Eaton, commanded his classroom at Westminster High School and directed excellent theatrical productions. Eaton lived in Thelma Hoffman’s boarding house, a.k.a. Cockey’s Tavern, owned by HSCC. Caroline Babylon and Kevin Dayhoff inherited Eaton’s extensive archive, which will be set up in the Mike Eaton Room at HSCC this […]

16 Sep

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Grace Lutheran Church

21 Carroll St, Westminster, MD 21157

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Box Lunch Talk: The History of New Windsor State Bank presented by Tom Rasmussen

From 1932 until 2017, when it was purchased by ACNB Corporation, New Windsor State Bank played an important role in the community and in the development of Carroll County. Recently the bank’s historical records were donated to the New Windsor Heritage Society. Tom Rasmussen, President of New Windsor State Bank from 2001 to 2017, will […]

21 Oct

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Grace Lutheran Church

21 Carroll St, Westminster, MD 21157

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Box Lunch Talk: “Growing into Greatness” Big Tree Documentary presented by Dr. Robert Lemieux

Within Maryland’s 2.5 million acres of forest there are 12 national champion trees. Dr. Robert Lemieux, Associate Professor of Communication and Cinema at McDaniel College, is creating a documentary featuring six of these trees. He will share his work on these inspiring grand champions. As always, there is no registration for Box Lunch Talks. You […]

18 Nov

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Grace Lutheran Church

21 Carroll St, Westminster, MD 21157

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Box Lunch Talk: 40 Years of the Artist Studio Tour and the History of Art Entrepreneurship in Carroll County Presented by Linda Van Hart

The Carroll County Artists’ Studio Tour celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2024. The tour was the brainchild of metalsmith Linda Van Hart, a founding member of the Carroll County Arts Council and renowned art educator. Linda will talk about her work and the work of other artists who comprise the vibrant art scene in Carroll […]

16 Dec

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Grace Lutheran Church

21 Carroll St, Westminster, MD 21157

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