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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Box Lunch Talk: The Miller’s Apprentice: The Murder of Abraham Lynn and the Execution of Joseph Davis Presented by Dave Owings

Joseph Davis, 22 years old, murdered his friend and employer Abraham Lynn on April 5th, 1872. Lynn was a husband and father, a prosperous businessman, and just shy of his 28th birthday. The murder resulted in two trials, several hearings by the Court of Appeals, the State Legislature, and ultimately ended with Governor Pinkney Whyte […]

20 Jan

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

HSCC Campus - Shriver-Weybright Auditorium

210 East Main Street, Westminster, MD 21157

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Box Lunch Talk: From A-Z with the Seabrook Family of Westminster Presented by Steve Bowersox

Steve Bowersox will be discussing his research about the Seabrook family in Westminster. More details to follow. Steve is a member of the Board of Trustees at the Historical Society of Carroll County. He is a lifetime resident of Westminster and is retired from the Carroll County Public School system. He loves history in general […]

17 Feb

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

HSCC Campus - Shriver-Weybright Auditorium

210 East Main Street, Westminster, MD 21157

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Box Lunch Talk: Springfields Iron & Copper Mining Legacy Presented by Johnny Johnsson

George Patterson’s “Springfield Estate” (where ACTS-Fairhaven formerly Integrace/EMA is located) once hosted significant 19th-Century iron and copper mines. Initially, iron ore was mined to supply the Elba Furnace in Sykesville. Then rich copper ore was discovered and the mines prospered for a time during the 1850s & 60s. We will recount some details of the […]

17 Mar

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Grace Lutheran Church

21 Carroll St, Westminster, MD 21157

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Box Lunch Talk: Memories of Oakland Mills Before the Building of Liberty Reservoir Presented by The Liberty Reservoir History Group

The town of Oakland Mills existed in the Southeast corner of Carroll County prior to its demolition by Baltimore City to facilitate the damming of the North Branch of the Patapsco River. This talk features two speakers, one who lived in the town prior to the reservoir and the other whose mother was born and […]

21 Apr

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

HSCC Campus - Shriver-Weybright Auditorium

210 East Main Street, Westminster, MD 21157

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Box Lunch Talk: What the Dickens? A Look at Maryland’s Almshouses and Asylums Presented by Adrienne Smith, Curator, Gate House Museum

Join Gate House Museum Curator, Adrienne Smith as she discusses Carroll County’s Poor Farm and Springfield Hospital Center as examples of how the State of Maryland cared for its indigent citizens. Adrienne is the curator of the Sykesville Gate House Museum which is run by the Town of Sykesville. After seven years as a middle […]

21 Jul

8:00 am - 6:00 pm

HSCC Campus - Shriver-Weybright Auditorium

210 East Main Street, Westminster, MD 21157

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Box Lunch Talk: Church of the Brethren: Beliefs, Practices, and Customs Presented by Reverand Dr. James Benedict

The Church of the Brethren [known officially as the German Baptists before 1908, and unofficially as Dunkers] first came to Maryland and what would become Carroll County in the mid-18th century.  Brethren families, congregations, and institutions have played important roles in the county.  This presentation will focus on Brethren beliefs, practices, and customs, as well […]

17 Nov

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

HSCC Campus - Shriver-Weybright Auditorium

210 East Main Street, Westminster, MD 21157

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