CARROLL 250

Carroll 250 Event

April 2025

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

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
May 2025

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

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

Carroll 250 Event: Mary Shellman: Civil War to Suffrage Exhibit Opening

On May 26, 2025, the Historical Society of Carroll County will open its new exhibit Mary Shellman: Civil War to Suffrage in the Sherman-Fisher-Shellman House. HSCC will invite visitors up to the second-floor bedroom of the Sherman-Fisher-Shellman House where they will leave the 19th century behind and encounter Mary Bostwick Shellman’s life in her bedroom […]
26 May
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
HSCC Campus - Sherman/Fisher/Shellman House
206 E. Main Street, Westminster
June 2025

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

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
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

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

History Fest 2025

This fun interactive history fair was our event formerly known as Sundae Scoop. Join us on Saturday, July 26th this year 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 […]
26 Jul
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
The Historical Society of Carroll County
210 East Main Street, Westminster, MD 21157
November 2025

Carroll 250 Speaker Series: Francis Scott Key presented by Lou Giles

This fascinating talk will focus on Francis Scott Key and will include his family and early years, the War of 1812 and the Dr. Beanes rescue mission, the Star-Spangled Banner, religion, politics (and major cases), and his views on slavery. Please check back for registration information regarding this FREE talk. Registration will go through Carroll […]
04 Nov
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Exploration Commons
50 East Main Street Westminster, MD 21157 United States
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