Carroll 250 Event

May 2026

Carroll 250 Traveling Exhibit at Hampstead Day

Thanks to the generosity of the Maryland 250 Commission, and funds raised at the Historical Society of Carroll County’s annual 250 Golf tournament, the Carroll 250 Committee is now making available the county’s 250 travelling exhibit. The exhibit is a 10ft X 10ft replica of a revolutionary-era tavern with interactive elements and historical themes related […]
16 May
8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Hampstead Day
Main Street, Hampstead, Maryland

Carroll 250 Event: What a Revolution! A Dress in Two Days DAY 1: A Gown for Mrs. Gist

A Gown for Mrs. Gist. Visit the Historical Society of Carroll County and engage with mantua makers, milliners and seamstresses as they create an 18th gown, influenced by a portrait of Mrs. Mordecai Gist, attributed to Charles Wilson Peale. Dressed in 18th century clothing, the ladies will be reproducing a stylish silk sacque back gown, […]
16 May
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
HSCC Campus - Shriver-Weybright Auditorium
210 East Main Street, Westminster, MD 21157

Carroll 250 Event: Stories Hidden in Old Homes

Every old home has a story. Behind weathered doors and aging beams are generations of memories — family traditions, handwritten letters, unexpected discoveries, and quiet moments that shaped our town. Sunday Morning at Savannah’s invites local homeowners and community members to join them for an afternoon of shared storytelling as we explore the history hidden […]
23 May
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Sunday Morning at Savannah's
111 South Springdale Avenue, New Windsor, MD

Carroll 250 Event: Westminster Memorial Day Parade 2026

Save the date for the Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 25, 2026. For over 80 years, American Legion Carroll Post 32 has remembered our fallen servicemen and women through the Memorial Day Remembrance Parade and Observance Ceremony in Westminster, Maryland. This parade, considered by many to be the longest consecutively run parade in the […]
25 May
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Main Street
Westminster, MD

Carroll 250 Community Forum

Please join the Carroll Voices 250 Advisory Committee for our next open session at Union Mills Homestead. Meet our task force members, hear updates on progress, and offer input on 250 activities and initiatives. This is a free event. Registration is not required.  This event is in Westminster, but the discussions will be about events […]
26 May
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Union Mills Homestead
3311 Littlestown Pike, Westminster, MD 21158
June 2026

Carroll 250 Event: What a Revolution! A Dress in Two Days DAY 2: A Gown for Mrs. Gist

A Gown for Mrs. Gist. Visit the Historical Society of Carroll County and engage with mantua makers, milliners and seamstresses as they create an 18th gown, influenced by a portrait of Mrs. Mordecai Gist, attributed to Charles Wilson Peale. Dressed in 18th century clothing, the ladies will be reproducing a stylish silk sacque back gown, […]
13 Jun
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
HSCC Campus - Shriver-Weybright Auditorium
210 East Main Street, Westminster, MD 21157

Carroll 250 Event: The Maryland Constitution – An Historical View of Carroll County

Join us on Thursday, June 25 to hear the Honorable Joseph Getty give this informative talk about the Maryland Constitution at Exploration Commons in Westminster. After the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, Maryland was one of the first states to adopt a state constitution.  The Maryland Constitutional Convention (the Ninth Provincial Convention) met […]
25 Jun
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Exploration Commons
50 East Main Street Westminster, MD 21157 United States

Carroll 250 Event: TownMall of Westminster Community Event

TownMall of Westminster will be hosting a community event in celebration of our nation’s 250 Birthday on Friday, June 26, 2026, at 2 pm in Center Court. The event will include live music, pledge of allegiance, refreshments and remarks from our community leaders. Guests may also view our 250 American, State and US Military Flags […]
26 Jun
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
TownMall of Westminster
400 North Center Street, Westminster, MD

Carroll 250 Event: From Farmland to Festivals: How Community Gatherings Shaped Us

Long before modern festivals and community events, our region gathered in simpler ways — at harvest fairs, church picnics, town celebrations, and shared meals. These gatherings did more than entertain. They strengthened bonds, supported neighbors, and built the culture of Carroll County. Join Sunday Morning at Savannah’s for a storytelling afternoon exploring how community celebrations […]
27 Jun
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Sunday Morning at Savannah's
111 South Springdale Avenue, New Windsor, MD

Carroll 250 Speaker Series: Midwives to the Revolution- Maryland Women in the Early American Printing Industry

This event has been rescheduled from April 11th. In an age when women’s voices were often silenced, some found power in ink and paper. Join Dr. Amy Rosenkrans as she uncovers the crucial role women played in the colonial printing industry, spotlighting Maryland trailblazers Anne Catharine Hoof Green of Annapolis and Mary Katharine Goddard of […]
30 Jun
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Eldersburg Branch CCPL Large Meeting Room
6400 Hemlock Drive, Eldersburg, MD 21784
July 2026

Carroll 250 Event: Sykesville’s Let Freedom Ring Parade

Bring the whole family and celebrate America’s birthday, Sykesville-style! Parade floats will be judged, and awards for floats will be announced after the parade. The parade should be over just in time for lunch and ice cream downtown Sykesville. The Let Freedom Ring parade will start at 10 AM that day, beginning at Sykesville Middle […]
04 Jul
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Sykesville Main Street
Sykesville, Maryland

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

Join us on July 4th for Carroll’s largest fireworks display at our Fourth of July Celebration starting at 4pm with fireworks going off at sundown (approximately 9:30pm). Admission is $10 per car. There will be food, live entertainment, children’s activities and more. Admission: $10 per vehicle (CASH ONLY) — exact change preferred (cuts down on waiting […]
04 Jul
4:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Carroll county Farm Museum
500 S. Center Street, Westminster, MD 21157
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