CARROLL 250

Carroll 250 Event

January 2026

Carroll County’s 189th Birthday Celebration

This year’s 189th Carroll County Birthday Party will also start the celebration of the 250th Birthday of the United States of America. The title of the celebration … Patrician Patriot: Charles Carroll and his Fellow Maryland Signers Charles Carroll of Carrollton and three other Marylanders were among the fifty-six men who signed the Declaration of […]
10 Jan
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Grace Lutheran Church
21 Carroll St, Westminster, MD 21157

Carroll Voices 250: Growing Your Family Tree

Learn the first steps to discovering your ancestors! Basic genealogy research steps will be explored to get you started. An overview of national, regional, and local resources will be provided, as well as a discussion of useful Internet sites. Presented by Debra A. Hoffman of the Carroll County Genealogical Society. Questions? Please call Laura Bankard, […]
17 Jan
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Finksburg Branch CCPL
2265 Old Westminster Pike, Finksburg

Carroll 250 Traveling Exhibit at Carroll Arts Center

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 […]
20 Jan
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Carroll County Arts Council
91 West Main Street, Westminster

Carroll Voices 250: History of Spying: Part 2

This two-part series offers an overview of the U.S. Intelligence Community (IC) from World War I to the present.  It covers three main areas:  A brief history of espionage and the post-World War II reorganization of U.S. spy agencies An examination of the IC, including its member agencies, their roles, and methods A study of […]
24 Jan
9:30 am - 11:30 am
Finksburg Branch CCPL
2265 Old Westminster Pike, Finksburg

Carroll 250 Event: Log Cabin to Manor

Step back in time and explore the remarkable evolution of our historic property — from its humble beginnings as a log cabin to the beautiful manor it is today. This gathering will trace the chronology, craftsmanship, and stories that shaped the home across generations, offering a deeper appreciation for preservation, progress, and place. Join us for […]
24 Jan
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Sunday Morning at Savannah's
111 South Springdale Avenue, New Windsor, MD

Carroll 250 Event: Doing History: An Archivist’s Approach to Uncovering the Past

Join Kyle Dalton (Union Mills Homestead), Adrienne Smith (Gatehouse Museum), and Gwen Coddington (McDaniel College) for an engaging session exploring the theme of Doing History as part of the Semiquincentennial celebration. This conversation invites participants to step into the historian’s role—examining how archivists interpret evidence, uncover silences in collections, and craft inclusive narratives. Through an […]
29 Jan
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
McDaniel College, Wahrhaftig Room in Hoover Library
February 2026

Carroll 250 Speaker Series: Patriots Buried in Carroll County Cemeteries

“Every man has two deaths, when he is buried in the ground and the last time someone says his name. In some ways men can be immortal.” – Ernest Hemingway There are an estimated 60 Revolutionary War Patriots buried in Carroll County across several cemeteries. Many of these are known but many more are likely […]
11 Feb
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Exploration Commons
50 East Main Street Westminster, MD 21157 United States

Carroll 250 Traveling Exhibit – Carroll County Arts Center – LAST 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 […]
21 Feb
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Carroll 250 Event: Love Letters from the Past

Experience history through the most personal lens — love. This intimate evening features letters exchanged between couples in the early 1900s, revealing romance, devotion, longing, and everyday life from another era. Through readings and discussion, we’ll explore how love was expressed, endured, and preserved long before modern communication, reminding us that some sentiments truly are […]
21 Feb
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Sunday Morning at Savannah's
111 South Springdale Avenue, New Windsor, MD

Carroll 250 Traveling Exhibit at North Carroll Branch of the Carroll County Public Library

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 […]
23 Feb
9:00 am - 8:00 pm
North Carroll Branch CCPL
2255 Hanover Pike, Hampstead, MD

Carroll 250 Event: County-Wide History Expo

This year, Carroll County History Day will be at Winters Mill High School from 9 am – 1 pm. Attend programs and visit exhibitors, including museums, historical societies, and historic sites. Experience the incredible work of middle and high school students as they showcase their historical research on this year’s History Day theme: “Revolution, Reaction, […]
28 Feb
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Winters Mill High School
560 Gorsuch Road, Westminster, Maryland
March 2026

Carroll 250 Speaker Series: Stephen G. Evangelista, Civil War Historian & Author

Join author and historian Stephen Evangelista for a fascinating event featuring his book, No Sacrifice Too Great: The Letters and Diary of Sgt. Albert Aaron Straight. This compelling new book reveals the extraordinary story of Sergeant Straight, a Rhode Island volunteer artilleryman who commanded the famed Gettysburg Gun on July 3, 1863. Through his vivid letters […]
07 Mar
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Eldersburg Branch CCPL Large Meeting Room
6400 Hemlock Drive, Eldersburg, MD 21784
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