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October 2026

Carroll 250 Event: Manchester 250th Celebration – Cigar Manufacturing in Manchester

In honor of America’s 250th anniversary, the Town of Manchester will host a program about the town’s unique history as a commercial center for cigar manufacturing between 1860 and 1940. The speaker will be local historian Joe Getty and the program will be held at the Manchester Activities Building on Thurs., Oct. 22, at 7:30 […]
22 Oct
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Manchester Activities Building
3297 York Street, Manchester, MD

Historical Happenings: Murder, Mayhem & Mystery Ghost Tours

Join the Historical Society of Mt. Airy for a walking tour through Mt. Airy’s haunted past and hear ghostly tales from beyond the grave!  The Ghost Tours start with check-in at the Mt. Airy Museum located inside the historic train station at 1 North Main Street, Mt. Airy, MD 21771.  Explore Mt. Airy’s history and […]
24 Oct
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Mount Airy Museum
1 N. Main Street, Mount Airy, MD 21771

Carroll 250 Speaker Series: October 19, 1774 – The Annapolis Tea Party (The Burning of the Brig Peggy Stewart)

The Burning of the Peggy Stewart was one of most pivotal Maryland events that spurred our state closer to the American Revolution. Hear how Mordecai Gist, elder brother of famed Carroll County community leader Colonel Joshua Gist, headed a contingent from Baltimore City to demand the ill-fated cargo of tea on the Peggy Stewart be […]
26 Oct
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Exploration Commons
50 East Main Street Westminster, MD 21157 United States

Historical Happenings: CC Farm Museum: Trick or Treat & Evening Lantern Walks at the Farm Museum

Trick or Treat! & Evening Lantern Walks! at the Farm Museum Delight the whole family this Halloween with a festive evening featuring magical trick-or-treating for the kids, followed by ghoslty lantern walks tailored exclusively for adults! Admission: $5/car 5:30pm: TRICK OR TREAT 8:00pm: SPOOKY ADULT LANTERN WALK
27 Oct
5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Carroll county Farm Museum
500 S. Center Street, Westminster, MD 21157

Strategic Planning Community Forum – Session 1

Since most of our goals for the Historical Society of Carroll County’s last strategic plan have been met, we would like to have two strategic planning meetings with our members and the community to talk about next steps for the Historical Society. You can choose one of two dates. Our first meeting will be on […]
29 Oct
10:00 am - 11:30 am
HSCC Campus - Shriver-Weybright Auditorium
210 East Main Street, Westminster, MD 21157

Spooky Tales Open Mic Night

We are excited to host Spooky Tales Open Mic Night on the Historical Society campus on October 29th from 6 pm to 8 pm. Here’s how it will work … Cost: $10 per person; $15 for a couple No registration required – pay at the door when you arrive Sponsored by Dan Hoff, Samuel C. Hoff […]
29 Oct
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
HSCC Campus - Shriver-Weybright Auditorium
210 East Main Street, Westminster, MD 21157

Historical Happenings: Murder, Mayhem & Mystery Ghost Tours

Join the Historical Society of Mt. Airy for a walking tour through Mt. Airy’s haunted past and hear ghostly tales from beyond the grave!  The Ghost Tours start with check-in at the Mt. Airy Museum located inside the historic train station at 1 North Main Street, Mt. Airy, MD 21771.  Explore Mt. Airy’s history and […]
31 Oct
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Mount Airy Museum
1 N. Main Street, Mount Airy, MD 21771
November 2026

Carroll 250 Event: Living Democracy: Elections, Campaigns, and Union Mills Presented by Kyle Dalton

Join Kyle Dalton, Executive Director of the Union Mills Homestead Foundation, as he discusses the history of Carroll County’s elections and polling places while exploring how residents’ ideas about representative democracy have changed over the centuries.     Registration is not required for this event and there is no charge.    If you have questions […]
02 Nov
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Mt. Airy Branch of CCPL
705 Ridge Avenue, Mt. Airy, MD

Strategic Planning Community Forum – Session 2

Since most of our goals for the Historical Society of Carroll County’s last strategic plan have been met, we would like to have two strategic planning meetings with our members and the community to talk about next steps for the Historical Society. You can choose one of two dates. This is the second strategic meeting and […]
04 Nov
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
HSCC Campus - Shriver-Weybright Auditorium
210 East Main Street, Westminster, MD 21157

Carroll 250 Event: Maryland Invaded! Presented by Stan Haynes

During the Civil War, in September 1862, Confederate General Robert E. Lee’s army crossed the Potomac River from Virginia and invaded the Union state of Maryland. Lee wanted to turn Maryland to the Confederacy. It did not go as he hoped, with much of the population indifferent, or hostile, to the Rebels. And then came […]
04 Nov
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
HSCC Campus - Shriver-Weybright Auditorium
210 East Main Street, Westminster, MD 21157

An Evening of Business Memories in Carroll County Presented by HSCC & Barnes Bollinger Insurance Services

Join us on Thursday, November 5th at 6pm for an evening of shared memories of Carroll County businesses, entrepreneurs, and main street shops. Sarah Coster, guest curator of HSCC’s new Main Street at Work Exhibit, will offer a special presentation about the exhibit to kick off the evening. Following her presentation, attendees will be encouraged to […]
05 Nov
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
HSCC Campus - Shriver-Weybright Auditorium
210 East Main Street, Westminster, MD 21157

Good Morning Gettysburg! Presented by Neil Beller

25 Miles, 38 Hills, and a Completely Unnecessary Amount of Civil War History What started as a simple bike ride through Gettysburg has somehow turned into a 5,000-mile obsession. For years, Emmy Award-winning editor/producer and storyteller Neil Beller has driven 38 miles from his home in Carroll County to Gettysburg, unloaded his mountain bike, and ridden a […]
10 Nov
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
HSCC Campus - Shriver-Weybright Auditorium
210 East Main Street, Westminster, MD 21157
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