Box Lunch Talk: Church of the Brethren: Beliefs, Practices, and Customs Presented by Reverend 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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Home for the Holidays Open House

We are back! We are happy to bring back our open house this year to everyone. Our Home for the Holidays Open House on Saturday, November 28th from 11 am to 1 pm will feature a multitude of trees and holiday decorations, holiday music, cider, cocoa, cookies, and more! Thank you to our staff and […]

28 Nov

11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Historical Society of Carroll County Campus

210 East Main Street, Westminster, MD 21157

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Digital Library Virtual Ribbon Cutting

Join HSCC online for the anticipated relaunch of the Society’s Digital Library. Participants will see a live demonstration of tips and tricks for utilizing the site presented by Brett Callegary from Gauge Digital Media. Society Research Librarian Paul Ledbetter will share research examples utilizing the Digital Library. There will be plenty of time for Q&A […]

01 Dec

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

HSCC Campus - Shriver-Weybright Auditorium

210 East Main Street, Westminster, MD 21157

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Carroll 250 Event: Voices of the Maryland 400: Maryland’s Revolutionary War Soldiers at the Battle of Brooklyn in 1776 Presented by Owen Lourie

In August 1776, less than two months after the signing of the Declaration of Independence, 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 […]

10 Dec

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

HSCC Campus - Shriver-Weybright Auditorium

210 East Main Street, Westminster, MD 21157

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Box Lunch Talk: “The Abuse and Not the Use”: Drinking and the Union Mills Homestead Presented by Kyle Dalton

Throughout their 160-year occupation of the Union Mills Homestead, the Shriver family’s six generations always enjoyed a drink. From whiskey to beer to cider to wine, what they drank and how they drank reflected changing times and culture in America. In this Box Lunch Talk, executive director Kyle Dalton will discuss the long history of […]

15 Dec

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

HSCC Campus - Shriver-Weybright Auditorium

210 East Main Street, Westminster, MD 21157

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History: Shaken & Stirred – Untold Stories of Crimes in Carroll County

Stop in for a drink at Covalent Spirits Westminster on January 14th at 6pm as HSCC continues History: Shaken and Stirred. Once again there will be five speakers telling three 5-minute, untold, local history stories shared with the crowd in a fun, relaxed setting. This quarter, Untold Stories of Crime in Carroll County will be […]

14 Jan

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Covalent Spirits

118 E Main St, Westminster, MD 21157

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Carroll County’s 190th Birthday Celebration

Carroll County is turning 190 years old on January 19th and the Carroll County Farm Museum turned 60 years old in 2026. We want to celebrate with everyone! Join us for this FREE celebration of the County and the Farm Museum. Enjoy cake and beverages, as well as a talk by the Farm Museum staff […]

23 Jan

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

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