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July 2025

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

Stop in for a drink at Covalent Spirits Westminster on July 10th 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 Summer Leisure in Carroll County will […]
10 Jul
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Covalent Spirits
118 E Main St, Westminster, MD 21157
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Box Lunch Talk: The Impact of the HOPE Partnership in Westminster – Lynn Wheeler interviews Bernie Jones

In 1969, HSCC board member, Bernie Jones became a charter member and served on the board of the nonprofit Home Ownership Purchase Effort (HOPE), to provide home ownership opportunities for low-income Black families.  HOPE purchased houses on Union Street, rehabbed them, and sold them at cost. Their groundbreaking work laid the foundation for Civil Rights […]
15 Jul
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Grace Lutheran Church
21 Carroll St, Westminster, MD 21157
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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
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Carroll 250 Event: Citizen Meets Soldier Presented by Union Mills Homestead

“Citizen Meets Soldier” is a living history of 1863 in Carroll County, Maryland. Join us at Union Mills to commemorate the events of the hot summer of 1863. Walk in the footsteps of the citizens of Carroll County, Maryland, who were divided in their loyalties, and the Union and Confederate soldiers who camped along Big […]
19 - 20 Jul
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Union Mills Homestead
3311 Littlestown Pike, Westminster, MD 21158
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Carroll 250 Event: Maryland 250 Cookbook Author – Cooking Maryland’s Way: Voices of a Diverse Cuisine

Join food historian, author, and historical faux food artist Joyce White in the Teaching Kitchen for an informative evening reflecting on the chief cultural influences of Maryland’s early foundational cuisine.  Joyce will share her research on both foods and their methods of preparation as she demos traditional recipes for Hominy Patties and Beaten Biscuits. NOTE: […]
24 Jul
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Exploration Commons
50 East Main Street Westminster, MD 21157 United States
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History Fest 2025

We are excited to bring back History Fest again this year. Join us on Saturday, July 26th at the Society 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 cream. […]
26 Jul
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
The Historical Society of Carroll County
210 East Main Street, Westminster, MD 21157
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August 2025

A Century of Memories with Melvin Hurwitz & Steve Bowersox

We are so excited to be able to finally feature Mr. Melvin Hurwitz being interviewed by Steve Bowersox in a discussion for everyone! This will be a FREE event. We will have light refreshments which will include desserts and beverages (coffee, Coke, Diet Coke, Ginger Ale, and water). Please arrive early. The event will start […]
05 Aug
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Grace Lutheran Church
21 Carroll St, Westminster, MD 21157
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Carroll 250 Speaker Series: Samuel Dewees and America’s Two Wars of Independence presented by James Engler, Sr.

Few citizens of the early days of our republic recorded their experiences outside of pension applications; Samuel Dewees, a long-time resident of Carroll County, was an exception. During his lifetime, he published his autobiography of the events he witnessed, as a young drummer of the American Revolution, through running off to defend Baltimore as an older […]
06 Aug
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
North Carroll Branch CCPL
2255 Hanover Pike, Hampstead, MD
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Box Lunch Talk: The History of Lacrosse in Carroll County Public Schools presented by Brian Booz

Brian Booz started as a history/social studies teacher and coach in Carroll County Public Schools (CCPS) in the ’70s. He coached football and basketball and then started the lacrosse program. One of his students became an All-American lacrosse player for McDaniel. Brian went on to be the principal at Francis Scott Key, South Carroll, and […]
19 Aug
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
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Carroll Voices 250 Community Forum – August 2025

Please join the Carroll Voices 250 Advisory Committee for our next open session at the Carroll County Public Library – North Carroll Branch (large meeting room). 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 but requested. Registration […]
28 Aug
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
North Carroll Branch CCPL
2255 Hanover Pike, Hampstead, MD
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September 2025

Bluegrass, Bourbon & Bocce

Save the date for this very popular and enjoyable event! Our Bluegrass, Bourbon & Bocce event will be held on Sunday, September 7th from 4—7 pm at Union Mills Homestead. Last year’s event was a lot of fun! The entertainment is the Black Eyed Suzies Bluegrass Band (black.eyed.suzies | Instagram, Facebook | Linktree). Pat Martin and […]
07 Sep
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Union Mills Homestead
3311 Littlestown Pike, Westminster, MD 21158
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Box Lunch Talk: Mike Eaton, English Teacher Extraordinaire presented by Caroline Babylon

From 1938-1971, English teacher, William Granville “Mike” Eaton, commanded his classroom at Westminster High School and directed excellent theatrical productions. Eaton lived in Thelma Hoffman’s boarding house, a.k.a. Cockey’s Tavern, owned by HSCC. Caroline Babylon and Kevin Dayhoff inherited Eaton’s extensive archive, which will be set up in the Mike Eaton Room at HSCC this […]
16 Sep
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Grace Lutheran Church
21 Carroll St, Westminster, MD 21157
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