CARROLL 250

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February 2026

Box Lunch Talk: From A-Z with the Seabrook Family of Westminster Presented by Steve Bowersox

Steve Bowersox will be discussing his research about the Seabrook family in Westminster. The Seabrook family was a big part of Westminster/cc in the mid to late 19th century into the early 20th century. From national and local politics, helping to start the library in Westminster, and a world traveling author. To name just a few […]
17 Feb
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
HSCC Campus - Shriver-Weybright Auditorium
210 East Main Street, 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 contact CCPL or […]
21 Feb
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Finksburg Branch CCPL
2265 Old Westminster Pike, Finksburg

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

Ladies’ Night at the Museum 2026

The Historical Society of Carroll County and the Carroll County League of Women Voters are partnering to bring the ladies of Carroll County Ladies’ Night at the Museum on Saturday, March 7, 2026. We have a wonderful evening planned with … Appetizers and a dinner provided by Collision Course A bar of wine, beer, and […]
07 Mar
5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
210 East Main St.
210 East Main Street Westminster, MD 21157 United States

Carroll 250 Event: Historical Women of Carroll County

This program honors the women of Carroll County whose lives, labor, leadership, and resilience helped shape our community across generations. From homemakers to entrepreneurs, educators to advocates, we’ll highlight stories often overlooked but deeply influential. Join us as we celebrate women’s history, legacy, and lasting impact — past, present, and future. This is a free event. Please […]
14 Mar
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Sunday Morning at Savannah's
111 South Springdale Avenue, New Windsor, MD

Box Lunch Talk: Springfields Iron & Copper Mining Legacy Presented by Johnny Johnsson

George Patterson’s “Springfield Estate” (where ACTS-Fairhaven formerly Integrace/EMA is located) once hosted significant 19th-Century iron and copper mines. Initially, iron ore was mined to supply the Elba Furnace in Sykesville. Then rich copper ore was discovered and the mines prospered for a time during the 1850s & 60s. We will recount some details of the […]
17 Mar
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
HSCC Campus - Shriver-Weybright Auditorium
210 East Main Street, Westminster, MD 21157

Carroll 250 Speaker Series: Accidental Citizen: Major General von Steuben and the American Revolution

Join U.S. Army Historian Joseph Seymour for this presentation on Friederich Wilhelm von Steuben, who proved to be among the more unlikely American revolutionaries. Rising through the ranks of the army of Frederick the Great, von Steuben found himself in the service of a much different army, in a much different setting—the Continental Army’s encampment […]
19 Mar
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Eldersburg Branch CCPL Large Meeting Room
6400 Hemlock Drive, Eldersburg, MD 21784

Carroll 250 Traveling Exhibit at North Carroll Branch of CCPL – 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 […]
23 Mar
9:00 am - 8:00 pm
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