CARROLL 250

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March 2026

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
April 2026

Carroll 250 Traveling Exhibit at Taneytown History Museum

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 […]
12 - 27 Apr
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Taneytown History Museum
340 East Baltimore Street, Taneytown, Maryland

Carroll 250 Speaker Series: The Memory of Landscapes: A study of four historic National Parks within an hour’s drive of Carroll County

Join presenter Winona R. Peterson, retired NPS Cultural Resource Program Manager, for this fun informative talk. All landscapes have stories to tell; even the ones we interact with daily. This program will present compelling layers of history found at selected historic national park sites within an easy drive of Carroll County. We will explore the […]
15 Apr
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Taneytown Branch, CCPL
10 Grand Drive, Taneytown, MD

Carroll 250 Speaker Series: Patriots Buried in Carroll County Cemeteries

IMPORTANT: This event has been rescheduled.  “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 […]
20 Apr
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Exploration Commons
50 East Main Street Westminster, MD 21157 United States

Box Lunch Talk: Memories of Oakland Mills Before the Building of Liberty Reservoir Presented by The Liberty Reservoir History Group

The town of Oakland Mills existed in the Southeast corner of Carroll County prior to its demolition by Baltimore City to facilitate the damming of the North Branch of the Patapsco River. This talk features two speakers, one who lived in the town prior to the reservoir and the other whose mother was born and […]
21 Apr
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
HSCC Campus - Shriver-Weybright Auditorium
210 East Main Street, Westminster, MD 21157

Carroll 250 Event: Liberty Tree Dedication Ceremony

The Daughters of the American Revolution Maryland State Society are pleased to invite everyone to a Liberty Tree Dedication Ceremony on Saturday, April 25 at 11 am. Join them at Libertytown Park (12201 Liberty Road, Libertytown, Maryland). Refreshments will follow the dedication. This event is co-sponsored by Maryland State Society Daughters of the American Revolution […]
25 Apr
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Libertytown Park
12201 Liberty Road, Libertytown, Maryland, 21791

Carroll 250 Traveling Exhibit at Taneytown History Museum – 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 […]
27 Apr
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
May 2026

2026 Legacy Gala

Our 2026 Legacy Gala will be on May 1, at the beautiful Antrim 1844 in Taneytown, Maryland. This special evening celebrates Carroll County’s rich heritage and the unique stories that define our community. Our theme, “The lost secrets of Carroll County,” This year, we invite you to step into the shadows of history and join […]
01 May
6:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Antrim 1844
30 Trevanion Rd, Taneytown, MD 21787

Carroll 250 Traveling Exhibit at the Veterans Celebration of Carroll County Event

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 […]
03 May
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Carroll county Farm Museum
500 S. Center Street, Westminster, MD 21157

Helen A. Gorman Library of Carroll County History Ribbon Cutting

Join us for the opening of the new Helen A. Gorman Library of Carroll County History at Cockey’s on May 8 from 5 pm to 7 pm. We will unveil the new library and name and share the beautiful new library with everyone. Enjoy light refreshments while touring the library and learning about all the […]
08 May
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
HSCC Campus - Helen A. Gorman Library
216 East Main Street, Westminster, MD 21157

Carroll 250 Traveling Exhibit at Hampstead 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 […]
16 May
8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Hampstead Day
Main Street, Hampstead, Maryland
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