CARROLL 250

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October 2025

Carroll 250 Event: Fall History Expo 2025

The Fall History Expo provides an opportunity for attendees to get to know the people in our community who are preserving and telling the stories of Carroll County’s past. The morning event will incorporate Carroll 250 programming and provides a great opportunity for students who are beginning work on their 2026 National History Day projects! […]
04 Oct
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Exploration Commons
50 East Main Street Westminster, MD 21157 United States

Carroll 250 Event: The Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall

Greetings from MPT! You may remember it from MPT’s LZ Maryland event at the Maryland State Fairgrounds in TImonium in June 2016.  Now the Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall (R) returns with a stay in New Windsor, MD (Carroll County), in October. The New Windsor Fire Dept. carnival grounds (next to the fire station at 101 High Street) is the […]
09 - 13 Oct
All Day
New Windsor Fire Department, Carnival Grounds
101 High Street, New Windsor, MD

Carroll 250 Speaker Series: An Evening with Jack Carr

Presented by Carroll County Public Library and Park Books on Main. Tickets $35, includes author talk and signed copy of Cry Havoc. Purchase tickets here. (https://carrollcountyartscouncil.org/) An author talk will be followed by a book signing. Additional books will be available for purchase from Park Books on Main.  About the Author Jack Carr is a former Navy SEAL who […]
14 Oct
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Carroll County Arts Council
91 West Main Street, Westminster

History: Shaken & Stirred – Untold Ghost Stories of Carroll County

Stop in for a drink at Covalent Spirits Westminster on October 16th 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 Ghost Stories of Carroll County will be told. […]
16 Oct
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Covalent Spirits
118 E Main St, Westminster, MD 21157

Box Lunch Talk: The History of New Windsor State Bank presented by Tom Rasmussen

From 1932 until 2017, when it was purchased by ACNB Corporation, New Windsor State Bank played an important role in the community and in the development of Carroll County. Recently the bank’s historical records were donated to the New Windsor Heritage Society. Tom Rasmussen, President of New Windsor State Bank from 2001 to 2017, will […]
21 Oct
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Grace Lutheran Church
21 Carroll St, Westminster, MD 21157

2025 Annual Meeting – “From German Auxiliary to American Artist: The Life and Work of Frederick Kemmelmeyer” presented by Nicholas Powers

Mark your calendar for this year’s Annual Meeting of the membership on October 28, doors will open at 11:30 a.m., lunch will be served at 12 p.m. The meeting will take place at the Westminster Riding Club, 366 N. Colonial Avenue, Westminster. A sandwich buffet and dessert will be provided by Lib’s Catering followed by Society […]
28 Oct
11:30 am - 2:00 pm
Westminster Riding Club
366 N. Colonial Avenue, Westminster, MD
November 2025

Carroll 250 Speaker Series: Francis Scott Key presented by Lou Giles

This fascinating talk will focus on Francis Scott Key and will include his family and early years, the War of 1812 and the Dr. Beanes rescue mission, the Star-Spangled Banner, religion, politics (and major cases), and his views on slavery. Please check back for registration information regarding this FREE talk. Registration will go through Carroll […]
04 Nov
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Exploration Commons
50 East Main Street Westminster, MD 21157 United States

Box Lunch Talk: “Growing into Greatness” Big Tree Documentary presented by Dr. Robert Lemieux

Within Maryland’s 2.5 million acres of forest there are 12 national champion trees. Dr. Robert Lemieux, Associate Professor of Communication and Cinema at McDaniel College, is creating a documentary featuring six of these trees. He will share his work on these inspiring grand champions. As always, there is no registration for Box Lunch Talks. You […]
18 Nov
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Grace Lutheran Church
21 Carroll St, Westminster, MD 21157

“Teas the Season” Holiday Tea

HSCC and Sunday Morning at Savannah’s are partnering to bring you a holiday tea like no other. Our Teas the Season holiday tea will have you enjoying a full tea complete with savory and sweet dishes and a selection of teas. Featuring a Kentucky Derby Hat Show by Margae Hicks! All are welcome! Don’t forget […]
29 Nov
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Sunday Morning at Savannah's
111 South Springdale Avenue, New Windsor, MD
December 2025

Box Lunch Talk: 40 Years of the Artist Studio Tour and the History of Art Entrepreneurship in Carroll County Presented by Linda Van Hart

The Carroll County Artists’ Studio Tour celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2024. The tour was the brainchild of metalsmith Linda Van Hart, a founding member of the Carroll County Arts Council and renowned art educator. Linda will talk about her work and the work of other artists who comprise the vibrant art scene in Carroll […]
16 Dec
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Grace Lutheran Church
21 Carroll St, Westminster, MD 21157
January 2026

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

Stop in for a drink at Covalent Spirits Westminster on January 8th 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 Industry in Carroll County will be […]
08 Jan
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Covalent Spirits
118 E Main St, Westminster, MD 21157

Box Lunch Talk: The Miller’s Apprentice: The Murder of Abraham Lynn and the Execution of Joseph Davis Presented by Dave Owings

Joseph Davis, 22 years old, murdered his friend and employer Abraham Lynn on April 5th, 1872. Lynn was a husband and father, a prosperous businessman, and just shy of his 28th birthday. The murder resulted in two trials, several hearings by the Court of Appeals, the State Legislature, and ultimately ended with Governor Pinkney Whyte […]
20 Jan
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
HSCC Campus - Shriver-Weybright Auditorium
210 East Main Street, Westminster, MD 21157
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