CARROLL 250

HSCCMD Events

February 2026

Carroll 250 Speaker Series: Patriots Buried in Carroll County Cemeteries

IMPORTANT: This event is being rescheduled. A new date and time will be reposted soon. Thank you for understanding.  “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 […]
11 Feb
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Exploration Commons
50 East Main Street Westminster, MD 21157 United States

Carroll 250 Event: Talk ‘Round Town (February)

Join local architect Dean Camlin and retired National Park Service historian Winona Peterson for a conversational talk on how historic preservation can strengthen community identity and engagement. The discussion will explore both the philosophy of preservation and practical pathways such as grants, partnerships, and working with preservation organizations. About the speakers:  Winona Peterson brings 41 […]
12 Feb
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church
38 West Baltimore Street, Taneytown, MD

Carroll Voices 250: History of Spying: Part 2

This two-part series offers an overview of the U.S. Intelligence Community (IC) from World War I to the present. It covers three main areas: A brief history of espionage and the post-World War II reorganization of U.S. spy agencies An examination of the IC, including its member agencies, their roles, and methods A study of […]
14 Feb
9:30 am - 11:30 am
Finksburg Branch CCPL
2265 Old Westminster Pike, Finksburg

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 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

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
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