HSCCMD Events

April 2026

Carroll 250 Speaker Series: Midwives to the Revolution- Maryland Women in the Early American Printing Industry

In an age when women’s voices were often silenced, some found power in ink and paper. Join Dr. Amy Rosenkrans as she uncovers the crucial role women played in the colonial printing industry, spotlighting Maryland trailblazers Anne Catharine Hoof Green of Annapolis and Mary Katharine Goddard of Baltimore—printers who helped shape public opinion in a […]
11 Apr
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Eldersburg Branch CCPL Large Meeting Room
6400 Hemlock Drive, Eldersburg, MD 21784

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 Event: 2026 Opening Day of the Taneytown History Museum

Please join the Taneytown History Museum as they reopen for 2026 with their exhibit We the People Taneytown 250 – 1754 to 2026 on Sunday, April 12 at 1 pm. They will open their new exhibit, have refreshments, and a scavenger hunt. The Carroll 250 Traveling Exhibit will also be at the museum until April […]
12 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 Event: Pomeroy Marker Dedication

The Westminster Chapter, Maryland Society, Sons of the American Revolution, the William G. Pomeroy Foundation and the Historic Westminster Cemetery will unveil a plaque that honors three Revolutionary War patriots and marks the 250th Anniversary of the founding of the Nation. The three historical honorees are William Winchester, Henry Neff, and Caleb Stansbury.   Find […]
19 Apr
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Historic Westminster Cemetery
19 North Church Street, Westminster, 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

Carroll 250 Event: Family Silver in American Life

Silver played an increasingly important role in American life from the Colonial period until well into the 20th century. Always a luxury item for colonists, it became more prevalent after the rise of the middle class in the 19th century. The discovery of the Comstock Lode near Virginia City, NV, in 1859 provided an abundant source of […]
20 Apr
6:30 pm - 7:45 pm
Finksburg Branch CCPL
2265 Old Westminster Pike, Finksburg

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: Threads of History: Fiber Arts and the Maryland Story

In celebration of Maryland’s 250 anniversary, this special exhibit will explore the enduring legacy of fiber arts in Carroll County and across the state. From the earliest handwoven textiles to contemporary fiber creations, we will trace how diverse cultures have used fabric, thread, and design to tell stories, preserve traditions, and strengthen communities. Featuring the […]
21 Apr - 05 Jul
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Carroll County Arts Council
91 West Main Street, Westminster

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 Event: Faith, Fellowship & Founding Communities

Long before Carroll County was officially formed, faith communities were already gathering across New Windsor and Westminster. Churches, meeting houses, and fellowship halls were not just places of worship — they were places of decision-making, support, celebration, and shared identity. Join Sunday Morning at Savannah’s for an afternoon exploring how early faith communities helped shape […]
25 Apr
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Sunday Morning at Savannah's
111 South Springdale Avenue, New Windsor, MD

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
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