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210 East Main Street
Westminster, MD 21157
Bookshop, Shellman Tours and
Exhibit Hours
Wednesday through Saturday: 10:00 am–4:00 pm
There is no charge to see our exhibits or tour the Shellman House
Library Hours
Wednesday through Saturday: 12:00 pm–4:00 pm
Research Library Fee, $5 per day non-members, free for HSCC members, Carroll County Genealogical Society members, students, and area historical organizations.
HSCC Offices
Library & Research
General Information
There is free parking behind the buildings and two free spaces in front of our Kimmey Building at 210 E Main Street. All visitors should check in at the Kimmey Building. Look for the large open flag near the entrance door. Tours of the Shellman House and access to our exhibits are free. There is no need for an appointment for walk-ins, but group tours should contact Outreach and Events Director Laura Bankard, to reserve a group tour date. Researchers wishing to utilize our research library may do so without an appointment.
The Historical Society of Carroll County’s buildings and grounds are smoke free. Our Shipley Memorial Gardens are open daily from Sunup to Sundown.
Our Box Lunch Talks are held every third Tuesday of the month at 12 noon at Grace Lutheran Church in Westminster. Please arrive no later than 11:45. The address to the church is 21 Carroll St, Westminster, MD 21157. This is a fee-based event, $3 for members and $7 for non-members.
Our quarterly History Shaken and Stirred events are held at Covalent Spirits in Westminster. The address for Covalent Spirits is 118 E Main St, Westminster, MD 21157. This is a free event.
If you any more questions about your visit please visit our Staff Contact Page.
School Group Tours
HSCC regularly hosts group tours including large public-school outings. School groups typically spend two hours on site and experience a hands-on tour tailored to grade-specific curricula. Students experience first-hand what life was like in the 19th century and leave HSCC with a deeply rooted sense of how local history impacts their lives today. HSCC can accommodate up to 100 students per visit and bus parking is easily accessible. Teachers and school administrators should contact Outreach and Events Director Laura Bankard for more information or to schedule a tour.