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SUMMARY:Spooky Tales Open Mic Night
DESCRIPTION:The HSCC is excited to host Spooky Tales Open Mic Night on the Historical Society campus on October 29th from 6 pm to 8 pm. \nHere’s how it will work … \nCost: $10 per person; $15 for a couple \nNo registration required – pay at the door when you arrive \nSponsored by Dan Hoff\, Samuel C. Hoff Agency – THANK YOU! \nHors d’oeuvres and a cash bar provided by Collision Course \nNonalcoholic and alcoholic beverages will be for sale – water is FREE \nCostumes are welcome \nBring a friend \nYOU are the speakers\, so … Each speaker will have 5-10 minutes to tell their spooky tale(s). There is no limit to the number of speakers – as long as everyone is finished by 8 pm. Keep it clean – but fun and spooky. \nIf you have any questions\, please contact Laura Bankard\, Outreach & Events Director\, at 410.848.6494 ext. 200 or lbankard@hsccmd.org.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/spooky-tales-open-mic-night/
LOCATION:Historical Society of Carroll County – Shriver-Weybright Auditorium\, 210 East Main Street\, Westminster\, MD\, 21157
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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SUMMARY:Haunted History at the National Museum of Civil War Medicine
DESCRIPTION:Starting on October 10th\, tour the most haunted building in Frederick – the National Museum of Civil War Medicine. Explore the building’s history amidst the darkened galleries and offices. On the tour\, staff and volunteers will share stories of Civil War embalmers\, the building’s most infamous tenants\, and their first-hand accounts of paranormal activity that have given the building its spooky reputation. In addition to a trip through the museum galleries\, the tour provides exclusive access to the third floor where numerous sightings have occurred. \n48 East Patrick Street was built in the 1830s. Before it became the National Museum of Civil War Medicine\, the building was a furniture shop and a site of Civil War embalming\, as well as home to many Frederick residents and their businesses. The past still echoes through the halls of the building. The haunting sights\, sounds\, and sensations from the building have been reported for decades by the people who lived and worked in the building over many years. Join us to hear our staff and volunteers’ stories first-hand. \nYou are invited to bring your own cameras and ghost-finding apps – who knows what you’ll capture! Flash photography and LIVE streaming are prohibited. \nTours will be given on October 10\, 17\, 24\, and 25\, from 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. This year the NMCWM is offering two special Halloween tours on Saturday\, October 31\, from 5:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.-10:30 p.m. During these special Halloween night tours\, you’ll have additional time to tour the galleries without a guide.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/haunted-history-at-the-national-museum-of-civil-war-medicine-5/2026-10-31/1/
LOCATION:National Museum of Civil War Medicine\, 48 E. Patrick St.\, Frederick\, 21701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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SUMMARY:Haunted History at the National Museum of Civil War Medicine
DESCRIPTION:Starting on October 10th\, tour the most haunted building in Frederick – the National Museum of Civil War Medicine. Explore the building’s history amidst the darkened galleries and offices. On the tour\, staff and volunteers will share stories of Civil War embalmers\, the building’s most infamous tenants\, and their first-hand accounts of paranormal activity that have given the building its spooky reputation. In addition to a trip through the museum galleries\, the tour provides exclusive access to the third floor where numerous sightings have occurred. \n48 East Patrick Street was built in the 1830s. Before it became the National Museum of Civil War Medicine\, the building was a furniture shop and a site of Civil War embalming\, as well as home to many Frederick residents and their businesses. The past still echoes through the halls of the building. The haunting sights\, sounds\, and sensations from the building have been reported for decades by the people who lived and worked in the building over many years. Join us to hear our staff and volunteers’ stories first-hand. \nYou are invited to bring your own cameras and ghost-finding apps – who knows what you’ll capture! Flash photography and LIVE streaming are prohibited. \nTours will be given on October 10\, 17\, 24\, and 25\, from 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. This year the NMCWM is offering two special Halloween tours on Saturday\, October 31\, from 5:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.-10:30 p.m. During these special Halloween night tours\, you’ll have additional time to tour the galleries without a guide.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/haunted-history-at-the-national-museum-of-civil-war-medicine-5/2026-10-31/2/
LOCATION:National Museum of Civil War Medicine\, 48 E. Patrick St.\, Frederick\, 21701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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SUMMARY:Historical Society of Carroll County Strategic Planning Session #2
DESCRIPTION:Since most of the goals for the Historical Society of Carroll County’s last strategic plan have been met\, they would like to have two strategic planning meetings with HSCC members and the community to talk about next steps for the Historical Society. You can choose one of two dates. \nThis is the second meeting and it will be on Wednesday\, November 4th from 4 pm to 5:30 pm\, at the Shriver-Weybright Auditorium & Naganna Exhibits Hall & History Learning Center. \nPlease contact Laura Bankard\, Outreach and Events Director\, at lbankard@hsccmd.org or 410.848.6494 ext. 200 if you have any questions or to let her know which session you will be attending.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/historical-society-of-carroll-county-strategic-planning-session-2/
LOCATION:Historical Society of Carroll County – Shriver-Weybright Auditorium\, 210 East Main Street\, Westminster\, MD\, 21157
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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SUMMARY:Carroll 250 Event: Maryland Invaded! Presented by Stan Haynes
DESCRIPTION:During the Civil War\, in September 1862\, Confederate General Robert E. Lee’s army crossed the Potomac River from Virginia and invaded the Union state of Maryland. Lee wanted to turn Maryland to the Confederacy. It did not go as he hoped\, with much of the population indifferent\, or hostile\, to the Rebels. And then came the Battle of Antietam. Join author Stan Haynes for a discussion of the invasion and the reaction of Marylanders to it. \nStan Haynes is an attorney and author who spent his career as a litigator with a Baltimore law firm. He has had a lifelong interest in American history. His most recent book\, And Slavery No More\, is historical fiction\, and is set during the Civil War. This book will be on sale the evening of the talk. \nHe has two other historical novels that explore the years before the war. One\, And Tyler No More\, is set in the 1840s and the other\, And Union No More\, is set in the 1850s. \nHe has also written three nonfiction books on the history of presidential nominating conventions. Two of these\, The First American Political Conventions and President-Making in the Gilded Age\, concern the conventions held in the Nineteenth Century. His third book on the conventions\, Roosevelt to Roosevelt\, is about the conventions held in the first half of the Twentieth Century. He has spoken about his books at several presidential homes and libraries. \nAll of his books are available on Amazon and other book websites. \nQuestions? Please contact Laura Bankard\, Outreach & Events Director at 410.848.6494 ext. 200 or lbankard@hsccmd.org.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/carroll-250-event-maryland-invaded-presented-by-stan-haynes/
LOCATION:Historical Society of Carroll County – Shriver-Weybright Auditorium\, 210 East Main Street\, Westminster\, MD\, 21157
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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SUMMARY:An Evening of Business Memories in Carroll County Presented by HSCC & Barnes Bollinger Insurance Services
DESCRIPTION:Join the HSCC on Thursday\, November 5th at 6pm for an evening of shared memories of Carroll County businesses\, entrepreneurs\, and main street shops. Sarah Coster\, guest curator of HSCC’s new Main Street at Work Exhibit\, will offer a special presentation about the exhibit to kick off the evening. Following her presentation\, attendees will be encouraged to sign up for a three-minute podium slot to share a memory of a local shop\, business\, or special community entrepreneur. To reserve an earlier time slot in the evening email Outreach and Events Director Laura Bankard at lbankard@hsccmd.org. To keep the memories coming\, a factory whistle will sound giving folks a 30 second wrap up warning at the podium. This is a free event open to all! Complimentary snacks and beverages will be served throughout the evening. \nThank you to Barnes Bollinger Insurance Services and Carroll County Chamber of Commerce.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/an-evening-of-business-memories-in-carroll-county-presented-by-hscc-barnes-bollinger-insurance-services/
LOCATION:Historical Society of Carroll County – Shriver-Weybright Auditorium\, 210 East Main Street\, Westminster\, MD\, 21157
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T140000
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SUMMARY:"Ancestors at Antietam" - Dr. James Maddox\, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church\, and the Woodley Farm
DESCRIPTION:The Antietam Institute will wrap up their “Ancestors at Antietam” programs on November 7\, with a special tour of the historic St. Mark’s Episcopal Church and the Woodley Farm. The program was arranged by Saida Russell and Rev. Dr. Brandt L. Montgomery. \nSaida and her family own Woodley Farm which is on Sharpsburg Pike and just down a dirt lane from St. Mark’s Episcopal Church\, Lappans. Dr. Thomas J. Maddox\, her great-great-great grandfather\, was one of the founding fathers of the church. Woodley Farm has been in the family since before the Civil War and holds a protective agricultural easement with the state of Maryland. \nNestled in the scenic countryside at Lappans Crossroads\, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church stands as a significant landmark\, recognized on the National Register of Historic Places. The church has been in continual use since its construction in 1849\, a testament to the vision of the leadership of Saint James School\, who sought to provide worship services for the local faithful community. James Maddox\, a respected physician and early church leader\, played a pivotal role by donating an acre of land for the church’s construction. \nThe building was completed in just four months at a total cost of $1\,385. Constructed from native limestone—a practical and locally favored material in Washington County—the church’s architecture embodies the influence of religious movements that advocated for a revival of the Gothic style within Anglican and Episcopal churches. This architectural choice reflected a broader movement to renew traditional religious practices. \nThe church features impressive 17-foot walls\, a pitched gabled roof with a portico\, and a steeple that commands attention. Inside\, many of the original furnishings remain intact\, including a gallery that was specifically intended for enslaved worshippers. This gallery is still accessible to visitors\, offering a tangible connection to the church’s historical narrative. The interior is further distinguished by a soaring ceiling supported by Gothic-arched framing. The picturesque setting of St. Mark’s is enhanced by a stone wall that now encloses both the church and its cemetery. As a parish\, St. Mark’s is committed to uplifting African American stories that are integral to its history. During the Civil War\, the church served a crucial role\, especially in the aftermath of the 1862 Battle of Antietam and the 1863 Battle of Gettysburg\, when it became a sanctuary for the wounded—many of whom received care from Dr. Maddox. \nRead more about the guest speakers\, Rev. Dr. Brandt L. Montgomery and Saida Alexander Russell on the Institute’s webpage. These monthly “Ancestors at Antietam” talks are free and open to the public – anyone may attend – and you do not need to register. This final program will be held at St. Mark’s at 18313 Lappans Road Boonsboro\, Maryland 21713\, beginning at 2 pm. Turn right at the Parish House and continue towards the back of the campus for a large parking lot.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/ancestors-at-antietam-dr-james-maddox-st-marks-episcopal-church-and-the-woodley-farm/
LOCATION:St. Mark’s Episcopal Church\, 18313 Lappans Road\, Boonsboro\, MD\, 21713
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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SUMMARY:Good Morning Gettysburg! Presented by Neil Beller
DESCRIPTION:25 Miles\, 38 Hills\, and a Completely Unnecessary Amount of Civil War History \nWhat started as a simple bike ride through Gettysburg has somehow turned into a 5\,000-mile obsession. For years\, Emmy Award-winning editor/producer and storyteller Neil Beller has driven 38 miles from his home in Carroll County to Gettysburg\, unloaded his mountain bike\, and ridden a roughly 25-mile loop around one of the most famous battlefields in American history. \nAlong the way\, something unexpected happened: Neil started paying attention. The monuments became landmarks. The landmarks became stories. The stories became questions. And the questions led him down some fascinating\, and occasionally ridiculous rabbit holes into the history of the Battle of Gettysburg. \nIn Good Morning\, Gettysburg!\, Neil takes audiences on a humorous ride through the battlefield as seen from the seat of a bicycle. He explores the roads\, monuments\, farms and fields that have become part of his Saturday-morning routine while sharing the history behind the places he passes every week. But this isn’t a traditional Civil War lecture. \nNeil mixes history with personal storytelling\, observations from thousands of miles on the battlefield\, encounters with locals\, reenactors\, tourists\, yard sales\, and hills that seem to get steeper every week. You’ll learn that “drafting” might be a dirty word\, beavers fought at Little Round Top and guns and knives are not allowed around other guns and knives. You’ll also learn the realization that knowing a lot about Gettysburg does not make riding up a Gettysburg hill any easier. \nAlong the way\, he’ll ask some important questions: Why am I doing this? Why are there so many monuments? Who thought putting a monument at the top of THAT mountain was a good idea? And perhaps most importantly… Why does Gettysburg have so many damn hills? \nPart history lesson\, part travelogue and part mid-life bicycle adventure\, Good Morning\, Gettysburg! is a funny and personal look at how repeatedly riding through a historic landscape can change the way you see it. \nYou may come away knowing more about the Battle of Gettysburg. You will definitely come away understanding why Neil needs a better bicycle. \nThis is a free event and no registration is required. Please contact Laura Bankard\, Outreach & Events Director\, at lbankard@hsccmd.org with any questions.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/good-morning-gettysburg-presented-by-neil-beller/
LOCATION:Historical Society of Carroll County – Shriver-Weybright Auditorium\, 210 East Main Street\, Westminster\, MD\, 21157
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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SUMMARY:Story Hour at Antietam
DESCRIPTION:Join for a children’s picture book reading of “For a Soldier at Antietam” at the Antietam National Battlefield Visitor Center\, followed by a short question and answer session with the author and a make and take activity.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/story-hour-at-antietam/
LOCATION:Antietam National Battlefield\, 5831 Dunker Church Road\, Sharpsburg\, MD\, 21782
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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SUMMARY:Box Lunch Talk: Church of the Brethren: Beliefs\, Practices\, and Customs Presented by Reverend Dr. James Benedict
DESCRIPTION:The Church of the Brethren [known officially as the German Baptists before 1908\, and unofficially as Dunkers] first came to Maryland and what would become Carroll County in the mid-18th century. Brethren families\, congregations\, and institutions have played important roles in the county. This presentation will focus on Brethren beliefs\, practices\, and customs\, as well as the contributions of Brethren to local history and their current presence and impact in the state\, country\, and worldwide. \nJames Benedict is a pastor and scholar with four earned graduate degrees in theology and ethics. Born and reared in Iowa\, Dr. Benedict has been a resident of Carroll County for thirty years. He served the Union Bridge Church of the Brethren as pastor for 20 years\, before retiring in 2017. Since then\, he has been a Scholar in Residence and adjunct professor in the Center for Global Health Ethics at Duquesne University while also serving part-time as an interim pastor at three congregations. He is married to Kathy\, a teacher in the Frederick County School system\, and they have three adult children and six grandchildren. Dr. Benedict’s long-standing interest in the history of the Church of the Brethren has led him to teach courses on the subject and to write articles and book chapters for denominational publications. \nAs always\, there is no registration for Box Lunch Talks. You bring your lunch\, and the HSCC provides the drinks and desserts (thanks to HSCC volunteers and staff). They will be holding a nonperishable food drive for Carroll Food Sunday. If you bring a nonperishable item to the November Box Lunch Talk\, you get in FREE to the talk. If you choose not to bring a food item\, the cost is only $3 for HSCC members and $5 for nonmembers. \nQuestions? Please contact Laura Bankard\, Outreach & Events Director at lbankard@hsccmd.org or 410.848.6494 ext. 200.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/box-lunch-talk-church-of-the-brethren-beliefs-practices-and-customs-presented-by-reverend-dr-james-benedict/
LOCATION:Historical Society of Carroll County – Shriver-Weybright Auditorium\, 210 East Main Street\, Westminster\, MD\, 21157
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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SUMMARY:Christkindlmarkt
DESCRIPTION:Come and join the Union Mills Homestead for a German-style Christmas market. Food and drinks will be available to purchase\, along with a variety of hand-crafted and unique gifts from vendors in the Grist Mill and Tannery. The gift shop will be open for your holiday shopping as will the blacksmith and woodworking shops. \nA portion of the historic Homestead will be decorated and open for you to visit. Parking is onsite\, $5 per vehicle. Buses are extra\, please call for details! Enjoy the sights and sounds of the holiday season at Union Mills\, celebrating our German heritage!
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/christkindlmarkt-2/
LOCATION:The Union Mills Homestead\, 3311 Littlestown Pike\, Westminster\, MD\, 21158\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261121T140000
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DTSTAMP:20260929T173122Z
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SUMMARY:Holiday Open House at the Antietam Institute Features Special Visit by Civil War Santa
DESCRIPTION:The Antietam Institute invites the community\, history enthusiasts\, and families alike to celebrate the season at their Holiday Open House. This special festive gathering will bring together holiday cheer\, local history\, and a very special appearance by Civil War Santa. \nThe event offers a unique opportunity to explore the Institute’s latest historical research\, browse a curated selection of Civil War literature\, and meet prominent local authors. Guests can enjoy complimentary holiday refreshments\, hot cocoa\, and seasonal treats while mingling with fellow members and neighbors. \nA highlight of the event will be the arrival of Santa Claus (@ 2:15)\, appearing in authentic 1860s period attire. Inspired by the famous wartime illustrations of Thomas Nast\, Civil War Santa will greet children and adults alike\, listen to holiday wishes\, and pose for festive family photos throughout the afternoon.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/holiday-open-house-at-the-antietam-institute-features-special-visit-by-civil-war-santa/
LOCATION:Antietam Institute Education Center\, 101 W Main Street\, Sharpsburg\, MD\, 21782
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261128T110000
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SUMMARY:Home for the Holidays Open House at the Historical Society of Carroll County
DESCRIPTION:The HSCC is back! They are happy to bring back their open house this year to everyone. The HSCC’s Home for the Holidays Open House on Saturday\, November 28th from 11 am to 1 pm will feature a multitude of trees and holiday decorations\, holiday music\, cider\, cocoa\, cookies\, and more! \nThank you to HSCC staff and dedicated volunteers for all the hard work pulling this event and our holiday decorations together. \nThis is a free event\, but donations are always welcomed! Please contact Laura Bankard\, Outreach & Events Director\, at lbankard@hsccmd.org with any questions!
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/home-for-the-holidays-open-house-at-the-historical-society-of-carroll-county/
LOCATION:Historical Society of Carroll County\, 210 E. Main Street\, Westminster\, MD\, 21157\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261205T180000
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SUMMARY:Antietam Annual Memorial Illumination
DESCRIPTION:Antietam National Battlefield will present the Annual Memorial Illumination on Saturday\, December 5\, 2026 to honor the 23\,000 casualties from the Battle of Antietam on September 17\, 1862. \nThe event is a driving tour open to the public starting at 6:00 pm. Cars enter the park by traveling west on Route 34 and lining up on the shoulder of the road. Drivers must be with their vehicles parked on the shoulder of Rt 34 after 5:00 pm. Any unattended vehicles parked on the westbound shoulder of Rt 34 after 5:00 pm\, blocking the flow of traffic into the event\, will be towed. Cars are allowed to enter the event until midnight. Walking is not allowed. Donations will not be accepted for this event. \nVisitor services during the day will be limited and only porta johns will be available. The northern end of the park\, north of Route 34\, will close at 3:00 pm.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/antietam-annual-memorial-illumination/
LOCATION:Antietam National Battlefield\, 5831 Dunker Church Road\, Sharpsburg\, MD\, 21782
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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SUMMARY:Carroll 250 Event: Voices of the Maryland 400: Maryland’s Revolutionary War Soldiers at the Battle of Brooklyn in 1776 Presented by Owen Lourie
DESCRIPTION:In August 1776\, less than two months after the signing of the Declaration of Independence\, the Continental Army suffered a terrible defeat at the Battle of Brooklyn\, the first major battle of the Revolutionary War. The battle nearly saw the complete destruction of the American army\, but a desperate stand by a contingent of Maryland soldiers helped to stave off the British and allow the Americans to fight another day. \nJoin Owen Lourie\, author of the newly published book\, Finding the Maryland 400\, which tells the story of these soldiers’ lives. Learn more about these soldiers\, now called the Maryland 400\, and hear first-hand accounts of their actions at the battle. This talk will also discuss the lives of several soldiers from the unit\, exploring them and their families during and after the Revolutionary War. Copies of the book will be available for sale for $40.00. \nThis talk is sponsored by the Westminster Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution. Thank you! \nThis is a FREE event no registration is required. If you have any questions\, please contact Laura Bankard\, Outreach & Events Director\, at lbankard@hsccmd.org or 410.848.6494 ext. 200.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/carroll-250-event-voices-of-the-maryland-400-marylands-revolutionary-war-soldiers-at-the-battle-of-brooklyn-in-1776-presented-by-owen-lourie/
LOCATION:Historical Society of Carroll County\, 210 E. Main Street\, Westminster\, MD\, 21157\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261212T163000
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SUMMARY:Christmas by Candlelight at Tolson's Chapel
DESCRIPTION:Community celebration at the historic Tolson’s Chapel\, offering a cozy\, nostalgic evening of traditional carols\, holiday reflections\, and a candlelit service in a preserved 1866 setting.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/christmas-by-candlelight-at-tolsons-chapel/
LOCATION:Tolson’s Chapel\, 111 E. High St.\, Sharpsburg\, MD\, 21782
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261215T120000
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SUMMARY:Box Lunch Talk: “The Abuse and Not the Use”: Drinking and the Union Mills Homestead Presented by Kyle Dalton
DESCRIPTION:Throughout their 160-year occupation of the Union Mills Homestead\, the Shriver family’s six generations always enjoyed a drink. From whiskey to beer to cider to wine\, what they drank and how they drank reflected changing times and culture in America. In this Box Lunch Talk\, executive director Kyle Dalton will discuss the long history of politics\, prohibition\, and temperance at the Union Mills Homestead. \nAs always\, there is no registration for Box Lunch Talks. You bring your lunch\, and the HSCC will provide the drinks and desserts (thanks to HSCC volunteers and staff). The cost is $3 for HSCC members and $5 for nonmembers. \nQuestions? Please contact Laura Bankard\, Outreach & Events Director at lbankard@hsccmd.org or 410.848.6494 ext. 200.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/box-lunch-talk-the-abuse-and-not-the-use-drinking-and-the-union-mills-homestead-presented-by-kyle-dalton/
LOCATION:Historical Society of Carroll County\, 210 E. Main Street\, Westminster\, MD\, 21157\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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