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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: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:20261104T180000
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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: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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T180000
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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:Historical Society of Carroll County Strategic Planning Session #1
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. \nThe HSCC’s first meeting will be on Thursday\, October 29th from 10 am to 11:30 am\, at the Shriver-Weybright Auditorium and Naganna Exhibits Hall & History Learning Center. \nThe second meeting 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-1/
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:20261020T120000
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SUMMARY:Box Lunch Talk: The Greek Families of Westminster Presented by Antigoni Ladd
DESCRIPTION:Meet the Greek families who settled in Westminster in the early 1900s through the 1950s. They came from different areas of Greece\, Cyprus\, and Turkey\, but they formed a strong community that supported one another through the Great Depression and the staff shortages of WWII. They helped one another establish a variety of businesses including hat-making\, restaurants\, department stores\, theaters\, and candy-making. \nAntigoni Lefteris Ladd is CEO of Tigrett Leadership Academy\, developing and instructing leadership workshops. Prior to co-founding Tigrett Corp. with her husband\, Antigoni was Senior Vice President of the Consumer Bankers Association and served for 15 years as Director of the Graduate School of Retail Bank Management at the University of Virginia. She has 40 years’ experience in leadership education. Her management experience has been in both private industry and national trade associations. \nAs always\, there is no registration for Box Lunch Talks. You bring your lunch\, and the HSCC provides the drinks and desserts (thanks to our volunteers and staff). They will be holding a nonperishable food drive for Carroll Food Sunday. If you bring a nonperishable item to the October or November Box Lunch Talks\, 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-the-greek-families-of-westminster-presented-by-antigoni-ladd/
LOCATION:Historical Society of Carroll County – Shriver-Weybright Auditorium\, 210 East Main Street\, Westminster\, MD\, 21157
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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SUMMARY:Historical Society of Carroll County's Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join for HSCC’s Annual Meeting on October 15th 11am-1pm at the Society’s campus 210 E. Main Street\, Westminster. This year’s meeting will be cocktail style* format with heavy hors d’oeuvres and plenty of time to mix and mingle and explore HSCC’s new exhibit Carroll at 250: People\, Place\, and the Making of History. Guest curator Samantha Dorsey will provide an “insiders look” at the new exhibit for attendees. There will also be condensed-format society business presentations during the event. HSCC’s annual distinguished awards will also be presented. A limited number of accessible seats will be made available. \nBecause of the new event format\, HSCC is able to reduce the per ticket cost to just $25 for members. Cost for non-members is $35 but join the Society today and save! \nPlease contact Laura Bankard at 410.848.6494 ext. 200 or lbankard@hsccmd.org with any questions. \n*Note: Cocktail style is an event style that replaces a fixed sit-down meal with open flow socializing\, featuring hors d’oeuvres and flexible seating.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/historical-society-of-carroll-countys-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Historical Society of Carroll County – Shriver-Weybright Auditorium\, 210 East Main Street\, Westminster\, MD\, 21157
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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SUMMARY:History: Shaken & Stirred - Untold Stories of Agriculture
DESCRIPTION:Stop in for a drink at Covalent Spirits Westminster on October 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 Agriculture in Carroll County will be told. It will be a great evening of untold stories for everyone\, camaraderie with other history lovers\, a specialty drink by Covalent Spirits (both alcoholic and nonalcoholic)\, desserts by Collision Course\, and (as a special treat) Blowfish Poke Grill Food Truck for everyone to purchase food. No RSVP or reservation required. \nCovalent Spirits is located at 118 E Main St\, Westminster\, MD 21157 in the 1920s building that served as the City Garage. More information can be found here: https://covalentspirits.com/home. \nThank you to this month’s Exclusive Sponsor Ann Gilbert! Please contact Laura Bankard\, Outreach & Events Director at lbankard@hsccmd.org or 410.848.6494 ext. 200 with any questions.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/history-shaken-stirred-untold-stories-of-agriculture/
LOCATION:Covalent Spirits\, 118 E. Main Street\, Westminster\, Maryland\, 21157
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260818T120000
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SUMMARY:Box Lunch Talk: Stories in Cloth: Using Genealogy to Stitch Together the Past Presented by Amy Hunt
DESCRIPTION:Amy will explore the use of genealogy to bring stories to light through cloth. Amy Hunt is the curator of The Museum of Frederick County History at Heritage Frederick. She has a degree in Art History from the University of Maryland at College Park and has 25 years of experience curating museum exhibitions. She is a monthly contributor to Frederick Magazine. Born and raised in Frederick County\, Amy\, her husband and her children have lived in Gettysburg\, PA for the last 20 years. She enjoys genealogy\, travel\, reading and visiting cemeteries. As always\, there is no registration for Box Lunch Talks. You bring your lunch\, and we provide the drinks and desserts (thanks to our volunteers and staff). The cost is $3 for HSCC members and $5 for nonmembers.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/box-lunch-talk-stories-in-cloth-using-genealogy-to-stitch-together-the-past-presented-by-amy-hunt/
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:20260813T183000
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SUMMARY:Carroll 250 Speaker Series: 1876 The Centennial Celebration & America’s First World’s Fair
DESCRIPTION:This talk\, presented by Jim Shriver (HSCC Board of Trustees President)\, will cover how the USA celebrated the Centennial and the significance of a World’s Fair. Local and Maryland participants in the Philadelphia Exposition (The World’s Fair) will be included and local events held to commemorate 1876 will also be highlighted.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/carroll-250-speaker-series-1876-the-centennial-celebration-americas-first-worlds-fair/
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:20260721T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T120000
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SUMMARY:Box Lunch Talk: What the Dickens? A Look at Maryland’s Almshouses and Asylums Presented by Adrienne Smith
DESCRIPTION:Join Adrienne Smith as she discusses Carroll County’s Poor Farm and Springfield Hospital Center as examples of how the State of Maryland cared for its indigent citizens. \nAdrienne is the curator of the Sykesville Gate House Museum which is run by the Town of Sykesville. After seven years as a middle school social studies teacher\, Adrienne moved to Carroll County with her family where she began researching almshouses and asylums in Maryland. Through collaboration with mid-Atlantic hospitals such as Springfield Hospital Center\, her work has helped extend a sense of place by sharing the historical and current role of places of mental healthcare within their broader communities. \nAs always\, there is no registration for Box Lunch Talks. You bring your lunch\, and we provide the drinks and desserts (thanks to our volunteers and staff). The cost is $3 for HSCC members and $5 for nonmembers.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/box-lunch-talk-what-the-dickens-a-look-at-marylands-almshouses-and-asylums-presented-by-adrienne-smith/
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:20260709T180000
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SUMMARY:History: Shaken & Stirred - Untold Stories of Revolution in Carroll County
DESCRIPTION:Stop in for a drink at Covalent Spirits Westminster on July 9th at 6pm as HSCC continues History: Shaken and Stirred. Once again there will be five speakers telling up to 5-minutes of untold\, local history stories shared with the crowd in a fun\, relaxed setting. This quarter\, Untold Stories of Revolution in Carroll County will be told. A special history-themed drink will be developed by owners Jenn and Drew. Light refreshments provided by Collision Course. \nAs a special treat\, Blowfish Poke Hawaiian Grill – A frequent food truck in the Westminster area will be at Covalent Spirits for History: Shaken & Stirred this time. He offers fresh\, island-inspired poke bowls\, sushi\, Hawaiian barbecue\, and plates. No need to pay for a meal in advance. You will purchase that food from the truck and enjoy it inside Covalent or on their patio. \nNo RSVP or reservation required. All are welcome and encouraged to attend the auditorium and exhibit opening then come down Main Street to hear great stories of Revolution in Carroll County!
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/history-shaken-stirred-untold-stories-of-revolution-in-carroll-county/
LOCATION:Covalent Spirits\, 118 E. Main Street\, Westminster\, Maryland\, 21157
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260709T170000
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SUMMARY:Ribbon Cutting: Naganna Exhibits Hall & History Learning Center & Exhibit Openings
DESCRIPTION:We hope you can join the Historical Society of Carroll County for the ribbon cutting and opening of the Naganna Exhibits Hall & History Learning Center and rededication of the Shriver-Weybright Auditorium on Thursday\, July 9 at 5 pm. At that time\, they will open their new Carroll 250 exhibit\, Carroll County at 250: People\, Place\, and the Making of History. The exhibit will showcase artifacts from the HSCC collection\, in addition to collections from Carroll County families and historic sites. \nOther spaces officially opening on July 9th: \nDoris J. Hull Event Serving Hall \nBarbara Shipley Guthrie Docent Lounge and Gallery \nDave and Sharon Bollinger Kimmey Exhibit Room \nWe want to thank our staff\, board of trustee members\, volunteers\, Samantha Dorsey\, collections consultant\, and especially the Shriver\, Weybright\, and Naganna families without whom this new space and exhibit would not be possible. \nThis is a free event and no registration is needed. \nMore about the exhibit: \nCarroll County at 250: People\, Place\, and the Making of History opens July 9th at the new Naganna Exhibits Hall & History Learning Center at 210 E. Main Street in Westminster. The exhibition will explore how local residents have lived\, shaped\, and remembered the nation’s founding ideals from the Revolutionary era to today. The chronological exhibition brings national history close to home. Through objects\, documents\, and stories drawn from the Society’s collections\, regional scholarship\, and community contributions\, visitors will discover how everyday life in Carroll County reflects broader American change. Guided by three central ideas\, place\, people\, and memory\, the exhibition will highlight how geography\, work\, belief\, and civic life have shaped the county across generations. Additionally\, the exhibit will demonstrate how history is preserved\, interpreted\, and shared over time. The exhibit will be open to the public Wednesday -Friday 11am-4pm weekly and will run through the end of 2027. \nThe Historical Society of Carroll County (HSCC) is discovering a plethora of incredible artifacts that will be on exhibit for the anniversary year\, including General Mordecai Gists’ Revolutionary era cane sword\, a famed Bruce family silver creamer\, original 18th century documents\, commemorative items from the 1976 bicentennial year\, and other never-before-seen items from area museums and private collectors. Several objects on loan include archival documents from Dickinson College in Carlise\, PA and pastel paintings from Frederick Kemmelmeyer\, on loan from the Maryland Center for History and Culture in Baltimore. \nSamantha Dorsey\, a consultant specializing in curation and exhibits in museums in the mid-Atlantic region\, is serving as guest curator of Carroll County at 250: People\, Place\, and the Making of History.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/ribbon-cutting-naganna-exhibits-hall-history-learning-center-exhibit-openings/
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:20260627T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T110000
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SUMMARY:Carroll 250 Event: "Just South of Gettysburg" The 163rd Anniversary Commemoration of Corbit's Charge
DESCRIPTION:On June 27\, 2026\, The Pipe Creek Civil War Round Table in partnership with the Historical Society of Carroll County will commemorate the tragedy of war that took place on Westminster’s streets as well as the surrounding Carroll County\, Maryland area. This year’s event will feature a Memorial Service at the Corbit’s Charge Monument\, a Graveside Service in the historic Ascension Churchyard\, a guided tour of the historic sites around Westminster relating to Corbit’s Charge\, a guided tour of the historic Shellman House\, and a presentation on the Battle of Westminster\, aka “Corbit’s Charge.” This event provides a great educational experience for visitors of all ages. \nSo\, please join the Pipe Creek Civil War Roundtable and the Historical Society of Carroll County at the 2026 Corbit’s Charge event to honor and commemorate the Civil War history in Carroll County\, MD. For additional information\, please visit our website at http://pipecreekroundtable.org.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/carroll-250-event-just-south-of-gettysburg-the-163rd-anniversary-commemoration-of-corbits-charge/
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:20260616T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T120000
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SUMMARY:Box Lunch Talk: Battle of Westminster Corbit's Charge Revisited Presented by Steven Carney
DESCRIPTION:On June 29th\, 1863\, the tragedy of war unfolded upon the streets of Westminster\, MD. This ferocious battle\, although brief\, caused major implications upon the Battle of Gettysburg and the Civil War as a whole. This talk\, given by historian Steven W. Carney\, will discuss the events leading up to “Corbit’s Charge\,” the battle itself\, the aftermath\, and the impact the battle had upon the Civil War. Steven will also discuss highlights of the role Carroll County played within the Gettysburg Campaign and the Civil War. \nSteven Carney is a historian with over 20 years’ experience. He specializes on the American Civil War era and has worked with many organizations to provide educational programming on a variety of topics. His work is featured in the Living History Gazette\, USA Today\, and in film productions for the Travel Chanel\, American Heroes Channel\, and the Legends and Lies television series. Since 2011\, he has been a member and officer with the Pipe Creek Civil War Round Table and was chairman of the annual Corbit’s Charge commemoration event for ten years. Steven has served on the board of several organizations where he planned large-scale events and fundraising efforts for historical preservation. Steven earned a B.A. in Political Science and Sociology and an M.S. in Public Administration from McDaniel College and a certificate in Terrorism Analysis from the University of Maryland. \nAs always\, there is no registration for Box Lunch Talks. You bring your lunch\, and the Historical Society of Carroll County provides the drinks and desserts (thanks to our volunteers and staff). The cost is $3 for HSCC members and $5 for nonmembers.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/box-lunch-talk-battle-of-westminster-corbits-charge-revisited-presented-by-steven-carney/
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:20260613T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T100000
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SUMMARY:Carroll 250 Event: What a Revolution! A Dress in Two Days - Day 2
DESCRIPTION:Visit the Historical Society of Carroll County and engage with mantua makers\, milliners and seamstresses as they create an 18th-century gown\, influenced by a portrait of Mrs. Mordecai Gist\, attributed to Charles Wilson Peale. \nDressed in 18th century clothing\, the ladies will be reproducing a stylish silk sacque back gown\, to be displayed in July. Event runs from 10 am – 3 pm This is a free event. No registration is required.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/carroll-250-event-what-a-revolution-a-dress-in-two-days-day-2/
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:20260317T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T120000
DTSTAMP:20260220T215129Z
CREATED:20260220T215129Z
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SUMMARY:Box Lunch Talk: Springfields Iron & Copper Mining Legacy Presented by Johnny Johnsson
DESCRIPTION: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 history of these interesting mines through maps\, photos\, text\, & discussion. \nJohnny Johnsson received his B.S. in mining engineering from Virginia Tech in 1985. He later acquired his Professional Engineer’s License and earned his M.B.A. at the University of Baltimore. He is responsible for environmental permitting and compliance in Maryland\, Pennsylvania\, and Delaware for Vulcan Materials\, a major aggregates and concrete manufacturer. Mineral collecting as a youngster led to his career and to an interest in mining history\, particularly the mining and manufacture of chromium\, copper\, and iron related to Maryland’s Tyson family. Johnny serves as a Volunteer Ranger at the Soldiers Delight Natural Environment Area\, a serpentine barren near Reisterstown with historic chrome mines\, one of several locations where he conducts interpretive mining history hike programs. Johnny has published several papers on local mining history. He resides in Finksburg\, Maryland with his wife Dawn and three children. \nAs always\, there is no registration for Box Lunch Talks. You bring your lunch\, and we provide the drinks and desserts (thanks to our volunteers and staff). The cost is $3 for HSCC members and $5 for nonmembers. Questions? 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-springfields-iron-copper-mining-legacy-presented-by-johnny-johnsson/
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:20260130T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260130T140000
DTSTAMP:20251222T212956Z
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SUMMARY:HSCC's Hard Hat Open House (Day 2)
DESCRIPTION:The Historical Society of Carroll County is excited to offer a one-of-a-kind open house to everyone! Join on January 30 (one of two days) for their afternoon open house from 2 pm – 4 pm which will start at the HSCC’s 210 E. Main Street Kimmey building. Enjoy a look at their progress for their Capital Campaign with the Cockey’s Tavern library and Kimmey building renovations\, have some yummy food and drinks\, and ask any questions you may have of HSCC staff. No reservations required for this free event.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/hsccs-hard-hat-open-house-day-2/
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:20260129T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T183000
DTSTAMP:20251222T221021Z
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SUMMARY:Carroll 250 Event: Doing History: An Archivist’s Approach to Uncovering the Past
DESCRIPTION:Join Kyle Dalton (Union Mills Homestead)\, Adrienne Smith (Gatehouse Museum)\, and Gwen Coddington (McDaniel College) for an engaging session exploring the theme of “Doing History” as part of the Semiquincentennial celebration. This conversation invites participants to step into the historian’s role—examining how archivists interpret evidence\, uncover silences in collections\, and craft inclusive narratives. Through an archivist’s lens\, attendees will gain insight into the historical method\, learn how community knowledge and oral histories shape our understanding of the past\, and discover how they too can “do history” in meaningful ways. This session emphasizes transparency\, collaboration\, and the evolving nature of historical interpretation\, encouraging public engagement with history as a dynamic and participatory process. Registration is required is now open for this event.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/carroll-250-event-doing-history-an-archivists-approach-to-uncovering-the-past/
LOCATION:McDaniel College\, Hoover Library\, 2 College Hill\, Westminster\, MD\, 21157
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T160000
DTSTAMP:20251222T211240Z
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SUMMARY:HSCC's Hard Hat Open House (Day 1)
DESCRIPTION:The Historical Society of Carroll County is excited to offer a one-of-a-kind open house to everyone! Join on January 29 (one of two days) for their evening open house from 4 pm – 6 pm which will start at the HSCC’s 210 E. Main Street Kimmey building. Enjoy a look at their progress for their Capital Campaign with the Cockey’s Tavern library and Kimmey building renovations\, have some yummy food and drinks\, and ask any questions you may have of HSCC staff. No reservations required for this free event.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/hsccs-hard-hat-open-house-day-1/
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:20260120T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260120T120000
DTSTAMP:20251222T205527Z
CREATED:20251222T205527Z
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SUMMARY:Box Lunch Talk: The Miller’s Apprentice: The Murder of Abraham Lynn and the Execution of Joseph Davis Presented by Dave Owings
DESCRIPTION: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 interviewing witnesses himself. The final act in this story was the dramatic execution of Joe Davis before a crowd of thousands behind the old jail in Westminster. This tragic episode is a precedent – setting legal case and a peek into the lives of average Carroll Countians in the 1870’s. \nDave Owings was born and raised in Carroll County. He was a public school teacher for 30 years in Baltimore and Carroll Counties\, most recently at South Carroll High School. He is currently an adjunct English professor at Carroll Community College. He has two adult daughters and lives in Finksburg with his wife\, Lucy\, and his dog\, Roscoe. \n**NOTE** – As of January 2026\, our Box Lunch Talks are moving to the Society. All Box Lunch Talks will be at 210 E. Main Street in the auditorium and exhibit space. Parking is available in our back parking lot\, behind Ascension Church in the municipal lot (off of Ralph Street)\, and on Main Street. Some Main Street parking is metered and some is free. As always\, there is no registration for Box Lunch Talks. You bring your lunch\, and we provide the drinks and desserts (thanks to our volunteers and staff). The cost is $3 for HSCC members and $5 for nonmembers.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/box-lunch-talk-the-millers-apprentice-the-murder-of-abraham-lynn-and-the-execution-of-joseph-davis-presented-by-dave-owings/
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:20260110T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260110T140000
DTSTAMP:20251222T204836Z
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SUMMARY:Carroll County's 189th Birthday Celebration
DESCRIPTION:This year’s 189th Carroll County Birthday Party will also start the celebration of the 250th Birthday of the United States of America. The title of the celebration … \nPatrician Patriot: Charles Carroll and his Fellow Maryland Signers \nCharles Carroll of Carrollton and three other Marylanders were among the fifty-six men who signed the Declaration of Independence in 1776\, pledging their lives\, fortunes\, and sacred honor in support of America’s revolutionary cause. Historian Glenn E. Campbell profiles the personal lives and political careers of Charles Carroll and his fellow Maryland Signers: Samuel Chase\, William Paca\, and Thomas Stone.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/carroll-countys-189th-birthday-celebration/
LOCATION:Grace Lutheran Church\, 21 Carroll Street\, Westminster\, MD\, 21157\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260108T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260108T180000
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SUMMARY:History: Shaken & Stirred - Untold Stories of Industry in Carroll County
DESCRIPTION: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 told. A special history-themed drink will be developed by owners Jenn and Drew. \nPlease have dinner before you come\, as the refreshments are light and meant for snacking. Light refreshments provided by Collision Course. No RSVP or reservation required.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/history-shaken-stirred-untold-stories-of-industry-in-carroll-county/
LOCATION:Covalent Spirits\, 118 E. Main Street\, Westminster\, Maryland\, 21157
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251216T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251216T120000
DTSTAMP:20250812T195834Z
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SUMMARY:Box Lunch Talk: 40 Years of the Artist Studio Tour and the History of Art Entrepreneurship in Carroll County Presented by Linda Van Hart
DESCRIPTION: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 County. As always\, there is no registration for Box Lunch Talks. You bring your lunch\, and we provide the drinks and desserts (thanks to our volunteers and staff). The cost is $3 for HSCC members and $5 for nonmembers.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/box-lunch-talk-40-years-of-the-artist-studio-tour-and-the-history-of-art-entrepreneurship-in-carroll-county-presented-by-linda-van-hart/
LOCATION:Grace Lutheran Church\, 21 Carroll Street\, Westminster\, MD\, 21157\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251213T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251213T140000
DTSTAMP:20250812T195232Z
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SUMMARY:Carroll 250 Speaker Series: After the Fashion of His Country – Asia and Asians in the 18th Century Mid-Atlantic
DESCRIPTION:This fascinating talk with be presented by Daniel Sieh. Asia was known for centuries in Europe\, and the British were keen to profit off the exotic goods through commerce. This trade was far from a one-sided exchange; it was a dialogue between two very distinct cultures. Goods\, ideas and people flowed through trade routes established by the British East India Company and reached as far as the 13 colonies (soon\, the nascent United States). These goods\, and yes\, even people\, arrived as distant foreigners in a strange land\, but left an indelible mark that has only recently been uncovered. Register at the link below.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/carroll-250-speaker-series-after-the-fashion-of-his-country-asia-and-asians-in-the-18th-century-mid-atlantic/
LOCATION:Carroll County Public Library – Mt. Airy Branch\, 705 Ridge Ave\, Mt Airy\, Maryland\, 21771
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251129T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251129T110000
DTSTAMP:20250812T193353Z
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SUMMARY:"Teas the Season" Holiday Tea
DESCRIPTION:The HSCC and Sunday Morning at Savannah’s are partnering to bring you a holiday tea like no other. Their “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 to wear a hat and gloves\, to get in the spirit. Visit the HSCC website for menu details.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/teas-the-season-holiday-tea/
LOCATION:Sunday Morning at Savannah’s\, 111 South Springdale Avenue\, New Windsor\, Maryland\, 21776
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251118T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251118T183000
DTSTAMP:20251029T200333Z
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SUMMARY:Carroll 250 Speaker Series: Francis Scott Key presented by Lou Giles
DESCRIPTION: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. *Registration is required for this event. Please register at the CCPL link below. \nMr. Giles retired in 2012 as a senior executive in the Defense Department. He presently serves as the President of the Society of the War of 1812 in the State of Maryland\, a patriotic organization limited to descendants of soldiers who fought in the War of 1812\, and is a member of the Boards of Directors and counsel to the Star-Spangled Banner Flag House in Baltimore. Mr. Giles also volunteers at the Maryland State Archives in Annapolis and as a docent at Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine in Baltimore. \nAs a passionate amateur historian and genealogist interested in the War of 1812 in Maryland\, Mr. Giles enjoys delving into primary sources\, local archives\, and historical newspapers to uncover new findings and perspectives and sharing these findings through writing\, presentations\, and community engagement. \nMr. Giles first became interested in Francis Scott Key in 2014 when he was tasked with providing presentations on Key to visitors to Fort McHenry. His genealogy experience and knowledge of resources available at the Maryland State Archives and National Archives allowed him to uncover records on Francis Scott Key that provide a different perspective from most biographers of Key. He has published several articles on Key\, including identifying Key’s truce ship on which he authored the Star-Spangled Banner and Key’s views on slavery. \nHe was recently featured in local and national press reporting after winning an appeal against the Veterans Administration resulting in a ruling allowing enslaved black Americans who fought in early Wars of the United States as servants or waiters to be considered veterans. Mr. Giles is a lifelong Maryland resident who holds degrees in physics\, electrical engineering\, and law.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/carroll-250-speaker-series-francis-scott-key-presented-by-lou-giles/
LOCATION:Exploration Commons\, Westminster Branch of Carroll County Public Library\, 50 East Main Street\, Westminster\, MD\, 21157\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251118T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251118T120000
DTSTAMP:20250812T192706Z
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SUMMARY:Box Lunch Talk: "Growing into Greatness" Big Tree Documentary presented by Dr. Robert Lemieux
DESCRIPTION: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 bring your lunch\, and we provide the drinks and desserts (thanks to our volunteers and staff). The cost is $3 for HSCC members and $5 for nonmembers.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/box-lunch-talk-growing-into-greatness-big-tree-documentary-presented-by-dr-robert-lemieux/
LOCATION:Grace Lutheran Church\, 21 Carroll Street\, Westminster\, MD\, 21157\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251028T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251028T113000
DTSTAMP:20250715T184813Z
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SUMMARY:2025 Annual Meeting – “From German Auxiliary to American Artist: The Life and Work of Frederick Kemmelmeyer” presented by Nicholas Powers
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendar for this year’s HSCC 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 business and the event’s keynote speaker. HSCC’s third annual Distinguished Awards and Volunteer of the Year recognition will also be presented. If you haven’t already done so\, please submit your recommendation for Distinguished Awards at Award Nominations – Carroll County Historical Society. \nThis year we will hear from A. Nicholas Powers\, Curator of Collections at the Museum of the Shenandoah Valley. The title of his presentation will be “From German Auxiliary to American Artist: The Life and Work of Frederick Kemmelmeyer”. \nAt the end of the Revolutionary War\, some 3\,000 of the 30\,000 German troops fighting for the British cause chose to remain in America. Among them was Frederick Kemmelmeyer\, a surgeon’s assistant who deserted British forces as they pulled out of Charleston\, South Carolina. Kemmelmeyer re-emerged from the war as an itinerant artist working in Baltimore\, western Maryland\, and the Shenandoah Valley\, with a surviving body of work that tracks his evolution from a cultural German to a visually-literate German-American citizen. In addition to an impressive body of portraiture\, including one subject from Carroll County\, Kemmelmeyer produced genre paintings replacing recognizable images of European monarchs with American heroes like George Washington. In addition to exploring Kemmelmeyer’s life and extant works\, this lecture will also preview the MSV’s upcoming semi-quincentennial exhibition Revolutionary Valley\, which will feature works by the artist painted in the Shenandoah Valley. \nThe menu will be released shortly. The cost is $45 for members\, $55 for non-members. Please contact Laura Bankard to reserve your place today! Reservations and payments need to be received by October 14. \nCurrently there are two Exclusive Sponsorships available: \nFood Sponsorship – $500\nSpeaker Sponsorship – $500\nWe look forward to seeing you on October 28th!
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/2025-annual-meeting-from-german-auxiliary-to-american-artist-the-life-and-work-of-frederick-kemmelmeyer-presented-by-nicholas-powers/
LOCATION:Westminster Riding Club\, 366 N. Colonial Avenue\, Westminster\, Maryland\, 21157
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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