Exploration Commons, Westminster Branch of Carroll County Public Library

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.

The Fall History Expo provides an opportunity for attendees to get to know the people in our community who are preserving and telling the stories of Carroll County’s past.

The HCWHA U.S. 250th GeoTour will take you from Civil War battlefields to charming historic towns and lots of unexpected places in between to discover a sampling of our region's many museums and historic sites.

Join food historian, author, and historical faux food artist Joyce White in the Teaching Kitchen for an informative evening reflecting on the chief cultural influences of Maryland’s early foundational cuisine.