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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
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SUMMARY:Carroll 250 Event: Fall History Expo 2025
DESCRIPTION: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 morning event will incorporate Carroll 250 programming and provides a great opportunity for students who are beginning work on their 2026 National History Day projects! \nQuestions? 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-fall-history-expo-2025/
LOCATION:Exploration Commons\, Westminster Branch of Carroll County Public Library\, 50 East Main Street\, Westminster\, MD\, 21157\, United States
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SUMMARY:HCWHA U.S. 250th GeoTour Kickoff
DESCRIPTION:Explore the Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area in Maryland’s Carroll\, Frederick\, and Washington Counties! 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. \nCreated in recognition of 250 years of history since the American Revolution\, each geocache highlights the site’s history and you are invited to learn more at each stop during your visit. \nThis GeoTour was made possible by a TRIPP grant from Visit Frederick\, a MAERDAF grant from the Rural Maryland Council\, and generous support from the Maryland Geocaching Society. \nIf you plan to attend the kickoff event for the GeoTour\, please register at the link below.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/hcwha-u-s-250th-geotour-kickoff/
LOCATION:Exploration Commons\, Westminster Branch of Carroll County Public Library\, 50 East Main Street\, Westminster\, MD\, 21157\, United States
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SUMMARY:Maryland 250 Cookbook Author – Cooking Maryland’s Way: Voices of a Diverse Cuisine
DESCRIPTION: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. Joyce will share her research on both foods and their methods of preparation as she demos traditional recipes for Hominy Patties and Beaten Biscuits. \nNOTE: Seating is limited to 36 participants. \nTicket $40\, includes author talk\, signed copy of Cooking Maryland’s Way: Voices of a Diverse Cuisine\, and recipe demonstration. Please register at the link.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/maryland-250-cookbook-author-cooking-marylands-way-voices-of-a-diverse-cuisine/
LOCATION:Exploration Commons\, Westminster Branch of Carroll County Public Library\, 50 East Main Street\, Westminster\, MD\, 21157\, United States
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