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Tuesday, March 18, 2014

Historical Society of Carroll County calendar of events March through December 2014

http://www.hsccmd.org/programs-calendar.asp

MARCH 2014

TUESDAY, MARCH 11

Box Lunch Talk: Indentured Servitude 1646-1946

Indentured servitude, an English common law tradition, became prevalent throughout the American colonies and continued for centuries. In Carroll County, the last indentures were recorded in 1946. George Murphy examines the Carroll County Book of Indentures and explores what it tells us about the system’s lasting consequences. Noon-1 p.m., Grace Hall at Grace Lutheran Church, 21 Carroll Street, Westminster. Free parking is available in the lot on Carroll Street. Enter the building through Entrance #2, on Kemper Avenue. Participants are encouraged to bring a lunch. The Historical Society provides beverages and dessert. Admission is $5.00 for Historical Society of Carroll County members and $10.00 for non-members.

SATURDAY, MARCH 15

Past Times for Children: Businesses throughout Carroll County in the 1800s

There were many businesses that sprang up throughout the county during this time period. Children will learn about some of these businesses through creative play, stories, pictures, and activities that resemble the businesses. They will also create a business of their own. For children ages 4 to 7. 10:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. in the Koontz-Yingling Learning Center at Cockey’s, 216 East Main Street in Westminster, MD. $6 per child, includes materials. Pre-registration required.

SATURDAY, MARCH 29

Maryland and the Civil War: A Regional Perspective

Join HSCC and Carroll Community College for this annual one-day event examining Maryland's role in the Civil War and the war's impact on the state. Held at Carroll Community College. Registration includes general and concurrent sessions, continental breakfast and lunch. Details at www.carrollcc.edu/civilwar.

APRIL

TUESDAY, APRIL 8

Box Lunch Talk: Carroll County Voices: At the Front and on the Home Front

The Fleagle family of Carroll County contributed four sons to the Union cause during the Civil War. Using wartime letters, photographs and artifacts, living historian Hilda Koontz provides a vivid account of the lives of those gallant soldiers and of the family that kept the home fires burning. The program is based on a collection of family letters lovingly preserved for 150 years. Noon-1 p.m., Grace Hall at Grace Lutheran Church, 21 Carroll Street, Westminster. Free parking is available in the lot on Carroll Street. Enter the building through Entrance #2, on Kemper Avenue. Participants are encouraged to bring a lunch. The Historical Society provides beverages and dessert. Admission is $5.00 for Historical Society of Carroll County members and $10.00 for non-members.

SATURDAY, APRIL 19

Past Time for Children-No Class Scheduled-CCPS Spring Break

MONDAY, APRIL 28

Carroll County and the Civil War 1864 Exhibit-More details to come

MAY

SUNDAY, MAY 4

Historical SocieTea Tea & Tidbits

In honor of our 75th anniversary, we'll be celebrating linens and tableware of the 1930's. Sunday, May 4, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. in the Koontz-Yingling Learning Center

at Cockey's. 210 East Main Street, Westminster, Maryland. Cost: $35 members; $40 non-members. Food & Tea by Lora Andrews & Jo Fleck of Cup Tea Bar & Cafe & Gypsy's Tearoom. Call Marty at 410-848-6494 to make a reservation. Limited seating.

FRIDAY, MAY 9

Bus Trip - Spring

We will visit Nemours, the home of Alfred I. DuPont and his wife, Alicia, and the DuPont estate – Longwood Gardens. Visit our Bus Trips page for more details.

TUESDAY, MAY 13

Box Lunch Talk: How Much Do You Know About McDaniel College?

McDaniel College will soon celebrate its sesquicentennial. College Historian James Lightner will share a fast-paced look at the 147 years of the College’s development, from its founding as Western Maryland College in 1867 to the present day, focusing on personalities and changes in the campus, curriculum, and student life. Noon-1 p.m., Grace Hall at Grace Lutheran Church, 21 Carroll Street, Westminster. Free parking is available in the lot on Carroll Street. Enter the building through Entrance #2, on Kemper Avenue. Participants are encouraged to bring a lunch. The Historical Society provides beverages and dessert. Admission is $5.00 for Historical Society of Carroll County members and $10.00 for non-members.

SATURDAY, MAY 17

Past Times for Children: Mary Shellman-The many faces of...

Mary Shellman was a Westminster native who organized, started, and ran various activities in the city. Children will come and explore her life through dramatic play, stories, activities and a craft. For children ages 4 to 7. 10:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. in the Koontz-Yingling Learning Center at Cockey’s, 216 East Main Street in Westminster, MD. $6 per child, includes materials. Pre-registration required.

JUNE

TUESDAY, JUNE 10

Box Lunch Talk: Manufacturing "Segars" in Manchester

As the nation's economy evolved during the Industrial Revolution in the late 1800s, Manchester found itself at a competitive disadvantage when it failed to attract a railroad line to serve the community. Manchester found a niche market, however, in manufacturing cigars at a time when smoking tobacco by "segars" became increasing popular throughout the nation. Joe Getty will explore this fascinating cottage industry in Manchester that thrived from the 1880s to the 1930s.

Noon-1 p.m., Grace Hall at Grace Lutheran Church, 21 Carroll Street, Westminster. Free parking is available in the lot on Carroll Street. Enter the building through Entrance #2, on Kemper Avenue. Participants are encouraged to bring a lunch. The Historical Society provides beverages and dessert. Admission is $5.00 for Historical Society of Carroll County members and $10.00 for non-members.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18

Bus Trip - Summer

We will spend a day at two of Delaware’s most historic sites. First, we’ll visit New Castle, Delaware’s colonial capital and later we’ll board a ferry for the short trip to Pea Patch Island, site of Fort Delaware. See our Bus Trips page for more details.

SATURDAY, JUNE 21

Past Times for Children: County Fairs

Country Fairs sprang up all around the county in the 1800s. Competitions such as, “who has the biggest vegetable, who made the nicest dessert, or catch the greased pig and get to take it home!” were standard events. Join us and have your child enjoy the fun of a country fair! Your child will experience this through dramatic play, games, crafts, and races. For children ages 4 to 7. 10:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. in the Koontz-Yingling Learning Center at Cockey’s, 216 East Main Street in Westminster, MD. $6 per child, includes materials. Pre-registration required.

THURSDAY, JUNE 26

PM Connections

Mingle with local business leaders during our Chamber of Commerce event at the Historical Society! We thank Barnes Bollinger Insurance Services for sponsoring the Historical Society’s participation for June! PM Connections is a monthly program of the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce. 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Cockey’s, 216 East Main Street, Westminster. Complementary food & beverages. RSVP by June 24 at 410-848-6494 ext. 200 or Marty@HSCCmd.org.

JULY

TUESDAY, JULY 8

Box Lunch Talk: 250 Years of Westminster History

In 1764 William Winchester developed a plan to sell 45 lots along “King Street” on a 16-acre portion of the northern end of “White’s level” on the main road to Baltimore Town. The “piece of ground” was to be called “Westminster.” Come celebrate the 250th anniversary of Westminster with local Baltimore Sun history writer Kevin Dayhoff as he traces the storied history of Westminster, the Carroll County seat of government. Noon-1 p.m., Grace Hall at Grace Lutheran Church, 21 Carroll Street, Westminster. Free parking is available in the lot on Carroll Street. Enter the building through Entrance #2, on Kemper Avenue. Participants are encouraged to bring a lunch. The Historical Society provides beverages and dessert. Admission is $5.00 for Historical Society of Carroll County members and $10.00 for non-members.

SATURDAY, JULY 19

Past Times for Children: Dyeing Clothes Using Nature

Have your child explore what nature has to offer in the way of dying various materials. Please have them wear clothes they aren't afraid to get messed up.

For children ages 4 to 7. 10:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. in the Koontz-Yingling Learning Center at Cockey’s, 216 East Main Street in Westminster, MD. $6 per child, includes materials. Pre-registration required.

AUGUST

SATURDAY, AUGUST 9

Hops in History

Did you know brewing is older than America? Or that taverns were central to early Carroll County society? Find out why during our first annual Hops in History festival! Artisans from Carroll’s own Midnight Home Brewing Club will demonstrate early brewing techniques. Guests may sample non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages brewed with ingredients used by our ancestors. Many will surprise you! For information, contact the Historical Society at 410-848-6494 ext. 202 or Fred@HSCCmd.org. Proceeds benefit the Historical Society. Location will be the Historical Society Campus, 210 East Main Street, Westminster. Saturday, August 9 from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (tentative.) Cost $25 per person.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 12

Box Lunch Talk: Wormseed Oil: Distilled in Carroll County

Carroll County farmers began growing wormseed—valuable for its curative oil– around 1840. Larry Haines discusses the intensive work, done by hand, to grow the crop. And Edwin Magin explains the distilling process that produced the oil.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 16

Past Times for Children: Quilts

Many women made quilts with pieces of materials they had left over from other projects. These quilts became memory quilts to many people. The children will learn about various types of quilts and make their own. For children ages 4 to 7. 10:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. in the Koontz-Yingling Learning Center at Cockey’s, 216 East Main Street in Westminster, MD. $6 per child, includes materials. Pre-registration required.

SEPTEMBER

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9

Box Lunch Talk: Researching your War of 1812 Ancestor

Ever tried researching somebody from the generation of the War of 1812? It can be quite a challenge. Rebecca Koford will discuss records both outside and inside of the National Archives. The presentation also includes information about the digitization project to put the War of 1812 Soldiers' pensions online. Noon-1 p.m., Grace Hall at Grace Lutheran Church, 21 Carroll Street, Westminster. Free parking is available in the lot on Carroll Street. Enter the building through Entrance #2, on Kemper Avenue. Participants are encouraged to bring a lunch. The Historical Society provides beverages and dessert. Admission is $5.00 for Historical Society of Carroll County members and $10.00 for non-members.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13

Antiques Appraisal Day

Want to sell Aunt Maude’s candelabra? How about her book collection? Find out what they might be worth at our 14th annual Antiques Appraisal Day where volunteer appraisers will evaluate up to three items. For information, contact Linda at 410-848-6494 ext. 201 or Linda@HSCCmd.org. Proceeds benefit the Historical Society. Location/Time TBD.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 & 17

Bus Tour-Overnight Trip

Overnight trip to Western, PA & Frank Lloyd Wright houses. More details coming soon!

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20

Past Times for Children: Why did some towns grow and others fade away?

The children will learn why a town is created and what it needs to become successful. Creating communities will be discussed through pictures, books, and various activities. The craft will be creating a successful town. For children ages 4 to 7. 10:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. in the Koontz-Yingling Learning Center at Cockey’s, 216 East Main Street in Westminster, MD. $6 per child, includes materials. Pre-registration required.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26

Midnight Madness at Cockey's!

Details coming!

OCTOBER

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9

Annual Meeting

To be held at the Best Western in Westminster. Details coming soon!

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14

Box Lunch Talk: Carroll County's Historic Almshouse

The earliest almshouses in Maryland were established in colonial times. As each new Maryland county came into existence, it was required to open an almshouse. Joanna Peregoy, a volunteer at the Carroll County Farm Museum, explores the history of Carroll County’s facility—from its construction in 1852 to its conversion to a museum over 100 years later. Noon-1 p.m., Grace Hall at Grace Lutheran Church, 21 Carroll Street, Westminster. Free parking is available in the lot on Carroll Street. Enter the building through Entrance #2, on Kemper Avenue. Participants are encouraged to bring a lunch. The Historical Society provides beverages and dessert. Admission is $5.00 for Historical Society of Carroll County members and $10.00 for non-members.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15

Bus Tour-Fall

Seminary Ridge Museum & "Miracle Amid the Fire Storm" at Seton Shrine. See our Bus Trips page for more details.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18

Past Times for Children: Roads and what they were mad of-

Throughout the years, roads have been made from various materials leaving animals, people, and vehicles, having to adapt. Children will experience the difference through dramatic play, activities and crafts. For children ages 4 to 7. 10:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. in the Koontz-Yingling Learning Center at Cockey’s, 216 East Main Street in Westminster, MD. $6 per child, includes materials. Pre-registration required.

NOVEMBER

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11

Box Lunch Talk: The Transformation of Union Bridge

Tidewater Portland Cement Co., the predecessor of Lehigh Cement, began construction of a cement plant in Union Bridge in 1909. The huge social and environmental changes the town experienced between 1909 and 1920 were similar to those of other towns and cities entering the industrial age across America. Mimi Ashcraft traces those first tumultuous years of the company’s existence based on information from the town’s newspaper and census records. Noon-1 p.m., Grace Hall at Grace Lutheran Church, 21 Carroll Street, Westminster. Free parking is available in the lot on Carroll Street. Enter the building through Entrance #2, on Kemper Avenue. Participants are encouraged to bring a lunch. The Historical Society provides beverages and dessert. Admission is $5.00 for Historical Society of Carroll County members and $10.00 for non-members.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14

75th Diamond Jubilee at Antrim

Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres in the mansion

Elegant dining in the Ballroom

Lively Auction

Music by “Gentlemen of Swing”

Black Tie Preferred

Limited Seating

For more information call 410-848-6494 x200 or Info@HSCCmd.org

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15

Past Times for Children: Weekly Cleaning Habits

In the 1800’s keeping clean was difficult. Did people brush their teeth? How about bathing in a bathtub? Come to this class and experience it for yourself! Yes, we will be brushing our teeth with homemade toothpaste and sticks! For children ages 4 to 7. 10:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. in the Koontz-Yingling Learning Center at Cockey’s, 216 East Main Street in Westminster, MD. $6 per child, includes materials. Pre-registration required.

DECEMBER

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5

Winter Wine Warmer

Join the HSCC for our second annual Winter Wine Warmer! Enjoy delicious wines and tasty hors d'oeuvres in the warm and cozy atmosphere of Cockey’s. More details to come!

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10

Box Lunch Talk: Carroll County Crimes

From bank robbers to bootleggers, Carroll County has been the scene of some memorable crimes. HSCC curator of collections Cathy Baty takes a light-hearted look at some of the more unusual criminal activities in the County. Noon-1 p.m., Grace Hall at Grace Lutheran Church, 21 Carroll Street, Westminster. Free parking is available in the lot on Carroll Street. Enter the building through Entrance #2, on Kemper Avenue. Participants are encouraged to bring a lunch. The Historical Society provides beverages and dessert. Admission is $5.00 for Historical Society of Carroll County members and $10.00 for non-members.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17

Bus Tour-Holiday

TBD

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 21

Past Times for Children: Life on a Farm

Life on a farm for a child was very busy. We will explore the routines of a day through the eyes of a child. Children will participate in dramatic play, activities, stories, and create a craft. For children ages 4 to 7. 10:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. in the Koontz-Yingling Learning Center at Cockey’s, 216 East Main Street in Westminster, MD. $6 per child, includes materials. Pre-registration required.

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