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