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Deer Park Cornerstone

Publication Year: 1996

Author: Jay A. Graybeal

On September 15, the congregation of Deer Park United Methodist Church witnessed the opening of a

HSCC Annual Dinner in Mount Airy

Publication Year: 1996

Author: Jay A. Graybeal

Each year the Historical Society holds an annual dinner meeting as an opportunity for the members and

The Carroll County Trotting, Riding and Pleasure Association

Publication Year: 1996

Author: Jay A. Graybeal

During the fall of 1894, Carroll Countians witnessed the opening of the Pleasure Park in Westminster,

The Montour House

Publication Year: 1996

Author: Jay A. Graybeal

The staff of the Historical Society is frequently asked to help locate information about historical

The First Armistice

Publication Year: 1996

Author: Jay A. Graybeal

Tomorrow is Veteran's Day, a holiday originally known as Armistice Day since 1918. After fours years of

Holiday Open House at Hard Lodging

Publication Year: 1996

Author: Jay A. Graybeal

The Historical Society of Carroll County will sponsor a Holiday Open House at Hard Lodging, located near

History of Belle Grove Square

Publication Year: 1996

Author: Jay A. Graybeal

William Winchester's 1764 town plan of Westminster was linear in form and did not include a central

The 1896 Firemen’s Fair and Festival

Publication Year: 1996

Author: Jay A. Graybeal

This year the Westminster Fire Department marks its centennial of service from its present location on

New Windsor College

Publication Year: 1996

Author: Jay A. Graybeal

Carroll County has been the home of several colleges and academies that no longer exist. Prominent

Christmas Decorations in 1896

Publication Year: 1996

Author: Jay A. Graybeal

A century ago a number of Westminster's retail merchants decorated their storefronts for Christmas.

Carroll County Times article for 22 December 1896

Publication Year: 1996

In December 1896 the new Western Maryland Railroad Station in Westminster opened. Contracts were

Frederick Dielman New Windsor Artist

Publication Year: 1996

The December 5, 1896 issue of Harper's Weekly carried an article about the paintings and sculpture in

Shellman Family Christmas 1865

Publication Year: 1995

Author: Jay A. Graybeal

Many of our modern day Christmas customs can be traced to the Victorian period. Decorating the house with greens, the Christmas tree and parties were all popular by the mid-nineteenth century.

Mardi Gras Photo Essay

Publication Year: 1995

Author: Jay A. Graybeal

These words appeared on a postcard mailed on March 7, 1908 to Miss Thelma Walden Littlefield of Middleburg.

158th County Birthday Celebration

Publication Year: 1995

Author: Jay A. Graybeal

On Thursday, January 19th, the Historical Society will celebrate the 158th anniversary of the founding of Carroll County.

The Civil War Soldier System

Publication Year: 1995

Author: Jay A. Graybeal

Several years ago I heard about a project to put the names of every Civil War soldier on computer using records at the National Archives in Washington, D. C.

Major Havens Rescues Crewman

Publication Year: 1995

Author: Jay A. Graybeal

Fifty years ago nearly 3,000 local men and women were serving in uniform in military units throughout the world.

Early Carroll News Newspapers Discovered

Publication Year: 1995

People frequently contact the Historical Society to ask about an old manuscript, photograph or other item they have discovered.

James Hope, Edwin Booth’s Valet

Publication Year: 1995

Author: Jay A. Graybeal

For more than a quarter-century, James Hope operated a barbershop in the City Hotel on the corner of Court and E. Main streets in Westminster.

The Death of James Hope

Publication Year: 1995

Author: Jay A. Graybeal

In last week's column, I wrote about James Hope, a Westminster barber who once worked as Edwin Booth's valet.