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History of the Pipe Creek Brethren Church
Publication Year: 1994
Mr. Garner also devoted considerable space to the history of the Pipe Creek Congregation of the German Baptist Church, known today as the Church of the Brethren.
Brethren Service Center Celebrates 50th Anniversary
Publication Year: 1994
Fifty years ago the world was at war. By the fall of 1944, the tide had turned in favor of the Allies and, although great battles remained to be fought, the Axis defeat was only a matter of time.
Ascension Episcopal Church 150th Anniversary
Publication Year: 1994
Last evening nearly 200 members and friends of the Ascension Episcopal Church in Westminster gathered to break bread and celebrate the 150th anniversary of their church.
19th Century School Pranks from the Carroll Record Histories
Publication Year: 1994
Prior to the establishment of the modern public school system in Maryland, local communities undertook the construction and staffing of a school for their children.
Dan Hartzler Lecture – October 20, 1994
Publication Year: 1994
Very little research has been done on the craftsmen of early Maryland, and because of this, the state has been overlooked to a certain extent by the antiques world.
Carroll County Place Names from the Carroll Record Histories, Part 1
Publication Year: 1994
The origins of community names throughout the county are frequent research topics of library patrons at the Historical Society.
Carroll County Place Names from the Carroll Record Histories, Part II
Publication Year: 1994
Last week's column presented the stories behind the place names of Taneytown, New Windsor, Linwood, Priestland Valley, McKinstry's Mill, Double Pipe Creek, Keysville, York Road and Bruceville.
Carroll County in 1880
Publication Year: 1994
In 1880 Judge William P. Maulsby wrote an introduction to the Carroll County section of The Maryland Directory. During Col. Maulsby's time, Carroll County's economy was based on agriculture.
Carroll County and the Election of 1894
Publication Year: 1994
A century ago Carroll Countians prepared to vote in a mid-term election.
1894 Election Results
Publication Year: 1994
In last week's column I discussed the issues of the Election of 1894.
Union Bridge Business Histories
Publication Year: 1994
Last Thursday evening the Historical Society held its Annual Dinner Meeting at the Union Bridge Volunteer Fire Department.
Carroll Record Histories Published
Publication Year: 1994
The Historical Society has received its latest book entitled Carroll Record Histories of Northwestern Carroll County Communities, edited by Joe Getty.
Western Maryland College Football
Publication Year: 1994
A little more than a century ago Western Maryland College added football to its athletic program.
Hail to the Governor!
Publication Year: 1994
The 1891 gubernatorial election will always hold a special place in local history.
1894 Christmas Prices
Publication Year: 1994
A century ago local merchants enticed local shoppers with special newspaper advertising.
Nineteenth Century Christmas Poetry
Publication Year: 1994
Throughout the nineteenth century local newspaper editors carried poetry and literature columns on page one of their papers.
Lillian Shipley Profile
Publication Year: 1993
The collection, preservation and interpretation of objects are the defining characteristics of a museum that set it apart from all other cultural and educational institutions.
Dr. Arthur Tracey
Publication Year: 1993
A recent development in the field of historic preservation has been the use of dendrochronology to date old buildings.
Carroll County’s 156th Anniversary
Publication Year: 1993
The156th anniversary of Carroll County's founding will be recognized on Tuesday, January 19th, with an exhibit opening and reception at the Historical Society of Carroll County.
First National Bank of Westminster
Publication Year: 1993
One area of the Historical Society's collections represents the architecture of Carroll County buildings that are no longer standing.