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There’s much more than old bricks to house restoration

Publication Year: 1991

Author: Jay A. Graybeal

During the month of May, groups throughout Maryland are observing National Historic

1940s Memorial Days recalled sacrifices

Publication Year: 1991

Author: Joe Getty

Memorial Day ceremonies of 50 years ago took on special meaning for Carroll countians. With

Something old, something new: Wedding garb wasn’t always white

Publication Year: 1991

Author: Jay A. Graybeal

The historical society’s photograph collection of Carroll County families includes a number of

Test your knowledge of Carroll

Publication Year: 1991

June marks the first anniversary of the “Carroll’s Yesteryears” weekly column written by the staff of the Historical Society of Carroll County.

Students share their ideas for countys future

Publication Year: 1991

Author: Joe Getty

Each year the historical society sponsors an education program for seventh-graders. This

Quilts offer scraps of history

Publication Year: 1991

Author: Jay A. Graybeal

Quilting is one of the few remaining traditional art forms practiced by local residents. For many

Centennial celebration recalled

Publication Year: 1991

Author: Joe Getty

The Fourth of July is one of our most cherished holidays and the history of Carroll County

Photos document more than faces

Publication Year: 1991

Author: Jay A. Graybeal

Several weeks ago I journeyed to Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania to visit the U.S. Army Military

Parties, sports, visits filled summer days

Publication Year: 1991

Author: Joe Getty

The Carroll County newspapers of the late 19th century show that summertime was a lively

Union Church a local landmark

Publication Year: 1991

Author: Joe Getty

One hundred years ago this summer, Carroll County lost one of its significant landmark

Irving College honored author

Publication Year: 1991

Author: Joe Getty

A college education could be achieved in several of Carroll County’s small towns during the late

Newspaper recounts building’s beginning

Publication Year: 1991

Author: Joe Getty

Frequently we are asked at the historical society about the resources for learning about our local

Papers, photos provide clues to history of Kimmey house

Publication Year: 1991

Author: Joe Getty

One of the staff research projects at the historical society this summer is to investigate the history

Two faiths united to build a church

Publication Year: 1991

Author: Joe Getty

The Pennsylvania German union churches that once stood in northern Carroll County provide a

Restored Shellman House offers new tour hours

Publication Year: 1991

Author: Jay A. Graybeal

Visitors can see the newly restored property on Wednesdays through Saturdays from 1 p.m. to 4

Tent Chautauqua had a bit of everything

Publication Year: 1991

Author: Joe Getty

My grandmother, Henrietta Roop Twigg, used to enjoy telling stories about the tent chautauqua

1913-20 Chautauquas

Publication Year: 1991

Author: Joe Getty

During the second decade of the 20th century, the tent Chautauqua that visited Westminster each

Researching B’s Coffee Shoppe

Publication Year: 1991

Author: Joe Getty

Researching the early history of a Carroll County building can be a challenging project. We

Research finds coffee shop answers

Publication Year: 1991

Author: Joe Getty

Last week, we looked at historical documentation prepared by the historical society staff about

Everyday life is theme of talks

Publication Year: 1991

Author: Jay A. Graybeal

The historical society will be offering a series of enrichment lectures on local history for its