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A Look at Carroll Easter Celebrations Through the Years
Publication Year: 2021
Last Easter took place during the safer-at-home order, so many of the typical Easter celebrations— community egg hunts, Easter Bunny visits, church services, even family dinners— didn’t happen.
By Any Name, Many Riding the Rails Wound up in Carroll County
Publication Year: 2021
America’s poor who wandered the country have been called many things: tramp, hobo, bum, loafer, knight of the road.
Contributing to “America’s Pastime”
Publication Year: 2021
The month of April 2021 marked a significant leap toward normalcy as baseball teams across America threw out their opening pitch.
Circus Arrival was Tradition in Rural Areas Like Carroll
Publication Year: 2021
It wasn’t so long ago that summer meant the arrival of a circus in Carroll County. That tradition seems to have disappeared, but the origins of visiting animal acts and exotic attractions go back a long way in rural areas like ours.
Parade of Memories
Publication Year: 2021
The end of May brings memories of Memorial Day parades and other celebrations. In my 90 plus years, my family has attended or participated in numerous such events in Westminster that in many ways tell the story of almost a century of life here in Carroll County.
Block Had More Than Its Share of Los in World War II
Publication Year: 2021
On Tuesday evening, August 14, 1945, the celebration marking the end of World War II began in downtown Westminster and surrounding areas.
Westminster Farmhouse Has a Rich, Storied History
Publication Year: 2021
“If these walls could talk” is a phrase often heard among tourists at historic buildings. At no place in the county is this truer than the Sherman-Fisher-Shellman House at 206 East Main Street, Westminster.
Corbit’s Charge was Significant Civil War Cavalry Skirmish
Publication Year: 2021
This weekend, the Pipe Creek Civil War Round Table held an event commemorating the 158th anniversary of Corbit’s Charge at Court Place in Westminster.
Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow
Publication Year: 2021
Fashion is a big component of history that can’t be ignored. Although clothing certainly comes to mind, what about styles of facial hair for men? Shaving, or not shaving, has gone in and out of fashion for thousands of years.
Swept Away
Publication Year: 2021
For the past month, flooding and storm damage have become commonplace in the local news.
Exploring the Grand History of the Mehring Family
Publication Year: 2021
Some surnames like Shipley, Yingling, Shriver, and Myers have shown up in Carroll County records for centuries, but today’s column covers another old name which may not be so familiar− the Mehrings of Bruceville and Keymar.
Carroll County 4-H Fair has Deep Roots in Taneytown
Publication Year: 2021
With the recent conclusion of the Carroll County 4-H and FFA Fair, memories are still fresh with both attendees and participants.
Remembering “Cousin Lou,” Who Lived Through the Civil War and World War II
Publication Year: 2021
This year marks the 80th anniversary of our entrance into World War II, with the bombing of Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.
Findings in County Record Books
Publication Year: 2021
Combing through historic records can be very tedious and time-consuming. Then, suddenly, an entry catches your eye and imagination and the whole endeavor seems worthwhile.
Famed Gunsmith Had Roots in Taneytown
Publication Year: 2021
At the beginning of the 1800s, Taneytown was home to a number of highly skilled craftsmen. One of them was Philip Creamer, a classically-trained gunsmith, who achieved fame for his rifles and pistols, a few of them owned by famous Americans.
Relationships that Spanned the Globed Built by AFS Program
Publication Year: 2021
Friendships that last for more than 40 years across the great oceans of the world are rare, but several Carroll County families who hosted exchange students at Westminster High School long ago still enjoy those ties.
Homes Tell Tales of New Windsor’s Rich History
Publication Year: 2021
As we pull out of the pandemic, many people are finding socially-distanced, outdoor activities to celebrate the fall season.
For two Carroll residents in World War II, the Path Less Traveled
Publication Year: 2021
Veterans Day is just around the corner. November 11 is when we remember the men and women who have worn the uniform of the United States during both wartime and peace.
Genealogical Society Helps Families Capture Their Past
Publication Year: 2021
Forty years ago a group of 25 enthusiastic, amateur genealogists formed the Carroll County Genealogical Society under the guidance of Janet Riley Colburn, a reference librarian at the Carroll County Public Library, and Margaret R. Price, a former high school history teacher.
A Pledge to Honor and Support Native Americans
Publication Year: 2021
The holiday season is in full swing, and there is much to celebrate. The two holidays that immediately come to mind are Thanksgiving and Christmas, but the entire month of November was designated Native American Heritage Month in 1990 by President George W. Bush.