Carroll Farm History
A Digital Exhibit of Carroll County Maryland's Historic Farm Life
Showcasing Carroll County’s rich agricultural history. Take a walk through the past and catch a glimpse of daily life on historic Maryland farms.
Carroll Farms Collection
Browse our collection of historical Carroll County Farms
Angelo Farm
“Seven years ago this farm, composed of Messrs C. F. Reck and G. U Baker began a business that has grown to proportions of…
Babylon Farm
1942. Russell Warner mows a field on a small tract of land near Lineboro, Maryland.
Baile Farm
Purchased in 1930 by Herman and Olive Baile, this dairy farm located in New Windsor remained in the family as of a few years…
Baughers Farm
A collection of historic images from one of the county’s most famous farms!
Beard Farm
A collection of photos from Beard Farm, and an excerpt from Rural Power Pictorial about the farm.
Berwager Farm
A photo showing a reunion between farm families in 1928.
Bollinger Family Photos
Photos following one of Westminster’s most prominent families, the Bollingers.
Bollinger Farm
A collection of photos from various businesses owned and operated by the Bollinger, including their farm, orchard, and public swimming pool!
Bullocks Farm
“The Bullock quality meet tradition began in 1937 when G. Winston Bullock opened an attaboir and market in Smallwood, just south of Westminster, Maryland.”
About This Exhibit
A co-operative living-history project of Carroll County, Maryland.
This project was started in 2008 by Jim Voter and Lyndi McNulty, and resumed by Josh Ambrose in 2022 alongside McDaniel College intern Stephanie Eckard. The planning team worked with many Carroll County farm families and numerous local partners before the Historical Society’s launch of the digital exhibit in 2025.
Related Links
Want to Enjoy More of Carroll County's Agricultural Tradition?
History
- Carroll County Farm Museum
- Historical Society of Carroll County
- Historical Society of Mount Airy, MD
- National Register of Historic Places
- Sykesville’s Gate House Museum
- Taneytown Heritage and Museum Association, Inc.
Farmers’ Markets
- Carroll County Farmers’ Market
- Downtown Westminster Farmers’ Market
- Hampstead Farmers’ Market
- Mount Airy Main Street Farmers’ Market
- Sykesville Farmers’ Market
- Taneytown Farmers’ Market
Community Links
- Carroll County Ag Center
- Carroll County 4H and FFA Fair
- Hey, Westminster!
- Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival
- University of Maryland Extension: Carroll County
- Westminster, MD: Events and strolls
- Willet Family Farm’s local guide
Preservation