Celebrating America

Increasing understanding of American History, enhancing patriotic event participation and supporting tourism in Carroll County at the center of American History

[Tony Eckard @TonyEckard]

This Saturday!

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Join us at 2:00 pm TODAY, to celebrate the 187th anniversary of Carroll County & the 100th anniversary of Lehigh Cement.  Bring your friends. HSCC @CarrCoHistory will have plenty of cake and punch! At Grace Lutheran Church, 21 Carroll Street, Westminster.

[Union Mills Homestead @UnionMillsMD]

Congratulations to Reece, a @CCPSk12 student! The Union Mills Homestead presented Reece its local history award, part of Carroll County's #NationalHistoryDay program. Reece focused on Union Mills' role in pushing the frontiers of 19th century economic development. #NHD2023

[Union Mills Homestead @UnionMillsMD]

The Union Mills Homestead is pleased to announce and welcome Kyle P. Dalton as our new executive director! Kyle will be joining our team 3/27. #mdhistory https://t.co/3tf7sxjSg4

[CCPS Social Studies Department @CCPS_SocStudies]

Join us this Saturday, February 25 from 9-1 for the Carroll County History Day and Celebrating America History Expo at Westminster HS. Our students will be showcasing their projects for the National History Day competition. @CCPSk12

[Carroll County PS @CCPSk12]

The 8th Annual Carroll County African American Read-In will take place on Thursday, February 23, from 7 to 8:30 pm at the Carroll Arts Center, with a snow date of Wednesday, March 8. All CCPS high schools will be participating. https://t.co/AN8Zl9Iti9

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That's a wrap from the Celebrating America Fall History Expo!! Thanks to all who came out and to all our exhibitors and presenters!! See you in February!!

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The Carroll County Genealogical Society and the Pipe Creek Civil War Roundtable sharing stories and uncovering new pieces of #CarrollCountyHistory at the Expo!

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@CarrCoHistory

[Hoover Library at McDaniel College @HooverLibMcD]

We always enjoy our visits to the @CelebratingAmer History Expo! We're extra excited about this exhibit which was created by Archives Student Worker Sarah Tedla (Class of 2023) and College Archivist Gwen Coddington.

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@UnionMillsMD this year celebrating 225 years!!

[Ryan Melhorn @RyanMelhorn]

Diane Boettcher presenting on the research at Ellsworth Cemetery.

[Ryan Melhorn @RyanMelhorn]

Sam Riley presenting on the Union Mills Homestead's 225th Anniversary.

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The Taneytown Heritage and Museum Association's Traveling Trunk Exhibit about life in Taneytown in the early 1900s! Check out their featured exhibit, Creative Talent of Our Community open until November 20! #CarrollCountyHistory

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@HooverLibMcD is here with us today!! Their exhibit focuses on the experience of women at Western Maryland College during the institution's first 33 years. It also highlights some of its most famous female alumni such as Sadie Kneller Miller! @McDanielCollege #CelebratingAmerica

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Some visitors learning about the New Windsor Heritage Museum earlier this morning!! #CelebratingAmerica

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More pictures from #EllsworthCemetary

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Diane Boettcher presenting on Ellsworth Cemetary, the historically African-American Cemetary just outside Westminster. Sixteen Civil War soldiers are buried here. #CelebratingAmerica

[Ryan Melhorn @RyanMelhorn]

Many of our local historical organizations are exhibiting to share more about Carroll County history at the @CelebratingAmer Fall History Expo.

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The Historical Society of Mt. Airy, MD is with us today!! Their display highlights Mount Airy's contribution to railroading! #CelebratingAmerica #CarrollCountyHistory