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Our Mission

Celebrating America Carroll County is an inclusive collaboration of county government, local municipalities, private and non-profit organizations, businesses, individuals, and other interested parties who garner participation, broaden understanding, welcome visitors, and encourage residents to learn more about Carroll County's role in American History.

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Celebrating America Brochure

To learn more about Celebrating America, please view our brochure.

Our Partners

Upcoming Meetings

  • Friday, September 19, 2025 at 1:00 PM, Charles Carroll Community Center
  • Friday, October 17, 2025 at 1:00 PM, Taneytown Heritage and Museum
  • Friday, November 21, 2025 at 1:00 PM, Eldersburg Branch of Carroll County Public Library, followed by tour of Sykesville Gatehouse Museum
  • Friday, December 19, 2025 at 1:00 PM, Former Students and Friends of Robert Moton High School, 300 S. Center St., Westminster
  • Friday, April 25, 2025 at 1:00 PM, Union Mills Homestead
  • Friday, May 16, 2025 at 1:00 PM, Former Students and Friends of Robert Moton High School, Robert Moton Center, 300 South Center Street, Westminster
  • Friday, June 20, 2025 at 1:00 PM, Strawbridge Shrine
  • Friday, July 18, 2025 - No Meeting
  • Friday, August 15, 2025 at 1:00 PM, Location TBD

For information about upcoming meetings of the Celebrating America Carroll County partners, please contact the program's co-chair, Joe Thompson.

America 250

The semiquincentennial of the United States of America will take place in 2026! Our Celebrating America partners are planning programs and events that commemorate the local context for this historic event. The following resources may help you and your own organizations as you plan.

Local

Carroll 250 Events

Carroll County Public Schools History Day

Digital Maryland – Carroll County History Project

State

MD TWO FIFTY

National

American Association for State and Local History (AASLH): Making History at 250

Council of State Archivists (CoSA): America 250 Resources

America250

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