TUESDAY, JUNE 25
Bus Trip - Lancaster      TRIP IS SOLD OUT - WAITING LIST IS CURRENTLY AVAILABLE
Join HSCC on Tuesday, June 25, as we journey to several locations in Pennsylvania. Our first stop is Rock Ford Plantation, home of Revolutionary War general Edward Hand. Hand joined the Continental Army as Lt. Colonel of the 1st Battalion of Pennsylvania Riflemen. He led troops at Boston, Long Island, White Plains and Trenton, and became Adjutant General to George Washington in 1781. After the war, Hand returned to Lancaster and entered politics. Hand’s c.1794 Georgian style mansion remains remarkably preserved and essentially unchanged architecturally. In addition to the mansion, the plantation boasted a tenant house, springhouse, two barns and numerous outbuildings. Located on the bank of the Conestoga River, the house takes its name from the place where the river could be crossed - "Rock Ford."
     Then we’re off for a very special lunch experience. We’ll ride the rails on the Strasburg Railroad where we’ll enjoy a special “Hobo Lunch” in the dining car. Lunch includes baked beans, chips, dessert, beverage, choice of a hot sandwich and a souvenir knapsack. Sandwich choices are: BBQ; cheese steak; or pulled pork. Sandwich choice should be made when making a reservation.
            In the afternoon, we’ll learn about Pennsylvania agriculture with a visit to the Twin Brook Winery. The winery produces a number of award-winning wines on 67 acres of vineyards. We’ll get a tour of the winery and a tasting of up to six wines paired with an assortment of cheeses and chocolates.
          The bus departs from the parking lot on Ralph Street, behind the Church of the Ascension, at 8:30 and returns at 4:30. Cost for the trip (includes transportation, admissions, and lunch) is $85 for HSCC members and $95 for non-members. Reservations are required by June 14. No reservations are guaranteed until payment is received; no refunds can be made after the reservation deadline. Call HSCC at 410-848-6494 to make a reservation. 

Box Lunch Talk: Digging for History
Analyzing, observing, and preserving historic artifacts is the mission of New Windsor Middle School students who are learning to become  archaeologists as they dig near the old springhouse on the property of the town founder, Isaac Atlee (c.1797). Teacher Lisa Lardieri Macurak discusses what they have learned about life in early New Windsor. Noon-1 p.m., American Legion, corner of Green & Sycamore Streets. Lunch is not available for purchase; participants are encouraged to bring a lunch.  Beverages and dessert are provided. Admission is $2.00 for Historical Society of Carroll County members and $5.00 for non-members. 

Past Times for Children: Sports Children Played in the 1800s
Children will learn what type of sports were played in the 1800s and will try to play some of these games themselves.  Songs, stories, and activities will also be included. For children ages 4 to 7. 10:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. in the Koontz-Yingling Learning Center at Cockey’s, 216 East Main Street in Westminster, MD. $6 per child, includes materials.  Pre-registration required.

Box Lunch Talk: Margaret Mehring:  The Making of a Reformer - Personal Tragedy, the Civil War & Religion
Sam Piazza will discuss Carroll County teenager Margaret Mehring’s first-hand account of the movement of Northern troops through Carroll County to the Battle of Gettysburg, fears of Confederate incursions and other war-related events. See how personal tragedy, the Civil War and religion were the catalysts that thrust the adult Margaret Mehring into leadership positions in the temperance and suffrage movements. Noon-1 p.m., American Legion, corner of Green & Sycamore Streets. Lunch is not available for purchase; participants are encouraged to bring a lunch.  Beverages and dessert are provided. Admission is $2.00 for Historical Society of Carroll County members and $5.00 for non-members. 

Past Times for Children: Barn Dances/Helping a Neighbor Put Up Their Barn
Neighbors would help each other in building barns, homes, and stores.  After the hard work was done, they would have a dance.  This was a great social activity.  The children will help each other with a building project and then experience the barn dancing event. For children ages 4 to 7. 10:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. in the Koontz-Yingling Learning Center at Cockey’s, 216 East Main Street in Westminster, MD. $6 per child, includes materials.  Pre-registration required.

Box Lunch Talk: Sykesville on the Patapsco
In 1825, James Sykes purchased 1,000 acres of land flanking the Patapsco River.  There he constructed a mill and hotel that became the foundation of what is today the town of Sykesville. Jonathan Herman, former Sykesville mayor, presents an overview of the development of the town over the past 150 years, focusing on significant local events and some the town’s distinctive architecture. Noon-1 p.m., American Legion, corner of Green & Sycamore Streets. Lunch is not available for purchase; participants are encouraged to bring a lunch.  Beverages and dessert are provided. Admission is $2.00 for Historical Society of Carroll County members and $5.00 for non-members. 

Past Times for Children: Food & Canning
Many farmers canned their vegetables so they would last.  The children will experience this through food demos, singing, stories, and an activity. For children ages 4 to 7. 10:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. in the Koontz-Yingling Learning Center at Cockey’s, 216 East Main Street in Westminster, MD. $6 per child, includes materials.  Pre-registration required.

Box Lunch Talk: The Elderdice Family of Westminster
The Elderdice name has been known in Carroll County since 1878 through the patriarch, Hugh Latimer Elderdice, and his children, Dorothy and Hugh, Jr.  James Lightner explores the history about this family - especially Dorothy - who, through their roles and actions, had an impact on the social conscience of their community for 101 years. Noon-1 p.m., American Legion, corner of Green & Sycamore Streets. Lunch is not available for purchase; participants are encouraged to bring a lunch.  Beverages and dessert are provided. Admission is $2.00 for Historical Society of Carroll County members and $5.00 for non-members. 

Past Times for Children: Types of Clothing Worn in the 1800s
Children will learn what type of clothes farmers and town folk wore during the 1800s.  They will read a story and through an activity, create an outfit to take home. For children ages 4 to 7. 10:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. in the Koontz-Yingling Learning Center at Cockey’s, 216 East Main Street in Westminster, MD. $6 per child, includes materials.  Pre-registration required.

Box Lunch Talk: Early Radio in Carroll County
With the introduction of commercial radio broadcasts in the 1920s, the world of home entertainment changed completely.  Radio brought the world into the family living room.  Sam Brainerd discusses the types of radio sets people in the county were likely to own before 1930, the radio stations they listened to, and what programming was available. Noon-1 p.m., American Legion, corner of Green & Sycamore Streets. Lunch is not available for purchase; participants are encouraged to bring a lunch.  Beverages and dessert are provided. Admission is $2.00 for Historical Society of Carroll County members and $5.00 for non-members. 

Past Times for Children: Living in Towns
Living in a town instead of on a farm is a very different experience.  The children will learn what it was like to live in a town through play, songs, stories, and activities. For children ages 4 to 7. 10:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. in the Koontz-Yingling Learning Center at Cockey’s, 216 East Main Street in Westminster, MD. $6 per child, includes materials.  Pre-registration required.

Wines of Central Maryland - Past, Present & Future
As part of a vinicultural "fertile crescent," the rolling countryside of Carroll County is a superb location for vineyards. Al Spoler, co-host of WYPR's long-running wine show "Cellar Notes" discusses the wines of Central Maryland - their past, present and future - the ins and outs of establishing a vineyard and winery, as well as the success of local operations. Noon-1 p.m., American Legion, corner of Green & Sycamore Streets. Lunch is not available for purchase; participants are encouraged to bring a lunch.  Beverages and dessert are provided. Admission is $2.00 for Historical Society of Carroll County members and $5.00 for non-members. 

Past Times for Children: Doctors and Medicine
In this class, the children will learn about having a doctor visit them at home and how their treatments are different from the treatments we have now.  They will learn about this through dramatic play, books, songs, and activities.  For children ages 4 to 7. 10:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. in the Koontz-Yingling Learning Center at Cockey’s, 216 East Main Street in Westminster, MD. $6 per child, includes materials.  Pre-registration required.