History: Shaken & Stirred

Name: History: Shaken & Stirred
Start: 2026-04-09
Location: Historical Society of Carroll, 210 E Main St

Apr

Date

9 Apr (Thursday)

Time

Thu, 6:00 – 11:59 PM

Venue

Historical Society of Carroll, 210 E Main St

Westminster, MD, United States

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📝 Useful Information

History: Shaken & Stirred is an ongoing quarterly speaker series hosted by the Historical Society of Carroll County (HSCC) in Westminster, Maryland. Held at Covalent Spirits, the event features local speakers sharing "untold" historical stories in a relaxed, social atmosphere.

Each quarter focuses on a specific historical theme relevant to Carroll County:

Would you like to know more about the upcoming speakers for the next event or details on how to sponsor a future session?

Event Overview

Past & Upcoming Themes

Attendance Details

•Format: Five speakers each share a 3- to 5-minute story about local history, with 15-20 minute breaks between presentations for socializing.

•Venue: It takes place at Covalent Spirits, located in a historic 1920s building that formerly served as the City Garage.

•Covalent Spirits

•Features: The venue owners, Jenn and Drew, create a special history-themed drink for each installment. Light refreshments/appetizers are typically provided by local vendors like Collision Course.

•Collision Course

•July 2025: Summer Fun and Leisure in Carroll County.

•October 2025: Untold Ghost Stories of Carroll County.

•January 2026: Untold Stories of Industry in Carroll County, featuring topics like the Westminster shoe factory and the Mount Airy pants factory.

•April 2026: Untold Stories of Roads in Carroll County.

•July 2026: Untold Stories of Revolution in Carroll County.

•Other Themes: The series has also explored the history of McDaniel College and the Civil Rights movement.

•McDaniel College

•Cost: The event is usually free to attend, though there is a cost for beverages.

•RSVP: Reservations are generally not required, but attendees are encouraged to arrive early for seating.

Updated at 19 Mar 2026