Historical Society of Carroll County

Complete your day with a visit to the Historical Society of Carroll County. The Society offers a taste of small city life in the 1800s in counterpoint to the agricultural life portrayed at the Farm Museum. The Historical Society campus encompasses three contiguous historic buildings on East Main Street in Westminster. The Sherman-Fisher-Shellman House at 206 East Main in Westminster is furnished to interpret the lives of the first owner, Jacob Sherman, and his family who lived in the house from 1807-1842. Behind the 1807 historic home is an inviting lawn and gardens. Costumed interpreters are on hand to guide your group through the house. The tour is appropriate for young people as well as for adults.

The adjacent Kimmey House (c.1800) is home to the Shriver-Weybright Gallery where a self-guided museum tour provides a sense of what went into the making of Carroll County through the contributions of residents. School girl samplers from the 18th century, the tall clock collection, Rinehart sculptures, a Hammond grave stone, a cup and saucer owned by Francis Scott Key and much more draw visitors into the fascinating foundations of our county.

Cockey's, our third historic building, is a former inn and home built around 1820. Dentil molding, fluted pillars and other architectural details add grace and charm to the grand dame of East Main Street. The parlor display is set to the era of ownership by a prominent family in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Visitors to The Shop at Cockey's find a treasure trove of unique items created in the county by artisans and authors. Local history and Civil War books abound, and there's even a nook with children's books and games from days gone by.

Where and When

Historical Society of Carroll County

210 East Main Street Westminster, MD  21157
Year Round

wheelchair accessible