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Carroll
County Farm Museum
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Description: 1800s farm in the 1852 almshouse (county poorhouse), now a
museum of 1800s farm life
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| How
to find: |
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| Hours: |
| Dates |
Sun |
Mon |
Tue |
Wed |
Thu |
Fri |
Sat |
| May, Jun, Sep, Oct |
12-5 |
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12-5 |
| Jul -
Aug |
12-5 |
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10-4 |
10-4 |
10-4 |
10-4 |
12-5 |
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| Season |
| Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
Jul |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
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| Admission: |
Criteria
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Child
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Student |
Adult |
Senior |
Groups |
| As of JUL 2007 |
7-18 $3,
6 & under free |
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$5 |
60+ $3 |
Adult $3
(20+) |
| Special
Fees: Open most weekends for special events,
admission fees vary |
Additional Group Info:
Reservations suggested several weeks in advance
Special Tours & Pricing:
Reservation Contact: |
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| Top
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Site Features: |
| What kind of visit you can have:
Start in the 1852 almshouse (county poorhouse), now a
museum of 1800s farm life. Guided tour includes Farm
Museum only, self-guided walking tour of outbuildings |
| Big Events:
Traditional Arts Week (Apr); Blacksmith Days (May),
Living History Camp (Jul) |
Suggested Stay: |
| Period 1800s |
Structures |
Type of Site |
| Buildings:
Almshouse (farm house), springhouse, blacksmith
shop, wagon shed, smokehouse, veterinarian shop, broom
shop, saddlery, one room schoolhouse, |
| Interpreters:
Yes |
Craftspeople:
blacksmith, tinsmith, weaver, spinner, quilter, wood
carver |
| Kid Friendly: |
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Site Amenities: |
| Eating |
Picnic |
Vending/
Snacks |
Cafeteria |
Restaurant
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| Capacity |
tables
and pavilions |
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| Shopping |
Gift Shop(s) |
Specialty Shops |
Other
Shopping |
| Name/hours |
General
Store |
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| Merchandise |
items made
on site, old-fashioned candy |
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| Recreation |
Hiking
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Swimming |
Athletic |
Other |
| Description |
nature trail |
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horseshoe pit |
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| Historical |
Description
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Contact
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Address
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Union Mills Homestead |
Historic home & mill |
410 848-2288 |
3311 Littlestown Pike
Westminster MD 21158 |
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Strawbridge Shrine |
"Birthplace of American Methodism" |
410 635-2600 |
New Windsor MD 21776 |
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Cultural
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Carroll Arts Center |
multi-purpose arts center with theatre, classrooms &
gallery space in renovated 1937 theatre |
410 848-7272
http://ccpl.carr.org/arts/ |
91
West Main St
Westminster MD 21157 |
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Carroll Community College Galleries |
Performing Arts Center Gallery, Great Hall Gallery with
county and state shows, Langdon Family Gallery for
individual artists |
410 386-8000
888 221-9748 |
1601 Washington Road
Westminster MD 21157 |
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Carroll Life Gallery |
artists group arranges exhibits in local establshments |
410 848-7272
http://ccpl.carr.org/arts/ |
Carroll County Artist Guild
225 North Center Street
Westminster MD 21157 |
McDaniel College
Esther Prangley Rice Gallery |
student, faculty, local, regional & national exhibits in
varied media, permanent collection on display |
410 857-2595 |
Peterson Hall
Westminster MD 21157 |
McDaniel College
Theatre on the Hill |
summer theatre with varied performances |
410 857-2448 |
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College Hill
Alumni Hall
Westminster MD 21157 |
| Recreational |
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| Amusement |
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| Outdoor
Recreation |
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Cascade Lake |
6 acre spring fed lake, swimming, fishing,
boating, picnics, hiking |
410 374-9111
http://www.cascadelake.com/ |
3000 Snydersburg Road
Hampstead MD 21074 |
| Shopping |
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SERRV International Gift Shop |
handcrafts from 40 countries |
410 635-8711 |
Brethren Service Center
500 Main Street
PO Box 365
New Windsor MD 21776 |
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Pennsylvania Dutch Market |
3 days a week of Amish, Mennonite, and other
vendors |
410 876-8100 |
Crossroads Square Shopping Center
Westminster MD 21157 |
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Address
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Contact |
| Camping/RV |
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Patapsco Valley State Park |
8020 Baltimore National Pike
Ellicott City MD 21043 |
410 461-5005 |
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Bed
& Breakfast
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| Westminster Inn |
5 South Center Street
Westminster MD 21157 |
410 876-2893 |
| Glenburn |
3515 Runnymede Road
Taneytown MD 21787 |
410 751-1187 |
| Yellow Turtle Inn B&B |
111 South Springdale Avenue
New Windsor MD 21776 |
410 635-3000 |
| Antrim 1844 |
30 Trevanion Road
Taneytown MD 21787 |
410 756-6812 |
| Bowling Brook Country Inn
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6000 Middleburg Road
Middleburg MD 21757 |
410 876-2893 |
| Amanda's B&B |
3538 Lakeway Drive
Ellicott City MD 21042 |
443 535-0008 |
| Beechmont B&B |
315 Broadway
Hanover PA 17331 |
717 632-3013 |
| Gramercy Mansion B&B |
1400 Greenspring Valley
Road
Stevenson MD 21153 |
410 486-2405 |
| Lightner Farmhouse B&B |
2350 Baltimore Pike
Gettysburg PA 17325 |
717 337-9508 |
| Sheppard's Mansion |
117 Frederick Street
Hanover PA 17331 |
717 633-8075 |
| Hotel/Motel |
Reserve rooms in Westminster at Expedia
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Click Here For Bookings in Westminster |
| Boston Inn Inc |
533 Baltimore Boulevard
Westminster MD 21157 |
410 848-9095 |
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Best Western Westminster Catering & Conference Center |
451 WMC
Dr
Westminster MD 21158 |
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Westminster-Days Inn |
25 South Cranberry Road
Westminster MD 21157 |
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| El-Car Motel |
Maryland Route 30
Upperco MD 21155 |
410 429-2929 |
| Scenic View Motel |
2869 Baltimore Boulevard
Finksburg MD 21048 |
410 833-2490 |
| Hampton Inn |
11200 York Road
Cockysville Hunt Valley MD 21030 |
410 527-1500 |
| Marriott Hotels & Resorts |
245 Shawan Road
Cockysville Hunt Valley MD 21031 |
410 785-7000 |
| Sandra Lee Motel |
4500 Old National Pike
Mt Airy MD 21771 |
301 829-1474 |
| Super 8 Motel |
40 Wetzel Drive
Hanover PA 17331 |
717 630-8888 |
| Turf Valley Resort &
Conference |
2700 Turf Valley Road
Ellicott City MD 21042 |
410 461-4475 |
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