Untold Stories of the Civil Rights Movement Join us for a drink at Covalent Spirits Westminster on January 9th at 6pm as HSCC continues History: Shaken and Stirred. Once again there will be five speakers telling three 5-minute, untold, local history stories shared with the crowd in a fun, relaxed setting. This quarter, Untold Stories […]
Mr. Hurwitz grew up in Westminster, MD to a family of a local jewelry store owner. Melvin graduated from Westminster High School in 1942 and, like his other three brothers, joined the service during World War II. Mr. Hurwitz was a waist gunner and radio man on a B-17 that flew bombing missions over Europe. […]
Present by John Laycock It is Christmas 1776, and all is not well for George Washington and his Continental Army. They have suffered a string of defeats and have retreated into New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Fighting through a blizzard and smallpox, Maryland Militia reinforcements start filling the New Jersey countryside. The story of Private Jacob […]
This year we will celebrate the history of Westminster High School (WHS) a community staple for 125 years. Steve Bowersox will highlight the achievements of WHS and its graduates and the commitment to the community that they have made. Bring you memories to share during the celebration. This is a free event and no registration […]
Presented by John Laycock: It is Christmas 1776, and all is not well for George Washington and his Continental Army. They have suffered a string of defeats and have retreated into New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Fighting through a blizzard and smallpox, Maryland Militia reinforcements start filling the New Jersey countryside. The story of Private Jacob […]
