Carroll County History Project

he Carroll County History Project was created by the Community Media Center (CMC) in 2008 as an ongoing, multi-part effort to preserve the history of Carroll County, Maryland by collecting videotaped memories of the people who live here and by producing documentary programs about the county, local issues, and the unique experiences of area residents.

These stories, from everyday people, help to paint a picture of Carroll County’s history and how it has changed throughout the years. These personal accounts help bring history to life, and put a name and a face on local events.

Each month, local interviews are broadcast on Comcast Cable Channel 19 and HD 1086 in Carroll County.

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Episodes

Gathering of Remembrance for Townsend Cook 06-02-2021

Jun 09 2021

Gathering of Remembrance for Townsend Cook 06-02-2021

The Maryland Lynching Memorial Project reports that 40 Black American victims of racial terror were lynched in Maryland between 1854 and 1950. Lynching victim Townsend Cook was memorialized on June 2, 2021 at 7:00PM, the date of his killing in [ . . . ]
Virginia Harrison Interview

Feb 26 2021

Virginia Harrison, owner of Dressing by Virginia shares her story of being a business owner, Board of Education member and a founding member of Carroll Citizens for Racial Equality. This interview was recorded in partnership with the Historical Society of Carroll County.https://hsccmd.org/
Marjorie Lohnes Interview

Feb 26 2021

Marjorie Lohnes, shares her thoughts about Civil Rights Activist, Phyllis Scott. This interview was recorded in partnership with the Historical Society of Carroll County.https://hsccmd.org/
Leslie Simmons Interview

Feb 26 2021

Leslie Simmons shares her story of breaking barriers as the first woman to serve as president of Carroll Hospital. This interview was recorded in partnership with the Historical Society of Carroll County.https://hsccmd.org/
Joan Coley, Ph D Interview

Feb 26 2021

Joan Coley, president of two liberal arts colleges including McDaniel College, shares what prepared her to become a leader, what role models she had and the importance of mentoring other women on their way up the ladder. This interview was recorded in partnership with the Historical Society of [ . . . ]
Interview with William Hudson Sr.

Nov 21 2015

William Hudson Sr. was born in 1922. William attended the colored schoolhouse in 1929 and tells us his memories.