Welcome!
The 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.
Our online Oral History Video Collection is divided into several playlists: Carroll County Remembers, Carroll County: Through the Eyes of the Black Experience, Carroll County Veterans and Local Documentaries. All contain video interviews with local residents who shared their personal story. We invite you to explore our collections below.
CARROLL COUNTY VETERANS SALUTE
The Community Media Center is honoring our local veterans by recording their stories of service to our Country. All videos become part of the Carroll County History Projects online archive for future generations to learn from and enjoy. Our first veterans oral history collection day was held on June 10, 2025 and we are planning another interview collection day for the fall.
On November 11, 2025 interviews collected will be aired on cable channels 19 and HD-1072 during the Community Media Center's special all-day broadcast as a way to honor Carroll County Veterans!
WMAR Report on CMC’s Veterans Oral History Collection
Voice for Veterans reporter, Cyera Williams, WMAR was at the Community Media Center during our recent veterans interview collection day. She spoke with CMC Executive Director, Richard Turner, as well as several local veterans about the project and the importance of preserving our veterans’ stories of service. Read more
Carroll County Veterans
Through the eyes of the black experience
Learn More About the Carroll History Project
The Community Media Center broadcasts interviews from the Carroll County History Project on cable channel 19 and HD-1072 in Carroll County.
All of the interviews in our oral history collection are available for viewing online. The collection is divided into several playlists: Carroll County Remembers, Carroll County: Through the Eyes of the Black Experience, Carroll County Veterans and Local Documentaries. All contain video interviews with local residents who have shared their personal story.
The goal of the Veterans Oral History Collection is not only to honor the courage and sacrifice of our local veterans, but also to preserve their memories as a lasting resource to help educate future generations. Their personal accounts help bring history to life, adding a context and perspective that you can’t find in a textbook.
To explore more of our featured videos visit our complete video archive
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Our Partners
- Carroll County Public Library
- Carroll County NAACP
- Human Relations Commission of Carroll County
- Historical Society of Carroll County
- Carroll County Genealogical Society