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.
Each month, local interviews are broadcast on Comcast Cable Channel 19 and HD 1086 in Carroll County.
The 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 of local residents who shared their personal story. We invite you to explore our collection.
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE CARROLL HISTORY PROJECT
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Get Involved
The Community Media Center is happy to help you share your story. If you or someone you know would like to schedule an interview or if you would like to volunteer to help us and would like more information about the Carroll History Project, please contact us.
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Our Partners
The Carroll County History Project was developed by the Community Media Center in partnership with:
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Oral History Videos
The 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 of local residents who shared their personal story. We invite you to explore our collection.
Special Programming for Black History Month
Throughout the month of February the Community Media Center (CMC) will highlight the heritage and achievements of Carroll County's African-American community by featuring a variety of locally produced programming. Tune in to Cable Channel HD-1086 every Monday and Friday at 9:00 am and Tuesday and Thursday at 9:00 pm. Each week we'll feature locally produced documentaries, personal interviews and area event coverage that helps document, commemorate and celebrate our African American community.
Watch our special programming on the following Channels:
Cable Channel HD 1086 -
Monday and Friday at 9:00 AM
Tuesday and Thursday at 9:00 PM
Cable Channel 19
Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 8:00 PM
Saturday and Sunday at 1:00 PM
Black History Month
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March on Washington Documentary
The March on Washington is a CMC produced documentary that features local residents who were part of the historic Civil Rights event on August 28th, 1963. Carroll County residents shared their stories and memories of how this remarkable event helped usher in a new age of civil rights and liberties. [ . . . ]
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Interview with Eldridge Costley
Eldridge Costley was born in raised in Winfield, MD. Eldridge talks about his favorite memories and struggles he experienced living in Carroll County.
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Interview with Irene Brown
Irene Brown attended Robert Moton Elementary and High School. Irene was taught by Bebe Shockley one of the best certified white teachers in Carroll County at that time.
