Pipe Creek Civil War Round Table

Preserving Carroll County's Civil War History

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An Introduction

We of the Pipe Creek Civil War Round Table ask you to journey with us through a land and time not too far distant. Here in Carroll County, Maryland, we have not lost our connection to the past. The hills still shimmer in the morning sun. Fields of corn still rustle in the breeze. The roads still lead up from Virginia, on to Gettysburg, over the mountains to Antietam. It is only a short ride through time to see the roads clogged with troops, to hear the clatter of Confederate horse on Westminster streets, to witness all the spectacle and tragedy of a country which tore itself apart on our doorstep not too long ago. We remember, and we bid you remember with us.

Join us here in this still quiet corner of the Maryland countryside and learn of our Civil War heritage. Try to feel the pain of a border state, rent asunder by politics, driven to the madness of internecine conflict. Ride with us as we explore the past and try to take its lessons on into the future. We welcome you in the present, to Carroll County. Now, we invite you to come back and meet our forefathers.
By Ed Wonilowicz

Who We Are

We are a group of enthusiasts who focus on Civil War history; especially the roll of Carroll County, MD within that history. Our group is comprised of living historians, reenactors, scholars, authors, descendants of Union and Confederate veterans, and people with interest in History.

If you have a similar interest in Civil War history, consider becoming a member! Feel free to email us!

2022 Officers

President: Dave Bloom
Vice-President: Dennis Duerbeck
Treasurer: Nancy McKenzie
Membership Chair: Ned Landis
Secretary/Outreach Coordinator: Steven W. Carney

Our Mission

The name , Pipe Creek Civil War Round Table (PCCWRT), is inspired by Pipe Creek in Carroll County, MD which served as a potential line of defense for the Army of the Potomac during the Gettysburg Campaign.

PCCWRT is an educational organization dedicated to historical preservation and awareness of the History of the American Civil War, especially within Carroll County, MD.
The purpose of the organization is exhibited in these areas:

Hosting authors and lecturers at the organization’s meetings.
Organizing or participating in events such as field trips, historical commemorations, and parades.
Creating educational outreach opportunities such as visits to schools and youth organizations, community lectures, and tours of historic sites.
Preserving History at historic sites, Civil War Veteran’s Graves, and other areas of significance.

Our History

The Pipe Creek Civil War Roundtable was established over 20 years ago. Since its establishment, the group has been involved in spreading awareness of Carroll County and Civil War history through a variety of activites. These activities include presentations to school and youth organizations, hosting Civil War encampments , hosting Civil War themed Balls, adopting and restoring Civil War Veterans' graves, leading tours of historic sites, and hosting authors and lecturers at our monthly meetings.

Recent news!

* The Round Table is currently holding meetings virtually using Zoom. In order to receive the meeting link, please contact us!

* This year's Corbit's Charge commemoration event will be held on June 25, 2022 at Westminster City Hall (Emerald Hill) located at 1838 Emerald Hill Ln, Westminster, MD 21157. The memorial ceremony will be held at Court Place, Westminster, MD 21157. For More information click here.