# Carroll County Farm Museum Autumn Heritage Living History & Farm Walks

> Event for families in the Baltimore–Columbia–Towson area (MD). Times are Eastern Time.

- When: Nov 21 – Nov 22 · 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Where: Carroll County Farm Museum, 500 S Center St, Westminster, MD 21157
- Ages: All ages welcome; stroller-friendly grounds; free parking on site
- Price: $5 adults; $4 seniors; $3 children (ages 6–18); free for children 5 and under
- Organizer: Carroll County Farm Museum & Carroll County Government
- Official page: https://carrollcountyfarmmuseum.org/plan-your-visit/
- Last checked: Thu, Nov 5

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## About

Step back into 19th-century rural Maryland life at the Carroll County Farm Museum in Westminster. Spanning 142 pastoral acres, this preserved farmstead showcases an 1852 Almshouse, traditional bank barn, blacksmith shop, and historic one-room schoolhouse. During the late-autumn season, families can take self-guided heritage farm walks, observe blacksmithing and woodworking artisans, meet farm animals, and enjoy peaceful picnics overlooking the rolling hills.

Family Experience & Accessibility:
• Stroller & Wagon Accessibility: Gently sloping paved lanes and packed farm roads connect historic outbuildings; wagons and strollers roll smoothly throughout.
• Nursing & Rest Spots: Climate-controlled visitor center restrooms with baby-changing tables; numerous wooden rocking chairs and shaded picnic tables.
• Age Suitability: Perfect for elementary-age children learning Maryland history and toddlers enchanted by farm animals and tractors.
• Sensory Tips: Unhurried, relaxed pastoral pace; rhythmic clinks of the blacksmith's anvil and open country air provide an engaging yet calming experience.

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