SAVE the DATE
Saturday, October 26, 2019, 12:00 - 4:00 PM
To help CELEBRATE New Windsor’s 175th
(1844 - 2019) anniversary we're offering
FREE Walking Tours & Carriage Rides
of historic sites throughout the town.

Horse drawn wagon during New Windsor parage.

Guided Carriage Ride Start Times:
12:15   1:00   1:45   2:30   3:15

Carriage Rides are FREE,
but RESERVATIONS are REQUIRED
Please contact Lisa Mucrak at lamacurak@gmail.com
to make a reservation!

Guided Walking Tour Start Times:
12:15   1:00   1:45   2:30   3:15
Walking tours are FREE and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

Learn more about the history of New Windsor!
Read Times Crossroads: the History of New Windsor, Maryland, by Emmy Award winning producer and author, Frank Batavick.
The book is available at the Museum, or on Amazon.

Book cover for Times Crossroads: the History of New Windsor, MD.



 

Explore Carroll County Downtowns

 

New Windsor Middle Students on Historic Tour

Local middle school students recently used GPS devices donated by the Heart of the Civil War Heritgage Area to go on a Historic Scavenger Hunt in New Windsor, MD.




























 

Check out our Events page for more upcoming activities and to look at our calendar.

Recent Announcements

  • Archaeological Digs Archaeological digs led by teacher Lisa Macurak continue to take place in town this summer. All students age 11 or older are welcome to participate. Summer dig dates are Saturdays ...
    Posted Jun 10, 2019, 3:09 PM by NWHC Account
  • Hall of Fame 2019, Saturday, November 9, 2019, 6:00 PM The event will be held Springfield Preparatory School, Zigler Hall, 500 Main St., New Windsor.Ten inductees from the town’s past and present will be honored for their contributions ...
    Posted Jun 10, 2019, 3:06 PM by NWHC Account
  • VOLUNTEER - Get Community Service Hours! The New Windsor Heritage Committee is a 501 (c) (3) tax exempt organization; therefore we are a suitable organization for students looking to complete their community service hours.Volunteer opportunities ...
    Posted Dec 12, 2017, 7:18 AM by NWHC Account
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New Windsor Museum sign photo courtesy of Mary Briggeman
 

EXPLORE WITH US!

Visit our Museum

OPEN SATURDAYS 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Let one of our knowledgeable docents teach you something new about our town!

No Public Restrooms / Handicapped Parking Available

Museum Tour on DVD Upon Request

Due to the historic features of the 1812 building that houses the New Windsor Heritage Committee Museum, accessibility to guests with physical disabilities can be challenging. In order to provide the best possible experience to all guests, NWHC strives to accommodate guests with disabilities by providing alternative experiences, including a video tour, electronic records, and other accommodations to assist with guests’ special needs. With advance notice, we will make every effort to respond to special needs requests.

Contact us at 410-635-2602 or send an e-mail to nwhc1986@gmail.com

 

Meeting Information

Business Meetings of the New Windsor Heritage Committee typically take place the 1st Monday of each month at the Museum