On July 4, 2026, the United States of America will celebrate its 250th anniversary. Throughout 2026, Carroll County will host a variety of events and activities across the county to engage residents, visitors, museums, historic sites, businesses, educational institutions, and various organizations in celebrating the 250th anniversary of our nation.

In June 2024, Carroll County Commissioners passed Resolution No. 1217-2024, establishing a Semi-quincentennial (250th) Planning Advisory Committee. For more information and a calendar of proposed events, please visit the Carroll 250 site.