Other oral history suggestions that the Westminster Cemetery is located on the ancient burial grounds of the Native Americans who once lived in the area are not supported by contemporary research. Let’s just accept that the area has been hallowed ground for centuries.
For 155 years Carroll County has understood Memorial Day as a solemn day when we gather together as a community at the historic Westminster Cemetery to express our profound gratitude for the acts of brave patriots who made the ultimate sacrifice to preserve our way of life.