This room was named after Carroll County's most celebrated Civil War hero, Lt. John E. Buffington of Co. C, 6th Maryland Infantry (1839-1915). He received the Congressional Medal of Honor as one of the bravest soldiers in the Army of the Potomac. He is buried at the Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetery in Taneytown.
The Armistead Room is named after George Armistead. He was an American military officer who served as the commander of Fort McHenry during the Battle of Baltimore in the War of 1812. He is well-known for capturing British flags and bringing them to President James Madison. His defense of Baltimore against British attack in 1814 inspired Francis Scott Key to write The Star-Spangled Banner.
This room was named after topographical engineer, Major General Gouverneur Kemble Warren (1830-1882). He created the first comprehensive map of the U.S. west of the Mississippi River. He was also a prominent general for the Union Army best remembered for arranging last-minute defense of Little Round Top during the Battle of Gettysburg.
This charming room is named after Harriet Tubman. Tubman was born into slavery in Maryland and escaped to freedom in the North in 1849 to become the most famous "conductor" on the Underground Railroad. Tubman risked her life to lead hundreds of family members and other slaves from the plantation system to freedom on this elaborate secret network of safe houses. She also helped the Union Army during the Civil War, working as a spy among other roles.
George Brinton McClellan (1826-1885) was a major general in the Civil War, Democratic presidential nominee in 1864 and a lieutenant in the Corps of Engineers. He helped build railroads and became president of the Atlantic and Great Western Railroad after the war.
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