Panel: Voices of Segregation
Rockville Memorial Library 21 Maryland Avenue, Rockville, MDComing to the Table – Montgomery County (CTTT MoCo) friend Warren Crutchfield will introduce a panel of five men who grew up throughout the United States during the time of legal segregation. The experiences of men from Maryland, Washington D.C., Texas, California, and Virginia will be represented. There will be time for questions and conversation […]
Carpe Diem! Silver Spring Dance
Silver Spring Civic Building One Veterans Place, Silver SpringOn the second Thursday of every month, enjoy the fun as well as the mental and physical health benefits of dancing with others! No experience required; each session starts at 7:00 p.m. with a 30-minute lesson, and then dances are “called” from 7:30-10:00 p.m. (this means the steps are called out loud so you can […]
Special Exhibit: Women in Transition
National Capital Trolley Museum 1313 Bonifant Road, Colesville, MDCelebrating Women's History Month and beyond, the National Capital Trolley Museum is hosting the special exhibit, "Women in Transition." There is an admission fee; see the museum website for details.
Lecture: The Case for Open Space
Silver Spring Regional Office Building 8787 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MDIn this latest installment of the Montgomery County Parks' Speaker Series, Ed McMahon, Senior Resident Fellow at the Urban Land Institute will share insight into the economic, social and environmental impacts of parks and open space. Learn how parks increase long-term real estate value, but also how some of this value can be captured to mitigate […]
History Happy Hour: Politics in Film
Sandy Spring Museum 17901 Bentley Road, Sandy SpringEvery generation gets the cinematic politicians that Hollywood wants it to see. Films, both fiction and documentary, are a fascinating chronicle of how we as a society feel about our nation and its government. How have they portrayed our government officials, from the town down, in good and bad economic times, war and peace, and […]
Orchid Festival at Brookside Gardens
Brookside Gardens 1800 Glenallan Avenue, Silver Spring, MDThe Annual Friends of Brookside Gardens Orchid Show and Sale that is co-sponsored by the Rock Creek Orchid Club will take place at the Brookside Gardens Visitors Center on Saturday, March 16 from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. and Sunday, March 17, from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Attendees will have the opportunity to consult with orchid experts, enjoy vibrant […]
Lecture: Women’s History on the C&O Canal
Great Falls Tavern Visitor Center 11710 MacArthur Blvd, PotomacCanal historian Karen Gray will discuss the vital role of women who worked on the C&O Canal.
Special Exhibit: Women in Transition
National Capital Trolley Museum 1313 Bonifant Road, Colesville, MDCelebrating Women's History Month and beyond, the National Capital Trolley Museum is hosting the special exhibit, "Women in Transition." There is an admission fee; see the museum website for details.
Nature Observation Hike
Seneca Creek State Park 11950 Clopper Road, Gaithersburg, MDEnjoy an afternoon hike through Seneca Creek State Park and observe all of the awesome natural finds the park has to offer. Whether looking at birds, insects, plants, or reptiles, this is a great opportunity to see and learn about all types of nature. Meet at the Boat Center.
Hyattstown Mill Song Circle
Hyattstown Mill 14920 Hyattstown Mill Road, Hyattstown, MDMarch location TBA – visit the Song Circle Website for the latest information. Tune Circle begins at 6:00, Song Circle at 7:30.