Lecture: Thurgood Marshall and Civil Rights in Montgomery County
White Oak Library 11701 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring, MDCivil rights icon Thurgood Marshall delivered an early blow to school segregation right here in Montgomery County gaining equal pay for the county’s African American teachers in 1937. This little-known legal case is often seen as the fist step in Marshall's successful drive to have separate schools for white and black children declared unconstitutional as […]
Wine and Waterfowl
Black Hill Visitor Center 20926 Lake Ridge Drive, Boyds, MDAt Wine and Waterfowl, at Black Hill Visitor Center in Black Hill Regional Park. See decoys, local arts highlighting our feathered friends, and winners of the US Fish and Wildlife Service's Federal Duck Stamp Contest. As the sun sets, watch resident waterfowl land on Little Seneca Lake for the night and enjoy sunset from the […]
Song Circle / Tune Circle
Denise's Bakery 25901 N Frederick Road, Hyattstown, MDJoin the Hyattstown Mill Arts Project for this month's Song and Tune Circles at Denise's Bakery and Deli. Bring a music stand if you have one, a copy of the Tune list if you want to play, and a friend or two if they want to join. Tune Circle begins at 6:00; Song Circle begins […]
Exhibit: “Action and Reaction”
Sandy Spring Museum 17901 Bentley Road, Sandy SpringAction and Reaction by Mark Goldman is an exhibit centered on the two most important parts of sports photojournalism: action and reaction. It captures the instantaneous intensity, athleticism, and success created through highlighting game action of area professional and collegiate level sports teams, while also revealing the competitiveness, heart and emotion behind each player’s reaction. At […]
Exhibit: Art Dolls
Sandy Spring Museum 17901 Bentley Road, Sandy SpringArt Dolls: Figurative Sculptures Tell a Story features the work of students enrolled in doll making classes at Montgomery College, where they utilize sculpting, painting, designing, wig making, costuming, and sewing to create art. The exhibit runs through March 1, 2020 – full details are available at the museum website.
Exhibit: Jim Crow on Streetcars
National Capital Trolley Museum 1313 Bonifant Road, Colesville, MDIn recognition of Black History Month, the National Capital Trolley Museum presents its exhibit, Jim Crow on Streetcars. Learn about the nature of segregation aboard the cars in 19th century New York, the efforts to block the practice as it developed across the South, and the eventual success in opening employment opportunities. Winter museum hours […]
Nature Crafts
Seneca Creek State ParkFun crafts, games, and hands-on nature items. Activities at the park office vary each week!
Skulls and Tracks
Patuxent River State Park 23222 Georgia Ave, Brookeville, MDCan you match the animal with its tracks? Play a matching game with skulls and tracks, and learn about some of the animal tracks you might see around Patuxent River State Park!
Reptile Encounter
Seneca Creek State ParkCheck out Seneca's resident snake at the park office. Learn some quick facts about reptiles of Maryland and watch the live corn snake eat its meal!
Lake Frank Eagle Nest Hike
Meadowside Nature Center 5100 Meadowside Lane, DerwoodThis Montgomery County Park is home to an active eagle nest, and this hike is designed to look for eagles. Hike to the nest – but eagle sightings can't be guaranteed! Bring binoculars, camera, and water. Note that the nature center is closed on Sundays so there are no restrooms available. Meet at the Meadowside […]