Seneca Quarry Hike with C&O Canal Association
Riley's Blockhouse & Seneca Aqueduct 13015 Rileys Lock Road, Poolesville, MDJoin this C&O Canal Association-sponsored hike to the Stonecutter Mill ruins, then head off trail to visit the quarry where the iconic red Seneca sandstone of the Smithsonian Castle was mined in the 19th century. There are port-a-johns located in the parking lot at the end of Riley's Lock Road, where the group will meet. […]
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 […]
Signs of Spring Hike
Patuxent River State Park 23222 Georgia Ave, Brookeville, MDJoin rangers for a guided hike to see some of the emerging signs of spring at Patuxent River State Park. Wear shoes that can get muddy, as you may go off trail. Suitable for adults and children old enough to hike through potentially muddy areas with underbrush. This event is contingent on the weather; check […]
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: “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.
Teeny Revelers
Washington Revels 531 Dale Drive, Silver Spring, MDBring your little ones for fun early arts enrichment activities at Washington Revels. On Tuesdays, kids have a chance to explore some of the parts and pieces that make up Revels traditions in Revels Play space. Then on Thursdays, embark on a global voyage through children's literature and music in our Mini Voyageurs programs, where […]
Little Farmers Story Time
Agricultural History Farm Park 18400 Muncaster Road, Derwood, MDYour Little Farmer is invited to enjoy storytime at the Agricultural History Farm Park that will make all the different aspects of the farm come to life! Listen to a story, participate in a story-themed activity or craft, and explore the farm, meeting all the plants, animals, and farmers. Cash only ($10) if paying at […]
Nature Nook
Seneca Creek State ParkFun crafts, games, and hands-on activities at the Park Office. Activities vary each week!
Tuesday Talk: Women’s History Month
Beall-Dawson Museum 103 W. Montgomery Avenue, Rockville, MDThe Path to Leadership: Montgomery County Women, Women's Clubs, and Suffrage" is the topic of this free lunchtime talk hosted by the Montgomery County Historical Society. The presentation—offered on the 107thanniversary of the 1913 Woman Suffrage Procession in D.C.—explores women’s suffrage in the county and its relationship to the growing network of women’s clubs from the […]
Historic Preservation Tax Credit Open House
Montgomery Planning 8787 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MDMontgomery Planning staff will explain the tax credit programs for home improvements and answer residents’ questions at this event, held in the auditorium.