Livestreaming History Conversations
This week don't miss Glenn Wallace presenting "Preserving Historic Cemeteries." Learn the importance—and excitement—of researching, locating, archiving, and preserving our historic cemeteries. This overview describes the basic process that anyone interested […]
Celebrating African Rhythms Throughout Dance & Song [CANCELED]
Oakley Cabin African American Museum & Park 3610 Brookeville Road, Brookeville, MDAll programming, classes, and events taking place in Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) parks and at park facilities are canceled through April 30. Celebrate the arrival of spring […]
Online Family Research
Have you always wanted to research your family history, but don't know where to start? Genealogist Lorraine Minor will guide you through using familysearch.org, which has a wealth of free […]
Livestreaming History Conversations
Rowser's Ford, Where Lee Lost Gettysburg On the night of June 27, 1863, Confederate General J.E.B. Stuart crossed the Potomac River with 5,000 horsemen including artillery at “Rowser’s Ford” and […]
Cavalcade of Street Cars [CANCELED]
National Capital Trolley Museum 1313 Bonifant Road, Colesville, MDThe Museum will be closed to the public through Thursday, April 30th. Several street cars from the collections will be in service this afternoon. Plan to ride each one while […]
Montgomery County GreenFest 2020 [CANCELED]
Brookside Gardens 1800 Glenallan Avenue, Silver Spring, MDThis event has been canceled. In 2020, the county's biggest environmental celebration features the 50th anniversary of Earth Month! Grab the family and explore beautiful gardens while discovering new, fun ways […]
Virtual Earth Day Festival and Community Sing
In honor of the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, Carpe Diem Arts and Washington Revels will present a host of special guests bringing us together in song and celebration. Free […]
Virtual Lunch and Learn
"From Farmland to Community" This special presentation from Peerless Rockville will look at the unique transition of farmland into five, thriving neighborhoods in Rockville. The neighborhood examples include the first […]
Virtual History Conversation
Conserving Monarch Butterflies in Your Backyard is designed for nature lovers. In honor of Earth Day's 50th anniversary, Clarence Hickey will be presenting on his experience of planting common native […]
Virtual History Conversation
"Potomac's Storied History" is the topic of this conversation with Judith Welles. Join her as she dives into never-before-seen photos – many from Montgomery History's collection – that shed new […]