Montgomery History ***Virtual Lecture***
"Off the Beaten Path in Montgomery County" Even though we are currently confined to our homes, with this free talk you’ll be able to explore areas all around the county! This illustrated presentation by Ralph Buglass explores the “Top 10” lesser-known spots in Montgomery County with historical importance, amazing natural beauty, or superlative in some other […]
UGRR Trail Saturday Guided Hike [CANCELED]
Woodlawn Manor Cultural Park 16501 Norwood Road, Sandy Spring, 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. Hikes are led by "conductors" who lead groups on a simulated Underground Railroad experience covering 2.0 miles from Woodlawn Manor Cultural Park along a wooded, natural surface trail to the […]
Office Hours with Doctor Stonestreet [CANCELED]
Stonestreet Museum of 19th C. Medicine 111 W. Montgomery Avenue, Rockville, MDMontgomery History has suspended all in-person programming indefinitely. Following the reopening and reinterpretation of the Stonestreet Museum of 19th Century Medicine in October 2019, Dr. Stonestreet (portrayed by Clarence Hickey) holds “Office Hours” the first Saturday of each month. The topic of this month’s free presentation is Dentistry in the 19th Century, including displays. Talk […]
Tracing Your Family Tree Lecture Series [POSTPONED]
Silver Spring B&O Railroad Station 8100 Georgia Avenue, Silver SpringMontgomery Preservation has postponed this event. This adult education series, hosted by Montgomery Preservation, is for the budding genealogist in us all. Using your family's oral history with genealogical methods to work out your family tree will be presented by Julianne Mangin, a writer, researcher, family historian, and a former librarian and website designer at the […]
UGRR Sunday Guided Hike [CANCELED]
Woodlawn Manor Cultural Park 16501 Norwood Road, Sandy Spring, 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. Hikes are led by "conductors" who lead groups on a simulated Underground Railroad experience covering 2.0 miles from Woodlawn Manor Cultural Park along a wooded, natural surface trail to the […]
A Modern American Dream: Stories of Migration [POSTPONED]
Sandy Spring Museum 17901 Bentley Road, Sandy SpringSandy Spring Museum is temporarily closed to support the effort to contain the spread of COVID-19. All public visits, programs, and events are postponed until further notice. Join your neighbors as they share personal immigration stories, inspired by the An American Story: Jewish & Muslim Perspectives exhibit. Guest speakers will share their perspectives on immigration. […]
Tuesday Talk [CANCELED]
Beall-Dawson Museum 103 W. Montgomery Avenue, Rockville, MDThe Better Angels: Five Women Who Changed Civil War America Learn about five remarkable women who made important contributions to the Union cause at various stages before, during, and after the critical years of the American Civil War. The singular actions of Clara Barton, Julia Ward Howe, Sarah Josepha Hale, Harriet Beecher Stowe, and Harriet […]
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 in cemeteries can follow. Glenn Wallace will also detail his 15-year process archiving Monocacy Cemetery. Bring your questions! Both sessions will be conducted via Zoom. […]
UGRR Trail Spring Break Guided Hike [CANCELED]
Woodlawn Manor Cultural Park 16501 Norwood Road, Sandy Spring, 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. Special hike offered on select weekdays during spring break! Program last 2 1/2 hours covering approximately 4 miles of natural surface wooded trails. Woodlawn Museum admission is included; advance registration […]
History@Home Virtual Lunch and Learn
Did you know Rockville has its own remarkable women to brag about? Ann Maria Weems, Frieda Fromm-Reichmann, and Vivian Simpson are just a few of our impressive women in history. In this presentation, Mary van Balgooy, Executive Director of the Society of Women Geographers and former Peerless Rockville Executive Director, will highlight the lives and […]