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Evolution of Fashion Along the C&O Canal
Evolution of Fashion Along the C&O Canal
Clothing and fashion have always played an important role in defining people, communities, and time periods. Just like today, fashion of the 19th-century said a lot about people including their occupations and social status. Fashion along the canal varied from clothing worn by working-class boat operators and lock keepers and more high-end clothing worn by […]
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Boat Rides at Great Falls
Boat Rides at Great Falls
This year's boat program will highlight the launch boats that traveled along the canal during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Launch boats were typically 30-foot long boats that were used primarily for leisure and business. They were much smaller in comparison to the 90-foot mule-drawn boats that usually dominated the canal. Tours are […]
Meet the Mules at Great Falls
Meet the Mules at Great Falls
During the 19th century, mules acted as the "engines" of the C&O Canal by pulling boats from Georgetown to Cumberland, MD. Today, the park mules help to preserve and share the history of the canal by providing visitors with unique experiences and tangible links to the past. Join us at the Great Falls Tavern Visitor […]
What Makes Gatsby Great?
What Makes Gatsby Great?
Join Peerless Rockville and Jackson R. Bryer, Professor Emeritus of English at the University of Maryland and co-founder and president of the F. Scott Fitzgerald Literary Conference for this fascinating illustrated presentation in-person at Glenview Mansion. When The Great Gatsby was published in May 1925, reviews were decidedly mixed and sales were well below what […]
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Meet the Mules at Great Falls
Meet the Mules at Great Falls
During the 19th century, mules acted as the "engines" of the C&O Canal by pulling boats from Georgetown to Cumberland, MD. Today, the park mules help to preserve and share the history of the canal by providing visitors with unique experiences and tangible links to the past. Join us at the Great Falls Tavern Visitor […]
Boat Rides at Great Falls
Boat Rides at Great Falls
This year's boat program will highlight the launch boats that traveled along the canal during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Launch boats were typically 30-foot long boats that were used primarily for leisure and business. They were much smaller in comparison to the 90-foot mule-drawn boats that usually dominated the canal. Tours are […]
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Meet the Mules at Great Falls
Meet the Mules at Great Falls
During the 19th century, mules acted as the "engines" of the C&O Canal by pulling boats from Georgetown to Cumberland, MD. Today, the park mules help to preserve and share the history of the canal by providing visitors with unique experiences and tangible links to the past. Join us at the Great Falls Tavern Visitor […]
Boat Rides at Great Falls
Boat Rides at Great Falls
This year's boat program will highlight the launch boats that traveled along the canal during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Launch boats were typically 30-foot long boats that were used primarily for leisure and business. They were much smaller in comparison to the 90-foot mule-drawn boats that usually dominated the canal. Tours are […]
Harriet Tubman Day at Button Farm Living History Center
Harriet Tubman Day at Button Farm Living History Center
Visit Button Farm Living History Center on Saturday, September 14, 2024, 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM to celebrate the remarkable life of Harriet Tubman (1822-1913) who made her first attempt to reach freedom on September 17, 1849. Tubman not only claimed her own freedom but secured the liberation of others, returning a dozen times to […]
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Ride for the Reserve
Ride for the Reserve
Please join us for the 17th anniversary of the Montgomery County Farm Tour to benefit the Reserve and our quest to protect this special place. We are once again being hosted by Sugarloaf Citizens Association at historic Linden Farm where routes of 6-62 miles over the Ag Reserve's rolling Rustic Roads will start and finish with our signature […]
Autumn Pop-Up Market
Autumn Pop-Up Market
Bring the entire family and join us for a Sunday of warm Autumn cheer on Linden Farm. Enjoy live festive music, yummy food from Traditional Authentic Mexican Food, dessert from Tasty Treats & Sweets, whimsical face painting, and 20+ farm, arts, and vintage vendors. Presented by the Montgomery Countryside Alliance.
Black Business History Author Talk
Black Business History Author Talk
In this author's talk, Anthony Brogdon examines the rise of Black business in America as detailed in his work Black Business Book. Topics span from enslaved people purchasing their freedom, to Tulsa’s “Black Wall Street,” and beyond. Anthony Brogdon is a historian, author, and host of the popular podcast Strong Inspirations, which highlights organizations sharing […]
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Gaithersburg History Project Presents Gaithersburg’s Latine History
Gaithersburg History Project Presents Gaithersburg’s Latine History
Maria Sprehn-Malagón will discuss the work happening as part of the Gaithersburg History Project to document Gaithersburg's Latine community. She will also explore the plan for research and community documentation. The program is free. Register to participate in-person or on Zoom. It will also stream on YouTube, where Spanish translation will be available. Register for […]
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Boat Rides at Great Falls
Boat Rides at Great Falls
This year's boat program will highlight the launch boats that traveled along the canal during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Launch boats were typically 30-foot long boats that were used primarily for leisure and business. They were much smaller in comparison to the 90-foot mule-drawn boats that usually dominated the canal. Tours are […]
Meet the Mules at Great Falls
Meet the Mules at Great Falls
During the 19th century, mules acted as the "engines" of the C&O Canal by pulling boats from Georgetown to Cumberland, MD. Today, the park mules help to preserve and share the history of the canal by providing visitors with unique experiences and tangible links to the past. Join us at the Great Falls Tavern Visitor […]
Aged to Perfection: Historic Preservation at Rocklands Farm Winery
Aged to Perfection: Historic Preservation at Rocklands Farm Winery
Join Preservation Maryland for a special evening at Montgomery County’s historic Rocklands Farm! Located in the beautiful landscape of the Agricultural Reserve, Rocklands is a family-owned farm and winery dedicated to the stewardship of the land and the preservation of historic resources. We are excited to host this event in partnership with the Glenn Family, who have owned […]
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Boat Rides at Great Falls
Boat Rides at Great Falls
This year's boat program will highlight the launch boats that traveled along the canal during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Launch boats were typically 30-foot long boats that were used primarily for leisure and business. They were much smaller in comparison to the 90-foot mule-drawn boats that usually dominated the canal. Tours are […]
Meet the Mules at Great Falls
Meet the Mules at Great Falls
During the 19th century, mules acted as the "engines" of the C&O Canal by pulling boats from Georgetown to Cumberland, MD. Today, the park mules help to preserve and share the history of the canal by providing visitors with unique experiences and tangible links to the past. Join us at the Great Falls Tavern Visitor […]
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Meet the Mules at Great Falls
Meet the Mules at Great Falls
During the 19th century, mules acted as the "engines" of the C&O Canal by pulling boats from Georgetown to Cumberland, MD. Today, the park mules help to preserve and share the history of the canal by providing visitors with unique experiences and tangible links to the past. Join us at the Great Falls Tavern Visitor […]
Boat Rides at Great Falls
Boat Rides at Great Falls
This year's boat program will highlight the launch boats that traveled along the canal during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Launch boats were typically 30-foot long boats that were used primarily for leisure and business. They were much smaller in comparison to the 90-foot mule-drawn boats that usually dominated the canal. Tours are […]
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Evolution of Fashion Along the C&O Canal
Evolution of Fashion Along the C&O Canal
Clothing and fashion have always played an important role in defining people, communities, and time periods. Just like today, fashion of the 19th-century said a lot about people including their occupations and social status. Fashion along the canal varied from clothing worn by working-class boat operators and lock keepers and more high-end clothing worn by […]
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Boat Rides at Great Falls
Boat Rides at Great Falls
This year's boat program will highlight the launch boats that traveled along the canal during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Launch boats were typically 30-foot long boats that were used primarily for leisure and business. They were much smaller in comparison to the 90-foot mule-drawn boats that usually dominated the canal. Tours are […]
Meet the Mules at Great Falls
Meet the Mules at Great Falls
During the 19th century, mules acted as the "engines" of the C&O Canal by pulling boats from Georgetown to Cumberland, MD. Today, the park mules help to preserve and share the history of the canal by providing visitors with unique experiences and tangible links to the past. Join us at the Great Falls Tavern Visitor […]
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Boat Rides at Great Falls
Boat Rides at Great Falls
This year's boat program will highlight the launch boats that traveled along the canal during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Launch boats were typically 30-foot long boats that were used primarily for leisure and business. They were much smaller in comparison to the 90-foot mule-drawn boats that usually dominated the canal. Tours are […]
Meet the Mules at Great Falls
Meet the Mules at Great Falls
During the 19th century, mules acted as the "engines" of the C&O Canal by pulling boats from Georgetown to Cumberland, MD. Today, the park mules help to preserve and share the history of the canal by providing visitors with unique experiences and tangible links to the past. Join us at the Great Falls Tavern Visitor […]
2 events,
Meet the Mules at Great Falls
Meet the Mules at Great Falls
During the 19th century, mules acted as the "engines" of the C&O Canal by pulling boats from Georgetown to Cumberland, MD. Today, the park mules help to preserve and share the history of the canal by providing visitors with unique experiences and tangible links to the past. Join us at the Great Falls Tavern Visitor […]
Boat Rides at Great Falls
Boat Rides at Great Falls
This year's boat program will highlight the launch boats that traveled along the canal during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Launch boats were typically 30-foot long boats that were used primarily for leisure and business. They were much smaller in comparison to the 90-foot mule-drawn boats that usually dominated the canal. Tours are […]
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