MoCo History Archives - Page 8 of 31

Memorial Honoring Tuskegee Airman Brigadier General Charles McGee Unveiled at Silver Spring Library

Published December 8, 2024 at 3:37PM

Courtesy Montgomery County

A memorial honoring Tuskegee Airman and WWII veteran Brigadier General Charles E. McGee was unveiled at the Silver Spring library named in his honor, commemorating his legacy days before what would have been his 104th birthday. The event was attended by County Executive Marc Elrich, Councilmembers, state and federal officials, members of the Distinguished Flying Cross Society, representatives from the Tuskegee Airmen Eastern Region, the Boy Scouts of America, and the Montgomery County Commission on Veteran Affairs.

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Frozen in Time: Inside the Abandoned Chi-Chi’s Left Untouched for 20 Years

By MCS Staff

Published November 18, 2024 at 2:43PM | Updated November 18, 2024 at 3:19PM

Chi-Chi’s, once a popular Mexican restaurant chain, faced a steep decline after a deadly hepatitis A outbreak in 2003, which sickened hundreds and led to multiple lawsuits. Combined with financial struggles and increased competition, the chain ultimately filed for bankruptcy and ceased operations in the U.S. shortly after. (more…)

Brief History of Anchor Inn

By MCS Staff

Published November 16, 2024 at 4:28PM

The Anchor Inn was one of the most popular restaurants in MoCo for 50 years. Established in 1954 in the heart of Wheaton, The Anchor Inn was one of the […]

Do You Remember the Ice Rink/ Mini Golf Course in Kentlands?

By MCS Staff

Published November 16, 2024 at 3:08PM

Back in the early 2000s, the plaza area between Crepes-A-Go-Go and Thai Tanium held an ice rink during the winter and a mini golf course in the summer. This venture only lasted for a couple of years, but it was the source of fond memories for many during that time.

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The Brief History of Maryland’s Highest Rated Elementary School

By MCS Staff

Published November 8, 2024 at 9:55PM

Courtesy Google Maps

Located at 5011 Allan Terrace in the southwest corner of Montgomery County (Bethesda), Westbrook Elementary School is just a few blocks from the District of Columbia line. Traditionally one of […]

Ghost Story: The Headless Horseman of Game Preserve Road

By MCS Staff

Published October 25, 2024 at 2:39PM

It’s that time of the year again. Today we once again share the story of “The Headless Horseman of Game Preserve Rd.” From the Montgomery County Sentinel in 1876: “As the story goes, during the Civil War a soldier was decapitated by a saber in a skirmish around what is now Game Preserve Road. After the fight, his fellow soldiers hastily buried him in an unmarked grave, even though they couldn’t find his head to bury with his body.”

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Registration Open for 2024 Montgomery County History Conference Featuring Keynote on Thomas Smallwood and Documentary Screening

By Patrick Herron

Published October 14, 2024 at 2:00PM

Registration is open for the 2024 Montgomery County History Conference on October 19 at Montgomery College’s Rockville campus, featuring a keynote on Thomas Smallwood, nine breakout sessions, and a documentary screening on local history, with tickets priced at $75 and discounts available for students.

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Unfortunately, Montgomery Donuts is Not Returning

By MCS Staff

Published October 8, 2024 at 3:16PM | Updated October 8, 2024 at 4:06PM

Local satire website, the Montgonion, has struck again. With pictures of “Montgomery Donuts Coming Back Soon” signs floating across area Facebook groups, we can confirm that Montgomery Donuts is not making a return.

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Zoom Presentation to Reveal New Insights on Reverend Josiah Henson’s Life, Based on Upcoming Book

By Patrick Herron

Published October 7, 2024 at 9:13AM

Join historian Susan Cooke Soderberg on Friday, November 15, from 7:30-9pm for a Zoom presentation based on her upcoming book, “My Name is Not Tom.” Discover new findings about Reverend Josiah Henson’s life, revealing a more complex story beyond his autobiographies. Addition details below:

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The Brief History of Travilah Elementary School

By MCS Staff

Published October 5, 2024 at 12:09AM

Travilah Elementary School, located at 13801 Dufief Mill Rd., opened in 1960 in what is now known as North Potomac. It is named for Travilah Clagett, who was the first postmaster for the area, leading to the United States Post Office using the name “Travilah’ to identify the previously unnamed location. The school has the following history on its website:

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What’s Your Favorite Lakeforest Store of All-Time?

By MCS Staff

Published September 25, 2024 at 11:12PM

With the Gaithersburg Mayor and City Council holding a policy discussion and final action on the redevelopment of Lakeforest Mall on September 26, we wanted to revisit a question we asked readers back in 2021– What’s your favorite Lakeforest Mall store of all-time?

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