Montgomery Parks will shine a light on stories of the brave women of the Underground Railroad and the history of a 200-year-old former Quaker plantation in its September and October History Hour lecture series. Park historians will present the sessions on September 19 and October 17, from 6 – 7 p.m. at Josiah Henson Museum and Park.
Montgomery History will host the “Button Farm Almanac” tour on Saturday, Sept. 14, exploring the Button Farm Living History Center in Germantown, led by historian Tony Cohen, with a focus on plantation life and the Underground Railroad. (more…)
The Bethesda Historical Society is celebrating Bethesda Metro Station’s 40th anniversary on Sunday, August 25th.
Located at the key intersection of Rockville Pike and what’s now Josiah Henson Parkway (then Montrose Parkway) Pike & Rose opened its first phase approximately ten years ago– in 2014.
Seneca Valley High School in Germantown recently celebrated its 50th anniversary with a block party. MCPS shared that the event consisted of “fun, games, and community support.”
Muncaster Mill Rd., less commonly known as Highway 115, is a road that starts at Woodfield Rd. in Gaithersburg and extends to Norbeck Rd. in Rockville. Today, most only know of the road, as not much is left of the mill itself. It was originally located on the northwest corner of Emory Lane and Muncaster Mill Rd.
Do you recognize this area? This is a map of Montgomery County in 1863. Created by the Bureau of Topographical Engineers and the United States Coast Survey, this map contains the locations of rural households and natural landmarks, like ravines. This carefully crafted image would’ve been used as a general guide to Montgomery County’s landscape and for military purposes. (more…)
Courtesy Susan Soderberg, President of the Germantown Historical Society.
The peace of the little village of Germantown was broken by the sound of gunshots on January 20, 1932. Robbers had entered Horace Waters’ store at around 7 p.m. They shot and killed Mr. Waters, a prominent citizen of Montgomery County, and wounded his clerk. (more…)
25 years ago, we were all preparing for the unknown as the year 2000 problem (or “Y2K”) was on the horizon. Y2K referred to the potential of computer errors related to the formatting and storage of calendar data for dates in and after the year 2000. Montgomery County was preparing residents and offering information through town hall meetings set across the county.
Montgomery History will host “The Washington Trolley Story,” a free online presentation beginning July 1.
Montgomery History will host“The Full Spectrum: Uncovering LGBTQ+ Heritage in Montgomery County,” a free online presentation beginning June 24.