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MoCo Hidden Gem: Sandy Spring Slave Museum (and African Art Gallery)

Published September 17, 2018 at 3:27PM | Updated September 26, 2019 at 5:31PM

I stopped by this past weekend and was able to experience a new limited time exhibit “ The History of Black Schools in Montgomery County”. The exhibit highlights the education for black students in Montgomery County, integration of the schools, pioneer educators and the importance of education to the achievement, sustainability and cross-cultural communication of the people from the 17th century to today.

The exhibit runs through October 7th and the museum is open Thursdays from 10:30am-1pm and Saturdays and Sundays from 2pm-4pm. Group tours are available at any time on any day and can be booked by e-mailing [email protected]

Montgomery County Heritage Days 2018 (Sandy Spring Slave Museum & African Art Gallery)

By MCS Staff

Published June 17, 2018 at 10:57AM | Updated September 26, 2019 at 5:31PM

“Immerse and educate yourself in the rich culture of the African American experience during Heritage Days June 23rd and 24th at the Sandy Spring Slave Museum & African Art Gallery located at 18524 Brooke Road in the historic Freeman’s Village of Sandy Spring, Maryland.

On Saturday, June 23rd, the museum will open our FREE Heritage Day celebration with a Libation ceremony at noon led by Maxine Holland noted historian. The ceremony commemorates our ancestors on whose shoulders we have stood, honor the struggle of our ancestors, and gives us strength for the continuing struggles ahead and uplifts future generations to continue to achieve greatness.

Sherwood High School Yearbook From 1940

By MCS Staff

Published May 25, 2018 at 3:38PM | Updated July 6, 2021 at 3:09PM

In the image below you’ll see a page of students that contains a photo of “Fritzi” Farquhar. Those familiar with Olney will recognize the last name.