Poolesville
Civil War History in Poolesville
The Town of Poolesville is filled with all kinds of interesting history from the Civil War.
Hidden Gems: Dickerson Market
From Sunshine Burger to Taco Bar, we love finding great food in unexpected places.
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A List of Restaurant Closures in MoCo Since March 17th, 2020
Though this isn’t a list of closures caused by the pandemic, since there is no way to determine every reason behind a closure, 17% of restaurants (over 110,000) have closed since the time it started, according to Business Insider.
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Ed Reed is Elected as Poolesville’s First Black Town Commissioner
Life-long Marylander Ed Reed made history this past election day by becoming the first Black man to be elected to the position of Commissioner in the Town of Poolesville. Reed secured 1,516 votes in an at-large race.
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White’s Ferry, the Last Remaining Ferry in Montgomery County
White’s Ferry is a cable ferry service along the Potomac River in the town of Poolesville.
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The DMV has many scenic areas and buildings that have been used as striking locales for filming film and TV. Whether it’s downtown D.C., Baltimore, or Annapolis, location scouts consistently look to our surrounding areas as visual homes for their stories. Montgomery County is no different.
Here are five movies (in no particular order) where you can see Montgomery County on the big screen:
Did You Know That Poolesville High School Sits On A Former Civil War Encampment?
During Christmastime in the year 1863, cavalry units and soldiers of the 39th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment were encamped on the land that Poolesville High School now sits on.
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The Comus Inn Soft Opens on Wednesday, 10/28
UPDATED TO REFLECT OPENING DATE
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2022 is the 161st anniversary of The Battle of Ball’s Bluff. According to local lore, the area around the 33/34 Mile Mark of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal (C&O Canal) near Poolesville is haunted by the ghosts of Civil War Soldiers (photos below).
During the early days of the American Civil War, Union soldiers ferried across the Potomac River from the Maryland side in Montgomery County to the Virginia side for the Battle of Ball’s Bluff against the Confederate Army, who were camped alongside the river in Leesburg, VA.
5 MoCo Spots for a Taste of Fall
Looking for fresh apples, pumpkins, or other Fall produce? Check out our list of some local spots with fruits, veggies, and more fresh from the farm! Some places listed allow customers to pick-your-own, some have Fall activities, and some have marketplaces.