Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of African American freedom and emphasizes education and achievement in the United States. On June 19, 1865, Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas to announce that the Civil War was over and that the enslaved were to be freed. This event is created to inform and educate the community about an incredibly important moment in U.S. history that is often forgotten and left uncelebrated.
Old School MoCo Commercials #4
Enjoy the latest round of local commercials from the past. Make sure to check out Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3 of the series.
While some places have had the same name for hundreds of years, many of the areas we know and love in Montgomery County weren’t always known by the names they have now. Many had similar names, others had very different names, and plenty were part of a different area before they became their own place. Let’s look at a few below:
Now: Kensington Then: Kensington Park
Montgomery County Reopens Completely This Friday
Per Montgomery County:
Montgomery County to Host 24th Juneteenth Celebration at BlackRock Center in Germantown
Per Montgomery County:
Rockville to Hold Its Inaugural Juneteenth Celebration
Hans Riemer Asks For Investigation Into the 1986 Death of Keith Warren
On Wednesday, Councilmember At-Large Hans Reimer sent a letter to County Executive Marc Elrich asking him to order an independent investigation into the Montgomery County Police Department’s handling of Keith Warren’s death.
Zayre was a discount store that operated on the east coast from 1956 until 1990. In 1988, parent company Zayre Corp. sold stores to Ames and merged with the TJX […]
Pro-Confederacy “Maryland, My Maryland” No Longer State Song
The Maryland Senate voted unanimously on Friday to remove “Maryland, My Maryland” as the official state song. It had been Maryland’s official song since 1939.
Explore Rockville 2021 Features a Socially Distanced Scavenger Hunt & Tour
Peerless Rockville, a non profit historical preservation group, will be offering a virtual, self guided tour of the city and a socially distanced scavenger hunt from March 18th through the 21st. Tickets available here.
Vintage MoCo TV Commercials
Take a look below at an assortment of old school Montgomery County commercials we found on YouTube from the 70’s, 80’s & 90’s!