Remembering Sir Walter Raleigh Inn
Sir Walter Raleigh Inn is fondly remembered for being a not-so-expensive steak house with a great salad bar that was included with your meal. Suitable for a homecoming dinner or birthday celebration, the Montgomery Village location (now the site of CVS), closed back in 2005. What many people might not know, is that Sir Walter Raleigh had multiple locations throughout the DC Metro area.
Event: “Forging Freedom: Endurance, Escape, and Rockville’s Underground Railroad” on February 25th
A virtual presentation on Peerless Rockville’s exhibit “Forging Freedom: Endurance, Escape, and Rockville’s Underground Railroad will take place on Thursday, February 25th at 7PM. You can register for the free event at here.
Glen Echo Carousel Celebrates 100 Years
Former Congresswoman Connie Morella Turns 90
Montgomery County’s Connie Morella turns 90 years old on February 12th. Morella was well known for being a beloved Republican elected in a heavily Democratic district, often winning reelection with over 70% of the vote.
A Complete History of The Cider Barrel and Details on its Future
By Karen Adjei
Victor Litz Celebrates 60 Years
This year, Victor Litz Music Center in Olde Town Gaithersburg is celebrating 60 years in business.
Montgomery County’s 2021 History Conference Begins Tonight
The 15th annual Montgomery County History Conference begins tonight at 7PM with a special trivia event hosted by The MoCoShow’s Alex T. The event will be held over the next nine days and feature a keynote speech on Wednesday by Kevin Levin, discussing confederate monuments and race.
MLK Week of Service Event
This year the Montgomery County Volunteer Center’s MLK Day of Service event is moving to a digital platform and expanding to a full week.
Historic Rockland Farm (Virginia) Responds to White Ferry Announcement Regarding Ceasing Operations
Earlier today White’s Ferry announced that is had ceased operations after the Circuit Court of Loudon County ruled that no public landing exists on the Virginia Shoreline at White’s Ferry Road, prohibiting the ferry from landing at that location in Virginia.
Who is Tuckerman Lane Named For? Walter Tuckerman
Walter Rupert Tuckerman was born in Oyster Bay, New York in the year 1881. He then became orphaned, and lived with his grandfather, Lucius Tuckerman in Washington D.C.
