History@Home

"The History of Baseball in Rockville" – Take this sports pause as an opportunity to learn about Rockville's storied connection with both major league and Negro leagues baseball. Bill Hickman will present a rundown of the various players and managers with Rockville associations to the history of the game. You will learn about their performances on […]

Daily Antidotes of Song

Join Washington Revels & Carpe Diem Arts for Daily Antidotes of Song as they share some “notes of hope” in the form of an online song. It's designed to energize the day with the inspiration and connection of singing together. You can also watch most days on Facebook Live. No Facebook account is needed.

Daily Antidotes of Song

Join Washington Revels & Carpe Diem Arts for Daily Antidotes of Song as they share some “notes of hope” in the form of an online song. It's designed to energize the day with the inspiration and connection of singing together. You can also watch most days on Facebook Live. No Facebook account is needed.

Daily Antidotes of Song

Join Washington Revels & Carpe Diem Arts for Daily Antidotes of Song as they share some “notes of hope” in the form of an online song. It's designed to energize the day with the inspiration and connection of singing together. You can also watch most days on Facebook Live. No Facebook account is needed.

Tuesday Talk

Beall-Dawson Museum 103 W. Montgomery Avenue, Rockville, MD, United States

Potomac's Storied History Judith Welles dives into never-before-seen photos–many from Montgomery History’s collection–that shed new light on the storied history of this area of the county. With the photographs as a backdrop, Welles tells the impact of the C&O Canal and the Civil War; the story of the Gold Rush and ghosts; the Potomac Hunt; […]

Family Fun Night In!

June's Family Fun Night features a performance by the hippest kids' musicians around, The Grandsons, Jr. Gather around the computer for this special online event; visit the Washington Revels website for details on how to participate. Aimed at preschoolers and their families. The event is free; donations are welcomed.

Tracing Your Family Tree Lecture Series [POSTPONED]

Silver Spring B&O Railroad Station 8100 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, United States

Due to the developing situation involving coronavirus (COVID-19), Montgomery Preservation has postponed this event. This adult education series, hosted by Montgomery Preservation, is for the budding genealogist in us all. "Should You Take a DNA Test to Discover Your Ethnic Origin?" will be presented by Lorraine Dutcher Minor, a past president of the Genealogy Club […]

Virtual History Event

“Not Just Child’s Play: A Look Inside the Montgomery History Dollhouse Collection” Montgomery History Curator Elizabeth Lay takes you on an up close and magical tour of some of the intricate dollhouses in Montgomery History's collection. Whether you are already an enthusiast or a complete novice, you’ll enjoy exploring the interiors of these tiny treasures […]

History Conversations

“Still Standing: The Relics of School Segregation in Montgomery County” Education, denied to the enslaved, was one of the highest priorities of emancipated African Americans. But in Montgomery County public education was not extended to black children until a decade after it was instituted for white children. Even then, the practice of “separate but equal” […]

Juneteenth Virtual Event

Join the Sandy Spring Slave Museum & African Art Gallery from the comfort of your home as they celebrate the history and importance of the Juneteenth holiday. Enjoy performances and learn from an expert team of historians and educators. Special guests Shane Lee (University of Alabama Football ), Walt "The Wizard" Williams (Retired NBA Basketball Player) […]