Gaithersburg Museum “After Hours”
Gaithersburg Community Museum 9 South Summit Avenue, Gaithersburg, United StatesMerciful Minerva! Suffrage and the Birth of Wonder Woman Inspired by the women’s suffrage movement of the 1910s, William Moulton Marston created Wonder Woman in 1941 as a new type of woman he believed should rule the world. More than 75 years later she continues to be an icon of strength and liberation for generations […]
Special Exhibit: Women in Transition
National Capital Trolley Museum 1313 Bonifant Road, Colesville, MD, United StatesCelebrating Women's History Month and beyond, the National Capital Trolley Museum is hosting the special exhibit, "Women in Transition." There is an admission fee; see the museum website for details.
Seneca Stonecutter Cemetery Hike
Seneca Creek MeetUp 16899 Riffle Ford Road, Darnestown, MD, United StatesThis bushwhacking, history-seeking hike focuses on the final resting place of 100 or more of the quarry workers who mined the sandstone that was used to build the Smithsonian Castle. There is NO TRAIL to the cemetery; plan to hike through farm fields and woods. The round trip hike will be approximately four miles. The […]
Kentlands Flower Show Art Reception
Kentlands Mansion 320 Kent Square Road, Gaithersburg, United StatesGaithersburg’s Arts on the Green presents “The Kentlands Flower Show: A Floral Photography Exhibit,” featuring fine art photography by Composite Fine Art Photographers. The exhibit is on display at Kentlands Mansion from March 1 through April 28, 2019. The public is invited to meet the artists during a free Artists Reception on Sunday, March 10 […]
Special Exhibit: Women in Transition
National Capital Trolley Museum 1313 Bonifant Road, Colesville, MD, United StatesCelebrating Women's History Month and beyond, the National Capital Trolley Museum is hosting the special exhibit, "Women in Transition." There is an admission fee; see the museum website for details.
Lake Frank Eagle Nest Loop Hike
Meadowside Nature Center 5100 Meadowside Lane, Derwood, United StatesMeadowside Nature Center in Rockville is the home of a Bald Eagle nest. Join other eagle enthusiasts for a 4.5-mile hike around Lake Frank to search for the nest, eagles, and spring migrants. Bring binoculars and water. Waterproof footwear is recommended.
Nature Crafts at Seneca Creek State Park
Seneca Creek State Park 11950 Clopper Road, Gaithersburg, MD, United StatesMeet at the Park office for fun crafts, games, and hands-on nature items. Activities vary each week.
Discovery Day: Model Building
Gaithersburg Community Museum 9 South Summit Avenue, Gaithersburg, United StatesExplore the fascinating world of model building with hands-on activities, demonstrations, and exhibits by hobbyists and hobby groups. Groups exhibiting and demonstrating are the International Plastic Model Society of Washington, DC, the Capitol Region Origami Crew, and the International Paper Model Convention. There will also be individual model builders demonstrating and exhibiting, and a free raffle of model kits.
Reptile Encounter at Seneca Creek State Park
Seneca Creek State Park 11950 Clopper Road, Gaithersburg, MD, United StatesCome to the Park Office for a fun, 30-45 minute program for all ages. Meet a living snake or turtle and famine shells and skins from reptiles living in the park!
Tea at the Manor
Woodlawn Manor Cultural Park 16501 Norwood Road, Sandy Spring, MD, United StatesWoodlawn Manor Cultural Park invites you to a seasonal tea party. Enjoy a traditional Afternoon Tea in the beautiful federal manor house while learning about the “Farmerette and Suffragette” movement during the first World War and how these crusading Maryland women kept the world fed while men fought overseas. Afterwards you may stay for a […]