Tuesday Talk: Historic Ag Reserve Properties
Beall-Dawson Museum 103 W. Montgomery Avenue, Rockville, MD, United StatesIn this presentation, speaker Kenny Sholes will review some of the incredible historic homes in the Medley District area of the Ag Reserve, using the homes as a way to better understand the people whose land we’ve inherited and how their dreams, goals, and struggles were not all that different from ours today.
Exhibit: Women of Damascus
Damascus Heritage Society Museum 9701 Main Street, Damascus, MDLearn more about the Damascus community’s rich history and the positive impact women have had throughout. Open on Wednesdays and Saturdays from noon - 4:00 p.m. through mid-March 2020. Free admission.
Exhibit: “Action and Reaction”
Sandy Spring Museum 17901 Bentley Road, Sandy Spring, United StatesAction and Reaction by Mark Goldman is an exhibit centered on the two most important parts of sports photojournalism: action and reaction. It captures the instantaneous intensity, athleticism, and success created through highlighting game action of area professional and collegiate level sports teams, while also revealing the competitiveness, heart and emotion behind each player’s reaction. At […]
Exhibit: Art Dolls
Sandy Spring Museum 17901 Bentley Road, Sandy Spring, United StatesArt Dolls: Figurative Sculptures Tell a Story features the work of students enrolled in doll making classes at Montgomery College, where they utilize sculpting, painting, designing, wig making, costuming, and sewing to create art. The exhibit runs through March 1, 2020 – full details are available at the museum website.
Weekday Hike
Seneca Creek State ParkCome for fresh air and a leisurely 60- to 90-minute hike on the far side of Clopper Lake. Look for interesting plants, animals and winter waterfowl as you explore nature. Wear comfortable walking shoes and dress for the weather. Meet at Quail Ridge.
Opening Reception: The Future of Us
Beall-Dawson Museum 103 W. Montgomery Avenue, Rockville, MD, United StatesMontgomery History is partnering with Rockville High School to present an exhibition exploring environmental issues that Montgomery County and the world currently face. At the reception, you'll see creative pieces put together by local students that emphasize the state of today's environment and the consequences of pollution. The free exhibit runs through March 13.
Lincoln Park: A Celebration of Community
Glenview Mansion 603 Edmonston Drive, Rockville, United StatesThe Lincoln Park Community Center is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2020. As part of the Peerless Rockville|Glenview Mansion Speaker Series, Peerless Rockville is sharing the story of the development of the Lincoln Park Community Center and its meaning to the families of the neighborhood.
Exhibit: “Action and Reaction”
Sandy Spring Museum 17901 Bentley Road, Sandy Spring, United StatesAction and Reaction by Mark Goldman is an exhibit centered on the two most important parts of sports photojournalism: action and reaction. It captures the instantaneous intensity, athleticism, and success created through highlighting game action of area professional and collegiate level sports teams, while also revealing the competitiveness, heart and emotion behind each player’s reaction. At […]
Exhibit: Art Dolls
Sandy Spring Museum 17901 Bentley Road, Sandy Spring, United StatesArt Dolls: Figurative Sculptures Tell a Story features the work of students enrolled in doll making classes at Montgomery College, where they utilize sculpting, painting, designing, wig making, costuming, and sewing to create art. The exhibit runs through March 1, 2020 – full details are available at the museum website.
Black History at the Museum
Gaithersburg Community Museum 9 South Summit Avenue, Gaithersburg, United StatesStop by the Gaithersburg Museum to watch the documentary, “The Quince Orchard Project,” about the historic Quince Orchard community, and stay to make a book about Harriet Tubman. This is a free event. The movie will be shown at 10:30 a.m., Noon, & 1:30 p.m. Kisha Davis, a principal in the making of The Quince Orchard […]