Virtual History Conversation
“Aspin Hill Pet Cemetery: Montgomery County’s Famous Four-Legged Friends” Aspin Hill Pet Cemetery, established in 1920, is more than simply a place where people put their pets to rest. It’s a place that reflects the life and times of the Washington region. There are famous pets, owned by or connected to movers and shakers of […]
Tracing Your Family Tree Lecture Series [POSTPONED]
Silver Spring B&O Railroad Station 8100 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, United StatesDue 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. "Beginning Census Research: An Introduction to the U.S. Census Records and Indexing System" will be presented by Lorraine Dutcher Minor, a past president of the […]
Virtual History Conversation
“The Better Angels: Five Women Who Changed – and Were Changed By – the American Civil War” Join in as Robert Plumb discusses five remarkable women who made important contributions to the Union cause at various stages before, during, and after the critical years of the American Civil War. The singular actions of Clare Barton, […]
Virtual History Conversation
“Rockville, Montgomery County’s Seat: A Pictorial History” with Ralph Buglass Thursday, May 7 @ 2:30 p.m. Montgomery History Speakers Bureau member Ralph Buglass will showcase highlights of Rockville’s development, including its remarkable ties to national events and figures, through vintage photos drawn from a forthcoming book coauthored with Peerless Rockville.
Virtual History Conversation
“The Better Angels: Five Women Who Changed – and Were Changed By – the American Civil War” Join in as Robert Plumb discusses five remarkable women who made important contributions to the Union cause at various stages before, during, and after the critical years of the American Civil War. The singular actions of Clare Barton, […]
Virtual History Conversation
“A Brief Survey of Our Inheritance: Historic Ag Reserve Properties Part II” The lands around us have played an important part in American history over the last few centuries. The fields we pass through each day have spurred economic development, been the scene of battles, provided escape from the pace of daily life, and brought […]
History@Home: Rockville 1850
Join Peerless Rockville for a free presentation on what life was like in the small town of Rockville in 1850! This virtual presentation will look at a time when slavery was the practice of the day and the community experienced the rising tensions of a nation drifting towards the Civil War. This is an on-line […]
Virtual History Conversation
"The 1950s Housing Boom in Montgomery County" In the 1950s the population of Montgomery County more than doubled to 340,928, igniting a housing construction boom that saw the construction of more than 40,000 single-family homes. Join Bob Bachman, Chairman of the Center for Suburban Studies, for a History Conversation in concert with the release of Montgomery […]
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.