History@Home Virtual Lunch and Learn
Did you know Rockville has its own remarkable women to brag about? Ann Maria Weems, Frieda Fromm-Reichmann, and Vivian Simpson are just a few of our impressive women in history. In this presentation, Mary van Balgooy, Executive Director of the Society of Women Geographers and former Peerless Rockville Executive Director, will highlight the lives and […]
Livestreaming History Conversations
This week don't miss Glenn Wallace presenting "Preserving Historic Cemeteries." Learn the importance—and excitement—of researching, locating, archiving, and preserving our historic cemeteries. This overview describes the basic process that anyone interested in cemeteries can follow. Glenn Wallace will also detail his 15-year process archiving Monocacy Cemetery. Bring your questions! Both sessions will be conducted via Zoom. […]
Celebrating African Rhythms Throughout Dance & Song [CANCELED]
Oakley Cabin African American Museum & Park 3610 Brookeville Road, Brookeville, MD, United StatesAll programming, classes, and events taking place in Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) parks and at park facilities are canceled through April 30. Celebrate the arrival of spring and show off your best dance moves! Explore African American rhythms from West Africa, the Caribbean Islands, Europe, and North and South America. Learn the […]
Online Family Research
Have you always wanted to research your family history, but don't know where to start? Genealogist Lorraine Minor will guide you through using familysearch.org, which has a wealth of free online resources for anyone looking to begin their family genealogy journey. This session will be conducted via Zoom. More information about how to attend this […]
Livestreaming History Conversations
Rowser's Ford, Where Lee Lost Gettysburg On the night of June 27, 1863, Confederate General J.E.B. Stuart crossed the Potomac River with 5,000 horsemen including artillery at “Rowser’s Ford” and proceeded to ransack Montgomery County. But how did the historic site markers end up two miles downriver from where Stuart actually crossed? Find out in this History […]
Cavalcade of Street Cars [CANCELED]
National Capital Trolley Museum 1313 Bonifant Road, Colesville, MD, United StatesThe Museum will be closed to the public through Thursday, April 30th. Several street cars from the collections will be in service this afternoon. Plan to ride each one while you are at the museum!
Montgomery County GreenFest 2020 [CANCELED]
Brookside Gardens 1800 Glenallan Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, United StatesThis event has been canceled. In 2020, the county's biggest environmental celebration features the 50th anniversary of Earth Month! Grab the family and explore beautiful gardens while discovering new, fun ways to do your part to protect our environment. FREE admission! GreenFest has activities for all ages.
Virtual Earth Day Festival and Community Sing
In honor of the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, Carpe Diem Arts and Washington Revels will present a host of special guests bringing us together in song and celebration. Free and family friendly! Learn how to participate at the Washington Revels website.
Virtual Lunch and Learn
"From Farmland to Community" This special presentation from Peerless Rockville will look at the unique transition of farmland into five, thriving neighborhoods in Rockville. The neighborhood examples include the first neighborhood of Williamsburgh, historic West End Park, Anderson Farm/College Gardens, Hurley/Carter Farm, and King Farm. A rare collection of historic photographs, drawings, early plans, portraits, […]
Virtual History Conversation
Conserving Monarch Butterflies in Your Backyard is designed for nature lovers. In honor of Earth Day's 50th anniversary, Clarence Hickey will be presenting on his experience of planting common native milkweed in his yard to aid migrating and reproducing monarchs, and how he raised monarch caterpillars in his home and released them into the wild. […]