Lecture: Life of Josiah Henson
Red Brick Courthouse 29 Courthouse Square, Rockville, United StatesPeerless Rockville welcomes Jamie Ferguson Kuhns, senior historian for Montgomery Parks, as she presents on her newly published book, Sharp Flashes of Lightning Come from Black Clouds: The Life of Josiah Henson. This in-depth biography draws a comprehensive portrait of Reverend Henson as a real person and the 19th-century world in which he lived. Based on Henson's […]
Gaithersburg Museum “After Hours”
Gaithersburg Community Museum 9 South Summit Avenue, Gaithersburg, United StatesWhat Do Pirates Have to Do with the Metric System? It was 1794. The United States was a young nation, but its founders were very interested in promoting standards to help our economy. We were on the cusp of going metric when pirates intervened. Keith Martin, librarian at NIST, shares what he discovered when researching […]
Meet the Reptiles
Patuxent River State Park 23222 Georgia Ave, Brookeville, MD, United StatesReptiles make up one of the most interesting groups of animals found at Patuxent River State Park. This will be a multimedia presentation to allow you to learn more about these varied animals. The Nature Center is open from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Camellia Show and Sale
Brookside Gardens 1800 Glenallan Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, United StatesThe Camellia Society of Potomac Valley will hold its 2-10 show and sale at Brookside Gardens. This annual event is open to the public from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Stonecutter Cemetery Hike
Come for a bushwhacking, history-seeking hike to the final resting place of quarry workers who mined the sandstone used in the Smithsonian Castle. We will be crossing farm fields and woods. Dress for rough hiking with sturdy footwear that can get muddy – round trip hike is approximately 2 miles. Meeting at 16500 River Road, […]
All Nature is But Art Opening Reception
Glen Echo Park 7300 MacArthur Boulevard, Glen Echo, United StatesJoin the Botanical Art Society of the National Capital Region as they kick off a new art exhibit at Glen Echo Park's Popcorn Gallery, "All is Nature But Art." The show runs from April 6 - 28.
Opening Reception: Meditations on the Personal
Glen Echo Park 7300 MacArthur Boulevard, Glen Echo, United StatesThis April, world-renowned portrait artist Susan Lyon will be showcasing her work at the Stone Tower Gallery at Glen Echo Park, beginning with an opening reception. The exhibition of works on paper titled “Meditations of the Personal” focuses on her world travels. Meeting people from other cultures has become the primary inspiration for her artwork. The Stone […]
Opening Reception: “Space Cowgirls” Exhibit
Glen Echo Park 7300 MacArthur Boulevard, Glen Echo, United StatesThe Glen Echo Park Partnership is pleased to present Space Cowgirls: Ciara Barsotti, with an opening reception at the Park View Gallery. The exhibition is a series that explores humanity’s relationship with the land and this planet we call “Earth.” It features colorful acrylic landscape paintings of the Southwest, with an added technique that involves glassine […]
Ecology Games
Patuxent River State Park 23222 Georgia Ave, Brookeville, MD, United StatesLearn the basic principles of the natural world while playing group games at Patuxent River State Park! Play a few simple games, such as "Animal Charades" and "Oh Deer!" Wear clothing appropriate for the outdoors. Great for ages 7 and up; families welcome. At the Nature Center.
Lake Frank Eagle Watch Hike
Meadowside Nature Center 5100 Meadowside Lane, Derwood, United StatesIn March, local eagles were observed sitting on eggs. Will they be feeding young now? Meet at the Meadowside Nature Center parking lot in Rockville. Trails may be muddy. Bring binoculars!