Beall-Dawson Museum
Tuesday Talk
Beall-Dawson Museum 103 W. Montgomery Avenue, Rockville, MD, United StatesPotomac's Storied History Judith Welles dives into never-before-seen photos–many from Montgomery History’s collection–that shed new light on the storied history of this area of the county. With the photographs as […]
Tuesday Talk [CANCELED]
Beall-Dawson Museum 103 W. Montgomery Avenue, Rockville, MD, United StatesThe Better Angels: Five Women Who Changed Civil War America Learn about five remarkable women who made important contributions to the Union cause at various stages before, during, and after […]
Tuesday Talk: Macedonia Baptist Church [CANCELED]
Beall-Dawson Museum 103 W. Montgomery Avenue, Rockville, MD, United StatesIn light of current health concerns, this program has been canceled. Join History Montgomery for this special Tuesday Talk titled "Macedonia Baptist: Little Church on a Hill." Speaker Amy Rispin will discuss the rich history of the church and its importance in the River Road African American community.
Tuesday Talk: Women’s History Month
Beall-Dawson Museum 103 W. Montgomery Avenue, Rockville, MD, United StatesThe Path to Leadership: Montgomery County Women, Women's Clubs, and Suffrage" is the topic of this free lunchtime talk hosted by the Montgomery County Historical Society. The presentation—offered on the 107thanniversary of the 1913 Woman Suffrage Procession in D.C.—explores women’s suffrage in the county and its relationship to the growing network of women’s clubs from the […]
Tuesday Talk: Scotland Rediscovered
Beall-Dawson Museum 103 W. Montgomery Avenue, Rockville, MD, United StatesMontgomery History’s Archivist/Librarian Sarah Hedlund talks about the history of the Scotland Collection, donated to the Jane Sween Research Library by Joyce Siegel in 1992, and the trove of hidden photographs and oral histories recently brought back to life through collaboration, exhibition, and community involvement.
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.
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.
Tuesday Talk
Beall-Dawson Museum 103 W. Montgomery Avenue, Rockville, MD, United StatesThe 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 families together at the dinner table. Dotting this landscape is an array […]
Tuesday Talk
Beall-Dawson Museum 103 W. Montgomery Avenue, Rockville, MD, United States“Woodlawn Manor of Sandy Spring: An Intersection of Quakers, Enslaved, and Freedom Seekers” is the topic of this FREE Tuesday Talk at the Montgomery County Historical Society. Join presenter Mark Thorne for a historic look at Woodlawn Manor plantation in Sandy Spring. The story traces the ownership of the property from Dr. William Palmer, the Quaker […]
Tuesday Talk
Beall-Dawson Museum 103 W. Montgomery Avenue, Rockville, MD, United StatesJoin presenter Jeanne Gartner and the Montgomery County Historical Society for the FREE lunchtime talk, "The History of Reed Brothers Dodge 1915 - 2-1212." Reed Brothers Dodge was one of […]