Wheaton Exhibit Explores History of Montgomery County Lynchings
An exhibit that examines the two lynchings that took place in Montgomery County in the late 1800s is on display at the Wheaton Library through Feb. 28. The exhibit, titled,… Read More
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Exhibit Highlights Influential State and County Women in Politics
Montgomery History’s online presentation, “The Path to Leadership: The Next Chapter”, will open for viewing Monday, on the eve of Election Day. Host Claire McDonald discusses the barriers women faced… Read More
Eventos de Halloween en el Condado
Hay muchos lugares en o cerca del condado de Montgomery para divertirse en la celebración de Halloween o Día de las Brujas. Aquí hay una lista de algunos bosques y… Read More
Halloween Happenings Around Town
There are plenty of places in or near Montgomery County to have some spooky Halloween fun. Here’s a list of some haunted forests and houses, live theater and movies for… Read More
Black History Month: MCM Spotlights Justice Thurgood Marshall’s Rockville Roots
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall’s work to integrate schools began in Rockville, where he argued for equal pay for black teachers in the now-vacant grey courthouse at Courthouse Square… Read More
Halloween Happenings in the County: Haunted Houses, Forests and More
There are plenty of places in or near Montgomery County to have some spooky Halloween fun. Here’s a list of some haunted forests and houses, live theatre and movies for… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Oct. 1, In Montgomery County
Today is Friday, Oct. 1 and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Zinnia Restaurant: Zinnia, new tavern and garden restaurant in Silver Spring, opens for diners… Read More
Watch Live: Montgomery County’s Remembrance Weekend Recognizes Two Rockville Lynching Victims
Montgomery County will host a series of events on Saturday, Sept. 25 and Sunday, Sept. 26 dealing with the lynchings of two Black men. The two lynchings took place in… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Sept. 24, In Montgomery County
Today is Friday, Sept. 24 and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. National Book Festival: The 2021 Library of Congress National Book Festival continues through Sept… Read More
Black History Month: MCM Spotlights Justice Thurgood Marshall’s Rockville Roots
Originally published on Feb. 10, 2020 U.S. Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall’s work to integrate schools began in Rockville, where he argued for equal pay for black teachers in the… Read More
Lynchings in Rockville are Subject of Two-Day Virtual Discussion
A two-part virtual discussion on the lynchings in Rockville that took place more than 100 years ago will be held July 21 and 22. Montgomery County Lynching Memorial Project, Montgomery… Read More
Studio 501c3: Montgomery History Works to Preserve the Past
Kim Jones and Gabrielle Nash are the co-hosts for this episode of Studio 501c3, a show that focuses on the nonprofit organizations in Montgomery County working to build supportive communities every day.… Read More