MPI’s COMSAT Response, New Officers, Upcoming Events
Our Unimaginable Loss: COMSAT Laboratories Building, Clarksburg
This article chronicles the life and demise of a singular building that represented a nation’s promise within our country’s 20th-century history. It is a love story, a precautionary tale, and a challenge. It is a testament to the power of place and the knowledge that once a building is gone, it is gone forever.
MPI Welcomed New Officers at Annual Meeting
At our May 3rd Annual Meeting, Montgomery Preservation celebrated ongoing efforts to save historic buildings, host preservation programs, fund preservation action, and support local preservation groups.
All enjoyed touring the newly rehabilitated historic Germantown Bank, hearing from Laura Anderson Wright, President of Heritage Montgomery, and discussing upcoming, county-wide events and opportunities, along with informal conversations, a raffle, and refreshments.
The nominations of Karen Burditt for President, Mark Edwards for Vice-President of Outreach, and Nancy Pickard for Treasurer were unanimously approved and Rebecca L. Stevens has joined as an At-Large member.
Silver Spring B&O Station Open Houses: June and August
8100 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Ongoing activities: train spotting, a model train layout, a toy train play set, plus photos and memorabilia of the railroad’s glory days and historic Silver Spring
Heritage Marker Dedication and June Open House
Saturday, June 27 from 11 am to 4 pm
MPI is joining in the fun and opening our doors during the annual Heritage Days weekend. Special Features: Dedication of Silver Spring B&O Station Heritage Marker at 11 am plus Storyteller Jane Dorfman at 12:30 pm.
August Open House Featuring The Foleys’ Irish Band
Saturday, August 1 from 10 am to 2 pm
Neil Foley carries on the tradition of Irish Folk and Fiddle music. He grew up in Limerick and has toured and played for more than 4 decades. He enjoys playing private events with his son, Con, a guitarist and drummer. The Foleys stay true to the Celtic music that can be heard in Irish sessions across the world. Showtimes: 11 am and 12:30 pm
Montgomery County’s 250th Celebration Activities
Check out our Events page for info re: celebrating Montgomery County’s 250th, featuring preservation and history programs, exhibits, and events all around the County.