Join Peerless Rockville for a walking tour of downtown Rockville and walk Rockville's early streets. Learn about the colonial era, the transition from Montgomery Courthouse to Rockville, and life in Rockville from 1776 into the 19th century. Tour departs from City Hall and proceeds about 1 mile towards town center. Spots are limited!
The 'National Capitol Trolley Museum is opening a new exhibit during PCC Weekend, August 29–30, titled "Building the Region: 50 Years of Washington Metrorail." The exhibit will tell the story of Metrorail’s creation and impact through three phases: the planning and design of the system, the massive construction effort that transformed the region, and the…
Celebrating historic homes and creative reuse in our community Spend your Friday evening at the Community Forklift's reuse warehouse surrounded by architectural salvage and good company. Enjoy live music, food trucks, and drinks, plus special discounts in the warehouse. Connect with community groups who share a love of historic homes and creative reuse. Free and…
Please join us on Sept. 6 for the Sept. Open House: Dinosaur Park Comes to the Train Station @11.
Germantown Historical Society offers opportunities for vendors and buyers on the 1st Saturday of every month through November. Proceeds fund programs and improvements at the historic bank. View more information
Sunday, September 6, 10 am – 2 pm (pop-up museum from 11 am – 1 pm) Stop by the station to learn about Maryland dinosaurs from the paleontologists from Dinosaur Park! We welcome a pop-up museum from 11 am - 1 pm courtesy of M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation. Ongoing Activities Take a self-guided…
Anthony Cohen recounts his 800-mile journey from Maryland to Canada (May 4–July 4, 2026). He shares the inspiration behind the trek, along with images of people and places encountered, commemorating the 250th anniversary of Montgomery County and the nation.
Coming soon - a rare look at selected examples from the archives of Save Our Seminary! See artifacts from the archives with a display that you can view up close. You'll also hear about these items and others in the ever-growing collection of the history of National Park Seminary/College and Walter Reed Forest Glen Annex.…
250 years ago, Montgomery County came into existence on September 6, 1776, just two months after our nation declared its independence. Since then, Montgomery County has undergone tremendous change: once overwhelmingly rural and agricultural, then increasingly suburban, and now itself highly urbanized in numerous spots. Although a progressive and demographically diverse locality today, prior to…
Art Deco architecture can be found throughout the Washington, DC area and Montgomery County in a variety of building types including houses, apartments, commercial, and institutional buildings. Steve Knight, architect and president of the Art Deco Society of Washington (ADSW), will give a richly illustrated presentation on one of the most comprehensive and preeminent aesthetic…
Time: 11 am to 5 pm Saturday performances: Orleans Express Band: 11:30 am - 1:30 pm and David Scott Weaver & Friends: 2 to 4 pm Sunday performance: Railroad Songs and Stories by Matthew Dodd: 1 to 4 pm View more information
Explore several unique historic properties in the Ag Reserve Don't miss this special opportunity to discover the grounds, outbuildings, and exteriors of some of the most captivating historic properties of the Ag Reserve: Valhalla Montevideo Seneca Quarry Master House Oakland Farm Woodstock Farm *More houses may be added closer to the event Read more information…
Learn about the history of libraries in Rockville, including Rockville Memorial and Twinbrook Library. Join Miriam Bunow, Education & Outreach Manager for Peerless Rockville as she explores the history of libraries in Rockville. As the Montgomery County Library system celebrates 75 years, the Rockville community organized and operated a library for decades before officially joining…
Your Family’s Treasures Have a Story. Learn How to Preserve It. On September 18 and 19, the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture, Glenstone Museum, and the Juneteenth Scotland Foundation will present Hometown Treasures: Capital Region, a free two-day experience at the Bette Carol Thompson Scotland Neighborhood Recreation Center. Bring up to…
The King Barn Dairy Mooseum and the Germantown Historical Society are sponsoring a basic training class on conducting oral histories. This will take place at the Germantown Historical Society, 19330 Mateny Hill Rd., Germantown, MD. The training will be conducted by Susan Cooke Soderberg who has had training and experience in this field. There is…
The North Woodside Citizens' Association invites you to tour a diverse array of historic homes located just a mile from downtown Silver Spring. Beginning in the 1890s along Grace Church Road and expanding through the early 20th century, North Woodside offers a living gallery of local architecture from late Victorian homes to bungalows, Tudors, and…
During our October Open House, you can enjoy two special events! Learn about Animal and Human Brains from 11 am to 1 pm Members of the Laboratory for Evolutionary Neuroscience from The George Washington University will bring a pop-up exhibit featuring 3D brain models for fun hands-on activities to explore how brains come in different…
To celebrate the 75th Anniversary of Hammond Wood, “Goodman Inside & Out” will consist of open house tours, along with introductory remarks by Marina Callahan, who led the WheatonCrest Walking tour and our Hammond Wood neighbor Mary Means. Marina will talk about Goodman’s architecture and Mary will talk about Hammond Wood. The event will conclude…
You’re invited to an anniversary bash for Montgomery County on October 10 from 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. in the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park. We’ll have games, music, dancing, cake, and light refreshments to celebrate 250 years of our county. With special guests Ben Franklin, members of the Old Line Fife and Drum Corps, and…
Enjoy residents' oral histories and stories of life in a Goodman home and community. Share the pride of being a Goodman resident. Light refreshments available. Wheaton Recreation Center 1 – 3 pm