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Learn more about the County’s history through the many voices of past residents
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Discover different aspects of the County’s unique history through our online exhibits
Featured Events
February 10, 2025 History Conversations REWIND | Painting Style of the Dentzel Carousel Company and Restoration Techniques
with Rosa Patton | pre-recorded virtual event | Rosa Patton has been restoring carousels for 43 years, including the 20-year restoration of Glen Echo’s carousel. Learn from her as she discusses […]
February 17, 2025 History Conversations REWIND | Hidden Maryland: In Search of America in Miniature
with Eugene Meyer | pre-recorded virtual event | Gene Meyer has spent decades exploring every nook and cranny of Maryland from the Eastern Shore to Appalachia — first for The Washington […]