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Featured EventHistory Conversations REWIND | Shopping in an 1850s Canal Town: A Material Culture Mystery Story

with Blyth McManus, Museum Curator, C&O Canal National Historical Park | pre-recorded virtual event | In the museum collection of the C&O Canal National Historical Park is a shop ledger from […]

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Spring 2025The Montgomery County Poor Farm & Almshouse: Its History and People Part 1: Origins through the Nineteenth Century

From 1789 through 1948, the Montgomery County Poor Farm and Almshouse were part of the county’s program to assist the poor. It was the last resort for people with no […]

Oral History Interview with Ike Leggett

On January 28, 2025 Ike Leggett sat down with Bruce Adams to share insights into some of his key decisions, his thoughts on the role of government, and why Montgomery […]

Montgomery County’s 250th Anniversary

In 2026, Montgomery County, Maryland and the United States of America will both celebrate their 250th anniversaries, called “Semiquincentennial.” Learn more about how Montgomery History will commemorate this important anniversary.

Featured ExhibitReed Brothers Dodge: Montgomery County’s Oldest Dodge Dealership

Reed Brothers Dodge was one of the longest running automobile dealerships in Montgomery County history, operating from two locations in Rockville for more than 97 years. This exhibit features historical […]

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May 12, 2025 History Conversations REWIND | Shopping in an 1850s Canal Town: A Material Culture Mystery Story