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African American History: Photo Gallery Images from the Sween Library and Special Collections [ngg_images source=”galleries” container_ids=”1″ display_type=”photocrati-nextgen_basic_imagebrowser” ajax_pagination=”0″ order_by=”sortorder” order_direction=”ASC” returns=”included” maximum_entity_count=”500″]   

The Effects of Brown vs. The Board of Education in Montgomery County Gibbs vs. Board of Education In 1936, with the backing of the local chapter of the NAACP and Maryland State […]

Business & Commercial History of Montgomery County Request one of the following Speakers Bureau topics through our online form!Questions? Contact Matthew Gagle or call 301-340-2825.  *NEW* C&O Canal: History and NatureSpeaker: Ralph BuglassAn ambitious project […]

Guided History Walks, Tours, & Visits Please note that guided tours are not currently being offered in person, but many of the talks are currently available as Zoom presentations. Contact Matt […]

Heritage Days a Success!Thank you to all members, volunteers, families, and friends who joined us for Heritage Days on June 25th and 26th! Adults and children alike had a wonderful […]

December 17 HDC Meeting Recap At its meeting on December 17, the City of Rockville’s Historic District Commission voted 3-1 (with one abstention) in support of moving the Confederate soldier statue […]

Resources to Explore Montgomery County’s Suburban Past & Present Are Available Online!  The Steering Committee of the Mary Kay Harper Center for Suburban Studies is pleased to announce the new […]

Background and Priorities The Mary Kay Harper Center for Suburban Studies works to preserve and interpret the County’s suburban history and bring a scholarly focus to its study. Current priorities of […]

MONTGOMERY COUNTY COUNCIL PRESS RELEASE Montgomery County Executive Leggett and County Council Consider Options to Relocate Rockville Confederate Statue They Are Asking Residents to Comment on 5 Proposed Options Prior […]