David O. Stewart Lecture
June 10 at 7 PM | With David O. Stewart |
Historic Medley District & Montgomery History present an Evening with Author David O. Stewart
June 10 7 PM
The founding of Montgomery County 250 years ago will be the subject of a lecture on Wednesday, June 10 at 7 p.m. by acclaimed historian and author David O. Stewart.
Author David O. Stewart, a retired attorney and lifelong student of the founding of the nation, will explore the circumstances under which Frederick County was split in 1776 to form the new counties of Montgomery and Washington. Stewart will also discuss the role in 1774 of future Montgomery County founders in protesting British taxes and the closure of the port of Boston, through their signing of the Hungerford Resolves at a tavern on the site of the future Rockville, Md. Finally, he will touch on aspects of the new county’s support for the American Revolution after independence was declared on July 4, 1776.
Admission is free, but registration is recommended. The program will also be broadcast on Zoom at the link below.
Poolesville Memorial United Methodist Church
17821 Elgin Rd, Poolesville, MD 20837