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History Conversations: Lilly Stone – A Daring Woman

Lilly Stone is a story of country life and manners near the Nation’s Capital in the late 1800s, and a daring woman’s life. Lilly Stone was born during the Civil War, and she died during the Cold War. At the stage of life when most people retire, she was not only doing men’s work but […]

History Conversations: The Working White House

Since 1800, hundreds of dedicated staff members have worked behind the scenes to help the White House fulfill its roles as a seat of government, a family residence, and a historic site. Join White House Historical Association historian Sarah Fling as she highlights lesser-known stories of enslaved and free White House workers throughout history. 

History Conversations REWIND: The Life and Hats of Milliner Mae Reeves; A Conversation with her Daughter, Donna Limerick

One of the many extraordinary exhibits in the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture is Mae’s Millinery Shop. Lifted nearly complete from its original home in Philadelphia, it is now recognized as a historical treasure. Mae’s daughter, Donna Limerick, a longtime resident of Montgomery County, will join Montgomery History’s former Collections Manager, […]

Dr. Stonestreet at Rockville Science Day

51 Mannakee St. Rockville, MD 51 Mannakee St. Rockville, MD, Rockville, MD, United States

Rockville Science DaySunday April 21, 2024Montgomery College51 Mannakee St. Rockville, MD12-5pmJoin Dr. Stonestreet at Montgomery College in Rockville for the Rockville Science Center’s 33rd annual Rockville Science Day, a free afternoon of hands-on STEM exploration, including robotics, rocketry, medicine, nature, chemistry, and much more! The doctor will be there to represent the Stonestreet Museum of […]

History Conversations REWIND: From Corn to Commuters: How the railroad changed the way of life & the future of Montgomery County

with Susan Soderburg and Eileen McGuckian | The opening of the Metropolitan Branch of the B&O Railroad in 1873 was a pivotal event that changed the face of Montgomery County forever. Featured in this presentation are the railroad stations designed by Francis Baldwin, and extraordinary feats of engineering such as the curving trestle over Little Seneca […]

History Conversations REWIND: The Full Spectrum: Uncovering LGBTQ+ Heritage in Montgomery County

with Emma Satterfield | With Washington, D.C. and Baltimore nearby, the history of Montgomery County’s LGBTQ+ community has often been overshadowed. Building on Emma Satterfield’s online exhibit with Montgomery History, this presentation seeks to shed light on the struggles and achievements of the county’s LGBTQ+ residents during the late twentieth century. Satterfield also will delve into […]

History Conversations REWIND: The Washington Trolley Story

with Larry Velte from the National Capital Trolley Museum | Join us for “The Washington Trolley Story” to learn about the history of streetcars in the Washington metropolitan area, including the trolley network, the evolution of streetcar technology and engineering, and the social and economic impact of the streetcar on public life. Plus, you’ll be introduced […]

History Conversations REWIND: The History and Preservation of Brick and Stone Masonry

with Brien Poffenberger, President of Gruber-Latimer Restoration| Brick and stone masonry has changed little over the past six thousand years. The basic construction of your garden wall would be familiar to the folks who built the Pyramids or The Great Wall of China. And yet, there are things going on in historic masonry that escape our […]

Annual Ice Cream Social

Shirly Povich Field 10600 Westlake Dr, Rockville, MD, United States

 Join Montgomery History at Shirley Povich field for our annual Ice Cream Social! Coach Bob Milloy will be on hand to share some personal stories from his time as a football coach.RSVP Here

History Conversations REWIND | On the Homefront in Montgomery County During WWII

from Paths to the Present | In the early 1940s, all across the country, we were swing dancing to the music of Glenn Miller. Starlets like Ginger Rogers and Mary Martin, were lighting up the silver screen. Esquire magazine featured Petty girls. Gasoline was about 20 cents a gallon, bread about 8 cents a loaf, and a movie cost […]

History Conversations REWIND | Remembering Rockwood

https://youtu.be/7pMx38jx9kA?si=EajJnwuEflZpmVrtwith Ann Robertson | Before it was a county park and wedding destination, Rockwood Manor Special Park was a national Girl Scout Camp. When GSUSA sold the camp to residential developers, neighbors and individual Girl Scouts fought to stop the sale. Join Author Ann Robertson as she shares why Rockwood was so important to save, and […]