with Sarah Fling, Historian at the White House Historical Association | 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 […]
with Elizabeth Lay | Originally presented to our Lilly Stone Circle members in October 2020, this special lecture by our former Curator Elizabeth Lay showcases a variety of items from the collection related to elections and voting. From ballot boxes to voting booths, learn about local elections and the stories these items tell about how voting has been […]
with Dr. Paige Glotzer |Thursday, November 14 at 7:00 p.m. | Virtual Event | Montgomery History, in partnership with Montgomery County Lynching Memorial Project, presents "From Restrictive Covenants to Redlining: The National History of Housing Segregation." This virtual talk with Dr. Paige Glotzer, Associate Professor of History at the University of Florida and author of How […]
with Kevin Patti |Tuesday, November 19 at 2:00 p.m. | Virtual Event | Kevin Patti traces the remarkable history of eight former members of Takoma Park’s Boy Scout Troop 33 who served in the United States military during World War II and lost their lives. Of the eight men who once lived in Montgomery County, two […]