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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 […]

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Donate to the Spring Appeal Today!

Join our Spring Appeal —Save Our Voices! Last spring, our community worked together to preserve Montgomery History’s invaluable collection of oral histories. This year, your donation supports the creation of […]

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Donate to the Annual Fund Today!

Montgomery History’s 2024 Annual Fund campaign—Bridging Generations—is officially underway! Your donation will celebrate the life-changing power of history. Every gift, no matter the size, can make a huge difference. Demonstrate […]

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Montgomery County Story African American Topics

African American History: The Montgomery County StoryOriginally published quarterly and now biannually by Montgomery History, The Montgomery County Story is a scholarly journal of research focusing on the history of […]

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African American History Conference Topics

African American History: History Conference Topics Videos of Select TopicsIn Search of the Ballfields of Montgomery’s Black Communities Bruce AdamsMap of Ballfields of Black Communities in Montgomery County  Gibson Grove: Gone but not ForgottenDr. […]

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Brown vs. Board – The Decision

The Effects of Brown vs. The Board of Education in Montgomery County The Decision The Supreme Court made its historic, unanimous decision, outlawing segregation in public schools, on May 17, 1954.  A […]

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Brown vs. Board – Introduction

This is a past exhibit which was displayed at the Beall-Dawson Museum between Aug. 17, 2004 and Mar. 6, 2005. The Effects of Brown vs. The Board of Education in Montgomery […]

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Brown vs. Board – The 1872 Law

The Effects of Brown vs. The Board of Education in Montgomery County The 1872 Law An 1872 Maryland law provided that one free (public) school for black students, aged six to twenty, […]

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Brown vs. Board – The Rosenwald Fund

The Effects of Brown vs. The Board of Education in Montgomery County The Rosenwald Fund In 1917, Julius Rosenwald, a director with Sears, Roebuck & Co., started a foundation to match funds […]

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