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…several sessions was Montgomery History’s curator, Elizabeth Lay who was extremely impressed with the quality of work and the depth of information: “Not only have these students narrated their own…Read More →
…classes and speaks locally on basic genealogical subjects, and as a volunteer for the Washington DC Family History Center in Kensington, MD, she leads the Beginners Special Interest Group. Concurrently,…Read More →
…from Montgomery History’s archives and special collections, this exhibit relates the experience of the desegregation process in Montgomery County–before, during, and after–in their words. Originally opened October 17, 2017;…Read More →
…nation, during this pivotal decade. The exhibit provides a comprehensive overview of the 1950s architecture, neighborhoods, and builders accompanied by dozens of images and photographs. Whether you are motivated by…Read More →
In the first of a two-part online exhibition about the paths Montgomery County women forged to become active participants and leaders in county politics, this exhibit explores women’s suffrage in…Read More →
Curated by Elizabeth Lay, October 14, 2017 – July 15, 2018 Check out the virtual tour of this exhibit exploring life in the 1950s in Montgomery County….Read More →
This exhibit, curated by Rockville High School juniors under the direction of Montgomery History Curator Elizabeth Lay and RHS English teacher Krista McKim, explored environmental issues Montgomery County and the…Read More →
…collections, this exhibit relates the experience of the desegregation process in Montgomery County–before, during, and after–in their words. Originally opened October 17, 2017; expanded April, 2020. Curated by Sarah Hedlund…Read More →
…been with Robert E. Lee’s army in Pennsylvania. Moving blindly without his cavalry, Lee stumbled into the huge Union army at a place called Gettysburg where he was soundly defeated….Read More →
…the War of 1812 Speaker: Sandra Heiler The War of 1812 was one of the most contentious conflicts in American history, and Montgomery countians were nearly universally opposed to it….Read More →
