Past Exhibits
Amend: The Future is Us
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 world currently face. The creative pieces put together by local students emphasized the state of today’s environment and the consequences of pollution. As one RHS student said, “[We] want us all to work together to make a change so that [our] children and grandchildren will have a world to live in.” Check out more of the students’ work for this exhibit on the Rockville High School website.
Migrate with Us: Through the Journeys of Those Living in Montgomery County
Migrate with Us: Through the Journeys of Those Living in Montgomery County, told the stories of how families of Rockville High School students came to Montgomery County from every corner of the world and across the United States. In this multimedia, interactive exhibition, the students shared their personal stories, illustrated with family photos and inspirational interviews. In so doing they offered a powerful window into the immigrant experience as well as a peek into what draws people from all over the world to Montgomery County.
360° Exhibits
BOOM! 1950s in Montgomery County
Check out the virtual tour of this exhibit exploring life in the 1950s in Montgomery County.
Cocktails, Lipstick & Jazz
The Cocktails, Lipstick, and Jazz exhibit has closed, but you can still see the dazzling extravagance of the 1920s with the virtual tour. Experience the excitement of the exhibit all over again (or for the first time!) as the tour walks you through the Beall-Dawson Museum. Get a closer look by zooming in or click on an object to learn more. Come back and visit whenever you want a glimpse into the Roaring Twenties!
Curated by Elizabeth Lay, October 15, 2016 through January 22, 2017
Inside Out/Upside Down
Ever wanted to open a drawer at a museum and discover its secrets?
Inside Out/Upside Down will satisfy that urge, and then some! For a limited time, Rockville’s Beall-Dawson Museum will feature 18th and 19th century American furniture displayed like you’ve never seen it before, with pieces turned over and around so you can see their design and construction. You’ll learn how furniture-making techniques have changed over time, discover secret drawers and locking mechanisms, and, if you look closely, see the signatures (and even delivery instructions!) of the craftsmen who created these timeless treasures. Join us to see furniture in an entirely new way!
A special thank you to the Society of American Period Furniture Makers for partnering with us to create this exhibition.
