Montgomery Community Media

Today is Wednesday, July 24. Here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Elrich to Address Media: Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich will address the media this morning at 11 a.m. to discuss the impact of the Fiscal Year 2019 budget and investments that were made this year about housing. 2. Protecting Seniors from […]

The Gaithersburg Community Museum is hosting a free stargazing event at Observatory Park to watch the Perseids meteor shower from 9:30 – 11 p.m. on Aug. 13. The Perseids meteor shower is an annual astronomical event, so called because it appears as if the meteors are coming from the constellation Perseus. This year it peaks […]

Historian and author James Johnston was the speaker for the Jan. 13 Tuesday Topics presentation at the Gaithersburg Community Museum. His topic “Differing Historical Perspectives on Slavery in Maryland and the District of Columbia” explores slavery in Montgomery County prior to the Civil War. Meet Johnston in this short video:   The next Tuesday Topics […]

The railroad played a key role in the growth and development of the city of Gaithersburg and some of that history is now on display at the Gaithersburg Community Museum in Olde Towne. MyMCMedia’s Sonya Burke reports that trains are a popular part of that exhibit. The next Train Day at the museum is scheduled […]

In this MyMCMedia Extra, Gaithersburg Facility Manager Nansie Wilde talks about the future of the Gaithersburg Community Museum. Starting September 30, the hours will be extended Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. You can find out more on the city’s website. Related:

In this MyMCMedia extra video, Community Facilities Manager Nansie Wilde talks about the number of trains that roll through Gaithersburg on a daily basis. Take a look: Related:

In this MyMCMedia extra video, Community Facilities Manager Nansie Wilde tells us about the Budd Car that will be put on display soon at the Gaithersburg Train Museum. Related:

In recognition of Flag Day on June 14, 2014, the Gaithersburg Community Museum will accept worn or damaged U.S. flags to be turned over to the American Legion for a respectful retirement. An American flag that has become worn, tattered or damaged beyond repair requires proper disposal, with burning being the preferred method according to […]

An American flag that has become worn, tattered or damaged beyond repair requires proper disposal, with burning being the preferred method according to U.S. flag code. Through June 10, the Gaithersburg Community Museum is accepting worn or damaged U.S. flags to be turned over to the American Legion Post 86 for a respectful retirement. The […]