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Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett called on the National Park Service (NPS) on Oct. 15 to reopen Glen Echo Park, which remains closed despite the fact that its arts and cultural programs receive no federal funds. At the event, Leggett reiterated the County’s offer to take responsibility for grounds maintenance and security, the functions that […]

  Montgomery County Councilmember Roger Berliner on Oct. 14 wrote to Sally Jewell, secretary of the U.S. Department of the Interior, asking for an immediate reopening of Glen Echo Park. The park has been closed as part of the federal government shutdown.   The complete text of Councilmember Berliner’s letter: Ms. Sally Jewell, Secretary United […]

Glen Echo Park in Bethesda is closed because of the government shutdown. On the park’s website, a note says the park is closed and all activities are canceled because of the government shutdown. The note says Washington Conservatory and Adventure Theatre classes will meet at their alternate locations and students should check their websites for […]

Glen Echo Park is hosting a full schedule of activities over Labor Day weekend. The 43rd Annual Labor Day Art Show will take place in the Spanish Ballroom featuring photography, painting, ceramics, jewelry, glass, textiles and more. The opening reception will take place on August 31 at 7 p.m., many artists are expected to attend. […]

Montgomery Week in Review host Don Mooers talks with guest Jim Manley about Glen Echo Park and the programs offered. Take a look. Montgomery Week in Review airs on Thursday at 12 p.m. and then again at 8 p.m. on Channel 21. Don’t miss it! View this entire episode of Montgomery Week in Review on […]

The 33rd Annual Washington Folk Festival will be held from noon to 7 p.m. June 1 and 2 at Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd. The festival celebrates the diversity of folk music in the Washington Area and is presented by the Folklore Society of Greater Washington. More than 400 area musicians, storytellers, dancers and […]

Last Friday, some friends and I went out and decided to explore some places in Montgomery County. We went to Glen Echo and Great Falls. Here are some pictures I took! I definitely recommend people to check this place out. Really cool!