The Silver Spring Library will be celebrating the close of one chapter and opening of a new one when the current location shuts its doors on March 15. After 58 years of service, Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) officials have announced that the Silver Spring Library branch will close to the public at 5 p.m. […]
Gaithersburg High School Bricks On Sale
Those wishing to own a piece of Gaithersburg history are encouraged to purchase one of the bricks used in the original construction of Gaithersburg High School in 1951. The bricks were salvaged during the demolition of the old school. The sale of the bricks is being coordinated by the city of Gaithersburg High School Student […]
New Living History Speaker Series
The Gaithersburg Community Museum introduces a new speaker series Tuesday Topics, featuring local historians, authors and re-enactors on August 13 at the Community Museum Plaza, 9 South Summit Avenue, Gaithersburg. Living History presenter Patrick Lacefield will present Stories and Songs from the Blue and the Grey at the Community Museum Plaza from 7 to 8:30 […]
Civil War Comes to Rockville (Video)
The Civil War came to Rockville all the way from 1863 to 2013 and there was a crowd for the re-enactment and Heritage Montgomery celebration. Take a look at the arrival of J.E.B. Stuart and the reaction of local historians: Visit our PEG partner Rockville11 to view more of its programming.
Heritage Days Festival (Video)
On the last weekend of June, Heritage Montgomery hosts its signature event: the annual Heritage Days Celebration. This two-day, free-of-charge, county-wide festival offers visitors an opportunity to sample numerous sites representing the history, culture and natural beauty of Montgomery County. Saturday, June 29 will feature a full day of activities to commemorate the 150th anniversary […]
Play Ball (Video)
A historical moment played out at Montgomery College last week when the MC Rockville-based baseball team played the MC Germantown-based team for the very last time. So who won and where does the college’s baseball team go from here? Take a look!
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