Mattie Stepanek Peace Day

June 4, 2019 | Ben Palmer

Mosaics and Music: Promoting Mattie Stepanek’s Poems of Peace

Dozens of people gathered at Dawson’s Market in Rockville Sunday to witness the unveiling of a 5-foot mosaic that honors the life of Mattie J.T. Stepanek, a poet who died at the age of 13. The event was organized to raise money for Mattie’s annual Peace Day, where his foundation shares his poetry and visions […]

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July 25, 2014 | Staff Writer

photo of Mattie Stepanek statue in Rockville

Rockville Celebrates Mattie Stepanek Peace Day (Video)

The city of Rockville recently proclaimed July 17 to be Mattie Stepanek Peace Day. Here’s a look at how the community came together to celebrate his life. Visit our PEG partner Rockville11 to view more of its programming.

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