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Exhibit Reception: Sunday, February 26, 3-4 p.m.

from:Montgomery County Historical Society

Join us on Sunday, February 26, from 3 to 4 p.m. for an open house reception honoring the members of our Student Advisory Committee. The Committee...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Ariana Hargis is a Real Livesaver

Ariana Hargis is the kind of lifeguard you want on duty when your loved ones are in the pool. She's a quick-thinking, focused professional with eyes in the back of her head. When...

CANCELLED - History Conference

from:Montgomery County Historical Society

The Montgomery County History Conference, scheduled for January 21, is totally canceled due to continuing bad weather throughout the day and dangerous road conditions. We...

Important History Conference Information - In Case of Inclement Weather

from:Montgomery County Historical Society

Please call the Department of Recreation Inclement Weather Line at 240-777-6889 on the morning of the Conference, January 21st to learn the status...

"The Year of the Hat" continues with "Another Look: The Student Perspective," opening January 21st

from:Montgomery County Historical Society

"Another Look: The Student Perspective" The fourth installment in our Year of the Hat exhibit series is guest-curated by the five members of...

Mid-Atlantic Jazz Festival 2012

from:Mid-Atlantic Jazz Festival

Schedule of Events:February 17, 20122:30 PM - Robert Frost Middle School Jazz BandFeaturing: Director, Ken Krohn4:00 PM - The Maurice Lyles Quartet5:00 PM - The Alex Poetzschke...

Shop Whole Foods Rockville to Help Campus Kitchens at USG on 1/11

from:Universities At Shady Grove

Date: Wednesday, January 11, 2012 (All day) Help Campus Kitchens at USG by shopping at Whole

AITHERAS, LLC Completes Arlington National Cemetery Records Preservation

AITHERAS, LLC Completes Arlington National Cemetery Records Preservation and Documentation ProjectLeading data and records management firm provided full range of services to...

Chinese Lunar New Year Celebration

Start the Chinese Lunar New Year with a parade, hosted by VisArts, followed by Street performers, live music, martial artists, lion dancers, 18-person golden dragon, VisArts...

Start your Search for Volunteer Opportunities in Rockville, Maryland with AmericanTowns Rockville Volunteer Guide!

On behalf of non-profit groups and organizers all over Montgomery County, AmericanTowns would like to invite all of you to join in on making a difference. Seize today and...

AmericanTowns PR Tool: Getting publicity for your Rockville organization has never been easier

If your nonprofit group in Rockville is looking to let the community know about an upcoming event, activity or initiative, our PR Tool is here to help! Here's how it works: when...

Weekend Activities in and around Rockville

Give yourself a Time Out this week and treat yourself to a day out on the town. Whether you're in the mood to do some shopping, house hunting, catch a movie or just enjoy...

Eat Local! Great Resources in the Rockville area

What’s one small change that 1) significantly improves your health 2) helps the environment 3) boosts Maryland’s economy and 4) helps you win the lottery (OK, so we made that...

Winning the Real Estate Game in Rockville in a Tough Market

Purchasing a home in Maryland is one of the best investments you can make; but like so much else in life, timing is everything. Recent talk...

An Invitation to our Rockville Community: BLOG ON!

Since this site is all about Rockville, we’d like to get the unique perspectives of local bloggers. If you’ve been blogging, great – send your name, email and a link to your...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Brandon Rohlwing Helps Teens Get Through Tough Times

Brandon Rohlwing was feeling pretty low when he stumbled upon the website ReachOut offering support to anyone questioning the meaning in life. The information he found helped give...

Register Now for the 6th Annual Montgomery County History Conference

from:Montgomery County Historical Society

Register now! The 6th Annual Montgomery County History Conference will be held Saturday, January 21st, 2012 at the Agricultural History Farm Park. Register before...

Cut your own Christmas Tree from tree farms in Maryland

Pining for the perfect tree? Find one that’s right for your home at a Maryland Christmas tree farm. Remember, not all farmers allow guests to cut their own, so be sure to call...

Holiday Tours at the Beall-Dawson House, through January 8 2012

from:Montgomery County Historical Society

As always, the Beall-Dawson House has been thoroughly decorated for the holidays! Visitors will enjoy an extra-festive atmosphere as they tour our historic...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Donna Bailey Believes in her Students

Teaching is touted as being one of the most rewarding jobs in the world. Granted, it's not usually a high-paying job, but the satisfaction of having inspired a student to reach...

Students Walk into Success at 2K Fundraiser for Healthy Babies

from:Universities At Shady Grove

Date: Friday, November 18, 2011

Rockville Farmers Markets - Find local organic farmers market around the Rockville area

Rockville MD Farmers Markets - Find local organic farmers markets around the Rockville area. We have the complete listings to help you find the best markets and organic...

Rockville Thanksgiving 2011 - Thanksgiving Events, Volunteer Opportunities and more!

With Thanksgiving around the corner and preparations to be made, you might have a lot on your plate. That’s why AmericanTowns has put together resources for Thanksgiving...

The Power of a Single Vote - Rockville Election Information and Polling Places

Presidential elections tend to get most of the attention, but there are plenty of key local Rockville elections this year that are equally important. As they say, "all...

MCHS Hires Interim Executive Director; Search Begins for Permanent Position

from:Montgomery County Historical Society

Unexpectedly, the Society is again in search of a dynamic executive director. In the meantime, we are extremely fortunate to have secured the services of the talented...

Montgomery County History Day and the Montgomery County History Conference Receive Award from Peerless Rockville

from:Montgomery County Historical Society

MCHS is delighted to announce that Peerless Rockville has selected two of the Historical Society's signature educational programs, Montgomery County History Day and the...

Universities at Shady Grove Hosts Chefs and Cooks Training Event for Healthcare Field

from:Universities At Shady Grove

Date: Monday, October 17, 2011 Training Promoted Local Sustainable Foods in Maryland and D.C. Hospitals ...

Montgomery County Pumpkin Patch Farms and Pumpkin Picking Guide - Montgomery County

Local Pumpkin Patch Farms - go pick pumpkin's at a local farm in the Montgomery County Maryland area. When there’s a crisp snap in the air, nothing beats a day at the...

Pumpkin Patch Farms and Pumpkin Picking Guide for Maryland MD

Maryland Pumpkin Picking Farms and Fall Pumkin Patch Farms - go pumpkin picking at a local farm in Maryland. When there's a crisp snap in the air, nothing beats a day at the...

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Share and Celebrate Local Green Initiatives

AmericanTowns has just launched GreenTowns.com, a new network to connect and celebrate local green initiatives and their leaders, in Rockville and across the country. With...

New Book Compares County’s Past to its Present

The newest addition to Arcadia Publishing’s Then & Now series is Montgomery County from local author Mark Walston. The book boasts more than 200 vintage and modern images,...

Find Maryland Corn Mazes - Get lost in a Maryland haunted Halloween corn maze this season!

Imagine entering a giant puzzle … one that's tall, green and full of surprises. This is the experience of a Maryland corn mazes and it's a great, old-fashioned way to have...

Registration Open for Journeys in Engineering, Technology, and Science (JETS)

from:Universities At Shady Grove

Date: Saturday, October 1, 2011 Registration is now open for Journeys in Engineering, Technology and Science...

MCHS Participates in Community Service Week, October 16-22

from:Montgomery County Historical Society

Montgomery County Community Service Week, October 16-22 read more

6th Annual Montgomery County History Conference

from:Montgomery County Historical Society

Save the date! The 6th Annual Montgomery County History Conference will be held Saturday, January 21st, 2012. Check back for more details throughout the fall!

Don't Miss the Museum Shop Around at Strathmore, November 10-13

from:Montgomery County Historical Society

The MCHS Museum Shop will be at Strathmore's Museum Shop Around, November 10th - 13th! Don't miss this opportunity to visit sixteen shops in one easy venue. ...

New in the Museum Shop

from:Montgomery County Historical Society

New additions to the MCHS Museum Shop!read more

Walking Tour of Historic Cabin John on November 6

from:Montgomery County Historical Society

Judith Welles, author of Cabin John: Legends and Life of an Uncommon Place, will lead a history walk in Cabin John to sites from the 1870s to...

Check Out "A Fine Collection"

from:Montgomery County Historical Society

Interested in learning a little more about the Historical Society's collections? Check out our curator's blog, "A Fine Collection," with new posts every...

Spring 2012 Scholarship Application Now Open

from:Universities At Shady Grove

Date: Monday, October 3, 2011 In addition to federal and state grants awarded on the basis of financial need,...

Fall Family Fun Day at the Beall-Dawson House

from:Montgomery County Historical Society

Visit the Beall-Dawson House on Sunday, September 25th to learn about historic and modern clothing through exhibits, paper dolls, and a fabulous fashion show! The fall...

Apple Picking Orchards and Apple Farms Guide for Maryland MD

We have the best Maryland apple picking orchards, apple farms, apple festivals for the state of Maryland. We have found the best 'pick your own' apple orchards and apple farms in...

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Happy Birthday Montgomery County!

from:Montgomery County Historical Society

Join us on Sunday, September 18th from 2 to 5 p.m. for "Happy Birthday Montgomery County!" It's the county's 235th birthday, and the Historical Society...

Back to School for Rockville - Bus Schedules, Lunch Menus, School Supplies and more

Hey, Rockville! Forget the pencils and backpacks: time to gather up school supplies of a different kind! Start the school year off right - and with more sanity - with the...

An important message for our members and friends

from:Montgomery County Historical Society

Beth Hickey, who has served as Interim Director since January, has been offered a position with the Grand Canyon Association. Because of this unexpected opportunity, Beth...

Beginning Genealogy Course Offered

from:Montgomery County Historical Society

The Genealogy Club and the Family History Center are offering a FREE four-class course in beginning genealogy, held at the Family History Center in Kensington. ...

Stonestreet Museum Closes for Renovations

from:Montgomery County Historical Society

The Stonestreet Museum of 19th Century Medicine will be closed for renovations starting August 17th, 2011. The museum will reopen, with new exhibitions, on Sunday,...