Events for October 22 - October 25

The Story of LaTrobe Quarry Calling all history buffs! Join Master Naturalist Paul Kreingold on June 3 at 7 pm as he recounts the British attack on Washington during the War of 1812. Witness the extensive destruction of the symbols of our Republic at the hands of British arsonists. Find out about the integral role of the C&O Canal and the local area Potomac quarries in the rebuilding of Washington City.  The Lost History of Potomac Marble Registration!

Join us for a virtual Quarterly Social on June 9 at 2 pm as Mary Ann Jung brings us her History Alive interpretation of the courageous aviatrix, Amelia Earhart. Earhart was also a photographer, truck driver, teacher, nurse, and clothes designer who inspired women to follow their dreams. Follow her amazing career and meet the fascinating people who supported her adventures, including Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt.  Mary Ann Jung is an award-winning actress and Smithsonian Scholar. She has appeared on CNN, the Today Show, Good Morning America, and in newspapers around [...]

Join us on June 10 at 7 pm when Lon Anderson will discuss his career, tell stories about his travel through life in Montgomery County, and trace the pivotal role Montgomery College has played in the many facets of his career from journalist to political appointee to popular local media talking head.    Mahlon G. “Lon” Anderson, a longtime Montgomery County resident, has been a prolific journalist, a very visible media spokesperson and lobbyist for AAA, award-winning photographer, and photojournalist. Lon has been a public relations professional, spokesman and press deputy for several federal agencies, a federal and [...]

This months Historic Property Lecture has been cancelled. If you'd like to register to join us next month, click here. View past presentations in our YouTube playlist below; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_UQX7z3S6M4&list=PLYJ36-FOYt8MGUNeOHzmjAGyV1MocMaDx

Join us on June 17 at 7pm when I. J. Hudson, former long-time WRC-TV reporter discusses his role reversal from in-front of the camera talent to nature photographer. Zoom in to see his incredible nature and landscape photographs, pick up tips and hear some stories.  I.J. Hudson has 32 years of broadcast experience in front of the camera as a television reporter in San Diego, Green Bay, Chicago, and Washington. He reported on stories ranging from politics to public health to technology. He has received six Emmy awards and numerous others for general assignment [...]

Join us on June 24 at 7 pm to learn the history of the Chesapeake and Ohio canal from George Washington’s vision to its days as a hub of commerce to its role in the Civil War to today’s efforts to preserve and protect this national treasure which is right in our own backyard.  Jon Wolz, our local expert on the C&O Canal and leader of our “pop-up” walks, has a long history with the canal. As [...]

Join the Hoewing family on July 1 at 7pm as they recall their family’s 60-year association with Poolesville and Montgomery County from the perspective of two generations. Ray, Reva, and Link will discuss the highly competitive politics, changing development and demographics of the town and county, and area businesses that were dominated by old family names like Jamison, Elgin, Selby, Kohlhoss, Titus, Glass and Dietrick.  Ray and Reva Hoewing moved to Poolesville in 1970 at the beginning of Ray’s extensive career at the Public Affairs Council and became involved in his church and the community. Ray was on the Boards of WUMCO and PACC. He was a co-founder [...]