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The second Poolesville Historic Marker in our series calling attention to the history around us is the Poolesville—Strategic Union Encampment – Gettysburg Campaign.  This marker is located in front of the John Poole House on the Coxen’s Road alley between the Old Bank Museum and John Poole House. The inscription which recounts more Civil War history reads: 

During the Civil War, more soldiers passed through Poolesville than any other Montgomery County town. Union […]

Fresh garlic, which contains allicin, has been used for at least 4,000 years as a potent antibiotic, antiviral, antifungal, and antibacterial. Garlic has been shown to naturally repel pests from the garden. You can use this multifunctional vegetable for its bulbs, leaves (from Softneck variety), or scapes (the central stalk in Hardneck varieties), eaten fresh or used in various dishes. 

The “neck” in hardneck refers to the stalk that grows upward from […]

Written By Cheryl Watts

In the U.S., Labor Day has become a symbol for the end of summer. For some it is a long weekend, an opportunity to enjoy a mini holiday and the last days of summer, a weekend of picnics, swimming and the sight and smell of barbeque smoke in the air.  

On June 28, 1894, President Grover Cleveland signed the law making the first Monday of September a national Labor Day […]

Thank you to Michelle Roche who led our intrepid PS! Book Club’s discussion of the August Book Club Selection: The Glass Hotel by Emily St. John Mandel. Some readers found the book slow going in the beginning with its seemingly unrelated vignettes of so many characters. The effects of childhood trauma and the notion that “one can know and not know at the same time” eventually link the characters together in […]

Many of us are so involved in our own daily routines that we overlook the history on display in our own town. Poolesville and our surrounding area hosts quite a few Historic Markers, many of which we walk and drive by daily without noticing. We are going to highlight these markers in a series of articles. Please take some time to stop by, read them in person, and get to know the history of […]

At the direction of Congress, the Federal Communications Commission designated a new national 988 lifeline for mental and behavioral health emergencies – thoughts of suicide, erratic behavior, substance abuse issues, or if you are worried about someone who may need crisis support. 

Since July 16th anyone in the country can call or text 988 to get free, confidential, and immediate help for a mental health emergency. Everyone already […]

Our search is over! Poolesville Seniors is excited to announce the arrival this week of our new Executive Director, Kelly Parker.  Relatively new residents of Poolesville, Kelly and her family are looking forward to becoming more familiar with all that our community has to offer.  

Kelly comes to us with a strong background in web-based content, including graphical design. She also has experience coordinating events and working with volunteers.  We believe that Kelly […]

Mahjong Thursdays at Speer Hall (behind Poolesville Presbyterian) 10 am – 12:30 pm  

Bridge Open Play Tuesdays at Speer Hall (behind Poolesville Presbyterian) 1 pm –  4:00pm.  

Poolesville Farmers Market Saturdays 9:00am to 1:00 pm at Whalen Commons. (20+) Poolesville Farmers Market | Facebook  

 Sarah Auer Pool – 3-hour sessions Hours

What Happened on this Date in history – August 22nd 

1485 – Richard III, last of the Plantagenets, slain at Bosworth Field 

1787—John Fitch completes tests of his steamboat, 22 years before Fulton’s first test of his steamboat 

1851 – Gold discovered in Australia 

1864 – Geneva Convention signed by 12 nations 

1964 – International Red Cross founded 

1922 – Michael Collins assassinated in an ambush in […]