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Peerless Rockville closed 11/13/25

Peerless Rockville’s offices will be closed on Thursday, November 13, 2025 while staff is offsite.  We hope we’ll see you at the book talk that night at the  Glenview Mansion|Peerless Rockville Speaker Series that evening at 7pm by Dr. Andrew K Diemer on William Still, a key architect of the Underground Railroad. Still, a little-known […]

Peerless Rockville is closed today

Due to HVAC issues and a lack of heating, Peerless Rockville is closed today October 29, 2025. Reach us via e-mail or leave a voicemail and a staff member will get back to you.  

Historic Baptist Cemeteries Repairs

Some of you who drive past the Historic Baptist Cemetery on W. Jefferson Ave in Rockville may have noticed a few tipping stones recently. We are happy to report that with a grant from the Trader Foundation for Maryland Burial Sites, and the able assistance of Howard Wellman (Wellman Conservation LLC) and Devlin McDonald (DMC […]

Ask the City to Protect King Farm Farmstead Park

On Monday, October 13 at 6 pm, The City of Rockville released the 104 page King Farm Farmstead Park Masterplan Proposal. There is discussion and possible adoption by Mayor and Council on October 20, 2025 at 7:10 pm! Peerless Rockville has long advocated that adaptive reuse is vital for this significant property. However, this proposal […]

Be Aware: Update to Historic Preservation Ordinance

On Monday, October 6, The Rockville Mayor and Council held a work session on the Zoning Ordinance Rewrite & Comprehensive Plan, which was taken off the agenda last week due to time. Peerless Rockville supports efforts to improve and update the historic preservation policy in the City. Read below for what we’re following. We will […]

Call for AAPI Project Researcher

Peerless Rockville is seeking a qualified researcher to kick off our Asian American and Pacific Islander history in Rockville project. The first phase focuses on documentary research on the Chinese and Taiwanese American and immigrant communities.  Please click the link below to view the call and share it with all interested parties.   PRHP AAPI […]

The 70th Anniversary of Twinbrook Pool

The unprecedented demand for housing from returning World War II veterans and their families spurred the neighborhood of Twin-Brook (original spelling) in Rockville. The small home designs adhered closely to newly established VA loan regulations, making home ownership affordable for veterans.  At the close of 1948, the earliest families moved into homes close to Veirs […]

Peerless Rockville Board of Directors Election Results

All officers and directors have been elected. The election ended on June 27, 2025. Welcome to all new directors and officers! New Terms as Officers: Paul Hillstrom, Treasurer, one-year-term Paul is the Broker / Owner of Hillstrom Real Estate, an independent residential brokerage firm started in 1978, with an office in the historic Anderson House […]

Contractor/Builder Montrose Schoolhouse – Request for Proposal

Proposals are requested for the renovation and rehabilitation of the historic Montrose Schoolhouse, located at 5721 Josiah Henson Parkway, Rockville, MD. Work includes renovation of the interior of the school to provide layout, code and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) required updates to return the building to active use as an educational facility.    The Project […]