Peerless Rockville’s 2013 Awards Ceremony
Wednesday, October 16 at 4:00 pm Red Brick Courthouse Free Peerless Rockville will host its 34th annual Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, October 16 at 4:00 pm. The awards program honors individuals, institutions, organizations, and businesses that have made outstanding contributions to Rockville’s heritage. The ceremony is free and open to the public. Please come and […]
Rockville’s Underground Railroad
The Underground Railroad—a secret network of volunteers who transported, concealed, fed, and clothed fleeing slaves—helped countless numbers of freedom-seekers make their way north. From the early 1800s to the Civil War, Maryland played a leading role in this movement with Montgomery County as an active hub and Rockville serving as a station. On Saturday, October 5, […]
Rockville Rewards Program Kickoff Event
Don’t miss out on the bargain of the year! Peerless will be selling Rockville Rewards cards at a reduced price of $15 on September 12 from 11 am-2 pm. The card allows you great discounts at local restaurants, stores, and businesses. For every card we sell, Peerless receives 100% of the proceeds. You may stop […]
Peerless Rockville 2013 Awards – Call for Nominations
Have you completed the restoration of your home? Did your neighbor finish the new addition to their house? Was there a major improvement done to your neighborhood? If yes, then nominate them for a Peerless Rockville 2013 Award. Peerless Rockville has recognized outstanding achievement in the design, maintenance, and preservation of Rockville, as well as […]
Happy 4th of July!
The Civil War Comes to Rockville
Peerless Rockville, Heritage Montgomery, Montgomery County Historical Society, and the Washington Revels plan to mark the 150th anniversary of Confederate General J.E.B. Stuart’s raid on the town. On June 29 from 10 am to 8:30 pm, visitors will have the opportunity to watch reenactments, participate in games and crafts of the period, and enjoy music, […]
Preservation Month 2013: See! Save! Celebrate!
May is Preservation Month. This year’s theme is “See! Save! Celebrate!” and Peerless encourages the community to participate in creative activities that show your support. Here are a few ideas to get you started. Explore Rockville’s Civic Center Park and visit Glenview Mansion, Rockville’s newest locally designated landmark. Spend an hour or two among the […]
Modern Living for a Modern City
This spring in a series of illustrated presentations and walking tours, Peerless Rockville welcomes you to re-discover the timeless appeal of several of Rockville’s most loved modern planned neighborhoods. Through these events, residents will learn more about the city’s growth and development as we focus attention on several neighborhoods of Rockville’s recent past. Free and […]
The 7th Annual Montgomery County History Conference
Join us for the seventh annual Montgomery County History Conference on Saturday, January 26, 2013 at the Johns Hopkins University Montgomery County Campus. This year’s conference includes sessions on science and technology in Montgomery County; the desegregation of Montgomery County public schools; Civil War cemeteries and memorials in the county; recent archaeological work in Clarksburg; women who dared; and many more. Click here to see the complete […]
Holiday Open House
Sunday, December 2, 2012 1-4 pm Red Brick Courthouse On Sunday, December 2, 2012 from 1-4 pm, Peerless Rockville will host a Holiday Open House at the historic Red Brick Courthouse. Free to all, this event is a wonderful opportunity to socialize with members of the community while enjoying light hors d’oeuvres provided by Clyde’s […]