1873-2023 – 150 Years of the Metropolitan Branch of the B&O Railroad
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad (B&O) is the oldest commercial railroad in the United States with its first section opening in 1830. It was founded by merchants from Baltimore to expand the distribution of goods. At first, the B&O was located entirely in the state of Maryland. Chartered in 1827 as the Baltimore and Ohio Railway Company, the railroad did […]
In-Person Event: The Three Reported Lynchings of Montgomery County
The Three Reported Lynchings in Montgomery County July 14, 2022 7 pm Glenview Mansion Free Register! An illustrated presentation in partnership with the Montgomery County Lynching Memorial Project About this event Join Peerless Rockville in-person at the Glenview Mansion Speaker Series as we welcome Montgomery History Archivist Sarah Hedlund to speak about the three documented […]
In-Person Event: Heritage Days
Heritage Days June 25, 2022 12 pm-4 pm Free Register On Heritage Days, visit Peerless Rockville! Join us at the Historic Red Brick Courthouse for a visit to our exhibit Forging Freedom: Endurance, Escape, and Rockville’s Underground Railroad. We’ll also have digital programs available for you to embark on a short self-guided tour of several […]
In-Person event: Juneteenth: Forging Freedom Exhibit and Emancipation Conversation
Saturday, June 18 9am – 12pm Historic Red Brick Courthouse Free Register Celebrate Juneteenth with Peerless Rockville! About this event Mark this national celebration of emancipation with a visit to view the Peerless Rockville exhibit “Forging Freedom: Endurance, Escape and Rockville’s Underground Railroad” about self-emancipation efforts in Rockville. At 10 am, join us for a […]
2022 Nominating Committee Report
The Nominating Committee recommends the following board members and officers for service on the Board of Peerless Rockville. Additional written nominations signed by five Peerless members may be filed with the secretary prior to the election. The election will be done by an online poll and results announced at the 2022 Peerless Rockville Annual Meeting […]
Second Chance to Explore Rockville By Decade
Explore Rockville By Decade May 19-22 $20 per household Get Your Tickets Now! Celebrate Rockville’s rich History! Take your household outside and explore these historic and unique places! You’re invited to Explore Rockville’s long and rich history! Join this self-guided outdoor tour and scavenger hunt that will walk you through sites and stories in Rockville […]
Event: Rockville and the Road to Brown v. Board of Education
Rockville and the Road to Brown v. Board of Education May 12, 2022 7 pm Glenview Mansion Register An illustrated presentation on Rockville’s unique connection to this landmark case. Join Peerless Rockville and historian Ralph Buglass in-person at Glenview Mansion to learn how Rockville played an important role as one of the first steps toward […]
History@Home: Women Who Dared
Women Who Dared: Pioneering Rockville Mother and Daughter March 24 at 7pm Free on Zoom A virtual presentation about an inspirational Rockville family Join Peerless Rockville as we share the inspirational stories of Dr. Clara Finley and her daughter Bliss Finley, Rockville residents who did not let the restrictions placed on women by late 19th […]
Event: Dance Yaatra or Journey: Overview of Indian Classical Dances
Dance Yaatra or Journey: Overview of Indian Classical Dances Thursday, March 10, 2022 at 7 pm In-Person at F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre Register Join Peerless Rockvile and the Glenview Mansion Speaker Series for a special in-person event at F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre. A Dance Yaatra or Journey to give you a glimpse into the world […]
History@Home – Lincoln Park: Special Places, People, and Stories
History@Home – Lincoln Park: Special Places, People, and Stories February 24, 2022 – 7pm Free On Zoom A virtual presentation about Rockville’s historically black neighborhood of Lincoln Park. In 1891, the Rockville neighborhood of Lincoln Park was founded and became one of Maryland’s first real estate developments for Black families. Join Peerless Rockville and Lincoln […]