The Rise of Separate But Unequal Schools
The Rise of Separate but Unequal Schools Saturday, March 11 1 pm Jerusalem – Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church 21 Wood Lane Rockville, MD This illustrated presentation will cover the early years of segregated schools in Rockville and Montgomery County after the Civil War through the first high school for African American students in the […]
Advocacy News
Chestnut Lodge On February 27, Rockville Mayor and Council voted 4-1 to authorize the City Manager to execute a contract of sale for the purchase of the historic Chestnut Lodge property at 500 W. Montgomery Avenue, Rockville. This purchase would be contingent upon the City acquiring two immediately adjacent parcels of land from the Chestnut […]
Peerless Rockville closed on President’s Day
The Peerless Rockville office will be closed on February 20, 2017 for President’s Day.
Emancipation to Integration Series: RSVP today!
This spring, Peerless Rockville celebrates the fight for educational equality in Rockville with a multi-part series. Join us as we highlight the efforts of the local African-American community to secure quality educational opportunities for their children after emancipation, through the challenges of separate and unequal segregated schools, and the experiences of desegregation following Brown vs. […]
Emancipation to Integration Kick-Off at Rockville Memorial Library
This spring, Peerless Rockville celebrates the fight for educational equality in Rockville with a multi-part series. Join us as we highlight the efforts of the local African-American community to secure quality educational opportunities for their children from after emancipation, through the challenges of separate and unequal segregated schools, and the experiences of desegregation following Brown […]
Leaving a Legacy: Estate Planning & Charitable Giving
Saturday, February 11, 2017 9:30 am – 11:30 am Free King Farm Community Center 300 Saddle Ridge Circle Rockville, MD 20850 Join Peerless Rockville and local financial and estate planners to learn how you can support your favorite non-profits now and in the future through estate planning. This program will provide estate and tax planning techniques […]
Register for the Montgomery History Conference
Montgomery History Conference Saturday, January 28 Montgomery College This year’s conference includes a personal story of a Montgomery County man’s service in World War I, breakout sessions featuring such varied topics as the architectural history of the Jewish community, the unique Warren Historic Site, Latino immigration, archaeological work at Oakley Cabin, the pivotal election of […]
Peerless Rockville Closed for New Year’s Holiday
The Peerless Rockville office will be closed on Friday, December 30 and Monday, January 2. We wish everyone a happy New Year!
This Giving Season – Support Peerless Rockville!
You Are. Your support of Peerless Rockville is a direct investment in the community. Every donation from members and supporters enables us to advocate for the preservation of the places that represent Rockville’s historic character; create educational programs on the peerless people and events that contribute to Rockville’s evolving identity; and maintain our library […]
Tickets to Peerless Rockville’s 37th Annual Awards Now Available
Tickets now available! $40 Peerless Members/$50 Non-Members Join us at Glenview Mansion, one of Rockville’s beautiful historic properties, as we honor projects of outstanding achievement in Rockville that honor our City’s heritage and contribute to its unique identity. This year, Peerless is also celebrating the 50th anniversary of the National Historic Preservation Act of […]