Public Hearings Scheduled for Chestnut Lodge Development
We’ve added an article for the about the proposed development on the site of Chestnut Lodge – formerly the 19th-century luxury hotel Woodlawn – that was lost to fire in 2009. Check out the new article here to view proposal images and check back often for updates. The City of Rockville Planning Commission will meet Wednesday, March 9th […]
Montgomery County Historic Preservation Tax Credit Program
The City of Rockville participates in Montgomery County’s Preservation Tax Credit Program for historic resources designated by the city. The City is now accepting applications for work completed in the 2015 calendar year. If you spent at least $1000 between January 1 and December 31, 2015 on exterior maintenance work at your property, you may be eligible for […]
Interactive Map of County-Designated African American Historic Sites and Districts Launched to Honor Black History
Check out this online map showing historically designated sites, parks, trails and buildings that commemorate African American heritage in Montgomery County. It was produced by Montgomery Planning and Montgomery Parks and initiated by County Councilmember George Leventhal.
Judges Wanted for History Day
Montgomery History is seeking additional volunteers to serve as judges History Day 2016, Saturday, March 12 at Richard Montgomery High School. There will be a judges orientation at 8:45 a.m. over coffee and pastries. Judging will be held from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. with runoff judging starting at 1:00 p.m. Lunch and refreshments will be served! […]
Preservation Maryland Blog on Saving Wire Hardware
Check out Preservation Maryland’s blog on Peerless Rockville’s efforts to save Wire Hardware. Twenty years later, the woman in the red jacket continues to be a regular volunteer in our office!
Peerless Rockville Opening at Noon Today
Due to the poor weather conditions, Peerless Rockville is following a delayed schedule. The office will open at noon.
Rockville Chamber of Commerce Mix and Mingle
On February 25, Peerless Rockville will host the Rockville Chamber of Commerce Mix and Mingle from 5 – 7 pm. Enjoy the old courthouse venue while mingling with other business professionals. Food and beverage is being provided by local restaurant Ev & Maddy’s. Free for Chamber Members,$20 for Non-members. Click here to register.
City of Rockville Votes Not To Accept Confederate Statue
On February 8, 2015, the Rockville Mayor and Council voted, 4-1, to deny Montgomery County’s request to relocate the Confederate Soldier statue. Montgomery County had requested to have relocated it to City property at the Beall Dawson Historic Park. When the Historic District Commission (HDC) granted permission for the statue’s removal from the Courthouse Square Historic District, they had […]
New Rockville Heritage Map and Black History Month Exhibits
Peerless Rockville is pleased to announce the publication of our heritage map highlighting Rockville’s historic places. Copies are available in our office. Pick up yours and explore all the wonderful heritage sites our city offers. This project was made possible by funding from Heritage Montgomery, Maryland Heritage Areas Authority, and Montgomery County Government. Click here to […]
Blizzard Damages the Red Brick Courthouse
The winter storm that struck Rockville this weekend dumped an enormous amount snow on the City. It was one of the largest snowfalls in Maryland history, and unfortunately the massive amount of snow damaged one of Rockville’s historic buildings: the 1891 Red Brick Courthouse. On Monday morning, Montgomery County notified us of a structural failure […]