Peerless Rockville closing at noon
Peerless Rockville will close the office at noon today due to the weather forecast. Stay safe and warm this weekend!
Preservation Maryland Townhall – Saturday, January 9
Join Preservation Maryland in Takoma Park at this important open town hall-style meeting to learn about local, state and federal advocacy efforts to help save places that matter and how you can be a force for reinvestment and redevelopment. With the Maryland General Assembly headed back to session in early January, now is the time […]
Montgomery History Conference
Please plan to join Peerless at Montgomery County’s 10th Annual History Conference on Saturday, January 30, 2016, at the Germantown campus of Montgomery College. The Conference engages professional and amateur historians, students, genealogists, museum staff and volunteers, community leaders, and the general public through dynamic, entertaining, and informative sessions. Click to view conference schedule. Click […]
Holiday Office Closure
Happy Holidays from Peerless Rockville! The Peerless office will be closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.
Rockville HDC December Meeting Items, including Confederate Statue
On December 17, the Rockville Historic District Commission will hear Montgomery County’s request to relocate the Rockville Confederate Veterans’ Statue to the Beall-Dawson Historical Park. To view the staff report on this item, click here. The HDC will also discuss a draft Historic Preservation Text Amendment to Rockville Zoning Ordinance. Proposed changes will add new landmark […]
December Events
F. Scott Fitzgerald Flashlight Memorial Sunday, December 20, 6 pm – 8pm Join Peerless Rockville and the Obscura Society DC after hours at the historic St. Mary’s Catholic Church Cemetery to celebrate the life and legacy of one of America’s greatest novelists, Francis Scott Fitzgerald. Our two hour program will consist of history, wine, a […]
#Giving Tuesday and Discount Rockville Reward Cards
It’s Giving Tuesday! Since its inaugural year in 2012, #GivingTuesday harnesses the potential of social media and the generosity of people around the world to bring about real change in their communities. You can donate to Peerless Rockville by following this link. You can also help Peerless Rockville by purchasing a Rockville Rewards Card, usually […]
Peerless Rockville 2015 Awards Winners
On November 20 at Glenview Mansion, Peerless Rockville will honor ten local projects that recognize and preserve Rockville’s heritage or contribute to and improve its modern identity. Click here to view a list of winners, including efforts in historic preservation, environmental restoration, new construction, and educational outreach. Tickets are going fast, but you can still join us […]
Confederate Statue Update: Relocation to Beall-Dawson
Montgomery County has filed a request for a certificate of approval from the City of Rockville Historic District Commission (HDC) to relocate the Confederate Veterans Statue to the Beall-Dawson Historical Park. This issue will be heard at the next HDC meeting on November 19 at 7:30 pm at Rockville City Hall. For further updates when […]
Save The Date! November 20
Tickets now available for our exciting event this fall! On the evening of November 20, Peerless Rockville returns to Glenview Mansion! Join us as we gather together with the Rockville Swing Band for a night of celebration, music, hors d’oeuvres, and adult beverages. We’ll also honor the recipients of our 36th annual Peerless Awards of […]