October Events
Fearless Legal Pioneer Vivian Simpson Tuesday, October 20: 6 pm – 7:30 pm MCCC Law Library In the 1920s, Vivian Simpson (1903-1987) overcame discriminatory obstacles to become the first female attorney in Montgomery County. She practiced in Rockville until her retirement in 1980. Join Peerless Rockville and the Montgomery County Law Library to learn about […]
19th Annual Fitzgerald Literary Festival This Weekend
The 19th Annual Fitzgerald Literary Fest includes a bus tour of Fitzgerald Haunts with Eileen McGuckian sponsored by Peerless Rockville.
Window Restoration Workshop October 10, 10am
This Saturday, October 10 at 10 am, join us in the Grand Courtroom of the Red Brick Courthouse to talk old window/door restoration and learn how to get these architectural gems working, energy efficient, and looking beautiful again. Neil Mozer of Mozer Works, Inc. will share his expertise about how to professionally restore your old windows and […]
Update: HDC Hearing on Confederate Statue
On Thursday, September 17, 2015, the City of Rockville Historic District Commission heard the request from Montgomery County for a Certificate of Approval to remove the Confederate Monument from the Courthouse Square Historic District. After hearing the HDC staff recommendation and statements from around 20 speakers, the HDC voted 4-0 to allow removal of the statue, with the […]
Update: County Council Proposes New Locations for the Confederate Soldier Statue
The Montgomery County Council has released a list of five proposed sites under consideration as a new location for the Confederate Statue currently in Courthouse Square Historic District in Rockville. Click here to read the list of proposed locations. Please note that this does not include the option of interpreting the statue in its current […]
Heritage Tours September 12
On September 12, join Peerless Rockville and volunteers from the Rockville Bike Advisory Committee for a bike tour of Rockville historical sites. Leaving from the Red Brick Courthouse at 10 am, the tour will visit sites such as St. Mary’s Cemetery, the Beall-Dawson House, and Rockville Cemetery. Riders must wear helmets, bring water bottles, and […]
Update: Confederate Statue
Montgomery County has applied to the City of Rockville HDC for a Certificate of Approval to remove the Confederate Statue from the grounds of the Red Brick Courthouse. Last week, Executive Director Nancy Pickard represented Peerless Rockville at a stakeholders meeting convened by the Montgomery County Council to discuss the future of the Confederate Statue […]
Underground Railroad History Walking Tours
On Wednesday, July 29, Join Peerless Rockville, the Menare Foundation, the Montgomery County Historical Society, and Susan Soderberg of the Germantown Historical Society for a walking tour of Underground Railroad History in Rockville. Hear about the life of Josiah Henson (the model for the title character of Uncle Tom’s Cabin) who risked all for freedom […]
County Executive Plans to Move Confederate Statue
Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett is moving forward with plans to remove the Confederate Statue from the grounds of the Red Brick Courthouse. On the evening of July 20th, 2015, Rockville Mayor and Council held a worksession on the future of the Confederate Statue located on the grounds of the Red Brick Courthouse. Please find […]
The History and Future of the Rockville Confederate Soldier Statue
At a worksession on Monday, July 20th at 6 pm, Rockville Mayor and Council will discuss the future of the Confederate Soldier Statue. This meeting is open to the public. Please attend to let Mayor and Council know your thoughts on this historic monument! The History of Rockville’s Confederate Soldier The statue was unveiled and dedicated […]