Glenview Mansion Ornament
Peerless Rockville is proud to launch the fifth Peerless Places Commemorative Ornament highlighting local historic landmarks. The beautifully crafted ornament features Rockville’s Glenview Mansion. Proceeds benefit Peerless’ educational programs and preservation work. Glenview has been exquisitely recreated in miniature, capturing the details of the mansion. This wonderful 2½” high, gold-plated souvenir will be offered in […]
17th Annual F. Scott Fitzgerald Literary Festival
Saturday, October 26 9:00 am – 6:30 pm Pulitzer Prize winner Robert Olen Butler will be presented the F. Scott Fitzgerald Literary Award for Outstanding Achievement in American Literature at this one-day annual event. He will read from his work, lead a writing workshop and have a book signing. Special Guest Speaker R. Clifton Spargo, […]
Peerless Rockville’s 2013 Awards Ceremony
Wednesday, October 16 at 4:00 pm Red Brick Courthouse Free Peerless Rockville will host its 34th annual Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, October 16 at 4:00 pm. The awards program honors individuals, institutions, organizations, and businesses that have made outstanding contributions to Rockville’s heritage. The ceremony is free and open to the public. Please come and […]
Rockville’s Underground Railroad
The Underground Railroad—a secret network of volunteers who transported, concealed, fed, and clothed fleeing slaves—helped countless numbers of freedom-seekers make their way north. From the early 1800s to the Civil War, Maryland played a leading role in this movement with Montgomery County as an active hub and Rockville serving as a station. On Saturday, October 5, […]
Rockville Rewards Program Kickoff Event
Don’t miss out on the bargain of the year! Peerless will be selling Rockville Rewards cards at a reduced price of $15 on September 12 from 11 am-2 pm. The card allows you great discounts at local restaurants, stores, and businesses. For every card we sell, Peerless receives 100% of the proceeds. You may stop […]
Peerless Rockville 2013 Awards – Call for Nominations
Have you completed the restoration of your home? Did your neighbor finish the new addition to their house? Was there a major improvement done to your neighborhood? If yes, then nominate them for a Peerless Rockville 2013 Award. Peerless Rockville has recognized outstanding achievement in the design, maintenance, and preservation of Rockville, as well as […]
Happy 4th of July!
The Civil War Comes to Rockville
Peerless Rockville, Heritage Montgomery, Montgomery County Historical Society, and the Washington Revels plan to mark the 150th anniversary of Confederate General J.E.B. Stuart’s raid on the town. On June 29 from 10 am to 8:30 pm, visitors will have the opportunity to watch reenactments, participate in games and crafts of the period, and enjoy music, […]
Preservation Month 2013: See! Save! Celebrate!
May is Preservation Month. This year’s theme is “See! Save! Celebrate!” and Peerless encourages the community to participate in creative activities that show your support. Here are a few ideas to get you started. Explore Rockville’s Civic Center Park and visit Glenview Mansion, Rockville’s newest locally designated landmark. Spend an hour or two among the […]
Modern Living for a Modern City
This spring in a series of illustrated presentations and walking tours, Peerless Rockville welcomes you to re-discover the timeless appeal of several of Rockville’s most loved modern planned neighborhoods. Through these events, residents will learn more about the city’s growth and development as we focus attention on several neighborhoods of Rockville’s recent past. Free and […]