APR

29

Wednesday

April 29, 2026

In-Person
Rockville Memorial LIbrary, Second Floor, 21 Maryland Ave, Rockville, MD 20850

Walter Johnson’s DC

Did you know Baseball Great Walter Johnson is buried in Rockville Cemetery? Join Peerless Rockville as we welcome local baseball experts Bill Hickman and Bruce Adams sharing their knowledge on the outstanding pitcher and later Montgomery County Commissioner (predecessor to the Montgomery County Council). This presentation will explore Johnson’s personal and professional life in the area, including meeting his wife and facing Casey at the Bat.

Included: There’s a legend that George Washington threw a silver dollar across the Potomac; Walter Johnson actually tossed one across a river.

Join us on the second floor of Rockville Memorial Library to learn about this and other details of Walter Johnson’s local life.

Space is limited – register now!

 

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