Black History Month Spotlight: The Newmantown Community
In the late 1800s, there was a thriving farming community in Derwood built by an African American couple, Albert and Mary Newman. An exhibit at the Agricultural History Farm Park… Read More
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Woodlawn Manor Cultural Park Hosts Black History Month Family Day
Woodlawn Manor Cultural Park is hosting a family day for Black History Month on Saturday, Feb. 18. Families can pick up maps at the Visitor Center and go on a… Read More
Black History Month Spotlight: Dr. Crowel Helped Guide County Through Numerous Health Issues
Dr. Raymond Crowel retired this month after 22 years with the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services and was its director since June of 2019. During Black History… Read More
Black History Month: Trailblazer Vernon Ricks
84-year-old Vernon Ricks lived through some of the seminal moments in Montgomery County’s history. Last November, MyMCM honored Ricks, who serves on MCM’s Board of Directors, with the Montgomery County… Read More
Council Celebrates Black History Month
The Montgomery County Council celebrated Black History Month with a commemoration Tuesday. This year’s theme is Black resistance. Councilmember Will Jawando said he thinks it is one of the most… Read More
Scotland Community Seeks to Thrive Again
Work has begun on a project to ensure the Scotland AME Zion Church can withstand heavy rainstorms while also breathing life into an African American community that thrived a century… Read More
Wheaton Exhibit Explores History of Montgomery County Lynchings
An exhibit that examines the two lynchings that took place in Montgomery County in the late 1800s is on display at the Wheaton Library through Feb. 28. The exhibit, titled,… Read More
County Council to Hold Black History Month Commemoration Feb. 7
The Montgomery County Council will hold its annual commemoration for Black History Month on Tuesday, Feb. 7 at 11:30 a.m. This year’s theme: Black Resistance. While Black Resistance is the… Read More
Montgomery Parks Preserves Black History With Programs and Museums
Montgomery Parks works to preserve African American history with several parks and museums in the county that are open all year. During February, Montgomery Parks offers free educational programs and… Read More
County Honors Rosa Parks for Transit Equity Day
For the fourth consecutive year, the Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) will celebrate Transit Equity Day with commemorative seat reservation bus cards Saturday, Feb. 4 in honor of Rosa… Read More
Black History Month: Josiah Henson Museum and Park in North Bethesda
February is Black History Month. A museum and park in North Bethesda tells the story of a man who escaped slavery and led others to freedom as a conductor for… Read More
Wims, Drew Among Black History Month Leadership Awards Honorees
Annual Awards Ceremony Recognizes Excellence in Mentorship and Helping Others The Governor’s Office on Service and Volunteerism honored Montgomery County’s Greg Wims and Nicole Drew Friday during the 5th Annual… Read More