Juneteenth: A Legacy of Freedom
Host Christopher Drayton explores the history of Juneteenth (June 19, 1865) and delves into the rich African American heritage of Montgomery County. Discover the roots and significance of Juneteenth and… Read More
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Juneteenth Festival Celebrates Holiday, Supports Scotland Community
The annual Scotland Juneteenth Heritage Festival lasts all day Wednesday. The whole festival spanned five days and eight venues from June 15 to Juneteenth on Wednesday. The festivities at Cabin… Read More
Juneteenth Roundup of Events in Montgomery County
Concerts, art exhibits, historical presentations, film screenings, and more are planned in celebration of Juneteenth in Montgomery County. The holiday has been celebrated since 1865 and observed as a federal… Read More
Feb. 23-25 Weekend Roundup of Things To Do in Montgomery County
Welcome to MCM’s Weekend Roundup of entertainment in Montgomery County. Here are 9 things to do this weekend, Feb. 23-25. Friday, February 23 Ice Skating: Cabin John Ice Rink is… Read More
Concerts, Celebrations Planned for Juneteenth in Montgomery County
Concerts, art exhibits, scavenger hunts, historical presentations, film screenings and more are planned in celebration of Juneteenth, the date 158 years ago when federal troops went to Galveston, Texas to… Read More
Scotland Community Preparing Festivities, Fundraising on Juneteenth
A three-day Juneteenth celebration featuring music, a day of service, races, classic car show, baseball game and film festival is being readied for June 17-19. The proceeds from the events,… 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
National Philharmonic Concert Raises Funds for Scotland AME Zion Church
Half of the proceeds from the National Philharmonic’s two performances of Messiah are being donated to help restore the historic Scotland African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church in Potomac that was… Read More
Police Release Video of Suspects Breaking into Scotland Church in Potomac
This story was updated at 4:15 p.m. to include comments by Executive Marc Elrich. Several suspects forced their way into the Scotland AME Zion Church in Potomac and vandalized property,… Read More
Exhibit Shares History of Scotland, One of County’s Earliest African American Communities
An exhibit at the Bette Carol Thompson Scotland Neighborhood Recreation Center in Potomac tells the story of Scotland, one of Montgomery County’s earliest African American settlements, according to Montgomery County Recreation. … Read More
Scotland Neighborhood in Potomac Hosts First Annual Black History Event
The Scotland Community Center hosts the first annual Black History Month event on Saturday, Feb. 26, in Potomac, according to Montgomery County Recreation. The Scotland Community Center will transform into… Read More
Montgomery County Council to Commemorate Black History Month February 11
The Montgomery County Council plans to hold a special program Tuesday, February 11 at 9:30 am to commemorate Black History Month. The program will include a video segment that spotlights historic… Read More