In 2026, Montgomery County, Maryland and the United States of America will both celebrate their 250th anniversaries, called “Semiquincentennial.” Learn more about how Montgomery History …

Montgomery History—the county’s historical society—has been serving residents and the region through its research library, adult programs, educational activities, publications, exhibits, and …

For the 250th Anniversary of Montgomery County, we invite you to explore our county’s history through the last 250 years, from its formation in 1776 through 2026.

IMAGES: Unless otherwise noted, all photographs in this publication are from Montgomery History’s collection.

Additional collections include records of civic organizations and citizen-activist groups, personal papers of key government leaders, and an extensive oral history collection.

Below, find articles featured in the Story that directly relate to Montgomery County’s founding, Maryland in the Revolutionary War, and the Colonial Era in general. To access all published …

The conference features a keynote address, ten breakouts, a boxed lunch, a closing discussion panel, and a happy hour reception. This year’s conference will focus on the 250-year history of …

Oct 30, 2023 · Explore County History Learn more about the County’s history through the many voices of past residents

With Montgomery History, she co-curated a virtual exhibit on the county’s immigration story and co-founded the Montgomery County Immigrant Archive. She is currently working on the …

Housed in a separate facility but managed by Montgomery History, this collection of government records from Montgomery County agencies and departments dates mostly from the 1950s to …