From Corn to Commuters: How the Coming of the Railroad Changed the Way of Life and the Future of Montgomery County Speaker: Susan Soderberg This PowerPoint presentation tells the story of how the coming of the railroad changed the face of Montgomery County forever. Featured are the railroad stations designed by Francis Baldwin, extraordinary feats [...]
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Next KHS Presentation: Sunday, February 24 at Kensington Town Hall, 4:00 P.M.
THE LIFE OF JOSIAH HENSON: INSPIRATION FOR THE NOVEL ”UNCLE TOM’ CABIN” Have you ever noticed the Riley Plantation house on Old Georgetown Road in North Bethesda? Take a journey back in time to meet the Reverend Josiah Henson, whose extraordinary life inspired Harriet Beecher Stowe’s landmark novel, Uncle Tom’s Cabin. He was a slave, writer, [...]
Summer Concert Series 2012
Check out the full schedule for the Kensington Historical Society Free Summer Concert Series 2012! 2012 Concert Series Line-Up
Summer 2012 Concert Series Kicks Off June 2nd!
Summer officially starts in Kensington with the kick-off of the Historical Society’s Saturday Concert Series June 2nd! The concerts are held at the Howard Avenue Park across from the Farmers’ Market at the train station. Performing June 2nd at 10am will be: The Old School Bluegrass Band who enjoys ”reforming” the old traditional Bluegrass and Country music. [...]
Next KHS Meeting Welcomes Anthony Pitch, Author of “The Burning of Washington” – May 22 7pm
Join us for a vivid account of the most dramatic series of events in American history, including the flight of President Madison, the capture and torching of the White House and the Capitol, the epic defense of Fort McHenry, the birth of the national anthem, and the stunning American victory at New Orleans. Anthony S. [...]