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, [...]
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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. [...]
KHS Welcomes Mr. Anthony Pitch for May 22 Meeting
On May 22, author/historian Mr. Anthony Pitch will be speaking to the Society abou this book “Burning of Washington, The British Invasion of 1814.”
Next KHS Meeting Hosts Joan Paulin David on Growing up in Kensington – Tuesday, March 6, 2012 7:00 coffee/7:30 meeting
We are delighted to present Joan Paulin David to speak at the March 6, 2012 Kensington Historical Society meeting. She will share with us memories from the late 1940’s to 1960, when her family lived on Washington Street at the corner of Connecticut Avenue. At that time, the lower garden of her home was a wonderful neighborhood gathering place. We’ll hear [...]
Author Anthony Pitch will speak at KHS Meeting – Tuesday, November 8, 2011 (7:00 cookies & cider, 7:30 presentation)
The Kensington Historical Society is pleased to present author Anthony Pitch November 8th. We meet on the lower level of the Town Hall. Come at 7:00 for cookies and cider and visit with neighbors. Our speaker starts at 7:30 on November 8th, followed by a short KHS meeting. This event is free and open to [...]
Our Next Meeting Date has been CHANGED from Oct. 11 to November 8, 2011
The Kensington Historical Society MEETING DATE CHANGED October 11th date changed to November 8th Speaker Joan Paulin David will share stories of growing up in Kensington in the middle of the last century. Learn more about this period of our history! Lower level Town Hall, 7:00 coffee, 7:30 meeting. Open to all ~ November 8th [...]
Next General Meeting – Tuesday, February 8, 2011, 7:00 p.m.
Guest speaker, Adam Bernstein: Obituary Editor from The Washington Post. Short business meeting preceeds presentation. An obituary has the “last word” about a person, be he celebrity, rock star, or everyman. It can be sometimes beautiful, often unexpected and sometimes even humorous. Join us for a fascinating evening with Adam Bernstein. Our Historical Society meeting begins with coffee [...]
General Meeting – Tuesday, November 9, 2010
The general meeting of the Society will be Tuesday, November 9, 2010 in Heavener Hall at the St. Paul’s Methodist Church. (Located directly across from the Kensington Town Hall, 3710 Mitchell St.) NOTE: CHANGE OF VENUE THE GOOD FIGHT THAT DIDN’T END The letters, journals, and newspaper writings of Henry Perkins Goddard (1842–1916) of Norwich, [...]