Letters were recently sent to all Town residents:
Click here to obtain a copy of the Kensington House History Project Survey
We are writing to ask for your help with an ongoing project of the Kensington Historical Society – our archives project on each house in Town. The Society’s archives, housed in the Armory and available to [...]
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Kensington House Histories Project
Next General Meeting: May 11, 2010 – Guest Speaker Ms. Bonnie Rosenthal
KHS will host a presentation by noted expert Ms Bonnie Rosenthal on the history of the unique National Park Seminary property and how it has been brought back to life with a new use after years of neglect. First developed as a railroad hotel and Washington area retreat, the property marked by a legacy [...]
The Society Archives are Open!
The Kensington Historical Society Archives have reopened. We are open 9:30 to 12 on Friday mornings and other days by appointment. (Call Ann Pfautz at 240-423-2827.) We are happy to receive donations and have the ability to scan your photos while you wait.
Students can earn SSL Hours w/ KHS
KHS will again be offering opportunities for Student Service Volunteer hours. We are a MCPS pre-approved non-profit organization and offer many opportunities at varying times. Email info@kensingtonhistory.org of call Julie (301-942-8933) for more information.
The Archives will remain closed during Town Hall construction
The Archives is closed while construction at the Town Hall continues. We will post the opening date as soon as it’s available.
A Glorious Holiday Celebration
Thanks to our hosts, Debra and Mike McCurry, and all of those who made it possible.
KHS 2010 Calendars Available
This year’s calendar suggests a new way to look at Kensington, as shown by its title: Kensington ~ A Green Perspective. You’re in for a surprise if you haven’t seen it yet!
Thanks to KHS members Detta Voesar and Katie Rangos, calendars have been distributed to the membership. Additional copies may be purchased for $5.00 at [...]
November 10 Meeting Recap
The November 10th KHS Annual Meeting provided an opportunity for the Celebration of the 75th Anniversary of the Kensington Cabin on Kensington Parkway. Montgomery Parks’ Senior Historian Jamie Kuhns provided excellent historical data and slides on the creation of the park and the building of the cabin during another stimulus project era, the 1930’s! Look [...]
Congratulations to the New and Continuing Officers
Congratulations to the new and continuing Officers and Board Members:
Officers:
President Julie O’Malley
Vice President Steve Cohen
Recording Secretary Sheila Dunne
Corresponding Secretary Janet Barnes
Treasurer Detta Voesar
At-Large Members: Sue Mathias, Trammell Maury, and Elisenda Sola-Sole.
Committee Chairs and members of the board: Gary Ditto, John Doherty, Sigrid Doherty, Jack Gaffey, Leanne Pfautz, Ann Pfautz, Barbara Scharman, Wat Stewart, and Toni [...]