Photograph of Noah E. Clark (date unknown). Noah E. Clarke was a crusader for black education and civil rights in Montgomery County, and can be fairly described as the Father of Secondary Education for his people in Montgomery County Maryland.

HMD’s popular Speaker Series is back! The Life and Legacy of Noah Clarke, Poolesville’s Crusader for Black Schooling

A conversation with Tina Clarke, moderated by HMD chair Knight Kiplinger, about the life and legacy of her remarkable grandfather, Noah Clarke (1878-1958), of the Jerusalem community in Poolesville.
The program is free, but please register in advance to save your seat. We look forward to seeing you there.

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Whites Ferry

Forum on the History of Ferries and the C&O Canal and Their Impacts on Montgomery County’s Social and Economic Development

While many are familiar with White’s Ferry having used it to cross the River or as a jumping off point for hiking on the C&O Canal, it is a fair bet that far fewer residents know…

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POST Culanary History Of Montgomery County Cooks

HMD’s popular Speakers Series is back! Join us for our first event of the year, “Two Montgomery County Cooks”

Tickets are now available for “Two Montgomery County Cooks”. On Sunday, February 26, local authors Claudia Kousoulas and Ellen Letourneau will present stories from their recent book, “A Culinary History of Montgomery County”.

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Image of the Negro One Room Schoolhouse Sign. Located at 19510 White Ground Rd, Boyds, MD 20841. Maintained by, "Boyds Historical Society" address P.O. Box 161, Boyds, URL https://www.boydshistory.org

HMD’s popular Speakers Series is back! African American Schools of Western Montgomery County

On March 15, HMD will host a free presentation and community forum centered on the African American schools in western Montgomery County, including schools in Jerusalem, Martinsburg, Seneca, and Boyds.

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