Online Event: The History of the Rockville Science Center
The Rockville Science Center: Providing Opportunities to Engage Your Interest in Science and Engineering September 9, 20217pmFree on Zoom About this event Join Peerless Rockville and Glenview Mansion virtually for our next Partnership Speaker Series to learn the history of the Rockville Science Center! Since 1989, the Rockville Science Center and its predecessor, the Rockville […]
Peerless Rockville Mourns Sharyn R. Duffin, Local Historian, Preservationist, Advocate, and Longtime Peerless Volunteer
Sharyn R. Duffin was a passionate and determined historian who did invaluable work on African-American history throughout Montgomery County, with a special focus on her Rockville neighborhood of Lincoln Park. A descendant of some of the original founders of this historically Black community, Sharyn was dedicated to investigating and sharing their rich but underrepresented history. […]
Event: The History of Baseball in Rockville
The History of Baseball in RockvilleThursday, July 8, 2020 7 pmFree on ZoomRegister Now! Join us to learn about Rockville’s rich baseball history from long ago to today. Join Peerless Rockville for a Glenview Mansion Speaker Series program about Rockville’s storied connection with both major league and Negro leagues baseball. Bill Hickman will present a […]
Special Juneteenth Exhibit Opening
Saturday, June 19, 20211-4 pm, Reserved Timed AdmissionRegistration Required Forging Freedom: Endurance, Escape, and Rockville’s Underground Railroad is an exhibit on the story of Rockville in the era of the Underground Railroad, when slavery cast a shadow over life in this farming town, and separatist tensions steadily propelled the nation towards war. Come learn about […]
2021 Nominating Committee Report
The Nominating Committee recommends the following board members and officers for service on the Board of Peerless Rockville. Additional written nominations signed by five Peerless members may be filed with the secretary prior to the election. The election will be done by an online poll and results announced at the 2021 Peerless Rockville Annual Meeting […]
Order Frieda’s Song Today!
Check out this video for Frieda’s Song! Author Ellen Prentiss Campbell will launch this Rockville-based novel inspired by the life of Frieda Fromm-Reichmann on May 25th with a special conversation with Peerless Rockville on Zoom. Get your tickets now! You can also pre-order Frieda’s Song – autographed by the author! Get it Pick Up at […]
Event: History and Preservation at the C&O Canal
History and Preservation at the C&O CanalThursday, June 10 at 7pmFree on ZoomRegister Now! Learn a brief history of the C&O Canal, its preservation, and what you can experience there! Join Peerless Rockville and the Glenview Mansion Speaker Series as we welcome Robin Zanotti, President of the C&O Canal Trust. The C&O Canal National Historical […]
Event: Unreal Estate: A Novelist Moves Into Frieda Fromm-Reichmann’s Cottage
Unreal Estate: A Novelist Moves Into Frieda Fromm-Reichmann’s CottageTuesday, May 25 at 7pmFree on ZoomRegister Now Author Ellen Prentiss Campbell in Conversation with Peerless Rockville debuting her new novel, Frieda’s Song. Join author Ellen Prentiss Campbell in conversation with Peerless Rockville, launching her new novel Frieda’s Song, inspired by the life and work of renowned […]
Event: Restoring Frieda’s Cottage: Preserving a Landmark Building
Restoring Frieda’s Cottage: Preserving a Landmark BuildingThursday, May 6, 2021 at 7 pmFree on ZoomRegister Now Learn how Peerless Rockville restored Frieda’s Cottage, Dr. Fromm-Reichmann’s home office, Rockville’s new National Historic Landmark. Dr. Frieda Fromm-Reichmann arrived in Rockville in June 1935. Born and educated in Germany, she gained notice for her psychiatric work in Heidelberg. […]
Event: Maryland Archaeology Month: Rockville Students Excavate the Riggs House
Maryland Archaeology Month: Rockville Students Excavate the Riggs HouseApril 15 at noonFree on ZoomRegister It’s Archaeology Month! Learn about local excavations by Richard Montgomery High School students. Join Peerless Rockville in celebrating Maryland Archaeology Month with retired RMHS teacher Bob Hines, avocational archaeologist, and a presentation on excavations by Richard Montgomery High School students and […]
