In a time when Black history is being actively erased in our country, let's uplift local Black history! Photograph of Edward and Lloyd Youngfrom the annual Lyttonsville History exhibitat the Gwendolyn E. Coffield Recreation Center One way, if you are able, is to support the Linden-Lyttonsville* Museum project. See below for more information. All donations,… Continue reading Uplift Local Black History by Supporting the Linden-Lyttonsville Museum Project
It's Giving Tuesday! Received many appeals for donations today? Well, here's one more... If you have not already contributed and are financially able to do so, we encourage you to make a tax-deductible donation to one or more of the following groups: Talbot Avenue Bridge Committee The budget for the annual Talbot Avenue Bridge Lantern… Continue reading Support the Talbot Avenue Bridge Committee and our partners!
It was wonderful to have three representatives of the Montgomery County Commission on Remembrance and Reconciliation, including Montgomery County's Office of Human Rights Director James Stowe, join us for the 8th Talbot Avenue Bridge Lantern Walk earlier this month. At the event, Commission member Jeff Weintraub circulated flyers and made an announcement about a local… Continue reading Community Town Hall: What Does Reconciliation Mean to You?
Community members circle up around the Unity Lantern at the commencement of the 2025 Talbot Avenue Bridge Lantern Walk. Many thanks to all the community members who came out for the 8th Annual Talbot Avenue Bridge Lantern Walk on Saturday, November 8, 2025. We will post a full event summary as soon as able. In… Continue reading Thank You for Shining Your Light!
Prepare for this year's Talbot Avenue Bridge Lantern Walk by practicing some of the songs Washington Revels' Heritage Voices will be leading us in singing during it. Rise Up O Flame (round)Rise Up O FlameBy thy light glowingShow to us beautyVision and Joy This Little Light of MineThis little light of mine,I'm gonna let it… Continue reading 2025 Talbot Avenue Bridge Lantern Walk – Song List
Many thanks to all the community members who came out for our 2025 Lantern-Making Workshop, held in advance of the 8th Talbot Avenue Bridge Lantern Walk. Approximately 50 people came by during the three-hour time period, and many beautiful lanterns were made. Check out a few snapshots below. Special thanks to Girl Scout Cadette Troop… Continue reading Photos: Lantern-Making Workshop
Community members of many ages make lanterns together. Update: Thanks to all the community members who came out for this workshop! See photos here. Come one, come all to this year's lantern-making workshop! The Talbot Avenue Bridge Committee invites community members of all ages to join us for a lantern-making workshop the weekend before this… Continue reading 2025 Lantern-Making Workshop
Miniature scene of illuminated historic Talbot Avenue Bridge connecting house lanterns representing Lyttonsville, Rosemary Hills, and North Woodside (November 9, 2019). Photo by Jay Mallin Quick links: Song List & Lyrics | Donate | Event Photos | Feedback FormBegun in 2018, the Talbot Avenue Bridge Lantern Walk is an annual family-friendly local community event that… Continue reading 2025 Talbot Avenue Bridge Lantern Walk
On June 20, the longest day of the year, bridge neighbors gathered on the Talbot Avenue Bridge for a casual meet and greet. Attendees mingled and enjoyed light refreshments, as trains passed underneath and the sun set. Special thanks to Sen. Jeff Waldstreicher for attending. The event was originally scheduled for the day before, the… Continue reading Photos: Summer Meet & Greet
Update: Check out photos of the eventThe Talbot Avenue Bridge Committee is excited to announce our next community social event will be the day after Juneteenth! On the longest day of the year, join us on the new Talbot Avenue Bridge to enjoy light refreshments, informal socializing with neighbors, watching passing trains, and more. What:… Continue reading Talbot Avenue Bridge Meet & Greet
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