Andrea Blackford of Washington Revels' Jubilee Voices and Heritage Voices ensembles leads 2023 Talbot Avenue Bridge Lantern Walk attendees in song. Washington Revels' Jubilee Voices and Heritage Voices ensembles have brought song to many Talbot Avenue Bridge events through the years, beginning with the Talbot Avenue Bridge Centennial Celebration in 2018. We're so pleased that… Continue reading 2026 Talbot Avenue Bridge Lantern Walk Song Sheet
70 Years of Integration: Rosemary Hills Elementary School in November 2026 History of Rosemary Hills ES | Rosemary Hills Alumni Memories | Woodlin Alumni Memories Two years after racial segregation of schools was ruled unconstitutional by the U.S. Supreme Court, Rosemary Hills Elementary School was the first new Montgomery County Public School to open and… Continue reading Rosemary Hills & Woodlin Elementary Schools: 70+ Years of Integration
Workshop leader extraordinaire Bertie assists a child in putting the finishing touches on a lantern. Many thanks to all the community members who came out for our 2026 Lantern-Making Workshop, held in advance of the 9th Talbot Avenue Bridge Lantern Walk. Approximately 50 people came by during the three-hour workshop, and many beautiful lanterns were… Continue reading Photos: 2026 Lantern-Making Workshop
Seeking: Colorful posters by Rosemary Hills and Woodlin ES school students and Lyttonsville, North Woodside, and Rosemary Hills families and neighbors for display along the 2026 Talbot Avenue Bridge Lantern Walk route and inside the community reception at Rosemary Hills ES All-Purpose Room that will immediately follow. Posters should fit the themes related to this… Continue reading Call for Artwork: 2026 Talbot Avenue Bridge Lantern Walk
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 year’s Talbot Avenue Bridge Lantern Walk. Community members make lanterns during the 2025 workshop When: 12:30-3:30pm, Saturday, November 7Drop by anytime between this time… Continue reading 2026 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: Route Map | Ways to Participate | Safety Guidelines | Song Sheet | Volunteer | Donate | RSVPUpdates: • New! 2026 Talbot Avenue Bridge Lantern Walk Song Sheet… Continue reading 2026 Talbot Avenue Bridge Lantern Walk
Pat Tyson, Lyttonsville Civic Association President, joins other civic leaders and community members in lighting the Unity Lantern at the commencement of the 2025 Talbot Avenue Bridge Lantern Walk. With the 2026 Talbot Avenue Bridge Lantern Walk just a month and a half away, we would like to finally get around to posting a thank… Continue reading 2025 Talbot Avenue Bridge Lantern Walk – Thank You!
Update from Bertie: Many thanks to this awesome community for the wildly successful TABLW Donated Jewelry Fundraiser this weekend!! You did it with all of your jewelry donations and cash donations! Talbot Ave Bridge Lantern Walk organizers are so appreciative for your support! We're excited that we will be able to fund some items for… Continue reading Talbot Avenue Bridge Lantern Walk Fundraiser
Save the Date: the 9th Talbot Avenue Bridge Lantern Walk will take place on Saturday, November 14. We're pleased to announce that Washington Revels' Heritage Voices will be joining us again, and we've been awarded a $1000 Neighborhood Event Matching Funds grant from Montgomery County to help cover event costs which have risen over the… Continue reading Save the Date: 2026 Talbot Avenue Bridge Lantern Walk
Photo by Curtis Crutchfield Update: On Thursday, June 25, the Talbot Avenue Bridge and connecting streets were closed for a ceremony to unveil a plaque honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Charlotte A. Coffield. The plaque was temporarily installed on 4th Avenue, facing the bridge, and will be permanently installed on the bridge in… Continue reading Dedication of Talbot Avenue Bridge Plaque Honoring Charlotte Coffield
