History

Rosemary Hills & Woodlin Elementary Schools: 70+ Years of Integration

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

Events, Upcoming

Dedication of Talbot Avenue Bridge Plaque Honoring Charlotte Coffield

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

History

Uplift Local Black History by Supporting the Linden-Lyttonsville Museum Project

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

Events, Upcoming

Talbot Avenue Bridge 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

Events, Lantern Walk

2024 Talbot Avenue Bridge Lantern Walk

The 7th Annual Talbot Avenue Bridge Lantern Walk crossed the completed new Talbot Avenue Bridge for the first time and honored Charlotte Coffield, lifelong Lyttonsville resident, longtime civic leader, and a founding member of the Talbot Avenue Bridge Committee. Photo by Jay Mallin Thank you to all who attended the 7th Talbot Avenue Bridge Lantern… Continue reading 2024 Talbot Avenue Bridge Lantern Walk