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
Tag: Charlotte Coffield
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
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
Photos: Summer Meet & Greet
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
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
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
