Commonwealth
Farm A Hidden
History of Local Businesswomen |
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THIS WEEK “Sanctified Sisters of Colesville: The Hidden
History of Commonwealth Farm” with Julianne Mangin Tuesday, March 30 @ 2:00 p.m. Learn the hidden history behind a feminist commune
that ran Commonwealth Farm Inn in Colesville from 1903 to 1947.
These savvy businesswomen ran an inn and restaurant that was a
popular country retreat for Washingtonians. How did they end up
in Montgomery County, and why was their presence forgotten? It’s
a fascinating story of women determined to control their own
spiritual and economic destinies. |
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NEXT WEEK "Potomac, a History of the River and the
Land" with Jim Johnston Tuesday, April 6 @ 2:00 p.m. The Potomac River, the dominant geological feature
of Montgomery County, has also played a dominant role in American
history. It was the first interstate waterway in North America,
the spawning ground for the Constitution, and a protective
barrier in the Civil War. To travelers today, it is a time tunnel
to 250 million years of history. Learn this history from Jim
Johnston and then walk along the river yourself to see the
Potomac in a new way. |
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Celebrating
100 Years of the Dentzel Carousel Don't
Miss this Continuing Series |
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"Glen Echo's Two Great Carousels: Coney Island versus Philadelphia Style" with Barbara Fahs Charles Wednesday, April 14 @ 7:30 p.m. Before Glen Echo’s wonderful W. H. Dentzel carousel
was delivered from Philadelphia in 1921, the park featured a
large carousel created in Coney Island by W. F. Mangels with
horses and chariots by M. C. Illions. This presentation will
consider why each of the carousels was purchased, compare the
regional styles of the two manufacturers, introduce the men who
carved and built the two carousels, and show how W. H. Dentzel
recycled elements from the Glen Echo Mangels carousel into a
“new” carousel in 1922. |
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| This is the second lecture in the four-part series
celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Dentzel Carousel at Glen
Echo Park, in partnership with the Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture. Join us to
explore multiple facets of this beloved cultural icon. |
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If you missed the first lecture, which delved into
the Glen Echo carousel's connection to the Civil Rights movement,
you can catch up on our website. While you're there, check out
the behind-the-scenes interview and carousel tour with Park
Ranger Kevin Patti. |
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Revisit
the 2021 History Day Competition Congratulations
to the State Advancers! |
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The 2021 Montgomery County History Day competition
came to an end with its virtual awards ceremony on Saturday,
March 20. Although the competition was online this year, over
3,000 students participated at the school level, honing
their critical thinking and research skills. If you haven't had a
chance to watch the awards ceremony yet, check it out! Every year we are constantly impressed by the high
quality work that our local students produce. A huge
congratulations to all the winners, who will advance to represent
Montgomery County at the state level May 1-2. We also want to
congratulate all the participating students, parents, and
teachers, whose dedication to history education inspires our
work. We want to thank Pat Carballo and Maria Tarasuk at
Montgomery County Public Schools for coordinating the competition
and being wonderful partners. We also thank Heritage Montgomery, Maryland Humanities, and
Emily and Gary Correll for sponsoring the 2021 Montgomery County
History Day competition. Without your support this would not be
possible. Lastly, thank you to the over 130 volunteer judges who
participated and helped make the event a success! |
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to the 2021 Montgomery County History Day sponsors! | 
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| Emily and
Gary Correll |
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