Rockville MD
Unbelievable Prices: A Look Back at an Ad from 1967
Take a look back at The Washington Post ad from 1967 for the Explorer Restaurant offering dinner for three bucks! Incredible prices from more than 50 years ago!
Obsessing Over Old Maps: A Look at Rockville in 1879
We are obsessed with old maps, and here’s another one to obsess over! Take a look at this map of Rockville, Maryland in 1879. Learn more about the history of Montgomery County too!
Why Is It Named Montgomery County? The Etymology of the 10th Richest County in the US
Learn the etymology of Montgomery County, the 10th richest county in the US. Find out why it was named after Major General Richard Montgomery, who was killed in action in 1775.
Hilltop Football Victory Wins Bride for Student: The 1928 Story of Marjorie Morris and F Stanley Nishwitz
In 1928, a football victory at Georgetown University resulted in a surprise wedding for Marjorie Morris and F Stanley Nishwitz. Read the story of this unique bet and the final score that rang the wedding bells!
Check Out this Amazing Advertisement from 1890 for the Washington Monument in Rockville!
Check out this amazing advertisement from 1890 for the Washington Monument in Rockville! Come take a look and see the amazing views this monument has to offer.
John Adams Makes Washington, D.C. Official Capital
Why is Washington, DC the capital? John Adams rode from Philadelphia to DC over an entire week. Read the story of his full journey.