Rockville
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 Montgomery County Named That? The Story of General Richard Montgomery
Montgomery County was formed in 1776 from three neighboring counties and named after General Richard Montgomery, an Irish-born Continental Army officer killed at Quebec in December 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!
A Rockville Real Estate Ad from 1890: Washington Monument Plainly Visible
This 1890 real estate advertisement promoted Rockville, Maryland by noting that the Washington Monument was plainly visible from its highest points. Washington was the draw, and developers knew it.
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.